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
The city of Lima officially switched on its four-acre, 3,120-panel floating solar field at the Twin Lakes reservoirs Wednesday morning. The second-largest floating solar array in Ohio will provide power to the Lima Water Treatment Plant and offset 976 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. Read moreLima becomes state leader with new floating solar project
Findlay police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left 37-year-old Holden Smith dead Monday afternoon. Read moreMan killed after officer-involved shooting at Findlay motel
A thunderstorm that rolled through the area Monday morning created a lot damage in and around Kenton. Read moreSevere thunderstorm knocks out power citywide in Kenton
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
Motorcyclists, Jeep owners and first responders gathered for the third annual Dominic Francis Memorial Bike and Jeep Run, which honors the fallen Bluffton officer and raises money for local scholarships. Read moreMotorcyclists, Jeep owners honor fallen Bluffton officer with annual memorial run
Lima City Schools' Liberty Arts Magnet has received a $10,500 grant to expand its Guest Artists in Residency program through a TeachArtsOhio Grant. The program will bring teaching artists into classrooms for longer periods while giving students and teachers additional opportunities to explore creativity and the arts. Read moreProject Level Up brings extended artist residencies to Liberty Arts Magnet
The Junior Fair is a key part of the Allen County Fair, giving more than 1,400 young people opportunities to learn responsibility, work ethic and financial skills through hands-on projects. The Junior Livestock Auction, held Thursday and Friday at the close of the fair, gives the public an opportunity to support 4-H members and their hard work. Read moreJunior Fair puts young people's hard work in the spotlight
UNOH expects about 3,000 students from 41 states and 23 countries to attend this fall, with about one-third living on campus. Read moreUNOH students begin move-in ahead of fall semester
Heavy rainfall caused flooding at Lakeside Estates Mobile Home Park in Wapakoneta, prompting firefighters to check on residents who were cut off from the only road out. Read moreWapakoneta firefighters check on residents trapped by flood waters
The Allen County Fair opens Friday morning, with officials saying the grounds are ready for nine days of activities. Read moreAllen County Fair officials ready for nine days of fun
Pools N More owner Tim Trowbridge reflects on building a family business in Lima and the community relationships that have kept it going for over 30 years. Read moreAmerica 250 Hometown Proud: Pools N More
A blast from the past returns Wednesday night at the Cable Road Happy Daz in Lima. Read moreHappy Daz cruise-in draws classic cars while raising money for charity
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel stopped at P&G in Lima Wednesday as part of their statewide “Heart of Opportunity Tour.” Read moreOhio leaders highlight business growth during P&G Lima visit
ArtSpace Lima is honoring the work of nationally acclaimed artist Danyelle Yoder with "The Art of Resilience" exhibit. Read moreArtSpace/Lima hosts exhibit for Danyelle Yoder
Downtown Lima Inc.'s August Third Thursday event will bring $5 food and drinks, shopping, live entertainment and activities to downtown Lima starting at 5 p.m. Organizers say the event has become a major boost for downtown businesses, with the Lima RTA trolley available to help visitors travel between locations. Read moreThird Thursday brings $5 food, shopping and entertainment to downtown Lima
Lima City Schools' Liberty Arts Magnet has received a $10,500 grant to expand its Guest Artists in Residency program through a TeachArtsOhio Grant. The program will bring teaching artists into classrooms for longer periods while giving students and teachers additional opportunities to explor… Read moreProject Level Up brings extended artist residencies to Liberty Arts Magnet
The Junior Fair is a key part of the Allen County Fair, giving more than 1,400 young people opportunities to learn responsibility, work ethic and financial skills through hands-on projects. The Junior Livestock Auction, held Thursday and Friday at the close of the fair, gives the public an o… Read moreJunior Fair puts young people's hard work in the spotlight
UNOH expects about 3,000 students from 41 states and 23 countries to attend this fall, with about one-third living on campus. Read moreUNOH students begin move-in ahead of fall semester
Heavy rainfall caused flooding at Lakeside Estates Mobile Home Park in Wapakoneta, prompting firefighters to check on residents who were cut off from the only road out. Read moreWapakoneta firefighters check on residents trapped by flood waters
The Allen County Fair opens Friday morning, with officials saying the grounds are ready for nine days of activities. Read moreAllen County Fair officials ready for nine days of fun
Pools N More owner Tim Trowbridge reflects on building a family business in Lima and the community relationships that have kept it going for over 30 years. Read moreAmerica 250 Hometown Proud: Pools N More
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
Findlay police arrested a 29-year-old Toledo man after a detective allegedly observed a drug transaction at a hotel parking lot and a K-9 search uncovered suspected crack cocaine. Read moreFindlay police K-9 finds suspected crack cocaine during hotel parking lot search
