Lima welcomed its first student delegation from sister city Harima-Cho, Japan, since the pandemic for a week of cultural exchange and community activities. The students will spend the week touring local attractions and staying with host families before returning to Japan on Sunday. Read moreJapanese student delegation explores Lima during weeklong sister city visit
Two Kentucky men were arrested after Findlay police allegedly found 22 pounds of marijuana during an Interstate 75 traffic stop, and both have since been released on bond pending August court hearings. Read moreTwo Kentucky men arrested after 22 pounds of Marijuana found during Findlay traffic stop
Lima City Council approved a historic designation for the Riverfront One property, a move that could help secure tax credits for a $3 million redevelopment project featuring housing and commercial space. Read moreHistoric status could aid $3 million redevelopment of downtown Lima property
Two drivers suffered serious injuries after a Monday morning crash at the intersection of Plattner Pike and state Route 219 in Auglaize County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Read moreTwo seriously injured in Auglaize County crash near St. Marys
Multiple fire crews responding to a house in flames on Saturday evening. Read moreMultiple fire crews battle house fire in Lima
The "National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice" raised money for children's education during its 19th annual Bonita L. Haynes Memorial Golf Scramble. Read moreNABCJ hosts 19th annual Bonita L. Haynes Memorial Golf Scramble
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton met with local farmers near New Knoxville to discuss agricultural profitability, rural health care and other issues while also responding to political attack ads ahead of Ohio's Nov. 5 election. Read moreDemocratic Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton meets with area farmers in Auglaize County
A 19-year-old Michigan man was arrested after a police chase down I-75 Thursday morning. Read moreMichigan man arrested after 115 MPH chase on I-75
A Hardin County grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old Kenton man on 48 sex-related charges involving a victim who was allegedly under the age of 15 when the offenses began. Read moreHardin County man indicted on nearly 50 sex-related charges involving minor
A 60-year-old Maplewood man was seriously injured after his motorcycle left the roadway and crashed Thursday night on County Road 34 in Logan County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Read moreMaplewood man seriously injured in Logan County motorcycle crash
AEP Ohio employees completed electrical upgrades and infrastructure repairs at the Allen County Fairgrounds as part of the company's annual Week of Service. The volunteer effort helped the nonprofit fairgrounds address long-needed maintenance projects while crews prepare to continue their work at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Read moreAEP Ohio Week of Service brings needed improvements to Allen County Fairgrounds
Lima welcomed its first student delegation from sister city Harima-Cho, Japan, since the pandemic for a week of cultural exchange and community activities. The students will spend the week touring local attractions and staying with host families before returning to Japan on Sunday. Read moreJapanese student delegation explores Lima during weeklong sister city visit
Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R) has been elected vice president of the National Conference of State Legislatures, a bipartisan organization serving the nation’s 7,386 state lawmakers and more than 30,000 legislative staff. Read moreOhio House Speaker Matt Huffman elected vice president of National Conference of State Legislatures
Help Me Grow hosted a family resource fair Wednesday at the Allen County Museum, connecting local families with services and support. Read moreHelp Me Grow resource fair connects Lima-area families with local services
Things got a bit messy at the Lima Public Library on Wednesday morning. Read moreSensory 'Messtival' brings messy learning to Lima Public Library
Some Lima residents had an opportunity to meet with city officials on Tuesday and have their voices heard. Read moreLima residents share concerns at Walking the Wards 5th ward meeting
The YWCA summer camp kids spent their summer working in a vegetable garden. Read moreYouth garden project pays off at YWCA kids’ market and poster contest
Families in Putnam County getting a close-up with some exotic wildlife on Tuesday. Read moreMark's Ark brings interactive wildlife show to Putnam County
30 purses in 30 days is the new format for the Northwest Ohio Literacy Council's purse lottery in raising funds to improve literacy in Lima/Allen County and the region. Read morePurse lottery returns to support free adult literacy help in Lima and Allen County
The passage of HB 186 has left many people across the board scratching their heads and looking for answers. Read moreAllen County hosts seminar to explain HB 186 tax reform impact
AEP Ohio employees completed electrical upgrades and infrastructure repairs at the Allen County Fairgrounds as part of the company's annual Week of Service. The volunteer effort helped the nonprofit fairgrounds address long-needed maintenance projects while crews prepare to continue their wo… Read moreAEP Ohio Week of Service brings needed improvements to Allen County Fairgrounds
Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R) has been elected vice president of the National Conference of State Legislatures, a bipartisan organization serving the nation’s 7,386 state lawmakers and more than 30,000 legislative staff. Read moreOhio House Speaker Matt Huffman elected vice president of National Conference of State Legislatures
Help Me Grow hosted a family resource fair Wednesday at the Allen County Museum, connecting local families with services and support. Read moreHelp Me Grow resource fair connects Lima-area families with local services
Things got a bit messy at the Lima Public Library on Wednesday morning. Read moreSensory 'Messtival' brings messy learning to Lima Public Library
Some Lima residents had an opportunity to meet with city officials on Tuesday and have their voices heard. Read moreLima residents share concerns at Walking the Wards 5th ward meeting
The YWCA summer camp kids spent their summer working in a vegetable garden. Read moreYouth garden project pays off at YWCA kids’ market and poster contest
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 - July 27, 2026
Two Kentucky men were arrested after Findlay police allegedly found 22 pounds of marijuana during an Interstate 75 traffic stop, and both have since been released on bond pending August court hearings. Read moreTwo Kentucky men arrested after 22 pounds of Marijuana found during Findlay traffic stop
A 19-year-old Michigan man was arrested after a police chase down I-75 Thursday morning. Read moreMichigan man arrested after 115 MPH chase on I-75
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 - July 20, 2026
A Hardin County grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old Kenton man on 48 sex-related charges involving a victim who was allegedly under the age of 15 when the offenses began. Read moreHardin County man indicted on nearly 50 sex-related charges involving minor
An Allen County man is behind bars after a search warrant was carried out over the weekend. Read moreAllen County man arrested after weapons, ammunition discovered in Delphos residence
