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
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
Not many details coming up about a U-Haul crashed into a house on South Wapak Road in Lima this evening. Read moreU-Haul crashes into home on South Wapak Road in Lima
Saint Mary’s hosted an exciting basketball game today. Read moreSpecial Olympics athletes face Auglaize County Sheriff's office in community basketball game
Seniors in the DECA program at Lima Senior High School hosted their annual “Spartan Fest” as part of the Big Spartans Little Spartans mentoring program. Read moreLima Senior DECA students host Spartan Fest for mentoring program
Mercy Health St. Rita’s is working to reduce nicotine and tobacco use in the region. Read moreMercy Health St. Rita’s hosts tobacco symposium focused on prevention and quitting
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 City of Lima is hiring seasonal workers to support parks and recreation programs this summer.
Positions include playground leaders and maintenance crews, with applications available online. Read moreLima Seeks Seasonal Staff to Support Summer Recreation
The City of Lima and West Ohio Community Action Partnership are hosting free workshops for prospective homeowners.
The sessions will cover budgeting, credit and the home loan process, with lenders available to answer questions. Read moreFree Workshops Aim to Guide Prospective Homebuyers in Lima
The Center for Peace and Reconciliation will host a free program in recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Leaders from the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities will discuss barriers, inclusion and workplace opportunities. Read moreProgram Highlights Workplace Inclusion During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
TSA Precheck registration is available in Lima until the end of the week. Read moreTSA PreCheck registration available this week at AAA in Lima
More than 100 potential entrepreneurs gathered in person and online Tuesday night to learn about planning a successful small business. The “VIP: Very Important Planning Small Business Academy,” presented by the Ohio Small Business Development Centers at Rhodes State College, is a six-week business development educational series. Read moreMore than 100 aspiring entrepreneurs attend Small Business Academy in Lima
Not many details coming up about a U-Haul crashed into a house on South Wapak Road in Lima this evening. Read moreU-Haul crashes into home on South Wapak Road in Lima
Saint Mary’s hosted an exciting basketball game today. Read moreSpecial Olympics athletes face Auglaize County Sheriff's office in community basketball game
Seniors in the DECA program at Lima Senior High School hosted their annual “Spartan Fest” as part of the Big Spartans Little Spartans mentoring program. Read moreLima Senior DECA students host Spartan Fest for mentoring program
Mercy Health St. Rita’s is working to reduce nicotine and tobacco use in the region. Read moreMercy Health St. Rita’s hosts tobacco symposium focused on prevention and quitting
The City of Lima is hiring seasonal workers to support parks and recreation programs this summer.Positions include playground leaders and maintenance crews, with applications available online. Read moreLima Seeks Seasonal Staff to Support Summer Recreation
The City of Lima and West Ohio Community Action Partnership are hosting free workshops for prospective homeowners.The sessions will cover budgeting, credit and the home loan process, with lenders available to answer questions. Read moreFree Workshops Aim to Guide Prospective Homebuyers in Lima
Crime Stoppers: Wanted persons for the week ending March 8, 2026 Read moreCrime Stoppers: Wanted persons for the week ending March 8, 2026
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
