U.S. Sen. Jon Husted toured Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center and said he wants federal investment to help secure the facility's role in producing the next generation of military equipment. Read moreHusted wants JSMC to build next generation of weapon systems
One person was seriously injured in a crash on I-75 Thursday morning. Read moreOne seriously injured in I-75 crash in Hancock County
Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller has been placed on unpaid suspension after trustees accused him of four cases of malfeasance and/or misconduct and one case of gross neglect of duty. Read moreShawnee Township fire chief placed on unpaid suspension pending hearing
A 30-year-old Celina man was killed Sunday morning after being ejected from his vehicle in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 33 near St. Marys. Read moreCelina man killed in single-vehicle crash near St. Marys
A Cecil man was critically injured Saturday night after his motorcycle struck a telephone pole and overturned on State Route 634 near Continental. Read moreMotorcyclist critically injured in Putnam County crash
An Elida man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Amanda Township Friday morning. Read moreElida man killed in single-vehicle crash in Amanda Township
A 19-year-old Payne woman was killed Friday morning after her car collided with a semi at U.S. 30 and State Route 49 in Van Wert County. Read moreOne killed in Friday morning crash in Van Wert County
The city of Lima is seeking public input on planned improvements to Union Street between Elm Street and Wayne Street. The project is expected to include new sidewalks, crosswalks, signals, lighting, curb upgrades, a bike lane, reverse-angle parking, landscaping and signage, with construction anticipated to begin in February 2028. Read moreUnion Street next in line for downtown Lima streetscape improvements
A body was discovered in Mercer County Tuesday morning. Read moreMercer County Sheriff investigating after body found in wooded area
The Findlay Police Department has released the body camera footage of an officer involved shooting that happened last week. Read moreFindlay Police release bodycam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting
More than 30 Lima Central Catholic students were inducted into the school's newly chartered Key Club, which will provide opportunities for community service and leadership development. Read moreNew Key Club brings service and leadership opportunities to LCC students
Shawnee Township swore in three new fire department members, bringing the department to full staffing with three battalion chiefs and 21 firefighters and paramedics. Read moreShawnee Township Fire Department reaches full staffing with three new hires
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted toured Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center and said he wants federal investment to help secure the facility's role in producing the next generation of military equipment. Read moreHusted wants JSMC to build next generation of weapon systems
Cenovus Lima Refinery is announcing some work that will start in September. Read morePlanned maintenance at Cenovus Lima Refinery starts in September
Perry proTech has grown from a Lima-based typewriter business into a full IT company serving customers across Ohio, Indiana and Michigan while remaining 100% employee-owned. Read moreAmerica 250 Hometown Proud: Perry proTech
The Allen County Land Bank demolished a more than 100-year-old vacant nuisance home in Gomer, clearing the property for green space and possible future development. Read moreAllen County Land Bank demolishes longtime nuisance home in Gomer
The League of Women Voters of Ohio brought its mobile voter registration tour to Rhodes State College to encourage students and other residents to register and participate in the upcoming election. Read moreLeague of Women Voters brings voter registration tour to Rhodes State
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Greater Christ Temple is celebrating 85 years of service to the Lima community. Read moreGreater Christ Temple celebrates 85 years of service in Lima
The Ohio SPCA is asking the public for financial support as declining grants and donations threaten its ability to continue providing services and financial assistance to the Allen County Humane Society. Read moreOhio SPCA seeks financial support for work in Allen County
More than 30 Lima Central Catholic students were inducted into the school's newly chartered Key Club, which will provide opportunities for community service and leadership development. Read moreNew Key Club brings service and leadership opportunities to LCC students
Shawnee Township swore in three new fire department members, bringing the department to full staffing with three battalion chiefs and 21 firefighters and paramedics. Read moreShawnee Township Fire Department reaches full staffing with three new hires
Cenovus Lima Refinery is announcing some work that will start in September. Read morePlanned maintenance at Cenovus Lima Refinery starts in September
Perry proTech has grown from a Lima-based typewriter business into a full IT company serving customers across Ohio, Indiana and Michigan while remaining 100% employee-owned. Read moreAmerica 250 Hometown Proud: Perry proTech
The Allen County Land Bank demolished a more than 100-year-old vacant nuisance home in Gomer, clearing the property for green space and possible future development. Read moreAllen County Land Bank demolishes longtime nuisance home in Gomer
The League of Women Voters of Ohio brought its mobile voter registration tour to Rhodes State College to encourage students and other residents to register and participate in the upcoming election. Read moreLeague of Women Voters brings voter registration tour to Rhodes State
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 24, 2026
Lima officials are crediting community collaboration and data-driven policing for a 36% decrease in total crime over three years and 13 consecutive months without a homicide. Read moreLima sees 13 months without a homicide as officials credit community collaboration
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 17, 2026
The Findlay Police Department has released the body camera footage of an officer involved shooting that happened last week. Read moreFindlay Police release bodycam footage of fatal officer-involved 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
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
