An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a June shooting inside the Lima Meijer, and investigators continue seeking information about others involved. Read moreSuspect taken into custody for June shooting at Lima Meijer
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidates Amy Acton and David Pepper are proposing a conditional moratorium on new data center construction, citing concerns about energy costs, transparency and farmland preservation. Read moreActon, Pepper propose conditional moratorium on new data center construction
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
The Lima AAA office will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Aug. 12 as the organization works to replenish critically low blood supplies, particularly Type O-positive blood. Read moreLima AAA to host American Red Cross Blood Drive amid critical blood shortage
Superior Credit Union donated $1,000 to Spread the Love to help the nonprofit purchase a new delivery van as it continues providing meals to children facing food insecurity in the Lima area. Read moreSuperior Credit Union donates $1,000 to help spread the love purchase new delivery van
Adriel Foster Care is recruiting respite foster families to help care for children in protective custody while providing short-term relief for full-time foster parents. The agency says respite care offers a flexible way for families to support children in need without making a full-time fostering commitment. Read moreAdriel highlights growing need for respite foster parents across Ohio
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a June shooting inside the Lima Meijer, and investigators continue seeking information about others involved. Read moreSuspect taken into custody for June shooting at Lima Meijer
Junior Achievement is returning to Lima and is recruiting volunteers to help teach local students valuable life, career and financial skills. The nonprofit offers flexible volunteer opportunities and is encouraging community members to get involved in area classrooms. Read moreJunior Achievement expands outreach in Lima with call for classroom volunteers
A new historical marker in Lima's Japanese Garden tells the story of the city's sister city relationship with Harima-Cho, Japan, thanks to an Eagle Scout project completed by Evan McKenzie of Shawnee Troop 106. The marker provides visitors with information about the garden, the Sister City Association and the long-standing international partnership between the two communities. Read moreShawnee Scout creates permanent tribute to Lima's sister city relationship with Japan
The Lima Family YMCA will temporarily close its pool from Aug. 1 through Sept. 5 while a new air ventilation system is installed as part of its annual maintenance projects. Although some areas of the facility will experience short-term closures for renovations, the YMCA will remain open throughout the construction period. Read moreLima Family YMCA pool to close for August maintenance and upgrades
Nutrien has been part of the Lima community for more than 70 years, supporting local agriculture, businesses and organizations while investing in the region’s future. Read moreAmerica 250 Hometown Proud: Nutrien
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidates Amy Acton and David Pepper are proposing a conditional moratorium on new data center construction, citing concerns about energy costs, transparency and farmland preservation. Read moreActon, Pepper propose conditional moratorium on new data center construction
Allen County Public Health will hold back-to-school vaccine clinics Aug. 3, 5 and 6 to help students receive required immunizations before the start of the school year. Read moreAllen County Public Health to host Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics next week
The Lima AAA office will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Aug. 12 as the organization works to replenish critically low blood supplies, particularly Type O-positive blood. Read moreLima AAA to host American Red Cross Blood Drive amid critical blood shortage
Superior Credit Union donated $1,000 to Spread the Love to help the nonprofit purchase a new delivery van as it continues providing meals to children facing food insecurity in the Lima area. Read moreSuperior Credit Union donates $1,000 to help spread the love purchase new delivery van
Adriel Foster Care is recruiting respite foster families to help care for children in protective custody while providing short-term relief for full-time foster parents. The agency says respite care offers a flexible way for families to support children in need without making a full-time fost… Read moreAdriel highlights growing need for respite foster parents across Ohio
Junior Achievement is returning to Lima and is recruiting volunteers to help teach local students valuable life, career and financial skills. The nonprofit offers flexible volunteer opportunities and is encouraging community members to get involved in area classrooms. Read moreJunior Achievement expands outreach in Lima with call for classroom volunteers
A new historical marker in Lima's Japanese Garden tells the story of the city's sister city relationship with Harima-Cho, Japan, thanks to an Eagle Scout project completed by Evan McKenzie of Shawnee Troop 106. The marker provides visitors with information about the garden, the Sister City A… Read moreShawnee Scout creates permanent tribute to Lima's sister city relationship with Japan
The Lima Family YMCA will temporarily close its pool from Aug. 1 through Sept. 5 while a new air ventilation system is installed as part of its annual maintenance projects. Although some areas of the facility will experience short-term closures for renovations, the YMCA will remain open thro… Read moreLima Family YMCA pool to close for August maintenance and upgrades
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a June shooting inside the Lima Meijer, and investigators continue seeking information about others involved. Read moreSuspect taken into custody for June shooting at Lima Meijer
A Van Wert man was sentenced to four to six years in prison and classified as a Tier III sex offender after pleading guilty to one count of sexual battery involving a victim younger than 17. Read moreVan Wert Man sentenced to prison for sexual battery involving a teenager
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
