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
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
The Northwest Ohio Literacy Council is holding a “30 Purses in 30 Days” fundraiser in September, giving participants a chance to win designer purses while supporting free literacy services. Tickets cost $30, with only 1,000 available, and winners will be determined each day based on the Ohio Lottery Pick 3 straight drawing. Read moreLima Literacy Council Seeks Support Through ‘30 Purses in 30 Days’
Ron Derry, an Ohio teacher who lost his eyesight 32 years ago, continues visiting schools through his “GOOD” program, teaching students about kindness, trustworthiness, positive attitudes and overcoming obstacles. Derry, who has spent 50 years teaching — 18 years sighted and 32 years blind — recently returned to a school for his 15th visit, with the Cridersville Lions Club sponsoring the program. Read moreOhio Teacher Uses Loss of Sight to Teach Students About Overcoming Obstacles
More than 6,500 people are expected to attend Koe Wetzel’s concert Saturday night at the Allen County Fair, in addition to regular fairgoers, creating increased demand for parking. Fair officials are encouraging attendees to use a shuttle from Ohio State University Lima’s Lot C, which will run to the fairgrounds from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.
Read moreOverflow Parking Shuttle Planned for Saturday’s Koe Wetzel Concert
Residents at Springview Manor got a taste of the ballpark without leaving home Friday afternoon. Read moreCincinnati Reds bring ballpark experience to Springview Manor residents
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
After nearly 60 years behind the chair, a longtime Lima barber is closing the doors to the city's oldest barber shop. Read moreLongtime Lima barber Gary Klingler retiring at 86
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 Ohio State Highway Patrol's Lima Post will conduct an OVI checkpoint Friday night on State Route 309 near the Allen County Fairgrounds. Read moreOVI checkpoint planned Friday night near Allen County Fairgrounds
Downtown Lima's fourth Third Thursday event of the summer brought food, shopping, live entertainment and specials from local businesses to the downtown area. Read moreThird Thursday brings food, shopping and fun to downtown Lima
Lima City Schools' Liberty Arts Magnet has received a $10,500 grant to expand its Guest Artists in Residency program through a TeachArtsOhio Grant. The program will bring teaching artists into classrooms for longer periods while giving students and teachers additional opportunities to explore creativity and the arts. Read moreProject Level Up brings extended artist residencies to Liberty Arts Magnet
The Northwest Ohio Literacy Council is holding a “30 Purses in 30 Days” fundraiser in September, giving participants a chance to win designer purses while supporting free literacy services. Tickets cost $30, with only 1,000 available, and winners will be determined each day based on the Ohio… Read moreLima Literacy Council Seeks Support Through ‘30 Purses in 30 Days’
Ron Derry, an Ohio teacher who lost his eyesight 32 years ago, continues visiting schools through his “GOOD” program, teaching students about kindness, trustworthiness, positive attitudes and overcoming obstacles. Derry, who has spent 50 years teaching — 18 years sighted and 32 years blind —… Read moreOhio Teacher Uses Loss of Sight to Teach Students About Overcoming Obstacles
More than 6,500 people are expected to attend Koe Wetzel’s concert Saturday night at the Allen County Fair, in addition to regular fairgoers, creating increased demand for parking. Fair officials are encouraging attendees to use a shuttle from Ohio State University Lima’s Lot C, which will … Read moreOverflow Parking Shuttle Planned for Saturday’s Koe Wetzel Concert
Residents at Springview Manor got a taste of the ballpark without leaving home Friday afternoon. Read moreCincinnati Reds bring ballpark experience to Springview Manor residents
The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Lima Post will conduct an OVI checkpoint Friday night on State Route 309 near the Allen County Fairgrounds. Read moreOVI checkpoint planned Friday night near Allen County Fairgrounds
Downtown Lima's fourth Third Thursday event of the summer brought food, shopping, live entertainment and specials from local businesses to the downtown area. Read moreThird Thursday brings food, shopping and fun to downtown Lima
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
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
