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
According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there is no such thing as 100-percent safe ice. Officials recommend wearing a life vest underneath winter clothing when venturing onto frozen waterways. They also advise going out in pairs and informing someone of your planned location and return time. Read moreLima Firefighters practice ice rescue techniques on Schoonover Lake
A house fire in Cridersville results in multiple departments being called for mutual aid this afternoon. Read moreMultiple fire departments respond to attic fire at Cridersville home
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Bath Middle School to launch the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, a statewide program encouraging students to build lifelong wellness habits through physical activity and personal growth. Read moreBath Wildcats join statewide Team Tressel Fitness Challenge
Special Olympics athletes and Auglaize County law enforcement officers will face off March 4 in the annual Blue on Blue basketball game to raise funds for the local Special Olympics program. Read moreBlue on Blue Basketball Game returns to support Auglaize County Special Olympics
Sparking conversation, deepening understanding and driving meaningful change is the goal of this year’s TEDxFaurotPark event. Read moreLima Senior graduates headline TEDxFaurotPark at Encore Theatre
“A place for every student” was the message shared Thursday at the Lima Exchange Club as Lima City Schools Superintendent Andre Rudolph outlined the district’s programs and goals. Read moreLima Schools superintendent promotes ‘A Place for Every Student’
With no new federal farm bill in sight, food bank officials from across the United States are preparing to converge on the nation’s capital to advocate for hunger relief programs. Read moreWest Ohio Food Bank heads to Washington to push for farm bill, hunger relief funding
The Van Wert County Agricultural Society is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive feasibility study for the future of the Van Wert County Agricultural Society and the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Read moreVan Wert County Agricultural Society announces completion of feasibility study
One way to celebrate Black History Month is to honor some of the leaders in action. Read moreLima celebrates John Lewis Day with "Good Trouble" awards
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has chosen Freytag & Associates to design the new St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein after fire and high winds destroyed the historic building. Read morePlans underway to rebuild St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WLIO) — A group is working to overturn a law that affects the sale of intoxicating hemp products in Ohio. Read moreOhio group seeks to block ban of selling Intoxicating Hemp Products
Lima City Council will take a final vote Monday on acquiring property for the $6 million Cable Road Safety Improvement Project, a plan that has drawn both support and opposition from the community. Read moreLima Council to hold final vote on property acquisition for Cable Road Safety Project
A local woman is marking a milestone that few people will ever reach. Read moreSpencerville woman celebrates her 101st birthday with surprise church party
Special Olympics athletes and Auglaize County law enforcement officers will face off March 4 in the annual Blue on Blue basketball game to raise funds for the local Special Olympics program. Read moreBlue on Blue Basketball Game returns to support Auglaize County Special Olympics
Sparking conversation, deepening understanding and driving meaningful change is the goal of this year’s TEDxFaurotPark event. Read moreLima Senior graduates headline TEDxFaurotPark at Encore Theatre
“A place for every student” was the message shared Thursday at the Lima Exchange Club as Lima City Schools Superintendent Andre Rudolph outlined the district’s programs and goals. Read moreLima Schools superintendent promotes ‘A Place for Every Student’
With no new federal farm bill in sight, food bank officials from across the United States are preparing to converge on the nation’s capital to advocate for hunger relief programs. Read moreWest Ohio Food Bank heads to Washington to push for farm bill, hunger relief funding
The Van Wert County Agricultural Society is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive feasibility study for the future of the Van Wert County Agricultural Society and the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Read moreVan Wert County Agricultural Society announces completion of feasibility study
One way to celebrate Black History Month is to honor some of the leaders in action. Read moreLima celebrates John Lewis Day with "Good Trouble" awards
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
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 9, 2026
An Auglaize County woman has pleaded guilty to the 2022 aggravated murder of her estranged husband, a killing captured on an in-car camera that led to multiple federal convictions and lengthy prison sentences. Read moreAuglaize County woman pleads guilty to 2022 murder of estranged husband
