One person is dead following a house fire Tuesday morning in rural Van Wert County near the Ohio-Indiana border. Read moreOne dead in Van Wert County house fire near Ohio-Indiana border
The Allen County Commissioners have approved an amendment to bring the county’s 2026 budget online after operating under 2025 figures since the start of the year. Read moreUpdated 2026 budget reflects rising costs, employee pay raises in Allen County
A crucial vote was made Monday night at Lima City Council regarding the future of the highly contested Cable Road Safety Improvement Project. In a packed council chambers and following lengthy discussions along with dozens of letters submitted by community members both in support of and opposed to the project, Council narrowly passed the ordinance in a 5-3 vote. Read moreContested Cable Road Project moves forward after narrow Lima City Council approval
The Allen County Museum is launching a capital campaign to fund an endowment, benefit the MacDonell House, update exhibits and replace its HVAC system to better protect local history. Read moreAllen County Museum plans capital campaign for improvements
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 City of Lima is looking for general contractors to take on small repair projects to help low- to moderate-income homeowners. Read moreCity of Lima seeking contractors for home repair program
The West Ohio Food Bank is reminding patrons to follow the rules during monthly food distribution days. Read moreEarly arrivals create parking concerns at West Ohio Food Bank
Frigid temperatures this winter have pushed heating costs to levels some families may not be able to afford. Read moreCold weather drives surge in energy assistance applications
Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center is taking steps to provide a much-needed service for teens in the region. Read moreMercy Health St. Rita’s to open adolescent behavioral health facility in Lima
Your Hometown Lima Stations has an opening for an on-air personality interested in working in both weather (primary) and news (secondary). Read moreMeteorologist
A Lima man is scheduled to stand trial next month in connection with a July shooting that left another man injured. Read moreLima man to stand trial in July shooting
Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center unveiled its new Women's Health Center on Wednesday, with doors set to open next month. Read moreMercy Health St. Rita’s unveils comprehensive women’s health center
Nearly 200 fire departments across the state will soon receive funding to better equip themselves to protect Ohio communities. Read moreState Fire Marshal announces $8 million to support Ohio’s small county volunteer fire departments
Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn highlights 2025 progress, addresses 2026 projects in State of the City
Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn highlighted major accomplishments from 2025 and outlined priorities for 2026 during her annual State of the City address. Read moreFindlay Mayor Christina Muryn highlights 2025 progress, addresses 2026 projects in State of the City
ODOT District 1 will convert eight intersections across northwest Ohio to all-way stops beginning March 9 as part of a statewide safety initiative aimed at reducing serious and fatal crashes. Read moreODOT to convert eight Northwest Ohio intersections to all-way stops
The City of Lima is looking for general contractors to take on small repair projects to help low- to moderate-income homeowners. Read moreCity of Lima seeking contractors for home repair program
Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center is taking steps to provide a much-needed service for teens in the region. Read moreMercy Health St. Rita’s to open adolescent behavioral health facility in Lima
Your Hometown Lima Stations has an opening for an on-air personality interested in working in both weather (primary) and news (secondary). Read moreMeteorologist
A Lima man is scheduled to stand trial next month in connection with a July shooting that left another man injured. Read moreLima man to stand trial in July shooting
Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center unveiled its new Women's Health Center on Wednesday, with doors set to open next month. Read moreMercy Health St. Rita’s unveils comprehensive women’s health center
Nearly 200 fire departments across the state will soon receive funding to better equip themselves to protect Ohio communities. Read moreState Fire Marshal announces $8 million to support Ohio’s small county volunteer fire departments
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 23, 2026
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
