Two Paulding County men were killed Friday evening after a vehicle crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck on U.S. 127, with speed believed to be a contributing factor in the crash. Read moreTwo Paulding men killed in head-on crash on U.S. 127 in Paulding Co.
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a June shooting inside the Lima Meijer, and investigators continue seeking information about others involved. Read moreSuspect taken into custody for June shooting at Lima Meijer
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidates Amy Acton and David Pepper are proposing a conditional moratorium on new data center construction, citing concerns about energy costs, transparency and farmland preservation. Read moreActon, Pepper propose conditional moratorium on new data center construction
Lima welcomed its first student delegation from sister city Harima-Cho, Japan, since the pandemic for a week of cultural exchange and community activities. The students will spend the week touring local attractions and staying with host families before returning to Japan on Sunday. Read moreJapanese student delegation explores Lima during weeklong sister city visit
Two Kentucky men were arrested after Findlay police allegedly found 22 pounds of marijuana during an Interstate 75 traffic stop, and both have since been released on bond pending August court hearings. Read moreTwo Kentucky men arrested after 22 pounds of Marijuana found during Findlay traffic stop
Lima City Council approved a historic designation for the Riverfront One property, a move that could help secure tax credits for a $3 million redevelopment project featuring housing and commercial space. Read moreHistoric status could aid $3 million redevelopment of downtown Lima property
Two drivers suffered serious injuries after a Monday morning crash at the intersection of Plattner Pike and state Route 219 in Auglaize County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Read moreTwo seriously injured in Auglaize County crash near St. Marys
Multiple fire crews responding to a house in flames on Saturday evening. Read moreMultiple fire crews battle house fire in Lima
The "National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice" raised money for children's education during its 19th annual Bonita L. Haynes Memorial Golf Scramble. Read moreNABCJ hosts 19th annual Bonita L. Haynes Memorial Golf Scramble
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton met with local farmers near New Knoxville to discuss agricultural profitability, rural health care and other issues while also responding to political attack ads ahead of Ohio's Nov. 5 election. Read moreDemocratic Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton meets with area farmers in Auglaize County
Com Net Incorporated has been awarded $20 million in state funding to build a broadband fiber network along U.S. 30 that will improve connectivity across 15 northern Ohio counties, including Allen, Putnam, Hancock, Hardin and Van Wert. Read moreOhio awards $20 million for broadband fiber project along U.S. 30
The Lima YMCA hosted its Mom-to-Mom Sale earlier than usual to help families save money on clothing, backpacks and other back-to-school essentials before the new school year begins. Read moreLima YMCA Mom-to-Mom Sale helps families save on Back-to-School costs
Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller has filed a complaint in the Ohio Supreme Court alleging township trustees failed to respond to public records requests related to ongoing investigations involving him. Read moreShawnee Fire Chief files public records complaint against Township Trustees
Bluffton is hosting its weekly farmers market through October to help promote local commerce. Read moreBluffton Farmer's Market promotes local businesses
The Hancock County Veteran Service Office partnered with local veteran's agencies and businesses to show off their services at the Veterans Empowerment Summer Fair. Read moreHancock County Veteran Service Office hosts resource fair
Two Paulding County men were killed Friday evening after a vehicle crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck on U.S. 127, with speed believed to be a contributing factor in the crash. Read moreTwo Paulding men killed in head-on crash on U.S. 127 in Paulding Co.
Campers at the Boys and Girls Club rounded out a summer of fun and learning this afternoon. Read moreBoys and Girls Club wraps up nine-week summer program
An Allen County Children's Garden exhibit is receiving a new vinyl fence through an Eagle Scout project led by Troop 106 member Clyde Allen. The project will replace a decades-old wooden fence with a more durable, low-maintenance alternative while giving Allen valuable leadership and construction experience. Read moreScout project gives Grandma's Garden a lasting upgrade
Local cybersecurity experts urged businesses to develop and practice response plans to protect against growing cyber threats and online fraud. Panelists said slowing down, verifying financial requests and educating employees can help prevent costly mistakes that could threaten a company's future. Read moreLocal panel highlights importance of planning against cyber fraud
The Lima AAA office will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Aug. 12 as the organization works to replenish critically low blood supplies, particularly Type O-positive blood. Read moreLima AAA to host American Red Cross Blood Drive amid critical blood shortage
Com Net Incorporated has been awarded $20 million in state funding to build a broadband fiber network along U.S. 30 that will improve connectivity across 15 northern Ohio counties, including Allen, Putnam, Hancock, Hardin and Van Wert. Read moreOhio awards $20 million for broadband fiber project along U.S. 30
The Lima YMCA hosted its Mom-to-Mom Sale earlier than usual to help families save money on clothing, backpacks and other back-to-school essentials before the new school year begins. Read moreLima YMCA Mom-to-Mom Sale helps families save on Back-to-School costs
Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller has filed a complaint in the Ohio Supreme Court alleging township trustees failed to respond to public records requests related to ongoing investigations involving him. Read moreShawnee Fire Chief files public records complaint against Township Trustees
Bluffton is hosting its weekly farmers market through October to help promote local commerce. Read moreBluffton Farmer's Market promotes local businesses
The Hancock County Veteran Service Office partnered with local veteran's agencies and businesses to show off their services at the Veterans Empowerment Summer Fair. Read moreHancock County Veteran Service Office hosts resource fair
Campers at the Boys and Girls Club rounded out a summer of fun and learning this afternoon. Read moreBoys and Girls Club wraps up nine-week summer program
Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller has filed a complaint in the Ohio Supreme Court alleging township trustees failed to respond to public records requests related to ongoing investigations involving him. Read moreShawnee Fire Chief files public records complaint against Township Trustees
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a June shooting inside the Lima Meijer, and investigators continue seeking information about others involved. Read moreSuspect taken into custody for June shooting at Lima Meijer
A Van Wert man was sentenced to four to six years in prison and classified as a Tier III sex offender after pleading guilty to one count of sexual battery involving a victim younger than 17. Read moreVan Wert Man sentenced to prison for sexual battery involving a teenager
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 - July 27, 2026
Two Kentucky men were arrested after Findlay police allegedly found 22 pounds of marijuana during an Interstate 75 traffic stop, and both have since been released on bond pending August court hearings. Read moreTwo Kentucky men arrested after 22 pounds of Marijuana found during Findlay traffic stop
A 19-year-old Michigan man was arrested after a police chase down I-75 Thursday morning. Read moreMichigan man arrested after 115 MPH chase on I-75
