"Mama!""I can't breathe!"The crowd  cried out some of George Floyd’s last words as they knelt for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time that a police officer knelt on Floyd’s neck and killed him.  More >>

Just after midnight last night, the Shawnee fire department says they responded to a house fire on S. Dixie Highway with the help from Lima and American Township fire departments. More >>

The University of Northern Ohio student showed off her talent today at the mall and painted roses on a giant canvas for all to watch. This is part of the mall's new Canvas project that showcases local artists, and she was excited to be able to share with others something that she’s passionat… More >>

It takes a special person to stand up and be a leader, and the three women who are finalists for the Lima Allen County Chamber of Commerce “Young Leader of the Year Award” have shown they have what it takes to make others and their community better.   More >>

 Governor Mike DeWine announced that amusement parks like Cedar Point and Kings Island can open on June 19th, but it could be closer to July before they will. Friday, Richard Zimmerman, the CEO of Cedar Fair, which owns both Cedar Point and Kings Island, says their parks will need two to thr… More >>

They may have not been together physically, but the 2020 graduates of Rhodes State Collage were there in spirit during a virtual graduation.Because of the limitation of mass gatherings because of COVID-19, the college decided to hold a ceremony online for the 337 graduates.  The graduates he… More >>

Local realtors gave away free dinners, so they can raise money for people less fortunate can have future meals. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Reality donated $2,132.25 to Our Daily Bread.  On May 23rd, they offered up free barbecue dinners to the public in exchange for donatio… More >>

While some businesses have struggled during the pandemic, on Lima business has seen an increase in business. The Powell Company, who specializes in cleaning supplies and equipment has seen an increase in the demand for products since the coronavirus pandemic began here in the United States. More >>

The hot summer days are setting in and the Village of Bluffton Community Pool is opening up just in time for some swimming, but not without some changes. As we see more and more places open their doors for the first time since COVID hit, rules and regulations that are given to follow from th… More >>

Movie theatres are among the most recent places of business to open back up starting next week, but don’t expect to see new feature films any time soon. The Shannon Theatre in Bluffton wasn’t expecting to be able to open up this early, but they are excited nonetheless. The theatre has around… More >>

St. Charles Catholic School held a parade for one of its own Thursday afternoon. Physical Education Teacher Pat Willoughby was sent off this afternoon to celebrate her 45 years of teaching at the school. Alongside fellow staff members, friends, and former students, they walked the 5K Positiv… More >>

It's money that will help with books and more when they venture onto a college campus for the first time this fall. Four of this year's Scholastic Arts Spotlight students that were featured on Fox Lima were recognized Thursday for their talents by receiving $500 dollar scholarships. The scho… More >>

Until you take a chance in life, you never know how you are going to succeed.   The three finalist for the Emerging Business of the Year award are showing hard work pays off, if you love what you do.   More >>

Governor Mike DeWine didn't have a media briefing  on Thursday,  but he did announce some summer activities and destinations will reopen in the next couple of weeks.  The governor says that day camps and residential camps may open at any time, so long as they can ensure that campers can be s… More >>

A Lima man who had an altercation with a UNOH student has been handed the minimum sentence possible in the case. Justin Meeks was sentenced to three years in prison for his conviction on kidnapping, robbery and extortion. It was February 2018 when Meeks' car was hit by James Featherstone. It… More >>

A Lima man accused of rape returned to court to continue to argue he wasn't properly advised of his Miranda Rights.Prosecutors filed another motion to present more evidence that Everett Ward had a clear mind and willingly made statements to police. He has been charged with two counts of rape… More >>

A judge decided a mother who played a part in her infant son's death has served enough time in jail. Shelly Wireman was sentenced to four years of community for two counts of endangering children. Wireman has served close to two years in jail since her arrest in 2018. Wireman's boyfriend at … More >>

It’s official, Allen County has a new commissioner. Beth Seibert was sworn in this morning by 3rd District Court of Appeals Judge John Williamowski. She will be filling the unexpired term of Commissioner Jay Begg who had to step aside due to medical reasons. Shortly after being sworn in Seib… More >>

A Lima man sees his bond raised during his preliminary hearing on a charge of murder. 43-year old Joseph Cheney’s bond is now set at 750-thousand dollars. He allegedly stabbed his mother to death last Wednesday. Lima Municipal Court Judge David Rodabaugh made the change at the request of the… More >>

A house on the east side of Lima had to be torn down after a suspicious fire Thursday morning.The Lima Fire Department was called out 593 East Elm Street just before 5 a.m.  Firefighters say flames could be seen coming from both the first and second story.  The home was vacant, and the struc… More >>

Firefighters in Perry Township, called out to reports of a house fire, just after 9:30 tonight. Crews responded to the structure located at the intersection of 14th Street and S. Main in Lima. The home fully engulfed in flames according to the initial call. Few details are available at this … More >>

Like many schools and other places of learning, the Sylvan Learning Center in Lima had to adapt their methods to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. The owner of the center says that their physical location had to close to abide by state officials, that meant finding a way to bring the cl… More >>

The Lima Junior Service League handed out five hundred free pasta dinners to the community Wednesday evening at 20th Century Lanes bowling alley. The Lima Junior Service League normally distributes books to elementary students in the area during both the fall and spring. However, since schoo… More >>

If you're looking to get out of the house with your children, the Lafayette Branch of the Lima Public Library is putting on an event to encourage reading. It's called a Story Walk. Pages from a book are displayed outside for kids and their families to walk to and read. Each book also comes w… More >>

On Monday, June 1st, 2020, the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, assisted by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. Team, served a search warrant at 1148 Biscayne Avenue Lima, Allen County, Ohio. During the search of the residence, suspected cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and US currency… More >>

Lima Mayor David Berger today calling for solidarity and action from the community to examine our individual and collective roles in declaring black lives matter. Berger says, “Black Americans want the same thing as every American – to be treated fairly and with dignity, to receive fair and … More >>

Time is ticking on Uncle Sam’s extension on filing your taxes and the Lima Tax Department will be there to help you through. Starting Monday, June 8th, you can make an appointment to come to their office at the city building. They will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m… More >>

Police have arrested a suspect for the fire that burned down a warehouse and he made his first court appearance.61-year-old Elmer Mault was in Lima Municipal Court where it was determined there was probable cause in his arson case. It is now bound over to Allen County Common Pleas Court to b… More >>

A Lima man arrested by the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force last year, has been sentenced to prison time. Eric Banks was sentenced to five to seven and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to three charges relating to having different amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. The Task… More >>

A Lima woman accused of providing drugs that killed a man last week made her first court appearance. 19-year-old Kea'londa Peoples-Fuqua waived her preliminary hearing in Lima Municipal Court. Her case will move over to Allen County Common Pleas Court to be heard by a grand jury. More >>

It's money that will help with books and more when they venture onto a college campus for the first time this fall. Four of this year's Scholastic Arts Spotlight students that were featured on Fox Lima were recognized Thursday for their talents by receiving $500 dollar scholarships. The scho… More >>

Until you take a chance in life, you never know how you are going to succeed.   The three finalist for the Emerging Business of the Year award are showing hard work pays off, if you love what you do.   More >>

Governor Mike DeWine didn't have a media briefing  on Thursday,  but he did announce some summer activities and destinations will reopen in the next couple of weeks.  The governor says that day camps and residential camps may open at any time, so long as they can ensure that campers can be s… More >>

A Lima man who had an altercation with a UNOH student has been handed the minimum sentence possible in the case. Justin Meeks was sentenced to three years in prison for his conviction on kidnapping, robbery and extortion. It was February 2018 when Meeks' car was hit by James Featherstone. It… More >>

A Lima man accused of rape returned to court to continue to argue he wasn't properly advised of his Miranda Rights.Prosecutors filed another motion to present more evidence that Everett Ward had a clear mind and willingly made statements to police. He has been charged with two counts of rape… More >>

A judge decided a mother who played a part in her infant son's death has served enough time in jail. Shelly Wireman was sentenced to four years of community for two counts of endangering children. Wireman has served close to two years in jail since her arrest in 2018. Wireman's boyfriend at … More >>

It’s official, Allen County has a new commissioner. Beth Seibert was sworn in this morning by 3rd District Court of Appeals Judge John Williamowski. She will be filling the unexpired term of Commissioner Jay Begg who had to step aside due to medical reasons. Shortly after being sworn in Seib… More >>

A Lima man sees his bond raised during his preliminary hearing on a charge of murder. 43-year old Joseph Cheney’s bond is now set at 750-thousand dollars. He allegedly stabbed his mother to death last Wednesday. Lima Municipal Court Judge David Rodabaugh made the change at the request of the… More >>

A house on the east side of Lima had to be torn down after a suspicious fire Thursday morning.The Lima Fire Department was called out 593 East Elm Street just before 5 a.m.  Firefighters say flames could be seen coming from both the first and second story.  The home was vacant, and the struc… More >>

Firefighters in Perry Township, called out to reports of a house fire, just after 9:30 tonight. Crews responded to the structure located at the intersection of 14th Street and S. Main in Lima. The home fully engulfed in flames according to the initial call. Few details are available at this … More >>

Like many schools and other places of learning, the Sylvan Learning Center in Lima had to adapt their methods to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. The owner of the center says that their physical location had to close to abide by state officials, that meant finding a way to bring the cl… More >>

The Lima Junior Service League handed out five hundred free pasta dinners to the community Wednesday evening at 20th Century Lanes bowling alley. The Lima Junior Service League normally distributes books to elementary students in the area during both the fall and spring. However, since schoo… More >>

If you're looking to get out of the house with your children, the Lafayette Branch of the Lima Public Library is putting on an event to encourage reading. It's called a Story Walk. Pages from a book are displayed outside for kids and their families to walk to and read. Each book also comes w… More >>

On Monday, June 1st, 2020, the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, assisted by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. Team, served a search warrant at 1148 Biscayne Avenue Lima, Allen County, Ohio. During the search of the residence, suspected cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and US currency… More >>

Lima Mayor David Berger today calling for solidarity and action from the community to examine our individual and collective roles in declaring black lives matter. Berger says, “Black Americans want the same thing as every American – to be treated fairly and with dignity, to receive fair and … More >>

Time is ticking on Uncle Sam’s extension on filing your taxes and the Lima Tax Department will be there to help you through. Starting Monday, June 8th, you can make an appointment to come to their office at the city building. They will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m… More >>

Police have arrested a suspect for the fire that burned down a warehouse and he made his first court appearance.61-year-old Elmer Mault was in Lima Municipal Court where it was determined there was probable cause in his arson case. It is now bound over to Allen County Common Pleas Court to b… More >>

A Lima man arrested by the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force last year, has been sentenced to prison time. Eric Banks was sentenced to five to seven and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to three charges relating to having different amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. The Task… More >>

A Lima woman accused of providing drugs that killed a man last week made her first court appearance. 19-year-old Kea'londa Peoples-Fuqua waived her preliminary hearing in Lima Municipal Court. Her case will move over to Allen County Common Pleas Court to be heard by a grand jury. More >>

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announcing new programs designed to help out small and medium sized-businesses in Ohio amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There are three programs in total that were announced, including one that would help businesses producing PPE and another that assi… More >>

The Lima Police Department is looking into a morning shooting that left two people dead. Around 8 o’clock Wednesday morning, the police department got a call of shots fired at 413 Atlantic Avenue. When they arrived, they found a woman dead of gunshot wounds and a man who sustained gunshot wo… More >>

Tonight, the Allen County Republican Party held a press conference to appoint a new county commissioner. Beth Seibert was appointed the role of the Republican county commissioner. She will fill the unexpired term of former commissioner Jay Begg until the end of the year. She calls the moment… More >>

The Bradfield Center teamed up with the Health Partners of Western Ohio to provide COVID-19 testing for the community. Monday was the first day for the testing, which involves people making a telehealth call first before receiving an appointment time, and then driving up to the Bradfield Cen… More >>

Summertime means people are gearing up to soak up some sunshine and do all kinds of things outside, but one thing to consider while you're making your summer activity list, is how to stay safe while having fun. The American Township Fire Department gave us a few tips on water safety, whether… More >>

To encourage social distancing and smaller crowds, shoppers have two options when visiting. They can either walk to each vendor on the outside of the market or drive around the inside. If possible, shoppers are also encouraged to shop with vendors online beforehand to cut down visiting time.… More >>

Gov. Mike DeWine returned to his Coronavirus Briefing and made an announcement about hospitals and schools.DeWine says healthcare providers can go back to providing all services. Previously they couldn't do any surgeries requiring extended stays. DeWine also says in regards to schools, the p… More >>

A Lima man involved in a premeditated robbery has decided to change his plea. Cardale Funches pleaded guilty to an amended charge of robbery. The original charge of aggravated robbery with a firearm was dropped. Funches took part in a plot to rob another man. Jordyn Mitchell was receiving it… More >>

A Lima man who tried to take his own life while being arrested, is now in police custody. Jeremy Kindle has recovered and was booked into Allen County Jail on Monday. He is being held on a charge of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Your Hometown Stations reported in July 2018 of kindle … More >>

If you haven't completed the 2020 census yet, there is still time. And there are ways you can fill it out from the comfort of your home. Starting June 1st, Allen County will resume census operations. While you can still complete the census online, by phone, or by mail, census takers will be … More >>

Over the last few weeks, we've been enjoying the lower gas prices statewide, but prices in Ohio have been slowly on the rise. GasBuddy says gas prices in the state have risen just over two cents per gallon over the last week, averaging a $1.97 a gallon for the state. More >>