The assisted living facility provided local families with the opportunity to pick up school supplies as well as have a bite to eat with food trucks available at the event. Organizers wanted to give back to the community and help provide some overall relief to families who are in need. More >>

The audiology director for the hearing implant program at Cleveland Clinic says the survey also found that people are putting off getting their hearing checked over almost every other common health screening. In addition, 59% said they would very likely take their pet to the vet, but only 27… More >>

The 172nd Allen County fair will be kicking off in a week, and Thursday night they found out who would be ruling over the nine day event. At the Allen County Fair Board dinner, Gabi Croft and Jared Shey were selected to be this year’s fair queen and king. Jared’s brother Brady and Cheyanne P… More >>

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Bon Secours Mercy Health will be creating a community medicine program for students starting in 2024. The goal of the program is to train professionals to work in rural communities. Students in the program will complete two years at the Ohio … More >>

Loose grass clippings on roadways after mowing your lawn can lead to clogging of drain basins on your street, which can lead to flooding issues in your neighborhood. A large number of grass clippings on roadways can also lead to potential motorcycle accidents. These reasons are just some of … More >>

It is a program that has been helping clients of Allen County Children Services for years. The un-garage sale is a chance for those that the agency assists to come in and get clothing and housewares for free. The items are all donated and the program has grown over the years. More >>

Wendy Staiger attending her first meeting of Task Force Lima and is eager to learn more about it. She is happy to report that the JSMC is hard at work and is looking at a steady stream of work well into the future. Staiger is the first woman to ever hold the top post at the joint systems man… More >>

The land bank is now in possession of the property at 138 East Wayne Street and it is in total disrepair. Because of its location in downtown Lima as a "historic" district, they had to approach the City of Lima's Design Review Board to get permission to tear it down. The board approved the r… More >>

Mayor Sharetta Smith, Police Chief Angel Cortez, and several other administrators and social service agencies met with individuals and families of those who have been affected by gun violence. Smith says that the closed-door meeting gave the opportunity for an open dialogue of concerns and s… More >>

Midwest Electric recently donated $14,950 to 13 west-central Ohio charities and community projects through the cooperative's Community Connection Fund. Thanks to the 89% of members who round up their electric bill and donate to this fund, Midwest Electric has provided $1,272,194 to 1062 loca… More >>

Homes that do hit the market are flying off the shelf with many fierce bidding wars from desperate buyers. This creates a hot seller's market due to excess demand and low supply. Local real estate agency CCR Realtors says just this week a local home that hit the market had seven offers withi… More >>

Officers seized suspected fentanyl, suspected crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. They also found a stolen firearm. Collins and Fair were taken to jail on unrelated warrants, the case will be sent to the Allen County Grand Jury to see if additional charges will be filed. More >>

Jon Husted connected with professors as well as industry leaders on how technology is having an impact on how agricultural methods are done. The Lt. Governor emphasized the importance of investing time into learning more about these technological advancements, while also stating that the nex… More >>

Care Access is based in Boston but is looking for people across the United States to participate in the clinical research, all in an effort to fight Alzheimer's. Two seminars were held in Lima, briefing potential volunteers on what the trial would bring, as well as how they would help more t… More >>

The Bike and Pedestrian Task Force discussed ways to improve overall transportation in the area, with a focus on youth. The group says that they want to gather input from the area's young minds in order to have their voices heard, as well as give them a chance to participate in making a chan… More >>

The 718 building is coming down floor by floor. The medical center is looking toward the future and costs to maintain the 60-year-old building was increasing. The structure once held the St. Rita's School of Nursing with the last class graduating in 1971. Fifty-five classes went through the … More >>

The "Y" offers more than just exercise. They have also host classes on a variety of topics for both young and the young at heart. They are currently looking for participants for the annual mom-to-mom sale that draws in hundreds of people looking for a great deal on gently used children's ite… More >>

The use of helmets is the greatest defense against serious injury or death. The statistics are eye-catching in that nearly 75% of motorcycle fatalities in Ohio since 2017 resulted from no helmet use. However, it's not just about the experience and safety of the rider but the other motorists … More >>

The city ordinance states that you must be 18 years of age to have a pit bull and you can only have one dog per residence. When outdoors, the animal must be muzzled and leashed if being walked and in a secure pen if outdoors on your property. You must carry 100 thousand dollars of liability … More >>

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - On Tuesday evening at the Cambridge Center in Lima, Mayor Sharetta Smith held a community gun violence summit in response to recent shootings. More >>

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - While it may be hard to believe, the end of summer is quickly approaching which means another school year is about to start! More >>

(WLIO) - Today is Dolly Parton Day in the state of Ohio. More >>

With just a few months left in this legislative session, a local state representative gives the Lima Kiwanis Club an update from Columbus. 84th District Representative Susan Manchester talked about some bills she is working on before the end of the year. One deals with making sure that patie… More >>

The West Central Ohio Safety Council advocates for safety and wellness in the workplace. Tuesday's meeting discussed the ever-pertinent issue of distracted driving. Lieutenant Alec Coil with the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was in to discuss the trends they are seeing out on th… More >>

Intuitive eating is very different from traditional dieting. When it comes to traditional dieting, an individual is given a set of rules to follow to help lose weight. Whereas with intuitive eating, you learn to listen to what your body needs. There are also no foods that are considered off … More >>

Phillips Road, just north of Lincoln Highway will be closed for 6 weeks for bridge repair starting Monday, August 15, 2022. There will be no access during this closure. The Allen County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance of Allen County's local highway system, which include… More >>

John Payne is seeking the bench currently held by Judge David Rodabaugh who will be retiring after his term is up. Payne was selected to be magistrate in 2018 and presides over the Veteran’s Treatment Court. There are two things that he is focused on if he wins the race, accountability, and … More >>

Dietitians say what your child eats really does matter. Especially since it can affect their energy and ability to concentrate. Their lunches don't have to be elaborate. Simple things like whole wheat crackers, deli meat, low-fat cheese, and yogurt are all good options. You could also give t… More >>

Tonight at the regular Lima City Council meeting, the topic of community policing was at the forefront of city councilors. Chief of Lima Police, Angel Cortes, addressed upcoming changes to community policing within Lima city limits during the report of officials at City Council.  More >>

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - As the war in Ukraine approaches six months, has the rest of the world grown numb to what is still happening in the European country? More >>

Cenovus is going to buy the rest of BP Toledo refinery before the end of the year.  They already own half of it after they combined with Husky energy last  year. More >>

According to his lawyer, there was drinking involved and they were passing the gun around. Oliphant says it was accidental. But according to prosecutors, the victim alluded that he threatened to shoot her in the foot. Oliphant was also ordered to do 40 hours of community service as part of h… More >>

Robert Brown pleaded guilty to a bill of information for one charge in June, he was originally indicted on four counts of gross sexual imposition in 2021. The victim was under the age of 13 and Brown admitted inappropriately touching her.  Brown was also classified as a tier 1 sex offender.  More >>

Dante Tate, one of the men charged with the death of Officer Dominic Francis gets sentenced to 2 years in prison in Medina County.   The charges were from what happened after Officer Francis death on I75.  More >>

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a 1995 Dodge pickup was westbound on State Route 309 near Defiance Trail when the driver crossed the center line, hitting a guardrail and a bridge for CSX Railway. The truck then came to final rest in a creek. Delphos EMS responded to the scene, bu… More >>

Columbus, OH (WLIO) - An Auglaize County teen has a record-breaking day at the Ohio State Fair. Ryleigh Egbert sold her Grand Champion Market Steer to S & S Volvo of Lima for $225,000. The Reserve Champion Market Steer shown by Delaney Jones from Allen County went for $100,00.  Nick Adam… More >>

Lima, OH (WLIO) -The City of Lima will start their summer resurfacing projects on Monday, August 8th. Over 15 sections of Lima streets have been selected to get new pavement. The tentative schedule for the project, weather permitting, will run from August 8th to around the 19th. There will b… More >>

Lima, OH  (WLIO) - Creativity filled downtown Lima this afternoon at the 3rd annual Legacy Arts Street Party. Legacy Arts is a non-profit organization made up of local small businesses and volunteers who have a combined mission to grow culture and creativity in downtown Lima. The street part… More >>

With just a few months left in office, Senator Rob Portman is trying to get some legislation passed before he goes.   One is the Border Patrol Enhancement Act,  which would raise the pay of border patrol agents to be closer to other federal agents and plus increase the total number of agents… More >>

Lima, OH (WLIO) - A Celebration in downtown Lima helps bring home the message that they are not alone. The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties held their 2nd Celebrate You event at the Vibe Coffeehouse. The event was created to let people know it… More >>

Lima, OH (WLIO) - An organization helping expecting mothers and fathers gets a little community help to continue its efforts. Around 100 cars, trucks and motorcycles were on display at Tom Ahl's Dealership for the annual Heartbeat of Lima’s Charity Car Show. More >>

The Allen County Sheriff's Office has received multiple complaints of Allen County residents receiving phone calls from an individual claiming to be from the sheriff's office. The caller claims to have a warrant for the person who answers the phone, and then asks for private information and … More >>

The ways monkeypox can be spread are through sexual contact, direct contact with the rash or scabs caused by monkey pox, or clothing that has had contact with the infected areas. The rash looks like blisters or pimples, there are flu-like symptoms that go along with having monkey pox. If som… More >>

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A Lima man who was previously placed on house arrest is being sought after by Crime Stoppers. More >>

Schools all across the country are faced with staffing shortages right now. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 500,000 fewer educators in public schools than there were before the pandemic. Burnout continues to be a driving force as more than half of educators say th… More >>

Keith Cheney spoke at the Republican Luncheon telling voters what's at stake in just under 100 days for the election, pointing to key battles against democratic candidates in west central Ohio as well as the entire state of Ohio. Cheney says that voting becomes more important every year and … More >>

Daddys at Work has organized a drop-off event for school supplies to make sure that every student has the opportunity to succeed in the classroom. Daddys at Work is a program committed to helping ease the stresses on families during these uncertain economical times. More >>

Counting, cutting, and tying shoes. All things a kindergarten student needs to know. These youngsters are excited about their first-day of school and are practicing the skills they will need to know. The library took the opportunity to host a "Yay for Kindergarten" story time with a variety … More >>

Doctors say the transitional period for every child is going to be different depending on when they normally wake up. So if there is a big gap between when they wake up now and when school starts, he suggests parents change their sleep routine sooner than later. That way the child has an eas… More >>

Mercy Health Lima has been granted $300,000 as part of the Ohio Department of Health's "Health Improvement Zones" project. It's an initiative to improve health disparities faced by many people. Mercy Health will be working to get more information from residents by focusing on specific neighborhoods. More >>

Members talked over concerns that have been expressed over the project, ranging from who would have final authority over scheduling and use of the aquatics center, to who would make up the planned advisory council for the facility. There was also discussion over the Lima City Schools' contri… More >>