The Ohio Senate's proposed $3.7 billion capital budget includes more than $12.5 million in funding for community improvement projects across several West Central Ohio counties, pending final legislative approval. Read moreOhio Senate Capital Budget includes more than $12.5 Million for West Central Ohio Projects
A 20-year-old Continental woman was killed Friday afternoon after her vehicle pulled into the path of a pickup truck at a Paulding County intersection, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Read moreContinental woman killed in two-vehicle crash in Paulding County
A Lima man has pleaded not guilty after being indicted on murder and other charges related to the April death of a St. Marys resident. Read moreGrand jury indicts Lima man in April homicide investigation
20 years after the incident happened, a man will be facing murder charges for the death of his son in Putnam County. Read moreTrial date scheduled in long-running Putnam County child death case
A former Van Wert mail carrier has changed his plea on a federal charge for burning undelivered mail. Read moreFormer Van Wert mail carrier pleads guilty to burning undelivered mail
A Deshler pastor has been arrested on charges involving minors. Read moreLead pastor of Deshler church facing sexual battery and grooming charges
A Hardin County man was arrested following a high speed chase that started in Lima Wednesday morning. Read moreUPDATE: Hardin County man charged after leading officers on multicounty chase
14 members of a swim team were transported to the hospital to be checked out for possible chlorine exposure in Minster Tuesday morning. Read moreMechanical issue at Minster Pool prompts hospital evaluations for several swimmers
Two juveniles face charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase through Hancock and Seneca counties before deputies disabled their vehicle and the suspects fled on foot. Read moreJuveniles face charges following multi-county chase that started and ended in Findlay
Three people were hospitalized, including one transported by CareFlight, following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of state routes 274 and 364 near New Bremen on Saturday afternoon.
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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 - June 8, 2026
Wings and Rings donated $6,324.50 to the West Ohio Food Bank from proceeds generated during last summer’s Car and Bike Nights, helping provide thousands of meals to area residents in need. Read moreWings and Rings Car and Bike Nights help provide meals at the West Ohio Food Bank
Andy Wilson was officially sworn in Monday as Ohio’s 52nd attorney general and will lead the agency through the remainder of the year following David Yost’s resignation. Read moreAndy Wilson sworn in as Ohio’s 52nd Attorney General
Incoming kindergarten girls are invited to attend the Girl Scouts’ Roarin’ and Explorin’ event June 27, featuring a virtual zoo tour, outdoor activities and an introduction to Girl Scout Daisies. Read moreGirl Scouts to host zoo-themed event for incoming Kindergarteners in Lima
The Governor’s Cup Regatta will bring high-speed boat racing, family-friendly activities and free entertainment to Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina on June 20-21. Read moreGovernor’s Cup Regatta brings high-speed boat racing to Celina June 20-21
The Mulligans Golf Association started its 14th annual Youth Golf Program today, where kids ages 8 to 17 can learn the fundamentals of golf at Tamarac Golf Course. Read moreMulligan's Golf Association begins 14th Youth Golf Program
Seventh graders at South Science and Technology Magnet finished off their school year recently with a project to help out the environment around one part of their school's campus. Read moreGrowing STEM: South students helping biodiversity with plant life
The Ottawa River, once considered a polluted and nearly lifeless waterway, has become a success story in environmental restoration thanks to decades of conservation and water-quality improvement efforts. Ottawa River Coalition Executive Director Lydia Archambo highlighted the river's recovery and the importance of environmental stewardship during a presentation to the Lima Rotary Club. Read moreOttawa River's recovery highlighted as environmental success story at Lima Rotary
The City of Lima's Summer Parks Program has begun its eight-week season at Faurot and Robb parks, offering children ages 6 to 12 a summer filled with games, crafts, playground activities and field trips. Organizers say the first day brought excitement as returning participants and newcomers began building friendships and enjoying summer fun. Read moreLima Summer Parks Program kicks off eight weeks of fun for local children
Here are some of the programs and events being offered by the Johnny Appleseed Park District for the end of June! Read moreJune 2026 programs and events with Johnny Appleseed Park District
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 - June 8, 2026
Wings and Rings donated $6,324.50 to the West Ohio Food Bank from proceeds generated during last summer’s Car and Bike Nights, helping provide thousands of meals to area residents in need. Read moreWings and Rings Car and Bike Nights help provide meals at the West Ohio Food Bank
Andy Wilson was officially sworn in Monday as Ohio’s 52nd attorney general and will lead the agency through the remainder of the year following David Yost’s resignation. Read moreAndy Wilson sworn in as Ohio’s 52nd Attorney General
Incoming kindergarten girls are invited to attend the Girl Scouts’ Roarin’ and Explorin’ event June 27, featuring a virtual zoo tour, outdoor activities and an introduction to Girl Scout Daisies. Read moreGirl Scouts to host zoo-themed event for incoming Kindergarteners in Lima
The Governor’s Cup Regatta will bring high-speed boat racing, family-friendly activities and free entertainment to Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina on June 20-21. Read moreGovernor’s Cup Regatta brings high-speed boat racing to Celina June 20-21
The Mulligans Golf Association started its 14th annual Youth Golf Program today, where kids ages 8 to 17 can learn the fundamentals of golf at Tamarac Golf Course. Read moreMulligan's Golf Association begins 14th Youth Golf Program
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 - June 8, 2026
 Three people were arrested and booked into the Mercer County Jail after detectives executing a search warrant at a Coldwater residence allegedly found suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Read moreSuspected Methamphetamine seized during Mercer County investigation
A Lima man has pleaded not guilty after being indicted on murder and other charges related to the April death of a St. Marys resident. Read moreGrand jury indicts Lima man in April homicide investigation
20 years after the incident happened, a man will be facing murder charges for the death of his son in Putnam County. Read moreTrial date scheduled in long-running Putnam County child death case
A former Van Wert mail carrier has changed his plea on a federal charge for burning undelivered mail. Read moreFormer Van Wert mail carrier pleads guilty to burning undelivered mail
An Ohio-based smoke bomb designer and importer, and two other companies have agreed to pay more than $4 million to the United States for costs and damages from the El Dorado Fire of 2020. Read moreThree companies to pay more than $4 million to settle lawsuit stemming from gender reveal that caused wildfire
