A Hardin County man was arrested following a high speed chase that started in Lima Wednesday morning. Read moreHardin County man arrested after multi-county high speed chase
A rural New Knoxville home sustained extensive damage after a fire broke out Tuesday evening on Holtkamp Road. Firefighters from two counties responded, and all occupants escaped safely without injuries. Read moreFamily escapes safely after Auglaize County house fire
Indiana State Police say that they have solved the cold case murder of a Van Wert native. Read moreIndiana State Police solve 1997 murder of Van Wert native through DNA evidence
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of St. Marys man. Read moreLima man arrested in connection to the death of a St. Marys man
Many of our local communities are hosting events to honor those who gave all for their country. Read moreLocal communities across the Lima area host Memorial Day parades and ceremonies honoring fallen service members
Lima Senior high school celebrated their 2026 class at their graduation ceremony. Read moreGraduation ceremony honors Lima Senior Class of 2026
A Lima woman is facing federal charges after investigators say she used a fabricated blackmail scheme involving AI-generated images to extort more than $80,000 from a family. Read moreFederal charges filed against Lima woman accused of AI-assisted extortion
A St. Marys man and former school bus driver was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor charges involving a teenage student. Read moreFormer St. Marys bus driver gets decade prison sentence for sexual offenses involving minor
Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is making a push for support from Ohio farmers as he looks to win back his old Senate seat this November. Read moreSherrod Brown talks farm costs, tariffs during Continental stop
Construction is underway on Lima’s first Opportunity Zone capital investment project, an 18-unit townhome development on West North Street. The $4 million project is the first use of a $25 million investment commitment from Arctaris Impact Investors aimed at boosting development in underserved areas of the city. Read more$4 million townhome development marks first Arctaris investment in Lima
The Bowling Green State University Sidney A. Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy (PLA) has named Findlay and Lima area residents as its newest scholars. Read moreBGSU President’s Leadership Academy names Findlay, Lima area residents as newest scholars
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced $26.9 million in grants to expand access to safe, affordable housing in 57 counties. Read moreGovernor DeWine announces $26.9 million in grants to support continued housing growth across Ohio
An Oregon teenager is facing federal charges after investigators say he made swatting calls targeting more than 20 Ohio schools, including Lima Senior High School. Read moreOregon man charged in Ohio school swatting calls including Lima Senior
Ohio State Lima hosted a Mental Health Scavenger Hunt featuring agencies from three counties to help residents learn about available mental and behavioral health resources in a fun, engaging environment. Read moreOhio State Lima hosts Mental Health Scavenger Hunt to connect residents with resources
Shuffleboard players from across Ohio are in Bluffton this week competing in one of the Ohio Shuffleboard Association’s summer tournament stops. Read moreOhio shuffleboard players compete in Bluffton tournament
Lima firefighters responded to a house fire just after 2 p.m. Thursday. Read moreLima firefighters respond to Broadway Street house fire
The fairgrounds has been part of their community for nearly 175 years — growing from an annual county fair into a year-round gathering place for Auglaize County. Read moreAmerica 250 Hometown Proud: Auglaize County Fairgrounds
Career professionals from across Ohio gathered in Lima for the Ohio Career Development Association’s conference focused on workforce development and reimagining career readiness. Read moreOhio Career Development Association Conference brings workforce leaders to Lima
PASS leaders spoke at the Allen County Democratic Party’s Lunch and Learn event about the importance of safely storing firearms, medications, and other dangerous items away from children. The organization is offering free lock boxes to Allen County families as part of Lima’s “Store It Safe” initiative. Read morePASS encourages safe gun and medication storage to protect children
Allen East sixth graders in a math intervention class raised $979 for the Veterans Food Pantry of Northwest Ohio through a creative “Math-A-Thon” fundraiser. Students collected pledges based on the number of math problems they answered correctly, combining academics with community service. Read moreAllen East students turn math skills into donations for Veterans Food Pantry
The Bowling Green State University Sidney A. Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy (PLA) has named Findlay and Lima area residents as its newest scholars. Read moreBGSU President’s Leadership Academy names Findlay, Lima area residents as newest scholars
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced $26.9 million in grants to expand access to safe, affordable housing in 57 counties. Read moreGovernor DeWine announces $26.9 million in grants to support continued housing growth across Ohio
An Oregon teenager is facing federal charges after investigators say he made swatting calls targeting more than 20 Ohio schools, including Lima Senior High School. Read moreOregon man charged in Ohio school swatting calls including Lima Senior
Ohio State Lima hosted a Mental Health Scavenger Hunt featuring agencies from three counties to help residents learn about available mental and behavioral health resources in a fun, engaging environment. Read moreOhio State Lima hosts Mental Health Scavenger Hunt to connect residents with resources
Shuffleboard players from across Ohio are in Bluffton this week competing in one of the Ohio Shuffleboard Association’s summer tournament stops. Read moreOhio shuffleboard players compete in Bluffton tournament
Lima firefighters responded to a house fire just after 2 p.m. Thursday. Read moreLima firefighters respond to Broadway Street house fire
An Oregon teenager is facing federal charges after investigators say he made swatting calls targeting more than 20 Ohio schools, including Lima Senior High School. Read moreOregon man charged in Ohio school swatting calls including Lima Senior
A Hardin County man was arrested following a high speed chase that started in Lima Wednesday morning. Read moreHardin County man arrested after multi-county high speed chase
Indiana State Police say that they have solved the cold case murder of a Van Wert native. Read moreIndiana State Police solve 1997 murder of Van Wert native through DNA evidence
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of St. Marys man. Read moreLima man arrested in connection to the death of a St. Marys man
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 - May 18, 2026
A Lima woman is facing federal charges after investigators say she used a fabricated blackmail scheme involving AI-generated images to extort more than $80,000 from a family. Read moreFederal charges filed against Lima woman accused of AI-assisted extortion
