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
Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol are urging drivers to stay safe and alert this holiday weekend. Read moreOhio State Highway Patrol urges safe driving during Memorial Day weekend
Lima voters will decide in November whether the city can acquire property for the proposed Cable Road Improvement Project after council unanimously approved placing the issue on the ballot. Read moreLima voters to decide future of Cable Road Project in November referendum
A kitchen fire at a Bath Township apartment complex spread into the attic, causing an estimated $150,000 in damage to one unit. Read moreApartment kitchen fire spreads to attic in Bath Township
AAA predicts a record number of Americans will travel during Memorial Day weekend as officials encourage drivers to prepare for heavy traffic and higher gas prices. Read moreAAA expects record Memorial Day travel despite higher gas prices
Mutual aid was requested for a wreck involving one motorcycle and two passengers. Read moreTwo injured after motorcycle skids off Bucher Road in Columbus Grove
Two people were injured, including one with life-threatening injuries, after a motorcycle crashed Friday night on U.S. 68 in Hancock County. Read moreTwo injured in Hancock County motorcycle crash on U.S. 68
A property was donated to the Johnny Appleseed Park Districts to create a nature space. Read moreJohnny Appleseed Park District prepares new Beil’s Buck Run Nature Area for opening
Lima Senior high school celebrated their 2026 class at their graduation ceremony. Read moreGraduation ceremony honors Lima Senior Class of 2026
The Ohio Senate passed bipartisan legislation that would require watermarks on AI-generated content and ban obscene AI-generated material involving minors. Read moreOhio lawmakers push new regulations on artificial intelligence content
Lima Memorial Health System is encouraging residents to protect their skin this summer by using sunscreen and watching for warning signs of skin cancer through regular skin checks. Read moreMedical experts share ABCDE warning signs for Skin Cancer detection
With gas prices climbing to their highest levels in years, some people making Memorial Day weekend plans are staying a little closer to home. Read moreHigh gas prices push more Memorial Day travelers to stay closer to home
New data shows toxin levels at Grand Lake St. Marys are trending lower than historical averages for this time of year, despite an early spring spike. Read moreGrand Lake toxin levels fall below historical average after spring spike
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is excited to reveal this year's winners of the annual Paint-the-Plow contest. Read moreHardin County students sweep Paint-the-Plow social media contest
Just in time for Memorial Day, Grand Lake Saint Marys opened a new playground right on the water. Read moreNew playground debuts at Grand Lake Saint Marys
Grilling season officially kicks off on Memorial Day weekend, and fire officials are trying to head off any potential problems with some sage advice and safety tips. Read moreLima Fire officials share grill safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The West Ohio Food Bank will hold its annual resource fair and largest food distribution event of the year on June 4 at the Allen County Fairgrounds. The event will connect families with local services and provide food assistance while organizers continue seeking volunteers and sponsors. Read moreWest Ohio Food Bank preparing for largest food distribution of the year
A property was donated to the Johnny Appleseed Park Districts to create a nature space. Read moreJohnny Appleseed Park District prepares new Beil’s Buck Run Nature Area for opening
Lima Senior high school celebrated their 2026 class at their graduation ceremony. Read moreGraduation ceremony honors Lima Senior Class of 2026
The Ohio Senate passed bipartisan legislation that would require watermarks on AI-generated content and ban obscene AI-generated material involving minors. Read moreOhio lawmakers push new regulations on artificial intelligence content
Lima Memorial Health System is encouraging residents to protect their skin this summer by using sunscreen and watching for warning signs of skin cancer through regular skin checks. Read moreMedical experts share ABCDE warning signs for Skin Cancer detection
With gas prices climbing to their highest levels in years, some people making Memorial Day weekend plans are staying a little closer to home. Read moreHigh gas prices push more Memorial Day travelers to stay closer to home
New data shows toxin levels at Grand Lake St. Marys are trending lower than historical averages for this time of year, despite an early spring spike. Read moreGrand Lake toxin levels fall below historical average after spring spike
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
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 St. Marys man has been indicted by an Allen County grand jury on multiple rape, sexual battery and gross sexual imposition charges involving a young child. Read moreAuglaize County man indicted on multiple sex crime charges involving child
A Findlay man was arrested Friday night after police say he stole merchandise from a sporting goods store and led officers on a high-speed chase through the city. Read morePolice: Findlay man leads officers on chase after sporting goods theft
A Lima man was sentenced to over 88 years in prison for having sexual contact with a young girl. Read moreJury convicts Lima man on multiple charges involving young girl
