The Lima Refinery paid $19 million in 2025 as part of a federal Clean Air Act settlement and must invest $150 million in upgrades to reduce hazardous emissions. Read moreLima Refinery penalized $19 Million for violation of the Clean Air Act
A Hardin County woman has been sentenced to prison time for a crash that killed one person and seriously injured another. Read moreKenton woman gets prison time in 2025 fatal DUI crash
Governor Mike DeWine visited Spencerville Local Schools today to see students receive new glasses as part of his Ohio Student Eye Exam (OhioSEE) program. Read moreGovernor DeWine visits Spencerville schools to highlight OhioSEE program
The Allen County Port Authority is moving forward with possible revitalization options for Memorial Hall, including the potential to redevelop the historic building into a boutique hotel. Read morePort Authority advances redevelopment talks for historic Memorial Hall
A Mercer County man was arrested after deputies say he struck and killed a woman in the roadway Sunday night in Darke County and left the scene. Read moreMercer County man arrested after fatal hit-and-run in Darke County
The Lima Police Department will receive grant funding to integrate drone technology directly into their dispatch system. Read moreLima Police selected for Ohio Statewide Drone First Responder Pilot Program
According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there is no such thing as 100-percent safe ice. Officials recommend wearing a life vest underneath winter clothing when venturing onto frozen waterways. They also advise going out in pairs and informing someone of your planned location and return time. Read moreLima Firefighters practice ice rescue techniques on Schoonover Lake
A house fire in Cridersville results in multiple departments being called for mutual aid this afternoon. Read moreMultiple fire departments respond to attic fire at Cridersville home
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Bath Middle School to launch the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, a statewide program encouraging students to build lifelong wellness habits through physical activity and personal growth. Read moreBath Wildcats join statewide Team Tressel Fitness Challenge
Mayor Sharetta Smith said the program is about more than having officers stationed in one location.
“Community Oriented Policing for the Lima Police Department is more than just a substation at a particular location. It is a philosophy and a way that we do police work, and having these substations in the neighborhood is a visual of that we work in partnership with our residents, business owners, and all of our stakeholders in our community to keep us all safe.” Read moreLima Police reintroduce COP Program to strengthen community ties
A candidate pair from the Libertarian Party of Ohio running in this year’s state gubernatorial race spoke in Lima Friday about their decision to run and the key issues they want to address. The pair is Libertarian gubernatorial candidate and Ottawa resident Don Kissick and his running mate for lieutenant governor, James Mills. Read moreLibertarian Candidates Kissick, Mills outline vision in Lima ahead of Ohio Governor race
Ohio Senate President Rob McColley outlined energy expansion, income tax reduction, workforce development, and stricter education standards as key priorities for the Ramaswamy gubernatorial campaign during a visit to Lima. Read moreRamaswamy ticket focuses on power generation, income tax reduction, and education standards
A Hardin County organization donated five figures in funding to the West Ohio Food Bank. The Kenton Moose Family Center 428 presented the food bank with two checks — one totaling a little more than $9,500 and the other just over $5,000 — bringing the grand total to just under $15,000. Read moreKenton Moose donates nearly $15,000 to West Ohio Food Bank
Multiple police agencies and the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office responded to a search warrant for two BP gas stations in Wapakoneta. Read moreMulti-agency drug investigation targets two BP gas stations in Wapakoneta
Jessica Holliday, fraud director at Superior Credit Union, said scammers often pressure victims into acting quickly.
“Anything that is a state of urgency. These fraudsters are calling, sending out fake emails, texts, phone calls, telling you that your money is not secure, that you need to withdraw funds, you need to send it out via crypto wires, gift cards, even unmarked vehicles that we've been told.” Read moreOfficials Warn of Urgency Tactics as Scams Cost Consumers $12 Billion
The Lima Refinery paid $19 million in 2025 as part of a federal Clean Air Act settlement and must invest $150 million in upgrades to reduce hazardous emissions. Read moreLima Refinery penalized $19 Million for violation of the Clean Air Act
A fire on Cotner Road in Elida tonight, leading to mutual aid being called in. Read moreFire at Home in Elida prompts mutual aid response
A faculty concert was held tonight to give some local teachers the spotlight they deserve. Read moreLima City Schools hosts annual art and music faculty showcase at Veterans Memorial Civic Center
Two new restaurants are in the works in Wapakoneta. Read moreTwo new restaurants planned in Wapakoneta
The Wapakoneta Service Club held its 51st annual Chili Day dinner Thursday. Read moreWapakoneta Service Club hosts 51st annual Chili Day dinner
A candidate pair from the Libertarian Party of Ohio running in this year’s state gubernatorial race spoke in Lima Friday about their decision to run and the key issues they want to address. The pair is Libertarian gubernatorial candidate and Ottawa resident Don Kissick and his running mate f… Read moreLibertarian Candidates Kissick, Mills outline vision in Lima ahead of Ohio Governor race
Ohio Senate President Rob McColley outlined energy expansion, income tax reduction, workforce development, and stricter education standards as key priorities for the Ramaswamy gubernatorial campaign during a visit to Lima. Read moreRamaswamy ticket focuses on power generation, income tax reduction, and education standards
A Hardin County organization donated five figures in funding to the West Ohio Food Bank. The Kenton Moose Family Center 428 presented the food bank with two checks — one totaling a little more than $9,500 and the other just over $5,000 — bringing the grand total to just under $15,000. Read moreKenton Moose donates nearly $15,000 to West Ohio Food Bank
Multiple police agencies and the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office responded to a search warrant for two BP gas stations in Wapakoneta. Read moreMulti-agency drug investigation targets two BP gas stations in Wapakoneta
Jessica Holliday, fraud director at Superior Credit Union, said scammers often pressure victims into acting quickly.“Anything that is a state of urgency. These fraudsters are calling, sending out fake emails, texts, phone calls, telling you that your money is not secure, that you need to wit… Read moreOfficials Warn of Urgency Tactics as Scams Cost Consumers $12 Billion
A fire on Cotner Road in Elida tonight, leading to mutual aid being called in. Read moreFire at Home in Elida prompts mutual aid response
A Hardin County woman has been sentenced to prison time for a crash that killed one person and seriously injured another. Read moreKenton woman gets prison time in 2025 fatal DUI crash
A Columbus teen pleads guilty to a shooting at a St. Marys gas station last year. Read moreColumbus teen pleads guilty to St. Marys shooting
A Mercer County man was arrested after deputies say he struck and killed a woman in the roadway Sunday night in Darke County and left the scene. Read moreMercer County man arrested after fatal hit-and-run in Darke County
Here is this week's wanted list from the Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers program. Read moreLima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Wanted Persons of the Week - February 9, 2026
An Auglaize County woman has pleaded guilty to the 2022 aggravated murder of her estranged husband, a killing captured on an in-car camera that led to multiple federal convictions and lengthy prison sentences. Read moreAuglaize County woman pleads guilty to 2022 murder of estranged husband
An Auglaize County woman pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to sexual contact with a minor, with additional charges dropped as part of a plea agreement. Read moreAuglaize County woman pleads guilty to sexual battery charges
