Allen County

Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center unveiled its new Women's Health Center on Wednesday, with doors set to open next month. Read moreMercy Health St. Rita’s unveils comprehensive women’s health center

Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith fielded questions from some of the city’s youngest residents Tuesday during a visit to Freedom Elementary School. Read moreMayor Sharetta Smith talks leadership with Freedom fourth graders

Demolition work is underway at the Riverfront One building on South Main Street as the city moves forward with potential redevelopment plans for the downtown property. Read morePreliminary work underway at Riverfront One building in Lima

Ohio voters will decide several contested primary races May 5 that will shape November’s general election for governor and other top statewide offices. Read moreContested primaries set stage for Ohio’s 2026 statewide races

AAA Lima will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event March 3-6 to help travelers speed through airport security lines. Read moreAAA Lima Hosting TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event March 3-6

Lima residents will gather March 1 at Providence Missionary Baptist Church to honor the life, civil rights legacy and local impact of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Read moreLima Community to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson at Remembrance Ceremony

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

The Allen County Commissioners have approved an amendment to bring the county’s 2026 budget online after operating under 2025 figures since the start of the year. Read moreUpdated 2026 budget reflects rising costs, employee pay raises in Allen County

Quite a few 5th and 6th grade students put on their thinking caps to test their trivia knowledge! Read moreAllen County 5th and 6th Graders face off in 37th Annual Quiz Bowl Finals

A crucial vote was made Monday night at Lima City Council regarding the future of the highly contested Cable Road Safety Improvement Project. In a packed council chamb… Read moreContested Cable Road Project moves forward after narrow Lima City Council approval

Students at Liberty Arts Magnet are learning about Chinese culture through hands-on percussion lessons from world-traveled musician Shengyuan Tong. Read moreLiberty Arts Magnet students explore Chinese culture through music