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Overtime or Comp Time? Video included

If the U.S. Senate goes along with the House, employees could soon be able to choose to get paid overtime or be given time off for hours worked over 40 per week.       It's called the Working Families More>>

Toast to the City Preview Video included

This year's Square Fair is taking shape.       The first event is a Toast to the City event which will happen Thursday August 1st.       This year's theme is "Come Roaring Back" and organizers want to More>>

Military Equipment Floods Fairgrounds

Findlay honoring those men and women who are serving, or who have served in the US military during this weekend's Armed Forces Celebration. Military vehicles, tanks and missiles were put on display over More>>

Running for Children's Camp Video included

More than 100 runners and walkers gathered at Riverbend Park in Findlay Sunday morning for the first ever Tim Horton's Run/Walk For the Camps. The event raising more than $3,000 to benefit the Tim Horton More>>

Life After Law School Video included

New York State Representative Tom Reed made the trip to his alma mater, Ohio Northern University, to give advice to graduating law students. Reed started his law career practicing at a firm, but said he More>>

OVI Checkpoint in Allen County Video included

Drinking and driving is still a problem in our society. The National Transportation Safety Board is encouraging states like Ohio to consider a .05% blood alcohol content to be the legal limit. In Ohio More>>

A Lotta Love Pet Rescue Fundraiser Video included

Faurot Park, going to the dogs today as part of a fundraiser for a local pet rescue group. Dogs of all shapes and sizes receiving a special blessing today, before going off on a short walk through the More>>

UNOH Safety Bike-a-thon Video included

Kids got a chance today to have their bicycles checked out and learn important riding tips.       The UNOH Optimist Club hosted a Safety Bike-a-thon on the campus today.       Kids were able to test More>>

Citywide Pride Cleanup Video included

Cleaning up Lima, one truckload at a time. The Citywide Pride Cleanup effort continues this week with another dumpster drop off. This one in the 300 block of W. Spring street. It's an effort of the More>>

Monster Truck Races underway at A.C. Fairgrounds Video included

For fans of monster truck racing, there's not a better experience for miles around than the Lima 4 Wheel Jamboree Nationals at the Allen County Fairgrounds. They come for the thrills and the spills. But More>>

Safety First: Watercraft Training Video included

As the days get warmer and Summer approaches, more people are hitting the waves in their boats. On Saturday, a course was put on by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft, teaching More>>

Get the Carp Outta Here Video included

More than 150 people registered for the third annual "Get the Carp Outta Here" event. The event was created to remove the rough fish from the lake as they stir up phosphorus latent silt, which the blue More>>

2013 Rally in the Square Video included

You know summer is right around the corner when hundreds of people start to flock to downtown Lima every Friday. Today was the official start of the season for Rally in the Square. Hundreds of people More>>

Teen pleads guilty in Sharon Dairy King accident Video included

The crash occurred in the early morning of November 12th 2012. Law enforcement estimated that Taylor was driving around 90 miles an hour when he crashed through the guardrail and drove though the back wall of the building. More>>

$600 Million Powerball Jackpot Video included

Its been a steady day at Fat Jacks, as people flow in to buy their Powerball tickets worth $600 million dollars. Even though the odds are against them, it isn't stopping people here from getting their More>>

Changing Lives Through Rehabilitation Video included

Julie Waller chose to enter the Western Ohio Regional Treatment and Habilitation (WORTH) Center in Lima, to better herself as a person and cure her addiction. Through various programs and a more personalized More>>

Click It or Ticket Video included

Race officials, law enforcement officers, and first responders coming together at the Four Wheel Jamboree to raise awareness for seat belt use. More>>

Murder Charges Filed in Ottawa Brothers Homicide Video included

New charges are filed against the teen connected to the Romes' brother's murder.     Two counts of delinquency for committing the alleged crime of aggravated murder have been filed against 17 year old Michael More>>

Monster trucks take over fairgrounds Video included

Thousands of fans fill the Allen County fairgrounds each year for the 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals. More>>

USV Relay For Life Video included

After four years and raising 40 thousand dollars, there was only one thing to do. Raise the bar. For their fifth relay for life, the students and staff of the Upper Scioto Valley Schools intend to raise More>>

Local Beer Distributing Company Sells to Anheuser-Busch Video included

Lima's C&G Distributing and Anheuser-Busch Agree to Terms of Sale Transaction expected to close in near future   (COLUMBUS) – Officials with C&G Distributing Co., Inc. in Lima, Ohio and Anheuser-Busch today More>>

East Bank Dog Park now open Video included

Dog owners on Grand Lake St. Marys now have a second place to take their furry friends. The East Bank Dog Park is now open. It's an effort between Grand Lake St. Marys State Park and the City of St. More>>

Remembering C.J. Robinson Video included

Friends and family of Clarence Robinson Jr. are mourning his death tonight. A day earlier the 19 year old was involved in a fatal motorcycle crash. A large crowd gathered to remember Robinson near Faurot More>>

Paul Nardini Retires Video included

A local educator, leaving his post today after 19 years More>>

Reservoir Concerns From the Ohio Senate Video included

With over 1,600 dams in Ohio, many are considered high hazards. To correct this problem, the Ohio Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act that would provide grant money for dam inspections and More>>

Golden Apple Award Goes to Two Local Teachers Video included

Not many teachers can say they've received a Golden Apple. The hard work and dedication of two local teachers are being recognized in a big way. Kelly Buss and Deb Schenk are two of the most recent recipients More>>

Jamboree Preview Video included

The 4 Wheel Jamboree is back in town and that means thousands flocking to the Allen County Fairgrounds More>>

Jurisdictional Dispute Video included

A Mercer county road needs paving but there's a dispute over who would be responsible to pay for it. West Bank road had been designated as State Route 703, but the state abandoned the road in October More>>

Cancer Awareness Ribbons Video included

If your driving through Celina, it's hard not to notice the 8 and 4 foot ribbons along Lake Shore Drive. The cut-out ribbons are meant to honor people struggling with cancer, or in memory of people More>>

Annual D.A.R.E. concert Video included

Local law enforcement officers rockin' it out to keep kids off drugs and to make positive choices in their lives. More>>

Learning to Live in the Real World Video included

Purchasing a home, supporting a family, paying off utilities and buying a cell phone. All of these things are important responsibilities most high school seniors know nothing of, but Seniors at Van Wert More>>

Suicide prevention program at Wapak Video included

Wapakoneta junior Austin Drake says there has been a real bullying problem at his school. More>>

Proudly Serving Part Four: Graduation Video included

It's the day every recruit looks forward to, the day they graduate as a marine. And their pride is not only seen in their eyes, but in their parent's as well. The celebration of their efforts starts with More>>

City Bike Path Phase 5 Video included

Changes to Phase 5 of the bike path project due to wetlands. More>>

The Start of Farming Video included

With a chilly start to spring some local farmers were concerned of getting a late start into the fields.

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New Lower Drunken Driving Proposal Video included

The National Transportation Safety Board is trying to oust drunk driving by urging states to drop the current blood alcohol limit of .08 to .05. The board says thousands are killed every year from drivers More>>

UNOH Career Fair Video included

For recent graduates struggling to find a job, it's not common that dozens of hiring companies come right to them. More>>

Community Mourns Slain Brothers, Mother's Call to Police Released Video included

The funeral services for 17 year old Blake Romes and 14 year old Blaine Romes began this morning with young pallbearers carrying their caskets into the church. More>>

Proudly Serving Part Three: Transformation of Recruits Video included

After three months of training, recruits grow into a better version of themselves through discipline and hard work and have a new found confidence. Onto these yellow footprints and through these silver More>>

City Focus Meeting Video included

Lima residents heard from Mayor Berger and other city officials at a city focus meeting. More>>

American Mall Demolition will save Cafaro Money Video included

The Cafaro Company of Youngstown has again promised that the shell that was once the American Mall will be coming down soon. Your News Now reporting that last week. When that happens it will mean more More>>

St. Rita's Honors Volunteers Video included

Multiple highlights at the annual St. Rita's volunteer appreciation luncheon Wednesday. Hundreds of volunteers were 'thanked' for their thousands of hours of time given to the Medical Center. All the More>>

Keeping Children Safe During Summer Video included

Just last week a young girl was hit by a car. That is why with summer breaking coming up, it's important the community know how to keep children safe during the summer time. Warm summer days like Wednesday More>>

Celina Relay For Life

Either you, or somebody you know has been, or will be affected by cancer. Knowing this, the students and faculty at the Celina Middle School have been working all year to support the American Cancer Society. More>>

Angelina Jolie Has Double Mastectomy Video included

Angelina Jolie has made her battle public with the breast cancer gene Tuesday, announcing she  had a double mastectomy to lower her risk for developing the disease. More>>

Trouble in Delphos Video included

In 2006, Delphos's $31 million wastewater treatment plant was expanded to make room for food processing companies within the city. In 2009, just three years later, the plant suffered capacity problems, More>>

Proudly Serving Part Two: Recruit Training Video included

Marines are trained to deal with situations that require split second decisions and that all starts at Parris Island, one of the two recruiting depots. Drill instructors shouting orders is one of the More>>

The Dancing Wheels Company & School Video included

The teachers had their workshop yesterday, today it was the student's turn to put their dancing shoes on. Members of the Dancing Wheels Company and School were in town from Cleveland to teach physically More>>

W.O.R.T.H. Center to open doors to public for 20th Anniversary Video included

It has been enhancing the worth of individuals for two decades by giving them the skills and insight to become successful, caring and involved community members. The Western Ohio Regional Treatment More>>

Miss Ohio visits nursing home residents Video included

Elissa McCracken, finishing out her reign as Miss Ohio with a stop in St. Marys. More>>

American Cancer Society looking for Volunteer Drivers Video included

If you have extra time would you be willing to drive a cancer patient to therapy and appointments? More>>

New court dates set for accused killer Daniel Martin Video included

The man accused of shooting a Rockford woman to death in November is one step closer to his trial. More>>

New Acura NSX Means Ohio Jobs Video included

The only place in the world you will be able to see production of this car, the Acura NSX, is right here in Ohio. Honda will be transforming its Marysville plant into a 184,000 square foot plant, costing More>>

Holocaust Survivor Video included

A man who lived through the unthinkable tells his story.  More>>

Honoring Fallen Officers Video included

In honor of National Police Week, Hancock County Law Enforcement held a special memorial service remembering their fallen officers. More>>

Preparing for the Storm Video included

Putnam County was one of the hardest area's hit during June 29th storms, leaving many residents without power for several days. On Monday, progress was made towards preparing for future storms. After nearly More>>

Life After Graduation Video included

Ohio Northern University holding their 142nd graduation ceremony over the weekend. Some graduates leaving with jobs, others were not so lucky. A survey of 500 hiring managers by the recruitment firm Adecco, More>>

Farm Days at Freedom Elementary Video included

Bringing the country into the city is the goal behind Farm Days at Freedom Elementary School. More>>

Operation Shield Video included

A two day effort in Allen County by multiple law enforcement agencies called "Operation Shield" wraps up and it probably saved lives according to one law enforcement official. More>>

Proudly Serving Part One: History of the Marine Corps Video included

Marines are trained to deal with situations that require split second decisions and that all starts at Parris Island, one of their two recruiting depots. Although most marines hate to admit it, they More>>

National Nursing Home Week Video included

It's officially 'National Nursing Home Week' across the nation and Baton Rouge Health Services kicked off the celebration with a formal proclamation and some music. Allen County Commissioner Greg Sneary More>>

Students Create History Tiles Video included

A select group of students at Lima City Schools Alternative Program were selected to design clay tiles capturing the history of Lima. Ten students were chosen to tour the Allen County Museum and ArtSpace More>>

Ohio Congressman Visits Tank Plant Video included

Congressman Mike Turner of Ohio's 10th Congressional district came to Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center Monday with a first time visitor. Assistant Secretary of the Army's Acquisition, Logistics, More>>

New line at Pro-Tec creates new jobs and new product Video included

A new steel product is being made at Pro-Tec in Leipsic. The $400 million expansion is creating new jobs and a new option for car manufacturers. More>>

Gardeners of Lima Annual Plant Sale

Area gardeners flock to annual plant sale. More>>

Therapy pets make stop at Cridersville school.

Cridersville students getting to see therapy pets up close and personal. More>>

Met Housing Inspector Changes Plea

Monford pleads guilty to 4 counts against him from his role at Met Housing. More>>

Sneary Addresses Dog Round Up Issue Video included

Allen County Commissioner Greg Sneary was our guest on Noon Edition. Your News Now anchor Jeff Gunter asked Sneary to address the controversial practice of confiscating/impounding pooches that don't have More>>

Lima Noon Sertoma Names Poster Child

A Jackson Center boy that suffered a traumatic brain injury is honored by the Lima Noon Sertoma Club. More>>

Exchange Club presents the Book of Golden Deeds Award

Local volunteer receives Lima Exchange Clubs highest honor. More>>

Family and Children First Council meets new Director

New leadership at Family & Children First Council as long time director retires. More>>

School Levies Top Ohio Primary Election Tuesday

Election Ballot Issues Voters in 74 counties will decide TUesday several local races and 351 local issues, including 138 school issues and a number of local tax levies, bond issues and charter amendments. More>>

Camera Monitors I-75 Construction Video included

Construction on Interstate 75, State Route 81 and 309 on Lima's east side is continuing, but now you can view the progress from somewhere other than your car. The Ohio Department of Transportation has More>>

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