FINDLAY, Ohio (WLIO) - The Findlay police department says a hostage situation ended peacefully Thursday morning in the city. Sonny Flogga, 22, surrendered after about … Read moreMan arrested after Findlay apartment hostage standoff
Allen County Job and Family Services said an investigation found Owsley claimed she was living in Lima when she was actually living in Edon and was not eligible for the benefits. Read moreEdon woman avoids jail time after guilty plea in Allen County SNAP benefits case
The identity of the person killed last week in a rural Van Wert County house fire has been released. Read moreVan Wert County man killed in house fire identified
Demolition of the former Auglaize Acres building in Wapakoneta is set to begin in the coming weeks, clearing the way for a potential new senior living center funded in part by state Brownfield grants. Read moreDemolition to begin in a few weeks on former Auglaize Acres building in Wapakoneta
A fire at a Wapakoneta home late Sunday claimed the lives of two people inside. Firefighters were called to 409 Park Street, just south of downtown, at 10:13 p.m., for a report of a structure fire with three people possibly trapped inside. Read moreUPDATE: Names have been released of the men who died in Wapakoneta house fire
Two people are confirmed dead after a semitrailer and several vehicles were involved in a crash just after 8 p.m. on Interstate 75. Read moreUPDATE: Two dead in multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Cridersville
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news announced the 86-year-old’s death early Sunday. President Donald Trump had announced his death hours earlier, saying it gave Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country. The announcements came after a joint U.S. and Israeli aerial bombardment that targeted Iranian military and governmental sites. Trump said the “heavy and pinpoint bombing” was to continue through the week or longer. Read moreThe Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in attack by US and Israel
The West Ohio Community Action Partnership is restarting its free 12-session Fatherhood Program, using a nationally recognized curriculum to help dads overcome barriers and become stronger, more engaged parents. Read moreWOCAP Relaunches Fatherhood Program with Grant Support
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
The Lima Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Divas Den event, giving local high school girls the chance to choose a free prom dress and ensuring cost doesn’t keep anyone from attending the special event. Read moreLima Kiwanis helps local girls find free prom dresses at Divas Den
Nearly 100 seventh- and eighth-grade students from 23 northwest Ohio schools competed at Ohio State Lima in the regional Power of the Pen creative writing competition, with top finishers advancing to the state tournament in May. Read moreMiddle school writers compete in Power of the Pen regional at Ohio State Lima
With the lovely weather comes the hope for summer, and what better way to celebrate than kicking off boating season. Read moreIndian Lake boat show at Bud's Marine signals the start of boating season
The Port Authority of Allen County approved hiring a consulting firm to help guide the future of Memorial Hall. Read moreAllen County Port Authority hires consultant for Memorial Hall project
The Allen County Port Authority is moving forward with road improvements ahead of the new data center project. Read moreRoundabouts planned ahead of Lima data center project
UNOH Hosts Ohio FFA State Finals in agricultural power diagnostics, $75K in Scholarships on the Line
The University of Northwestern Ohio hosted the 2026 Ohio FFA State Finals in agricultural power diagnostics. Read moreUNOH Hosts Ohio FFA State Finals in agricultural power diagnostics, $75K in Scholarships on the Line
A large crowd turned out for the Allen County GOP’s monthly luncheon as Republican candidates for the Ohio Supreme Court discussed their desire to run for election. Read moreAllen County GOP luncheon spotlights Republican Ohio Supreme Court candidates
High school students from across the region attended Engineering Discovery Day at Ohio State Lima to explore engineering careers, gain hands-on experience, and connect with industry professionals. Read moreHigh School students explore engineering at OSU Lima Discovery Day
Several people have reported receiving messages claiming they have an outstanding warrant, missed jury duty or a parking violation. Read moreHardin, Putnam sheriff’s offices warn residents of text message scam
One man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash just before noon Friday northeast of Continental, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reported. Read moreMan seriously injured in motorcycle crash northeast of Continental
The Lima Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Divas Den event, giving local high school girls the chance to choose a free prom dress and ensuring cost doesn’t keep anyone from attending the special event. Read moreLima Kiwanis helps local girls find free prom dresses at Divas Den
Nearly 100 seventh- and eighth-grade students from 23 northwest Ohio schools competed at Ohio State Lima in the regional Power of the Pen creative writing competition, with top finishers advancing to the state tournament in May. Read moreMiddle school writers compete in Power of the Pen regional at Ohio State Lima
With the lovely weather comes the hope for summer, and what better way to celebrate than kicking off boating season. Read moreIndian Lake boat show at Bud's Marine signals the start of boating season
The Port Authority of Allen County approved hiring a consulting firm to help guide the future of Memorial Hall. Read moreAllen County Port Authority hires consultant for Memorial Hall project
The Allen County Port Authority is moving forward with road improvements ahead of the new data center project. Read moreRoundabouts planned ahead of Lima data center project
UNOH Hosts Ohio FFA State Finals in agricultural power diagnostics, $75K in Scholarships on the Line
The University of Northwestern Ohio hosted the 2026 Ohio FFA State Finals in agricultural power diagnostics. Read moreUNOH Hosts Ohio FFA State Finals in agricultural power diagnostics, $75K in Scholarships on the Line
A Lima man was sentenced to 16 to 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery and felonious assault in connection with an October 2025 shooting that police say began as a drug deal. Read moreLima man sentenced to 16–21 years in 2025 shooting
Two people are in custody after a drug bust in Findlay early Thursday morning. Read moreTwo arrested, meth discovered in Findlay drug bust
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
