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
Family members and Ohio correctional officials gathered in Lima to honor Bonita Haynes 30 years after her death, remembering the safety reforms and scholarship that continue her lasting legacy. Read moreBonita Haynes remembered 30 years after death, legacy continues to shape Ohio prison safety
A 58-year-old construction flagger from Clyde was killed Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic in a work zone on U.S. 33 in Auglaize County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Read moreUPDATE: Flagger dead after being struck in work zone on US 33
 The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered mediation in Shawnee Fire Chief Austin Miller's public records complaint against the township trustees while state investigators continue their investigation. Read moreOhio Supreme Court orders mediation in Shawnee Fire Chief public records case
Ohio State University at Lima will celebrate the 10th annual "STEAM on the Quad" with a free afternoon of hands-on activities for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the quad, with registration available online. Read more"STEAM on the Quad" returns to Ohio State Lima for 10th year
St. Marys hosted fun events for families and gave away school supplies at its annual SummerFest. Read moreMotorcycle club gives out school supplies at St. Marys SummerFest
Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church held a special service to pray for the safety of kids as they return to school. Read moreDerry Glenn hosts back-to-school prayer service
A flooding threat along the Auglaize River forced Fort Fest organizers to move activities and displays to higher ground while continuing the annual celebration honoring veterans. Read moreFort Fest continues uptown, as flooding threat moves events & displays out of the park
In Fort Jennings, the Fort Fest began its three days of festivities Friday afternoon. Read moreFort Fest kicks off three days of festivities in Fort Jennings
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
Health Partners of Western Ohio is opening the doors to its new North Lima Community Health Center. Read moreHealth Partners of Western Ohio opens new North Lima Community Health Center
An Allen County family held a lemonade stand to raise money for the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities after their youngest son, Elliot, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The family hopes sharing Elliot's story will bring awareness to the challenges families face while promoting inclusion and support for individuals with disabilities. Read moreMcDorman family turns lemonade stand into fundraiser for Allen County Board of DD
Mercy Health Saint Rita's employees and volunteers donated $6,000 through the Community Cares program to three local nonprofit organizations. Spread the Love, Warriors Way and the Silver Birch Foundation each received $2,000 to support their missions. Read moreSaint Rita's Community Cares program gives $6,000 to three local organizations
The Marsh Foundation officially cut the ribbon on their Equine Center on Friday. Read moreMarsh Foundation opens new equine center for youth therapy
Ohio State University at Lima will celebrate the 10th annual "STEAM on the Quad" with a free afternoon of hands-on activities for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the quad, with registration available online. Read more"STEAM on the Quad" returns to Ohio State Lima for 10th year
St. Marys hosted fun events for families and gave away school supplies at its annual SummerFest. Read moreMotorcycle club gives out school supplies at St. Marys SummerFest
Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church held a special service to pray for the safety of kids as they return to school. Read moreDerry Glenn hosts back-to-school prayer service
A flooding threat along the Auglaize River forced Fort Fest organizers to move activities and displays to higher ground while continuing the annual celebration honoring veterans. Read moreFort Fest continues uptown, as flooding threat moves events & displays out of the park
In Fort Jennings, the Fort Fest began its three days of festivities Friday afternoon. Read moreFort Fest kicks off three days of festivities in Fort Jennings
Health Partners of Western Ohio is opening the doors to its new North Lima Community Health Center. Read moreHealth Partners of Western Ohio opens new North Lima Community Health Center
The Findlay Police Department will release details and body camera footage Monday from the fatal officer-involved shooting of 37-year-old Holden Smith at the Rodeway Inn. Read moreFindlay PD will release body cam video of fatal 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
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
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
Officials say the vacant building became the site of illegal parties, crime and code violations. Read moreAllen County Common Pleas Court issues order over illegal party site
