One person is dead following a house fire Tuesday morning in rural Van Wert County near the Ohio-Indiana border. Read moreOne dead in Van Wert County house fire near Ohio-Indiana border
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 2026-27 Ohio hunting and trapping season dates that begin this fall were proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Read moreOhio’s 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons proposed to Wildlife Council
The Lima Community Aquatic Park will be temporarily closed March 2nd through March 15th for scheduled maintenance. Read moreLima Community Aquatic Park to close temporarily for scheduled maintenance
Nearly 200 volunteer fire departments across Ohio will be receiving funding to better their services. Six of our surrounding counties are benefiting from this 8-million-dollar statewide grant. Read moreOhio awards $8 million grant to strengthen volunteer fire departments
Two people are in custody after a drug bust in Findlay early Thursday morning. Read moreTwo arrested, meth discovered in Findlay drug bust
Math can sometimes have a bad stigma to it, but for Liberty Arts Magnet School, it can be a game. Family math night had parents and their kid’s learning math through games and activities. Read moreFamily math night turns learning into fun at Liberty Arts Magnet School
A book presentation and signing was held at the Vibe Coffeehouse in Lima. Read moreDr. O'nae Chatman hosts inspiring book signing in Lima
A family bingo night was held today at Unity Elementary. Read moreUnity Elementary celebrates schoolwide family bingo night after Valentine's team effort
The City of Lima is looking for general contractors to take on small repair projects to help low- to moderate-income homeowners. Read moreCity of Lima seeking contractors for home repair program
The West Ohio Food Bank is reminding patrons to follow the rules during monthly food distribution days. Read moreEarly arrivals create parking concerns at West Ohio Food Bank
Frigid temperatures this winter have pushed heating costs to levels some families may not be able to afford. Read moreCold weather drives surge in energy assistance applications
The 2026-27 Ohio hunting and trapping season dates that begin this fall were proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Read moreOhio’s 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons proposed to Wildlife Council
The Lima Community Aquatic Park will be temporarily closed March 2nd through March 15th for scheduled maintenance. Read moreLima Community Aquatic Park to close temporarily for scheduled maintenance
Nearly 200 volunteer fire departments across Ohio will be receiving funding to better their services. Six of our surrounding counties are benefiting from this 8-million-dollar statewide grant. Read moreOhio awards $8 million grant to strengthen volunteer fire departments
Two people are in custody after a drug bust in Findlay early Thursday morning. Read moreTwo arrested, meth discovered in Findlay drug bust
Math can sometimes have a bad stigma to it, but for Liberty Arts Magnet School, it can be a game. Family math night had parents and their kid’s learning math through games and activities. Read moreFamily math night turns learning into fun at Liberty Arts Magnet School
A book presentation and signing was held at the Vibe Coffeehouse in Lima. Read moreDr. O'nae Chatman hosts inspiring book signing in Lima
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
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
