The Allen County Commissioners have approved an amendment to bring the county’s 2026 budget online after operating under 2025 figures since the start of the year. Read moreUpdated 2026 budget reflects rising costs, employee pay raises in Allen County
A crucial vote was made Monday night at Lima City Council regarding the future of the highly contested Cable Road Safety Improvement Project. In a packed council chambers and following lengthy discussions along with dozens of letters submitted by community members both in support of and opposed to the project, Council narrowly passed the ordinance in a 5-3 vote. Read moreContested Cable Road Project moves forward after narrow Lima City Council approval
The Allen County Museum is launching a capital campaign to fund an endowment, benefit the MacDonell House, update exhibits and replace its HVAC system to better protect local history. Read moreAllen County Museum plans capital campaign for improvements
A seven-hour standoff in Findlay ended early Saturday morning with the arrest of a 52-year-old man accused of pointing a handgun at officers during a domestic violence call.
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
Local businesses, organizations, and first responders competed in Ottawa’s Bowl for Kids Sake to support Big Brothers Big Sisters programs and recruit volunteer mentors in Putnam County. Read morePutnam County’s Bowl for Kids Sake raises funds, awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Around 170 people gathered in Wapakoneta for the first Brunch with Benefits fundraiser, raising money for the YMCA’s scholarship program. Read moreWapakoneta Family YMCA hosts first ‘Brunch with Benefits’ fundraiser
The Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima is holding a fundraiser event to keep their facility thriving. Read moreVeterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center hosts 6th annual golf fundraiser in Lima
Tri Star Career Compact students had the chance to explore local job opportunities Friday. Read moreTri Star students connect with employers at winter job fair
A Lima Senior High School student is being recognized as one of McDonald’s “Black History Makers of Tomorrow.” Read moreLima Senior student honored as "Black History Maker of Tomorrow"
Dozens of Lima-area women gathered for the fifth annual Lima Women Have Heart Luncheon to raise awareness, share resources and promote prevention of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women. Read moreLima Women Unite for Fifth Annual Heart Health Luncheon
The West Ohio Community Action Partnership is restarting its free 12-session Fatherhood Program, using a nationally recognized curriculum to help dads overcome barriers and become stronger, more engaged parents. Read moreWOCAP Relaunches Fatherhood Program with Grant Support
Local business leaders learned about science-based hiring strategies and employee assessment tools during the Chamber’s Wake, Rattle and Roll event aimed at strengthening the regional workforce. Read moreChamber Event Highlights Hiring Tools to Improve Employee Retention
Mazza Museum in Findlay showcases black history exhibit featuring inspiring African American stories
The Mazza Museum has been busy hosting events for all ages, but one exhibit displays the importance of Black History. Read moreMazza Museum in Findlay showcases black history exhibit featuring inspiring African American stories
A Lima man was sentenced to 16 to 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery and felonious assault in connection with an October 2025 shooting that police say began as a drug deal. Read moreLima man sentenced to 16–21 years in 2025 shooting
Local businesses, organizations, and first responders competed in Ottawa’s Bowl for Kids Sake to support Big Brothers Big Sisters programs and recruit volunteer mentors in Putnam County. Read morePutnam County’s Bowl for Kids Sake raises funds, awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Around 170 people gathered in Wapakoneta for the first Brunch with Benefits fundraiser, raising money for the YMCA’s scholarship program. Read moreWapakoneta Family YMCA hosts first ‘Brunch with Benefits’ fundraiser
The Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima is holding a fundraiser event to keep their facility thriving. Read moreVeterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center hosts 6th annual golf fundraiser in Lima
Tri Star Career Compact students had the chance to explore local job opportunities Friday. Read moreTri Star students connect with employers at winter job fair
A Lima Senior High School student is being recognized as one of McDonald’s “Black History Makers of Tomorrow.” Read moreLima Senior student honored as "Black History Maker of Tomorrow"
Dozens of Lima-area women gathered for the fifth annual Lima Women Have Heart Luncheon to raise awareness, share resources and promote prevention of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women. Read moreLima Women Unite for Fifth Annual Heart Health Luncheon
A Lima man was sentenced to 16 to 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery and felonious assault in connection with an October 2025 shooting that police say began as a drug deal. Read moreLima man sentenced to 16–21 years in 2025 shooting
Two people are in custody after a drug bust in Findlay early Thursday morning. Read moreTwo arrested, meth discovered in Findlay drug bust
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 23, 2026
A seven-hour standoff in Findlay ended early Saturday morning with the arrest of a 52-year-old man accused of pointing a handgun at officers during a domestic violence call. Read moreFindlay domestic violence call leads to seven-hour standoff
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
