Gov. Mike DeWine stopped in Alger Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of Ray Brown Memorial Park. Read moreGov. DeWine joins Alger community for opening of Ray Brown Memorial Park
An incident at a downtown Lima gas station on April 30th has a Lima councilman angry and upset. Read moreCouncilman Derry Glenn responds to body cam video involving April 30th incident
One person was transported after their vehicle struck a pole in American Township Tuesday morning. Read moreOne injured after car strikes pole in American Township
Shawnee Township's fire chief is back in the news thanks to two separate investigations into alleged misconduct... Read moreShawnee Township fire chief placed on leave amid new investigations
Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Andy Wilson as Ohio attorney general to replace David Yost, who is leaving office in June for a position with a conservative Christian legal organization. Read moreDeWine appoints Andy Wilson as Ohio Attorney General
Auglaize County officials are warning residents about increasing scam activity after county residents lost more than $1 million in 2025 and three people were arraigned in connection to separate fraud cases. Read moreAuglaize County warns residents about scams following major financial losses
A Findlay man was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison after investigators discovered homemade explosives, firearm silencers and dozens of firearms during searches tied to an explosives investigation. Read moreFindlay man sentenced to nearly five years in prison for explosives, firearms charges
A new era in broadcast television begins today in West Central Ohio. Read moreGray Media finalizes purchase of Hometown Stations and other midwest stations
Local law enforcement agencies came together Wednesday to honor the service and sacrifice of officers across Allen County. Read moreAllen County officers honored during annual memorial service
Ohio Northern University was evacuated Tuesday afternoon following a bomb threat to the school. Read moreBomb threat prompts evacuation at Ohio Northern University
The city of Lima is kicking off the fifth year of its GenNext youth employment program. Read moreLima launches fifth year of GenNext youth employment program
Elida Middle School students are learning more about the history of their hometown. Read moreElida students explore hometown history at local museum
Lima City Schools celebrated National Police Week by bringing students and local law enforcement officers together for a morning of appreciation and fun. Students thanked officers with handmade cards, banners, cookies and a dance party designed to strengthen positive community relationships. Read moreLima City Schools students thank police officers with cards, cookies, and dance party
Music Matters Ohio is partnering with Shawnee Local Schools to host an instrument drive aimed at helping students gain access to music education. Community members are encouraged to donate gently used instruments on May 30 at Shawnee High School. Read moreShawnee Schools hosting instrument drive to support young musicians
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio hosted an event during Mental Health Awareness Month to help adults support children’s emotional health through emotional regulation tools and storytelling. Read moreBig Brothers Big Sisters event highlights children’s emotional health with book series
Mercy Health announced that Ronda Lehman will oversee both its Lima and Toledo markets following the departure of Toledo president Bob Baxter. Read moreMercy Health Names Ronda Lehman President of both Lima and Toledo Markets
Governor DeWine announces $61 million in brownfield remediation grants to communities in 75 counties
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced $61 million in grants to help communities in 75 counties clean up contaminated properties and prepare them for new life. Read moreGovernor DeWine announces $61 million in brownfield remediation grants to communities in 75 counties
The Allen County Port Authority plans to build three Google-funded roundabouts along North Cole Street to improve traffic flow and safety in American Township. Read moreAllen County Port Authority unveils plans for roundabouts on North Cole Street
Before there were branches or billions of dollars in assets, Superior Credit Union began with 15 coworkers, a hat and $15. Read moreAmerica 250 Hometown Proud: Superior Credit Union
Ohio State University medical students have begun clinical training in Lima for the first time through the Community Medicine program at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s. Read moreOhio State Medical Students begin Community Medicine training at St. Rita’s in Lima
The city of Lima is kicking off the fifth year of its GenNext youth employment program. Read moreLima launches fifth year of GenNext youth employment program
Elida Middle School students are learning more about the history of their hometown. Read moreElida students explore hometown history at local museum
Lima City Schools celebrated National Police Week by bringing students and local law enforcement officers together for a morning of appreciation and fun. Students thanked officers with handmade cards, banners, cookies and a dance party designed to strengthen positive community relationships. Read moreLima City Schools students thank police officers with cards, cookies, and dance party
Music Matters Ohio is partnering with Shawnee Local Schools to host an instrument drive aimed at helping students gain access to music education. Community members are encouraged to donate gently used instruments on May 30 at Shawnee High School. Read moreShawnee Schools hosting instrument drive to support young musicians
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio hosted an event during Mental Health Awareness Month to help adults support children’s emotional health through emotional regulation tools and storytelling. Read moreBig Brothers Big Sisters event highlights children’s emotional health with book series
Mercy Health announced that Ronda Lehman will oversee both its Lima and Toledo markets following the departure of Toledo president Bob Baxter. Read moreMercy Health Names Ronda Lehman President of both Lima and Toledo Markets
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
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 11, 2026
An Allen County jury has been seated in the trial for Ernesto Palos, who is facing multiple charges for allegedly having sexual contact with a minor. Read moreTrial begins for a Lima man facing multiple charges for alleged sexual contact with a minor
Auglaize County officials are warning residents about increasing scam activity after county residents lost more than $1 million in 2025 and three people were arraigned in connection to separate fraud cases. Read moreAuglaize County warns residents about scams following major financial losses
A New York man who was scheduled to be sentenced Thursday will instead seek to withdraw his guilty plea. Read moreNew York man seeks to withdraw guilty plea in Allen County scam case
A Findlay man was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison after investigators discovered homemade explosives, firearm silencers and dozens of firearms during searches tied to an explosives investigation. Read moreFindlay man sentenced to nearly five years in prison for explosives, firearms charges
