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10/29/2026

Roadway open

Buckskin Rd and The Bend Rd are now back open.

10/29/2026

Motor Vehicle Accident

The intersection of Buckskin Rd and The Bend will be temporarily closed while the State Highway Patrol investigates an Injury accident. Please avoid this area.

10/28/2026

Road open

SR 15 is now back open.

10/28/2026

Motor Vehicle Accident

SR 15 is closed between The Bend and Mulligans Bluff due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid the area!!

10/25/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Special Weather Statement issued October 25 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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Areas of fog have developed this morning, with the greatest
coverage across far northeast Indiana and especially into
northwest Ohio. Visibilities less than one half mile are
expected, with patches of visibilities less than one quarter of a
mile possible. Drivers should be prepared for rapid changes in
visibilities across short distances this morning. Visibilities
are expected to improve after 800 AM EDT.

AFFECTS: Steuben; De Kalb; Allen; Wells; Adams; Hillsdale; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/xSldxgY

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/25/26 5:13 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 10/25/26 8:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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Areas of fog have developed this morning, with the greatest
coverage across far northeast Indiana and especially into
northwest Ohio. Visibilities less than one half mile are
expected, with patches of visibilities less than one quarter of a
mile possible. Drivers should be prepared for rapid changes in
visibilities across short distances this morning. Visibilities
are expected to improve after 800 AM EDT.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/xSldxgY

10/24/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 24 at 10:50AM EDT until October 24 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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Surface observations and satellite imagery shows visibility is
improving and fog is mixing out. As a result, the dense fog advisory
will expire.

Motorists encountering any lingering areas of fog should reduce speed
and use low beam headlights.

AFFECTS: Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Marshall; Whitley; Allen; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Blackford; Jay; Eastern St. Joseph; Northern Kosciusko; Western St. Joseph; Southern Kosciusko; Cass; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Williams; Defiance; Paulding; Van Wert

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/njwgZo0

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/24/26 10:50 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 10/24/26 11:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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Surface observations and satellite imagery shows visibility is
improving and fog is mixing out. As a result, the dense fog advisory
will expire.

Motorists encountering any lingering areas of fog should reduce speed
and use low beam headlights.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/njwgZo0

10/24/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 24 at 9:47AM EDT until October 24 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

AFFECTS: Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Marshall; Whitley; Allen; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Blackford; Jay; Eastern St. Joseph; Northern Kosciusko; Western St. Joseph; Southern Kosciusko; Cass; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Williams; Defiance; Paulding; Van Wert

INSTRUCTION: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/pK5qffr

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/24/26 9:47 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 10/24/26 11:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/pK5qffr

10/24/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 24 at 5:22AM EDT until October 24 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

AFFECTS: Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Whitley; Allen; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Northern Kosciusko; Southern Kosciusko; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen

INSTRUCTION: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/MUfpzi9

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/24/26 5:22 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 10/24/26 10:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/MUfpzi9

10/24/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 24 at 1:44AM EDT until October 24 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

AFFECTS: Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Whitley; Allen; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Northern Kosciusko; Southern Kosciusko; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen

INSTRUCTION: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/OqKzQGV

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/24/26 1:44 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 10/24/26 10:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/OqKzQGV

The Sheriff’s Office has been notified that residents are receiving calls from someone claiming to be employed by our of...
10/23/2026

The Sheriff’s Office has been notified that residents are receiving calls from someone claiming to be employed by our office telling them they’ve missed jury duty and if they do not pay, a warrant would be issued for their arrest.

Deputies from the Sheriff's Office will never contact anyone requesting money be paid to avoid a warrant.

Please do not provide any personal information to these individuals. This is a scam!!

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113 Biede Avenue
Defiance, OH
43512

Telephone

+14197841155

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