Fire crews quickly controlled a late-night fire at a renovated home in Shawnee Township, and the cause remains under investigation. Read moreFire under investigation at renovated home in Shawnee Township
Multiple fire departments battled a second alarm residential house fire in Shawnee Township early Friday morning. Read moreShawnee Township home damaged by early morning fire
A Lima woman is in custody after police say a fetus was found in a dumpster. Read moreLima woman arrested after fetus discovered in dumpster
Earlier this week, Allen County Sheriff's deputies began wearing body cameras for the first time. Read moreAllen County Sheriff's Office officially adopts body cameras
Allen County has completed a major upgrade to its 9-1-1 system. Read moreAllen County completes next-generation 9-1-1 upgrade
While an exciting weekend is on the way with the super bowl, it is still important to pay attention on the roads. The fatal crash report of 2025 highlighted 13 fatal crashes as well as over 3 thousand non-fatal crashes. Read moreAllen County fatal crash report reveals 13 deadly crashes
Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith making a statement at her weekly media briefing regarding the increased chatter around an ICE presence in the city. Read moreLima Mayor Sharetta Smith addresses rumors of ICE agents in the city
An Elida man was sentenced to four and a half years in prison and lost his driver’s license for 50 years after causing a deadly crash in Auglaize County where alcohol was suspected. Read moreElida man sentenced to prison in fatal Auglaize County crash
A downtown Ada building caught fire on Monday, triggering the response from multiple local fire departments. Read moreUPDATE: Heavy fire engulfs Downtown Ada restaurant, apartments; residents displaced
Governor Mike DeWine has postponed the execution of Cleveland Jackson, a Lima man convicted of a 2002 double homicide, until June 2029 due to ongoing issues with lethal injection drug availability. Read moreCleveland Jackson’s execution pushed back to 2029
Lima Memorial Health System and OSU Wexner Medical Center marked a decade of collaboration at the annual Lima Heart Summit, focusing on advances in heart care and prevention during American Heart Month. Read moreLima Heart Summit marks 10 years of advancing cardiac care
Ohio hunters checked more than 232,000 deer during the latest hunting season, marking the fourth straight year the harvest topped 200,000 statewide. Read moreOhio hunters check over 232,000 deer during 2025-26 season
Fire crews quickly controlled a late-night fire at a renovated home in Shawnee Township, and the cause remains under investigation. Read moreFire under investigation at renovated home in Shawnee Township
Allen County Auditor and Land Bank Administrator Rachael Gilroy spoke at the GOP luncheon about completed work and future projects planned across the area. Read moreAllen County Land Bank highlights demolition projects, future development plans
An Auglaize County woman pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to sexual contact with a minor, with additional charges dropped as part of a plea agreement. Read moreAuglaize County woman pleads guilty to sexual battery charges
Multiple fire departments battled a second alarm residential house fire in Shawnee Township early Friday morning. Read moreShawnee Township home damaged by early morning fire
A Lima woman is in custody after police say a fetus was found in a dumpster. Read moreLima woman arrested after fetus discovered in dumpster
Lima Memorial Health System marked Wear Red for Women Day by raising awareness about heart disease in women and urging patients to recognize symptoms and address risk factors early. Read moreLima Memorial raises awareness for women’s heart health on Wear Red Day
Bids must be submitted to the Lima Auditor’s Office, attention of the Purchasing Department, by 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Complete bidding instructions and requirements are available on the city’s website through the purchasing link located on the auditor’s page. Read moreLima accepting sealed bids for parcel mowing program
The City of Lima is hosting its first Contractor Expo aimed at connecting local businesses with job opportunities through the city’s home repair programs. Read moreLima Housing Department invites contractors to learn about federally funded repair opportunities
Lima Memorial Health System and OSU Wexner Medical Center marked a decade of collaboration at the annual Lima Heart Summit, focusing on advances in heart care and prevention during American Heart Month. Read moreLima Heart Summit marks 10 years of advancing cardiac care
Ohio hunters checked more than 232,000 deer during the latest hunting season, marking the fourth straight year the harvest topped 200,000 statewide. Read moreOhio hunters check over 232,000 deer during 2025-26 season
Allen County Auditor and Land Bank Administrator Rachael Gilroy spoke at the GOP luncheon about completed work and future projects planned across the area. Read moreAllen County Land Bank highlights demolition projects, future development plans
An Auglaize County woman pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to sexual contact with a minor, with additional charges dropped as part of a plea agreement. Read moreAuglaize County woman pleads guilty to sexual battery charges
Lima Memorial Health System marked Wear Red for Women Day by raising awareness about heart disease in women and urging patients to recognize symptoms and address risk factors early. Read moreLima Memorial raises awareness for women’s heart health on Wear Red Day
Bids must be submitted to the Lima Auditor’s Office, attention of the Purchasing Department, by 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11.Complete bidding instructions and requirements are available on the city’s website through the purchasing link located on the auditor’s page. Read moreLima accepting sealed bids for parcel mowing program
An Auglaize County woman pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to sexual contact with a minor, with additional charges dropped as part of a plea agreement. Read moreAuglaize County woman pleads guilty to sexual battery charges
A Lima woman is in custody after police say a fetus was found in a dumpster. Read moreLima woman arrested after fetus discovered in dumpster
A high speed chase down I-75 from Findlay to Lima kept law enforcement moving Tuesday night. Read moreLima man leads law enforcement on multi-county chase
An Elida man was sentenced to four and a half years in prison and lost his driver’s license for 50 years after causing a deadly crash in Auglaize County where alcohol was suspected. Read moreElida man sentenced to prison in fatal Auglaize County crash
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 3, 2026
Governor Mike DeWine has postponed the execution of Cleveland Jackson, a Lima man convicted of a 2002 double homicide, until June 2029 due to ongoing issues with lethal injection drug availability. Read moreCleveland Jackson’s execution pushed back to 2029
