Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller has been placed on unpaid suspension after trustees accused him of four cases of malfeasance and/or misconduct and one case of gross neglect of duty. Read moreShawnee Township fire chief placed on unpaid suspension pending hearing
 A 30-year-old Celina man was killed Sunday morning after being ejected from his vehicle in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 33 near St. Marys. Read moreCelina man killed in single-vehicle crash near St. Marys
A Cecil man was critically injured Saturday night after his motorcycle struck a telephone pole and overturned on State Route 634 near Continental. Read moreMotorcyclist critically injured in Putnam County crash
An Elida man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Amanda Township Friday morning. Read moreElida man killed in single-vehicle crash in Amanda Township
A 19-year-old Payne woman was killed Friday morning after her car collided with a semi at U.S. 30 and State Route 49 in Van Wert County. Read moreOne killed in Friday morning crash in Van Wert County
The city of Lima is seeking public input on planned improvements to Union Street between Elm Street and Wayne Street. The project is expected to include new sidewalks, crosswalks, signals, lighting, curb upgrades, a bike lane, reverse-angle parking, landscaping and signage, with construction anticipated to begin in February 2028. Read moreUnion Street next in line for downtown Lima streetscape improvements
A body was discovered in Mercer County Tuesday morning. Read moreMercer County Sheriff investigating after body found in wooded area
The Findlay Police Department has released the body camera footage of an officer involved shooting that happened last week. Read moreFindlay Police release bodycam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting
A busy night for area fire departments after pallets piled up at a commercial site went up in flames. Read moreMultiple fire departments respond to pallet fire in Elida
The Ohio EPA says an underground tank leak at Gold Star Gas Station caused a gas odor that traveled through the storm sewer to Mercy Health St. Rita’s, prompting an evacuation. Read moreGas station tank leak causes gas odor at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s
There is a lot of free family fun at the Allen County Fair. One place that provides plenty of clean fun is the Kids Foam Zone. During three free foam parties each day, families can jump in and play. Read moreFree family fun continues at Allen County Fair
The Allen County Fair hosted its annual cheerleading competition Wednesday in the fair grandstands. Read moreAllen County Fair hosts annual cheerleading competition
The Lima Community Aquatic Park's outdoor water park will close for the season on Labor Day, Sept. 7. The indoor facility will remain open year-round with temporary new hours beginning in September based on patron suggestions. Read moreOutdoor water park season winding down at Lima Community Aquatic Park
The elevator at Lima's Municipal Building will be out of service beginning Thursday, Aug. 27, as part of a replacement project expected to last six weeks. The elevator work will also lead to changes in locations for Lima City Council meetings and the mayor's weekly briefings. Read moreLima Municipal Building elevator to be out of service for six weeks
Lima Police Chief Curtis Hile is inviting residents to meet with him and other officers during a Coffee with a Cop event Thursday morning at Our Town Roast. The event will also feature demonstrations of new police equipment, including drones and a K-9 unit. Read moreLima police to showcase drones, K-9 during Coffee with a Cop
Fair food is a staple at the Allen County Fair, with dozens of vendors offering everything from classic favorites to new food trends. Read moreA look at the food behind the Allen County Fair
Allen County 4-H members are collecting food and monetary donations during the fair as part of the annual Stock the Trailer program benefiting the West Ohio Food Bank. Read moreAllen County 4-H helps fight hunger through annual Stock the Trailer
Preparation and hands-on practice help Allen County Fair 4-H goat exhibitors get their animals ready to perform their best in the show ring. Read morePreparation key for 4-H goat exhibitors at Allen County Fair
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 - August 24, 2026
Luxorion Plastics in Leipsic has received an eight-year Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit as it plans to expand its manufacturing operations and create 60 full-time jobs by the end of 2029. Read moreLeipsic company receives state tax credit for expansion, 60 new jobs
There is a lot of free family fun at the Allen County Fair. One place that provides plenty of clean fun is the Kids Foam Zone. During three free foam parties each day, families can jump in and play. Read moreFree family fun continues at Allen County Fair
The Allen County Fair hosted its annual cheerleading competition Wednesday in the fair grandstands. Read moreAllen County Fair hosts annual cheerleading competition
The Lima Community Aquatic Park's outdoor water park will close for the season on Labor Day, Sept. 7. The indoor facility will remain open year-round with temporary new hours beginning in September based on patron suggestions. Read moreOutdoor water park season winding down at Lima Community Aquatic Park
The elevator at Lima's Municipal Building will be out of service beginning Thursday, Aug. 27, as part of a replacement project expected to last six weeks. The elevator work will also lead to changes in locations for Lima City Council meetings and the mayor's weekly briefings. Read moreLima Municipal Building elevator to be out of service for six weeks
Lima Police Chief Curtis Hile is inviting residents to meet with him and other officers during a Coffee with a Cop event Thursday morning at Our Town Roast. The event will also feature demonstrations of new police equipment, including drones and a K-9 unit. Read moreLima police to showcase drones, K-9 during Coffee with a Cop
Fair food is a staple at the Allen County Fair, with dozens of vendors offering everything from classic favorites to new food trends. Read moreA look at the food behind the Allen County Fair
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 - August 24, 2026
Lima officials are crediting community collaboration and data-driven policing for a 36% decrease in total crime over three years and 13 consecutive months without a homicide. Read moreLima sees 13 months without a homicide as officials credit community collaboration
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 - August 17, 2026
The Findlay Police Department has released the body camera footage of an officer involved shooting that happened last week. Read moreFindlay Police release bodycam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting
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 - August 10, 2026
Three ATVs were stolen from an American Power Sports business in Findlay early Sunday, leading police on a pursuit into Wood County before the chase was terminated. Read moreThree ATVs stolen from Findlay business, chase leads into Wood County
