An Elida man was sentenced to four and a half years in prison and lost his driver’s license for 50 years after causing a deadly crash in Auglaize County where alcohol was suspected. Read moreElida man sentenced to prison in fatal Auglaize County crash
A downtown Ada building caught fire on Monday, triggering the response from multiple local fire departments. Read moreUPDATE: Heavy fire engulfs Downtown Ada restaurant, apartments; residents displaced
Governor Mike DeWine has postponed the execution of Cleveland Jackson, a Lima man convicted of a 2002 double homicide, until June 2029 due to ongoing issues with lethal injection drug availability. Read moreCleveland Jackson’s execution pushed back to 2029
A man was arrested by the Allen County SWAT team after an hours-long standoff stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident involving firearms in American Township. Read moreAllen County SWAT arrests man after domestic violence standoff
Two Allen County residents have pleaded guilty in federal court to child pornography and exploitation charges and are scheduled to be sentenced in April. Read moreAllen County pair plead guilty to federal child pornography charges
A Lima man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after shooting at his ex-girlfriend and later refusing to surrender during a lengthy Fourth of July police standoff. Read moreLima man sentenced to 13 years in prison for July 4 shooting, police standoff
Juan Fuentes has been sentenced to 12 to 16 years in prison for a 2022 attack on his ex-girlfriend. Read moreLima man sentenced in 2022 stabbing case
Lima and Allen County are being well represented this week at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. Read moreLima, Allen County highlight opioid recovery efforts at U.S. Conference of Mayors
A warming center in Lima has been making great progress towards benefiting those in need during this arctic blast. The center, located at Northland Community Church, aims to ensure safety when temperatures drop. Read moreLima warming center sees growing impact, calls for volunteers during arctic blast
A Dayton man is in custody in Allen County after a drug bust was conducted on Tuesday. Read moreDayton man in custody after being found with two pounds of meth in Allen County
The drought from the summer and fall months in 2025 continues across west-central and northwest Ohio, with no major improvement in sight. As a result, the city of Delphos is asking residents to begin conserving water under Phase 1 protocols. Read moreDelphos enters Phase 1 water conservation amid extreme drought conditions
Lima Senior High School students got the chance to explore a handful of possible career paths. Read moreLima Senior High School sophomores get a look at career tech pathways
Ohio Means Jobs Allen County provides services to both employers and job seekers, helping connect businesses with qualified workers while also assisting individuals in gaining skills needed for in-demand careers. The agency also partners with area high schools to introduce students to potential career paths and workforce opportunities. Read moreOhioMeansJobs highlights 2025 job growth and training efforts
The Allen County Land Bank is moving forward with a multi-structure demolition project, despite winter weather, aimed at improving some of the county’s most visible properties. Read moreFormer gas stations targeted in Allen County revitalization effort
The Ohio Pork Council brought its 2026 Pork Congress to Lima to educate producers on new techniques and highlight the industry’s economic and agricultural impact across the state. Read moreOhio Pork Congress brings industry leaders, education to Lima
First-time candidate Jeffrey Givan has filed to run as a Democrat against longtime Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman in the 78th District race. Read moreFirst-time Democratic candidate files to challenge House Speaker Huffman
An Elida man was sentenced to four and a half years in prison and lost his driver’s license for 50 years after causing a deadly crash in Auglaize County where alcohol was suspected. Read moreElida man sentenced to prison in fatal Auglaize County crash
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 3, 2026
Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva Yarger has been appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to serve as judge of the Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division, effective Feb. 17. Read moreVan Wert County prosecutor appointed to judgeship
A downtown Ada building caught fire on Monday, triggering the response from multiple local fire departments. Read moreUPDATE: Heavy fire engulfs Downtown Ada restaurant, apartments; residents displaced
The drought from the summer and fall months in 2025 continues across west-central and northwest Ohio, with no major improvement in sight. As a result, the city of Delphos is asking residents to begin conserving water under Phase 1 protocols. Read moreDelphos enters Phase 1 water conservation amid extreme drought conditions
Lima Senior High School students got the chance to explore a handful of possible career paths. Read moreLima Senior High School sophomores get a look at career tech pathways
Ohio Means Jobs Allen County provides services to both employers and job seekers, helping connect businesses with qualified workers while also assisting individuals in gaining skills needed for in-demand careers. The agency also partners with area high schools to introduce students to potent… Read moreOhioMeansJobs highlights 2025 job growth and training efforts
The Allen County Land Bank is moving forward with a multi-structure demolition project, despite winter weather, aimed at improving some of the county’s most visible properties. Read moreFormer gas stations targeted in Allen County revitalization effort
The Ohio Pork Council brought its 2026 Pork Congress to Lima to educate producers on new techniques and highlight the industry’s economic and agricultural impact across the state. Read moreOhio Pork Congress brings industry leaders, education to Lima
First-time candidate Jeffrey Givan has filed to run as a Democrat against longtime Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman in the 78th District race. Read moreFirst-time Democratic candidate files to challenge House Speaker Huffman
An Elida man was sentenced to four and a half years in prison and lost his driver’s license for 50 years after causing a deadly crash in Auglaize County where alcohol was suspected. Read moreElida man sentenced to prison in fatal Auglaize County crash
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 3, 2026
Governor Mike DeWine has postponed the execution of Cleveland Jackson, a Lima man convicted of a 2002 double homicide, until June 2029 due to ongoing issues with lethal injection drug availability. Read moreCleveland Jackson’s execution pushed back to 2029
A man was arrested by the Allen County SWAT team after an hours-long standoff stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident involving firearms in American Township. Read moreAllen County SWAT arrests man after domestic violence standoff
Two Allen County residents have pleaded guilty in federal court to child pornography and exploitation charges and are scheduled to be sentenced in April. Read moreAllen County pair plead guilty to federal child pornography charges
A Lima man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after shooting at his ex-girlfriend and later refusing to surrender during a lengthy Fourth of July police standoff. Read moreLima man sentenced to 13 years in prison for July 4 shooting, police standoff
