The West Ohio Christian Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) held their kickoff meeting Tuesday evening. Dozens of Christian businesses participating in the organization gathered inside Howard Johnson in Lima for Tuesday evening's meeting. More >>West Ohio Christian Chamber of Commerce Holds Kickoff Meeting Tuesday Evening
LIMA, OH (WLIO)- Lima City Schools students, faculty, and community members gathered Tuesday evening for the district open house inside Lima Senior High School to celebrate public school week. More >>Lima City Schools Host District Open House Tuesday Evening for Public School Week
The annual Jefferson Awards banquet was held to honor people in the community who commit their times to public service. Retired police detective Eddie Monfort was the overall winner for this year. More >>Eddie Monfort picked to head to National Jefferson Awards in NYC
Officers and deputies from various departments were called out just before 4:30 in reference to a man making threats and refusing to leave the store. Scanner traffic also indicated that 31-year-old James Killings was wearing a backpack that he repeatedly took on and off. The sheriff's office… More >>Man faces charges after causing an evacuation at Harding Highway Walmart on Monday
Students walked outside around the Liberty Arts Magnet School premises to pick up any and all trash and litter from milk cartons to bottles scattered around the lot. The school clean-up is part of the Builders Club community service project as the Builders Club emphasizes the importance of m… More >>Members of the Liberty Builders Club tidies up around Liberty Arts Magnet School
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Mercy Health-St. Rita's is helping make the community safer with the donation of three grants to Crime Victim Services. More >>Crime Victim Services awarded grants from Mercy Health-St. Rita's
Reineke Family Dealerships, a northwest-Ohio based automotive and RV dealership group, has announced the acquisition of Genthe Honda and Genthe Honda Powersports, of Southgate, Michigan, from the Genthe family. The stores will be renamed Southgate Honda and Southgate Honda Powersports. More >>Reineke Family Dealerships acquires Genthe Honda and Genthe Honda Powersports
The Allen County Engineer is meeting with township trustees this week to discuss proposed road work. Trustees are narrowing down which projects can move forward with the amount of available funding. With the price of asphalt raising another 10 dollars a ton, completing the number of projects… More >>Allen County Engineer meeting with township trustees to go over which road projects will move forward
The Ericka Boddie Memorial Scholarship Fund is set up through the University of Findlay and will help African American Women on their college journey. Last year, Boddie lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 41. Family members says they didn’t know the impact she had in the communi… More >>A Sneaker Ball is being held to honor the life of Ericka Boddie and raise scholarship funds
Press Release from the Allen County Board of Elections: Allen County, OH - The Board of Elections would like to remind all eligible voters in Allen County that the registration deadline for the May 2, 2023 Special Election is quickly approaching. Monday, April 3, 2023, is the last day to reg… More >>Registration Deadline for May 2, 2023 Special Election Approaching Quickly
At Monday night's meeting, Lima City Council moves forward with Mayor Sharetta Smith's "Better Together" housing plans as discussed from her State of the City address. Several key ordinances were passed Monday night that would allow Mayor Sharetta Smith to move forward with her plan. More >>Lima City Council Approves Several Pieces of Legislation for Mayor Sharetta Smith's "Better Together" Plan for Housing
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Area Youth Orchestra wrapped up their 2022-2023 season with one last performance at Lima Senior High School. More >>Lima Area Youth Orchestra performs Spring Finale Concert
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The City of Lima is putting more focus towards improving the supply of affordable housing and helping more residents purchase their first home. More >>City of Lima beginning more home buyer assistance programs
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - An afternoon of bingo and prizes on Sunday helped support cancer patients and survivors in our area. More >>Lima Relay for Life raises money with bingo and silent auction
Austin Beggin was paralyzed from the neck down after diving into the ocean in Florida in 2015. But thanks to researchers, he has regained feeling, after having brain surgery and working with the team at Case Western. So, tune into CBS Lima Sunday following NCAA hoops to see how this breakthr… More >>Lima native Austin Beggin to appear on Sunday's "60 Minutes"
If you were at 19 Hawthorne Friday evening, chances are, you likely saw a lot of people dancing with ostriches, elephants, and even a giraffe! On Friday evening, the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities hosted "Night at Nineteen, An All Abilities Prom" that provides individuals w… More >>Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities Hosts "Night at Nineteen: All Abilities Prom" at 19 Hawthorne
According to Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Shawnee Township Trustee Russell Holly passed away early this morning at Mercy Health St. Rita's. Holly was well known for not only his service to Shawnee Township but as a longtime Shawnee High School cross country and track and field coach. Holly … More >>Shawnee Township Trustee Russell Holly passes away
On September 5, 2021, Latson drove up to a house on Perry Street where Morris was, because he was upset that his father was injured by someone there earlier that day. Morris had a gun and fired three shots at the vehicle as it was speeding off, hitting Latson in the back. More >>Guilty verdict reached in the trial of Demarco Morris
Next Tuesday, the district will be holding a district-wide open house representing all of their schools at Lima Senior. There will be demonstrations from career tech and art students of all different programs, tours of the facilities, a meal prepared by the culinary arts classes, and giveawa… More >>Lima City Schools will be celebrating Public School's Week with an open house
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - When companies look at expanding or moving to Allen County, some roadwork may need to be done to make sure that area they are moving to can safely accommodate the new traffic. More >>Allen County Transportation Improvement District helping municipalities with needed improvements
Joyce Buss began volunteering for Heartbeat of Lima after retiring from a decades-long career in nursing. She performs ultrasounds for pregnant women and teaches parenting and financial literacy classes to new mothers. Buss enjoys being able to help young women become better mothers and more… More >>2023 Jefferson Award Winner: Joyce Buss
33-year-old Levi Oglesbee pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual battery, as part of a plea deal six other charges were dropped. His trial was set to begin next week on the charges. According to the indictment, the incidents involved a 13-year-old girl and happened between August and Septem… More >>33-year-old Elida man sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to 4 counts of sexual battery
Ahead of an expected major weather event, with high winds and rain, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has issued a travel restriction across the entire 241-mile toll road for all high-profile vehicles from 11 a.m., Saturday, March 25, to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 25. (High-profile … More >>TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Ohio Turnpike Issues Weather Event Travel Restriction for High-Profile Vehicles
Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2023 Fire Department Equipment Grants, which includes 154 fire departments in 70 counties throug… More >>Ohio Fire Departments Get Funding Boost for Essential Equipment
Ramos transferred into UNOH last year and played as a center defensive midfielder for the Racers. Prior to playing college-level soccer, Ramos was named the Youth Footballer of the Year in Belize and assisted his country’s senior team last summer for the first time. This will be his second o… More >>UNOH’s Ramos Selected to Play for Belize National Team
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Ohio State Beauty Academy students demonstrated their creativity in a Dr. Seuss-themed runway show Thursday night. More >>Ohio State Beauty Academy students show off styling skills at "A Night In Seussville" show
Lima Memorial Health System’s High Five celebration honored 185 associates who reached the 5 to 50 year mark in 2022, for a total of more than 2,250 years of service to the hospital. There were two associates that made it to 40 years, and six to 45 years. But only Rhonda Hollon got to the… More >>Lima Memorial "High Fives" associates who hit milestone years working for the hospital
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The fate of Demarco Morris is in the hands of the jury, as the trial wrapped up this afternoon. More >>Demarco Morris takes the stand in his own defense on Day 4 of Trial
33-year-old Tyreese Morris was given seven days in jail for the charge. On the second day of the trial, Morris was in the gallery in support of Demarco Morris, when he caused a disruption during testimony and was asked to leave, he then became argumentative when he left and Judge Terri Kohlr… More >>Tyreese Morris gets 7 days in jail for contempt charge
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Multiple agencies collaborate under one roof to educate people about the resources available to them in Lima. More >>Resource Fair aims to educate the community about the variety of local services available
Lima Memorial Health System hosted the Rhodes State College's nursing program's capstone health project as a health and wellness fair open to the community. Students presented projects on topics ranging from heart disease to diabetes and much more. The event gave students the opportunity to … More >>Capstone project doubles as a health and wellness fair to benefit the public and students
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The City of Lima is putting more focus towards improving the supply of affordable housing and helping more residents purchase their first home. More >>City of Lima beginning more home buyer assistance programs
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - An afternoon of bingo and prizes on Sunday helped support cancer patients and survivors in our area. More >>Lima Relay for Life raises money with bingo and silent auction
Austin Beggin was paralyzed from the neck down after diving into the ocean in Florida in 2015. But thanks to researchers, he has regained feeling, after having brain surgery and working with the team at Case Western. So, tune into CBS Lima Sunday following NCAA hoops to see how this breakthr… More >>Lima native Austin Beggin to appear on Sunday's "60 Minutes"
If you were at 19 Hawthorne Friday evening, chances are, you likely saw a lot of people dancing with ostriches, elephants, and even a giraffe! On Friday evening, the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities hosted "Night at Nineteen, An All Abilities Prom" that provides individuals w… More >>Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities Hosts "Night at Nineteen: All Abilities Prom" at 19 Hawthorne
According to Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Shawnee Township Trustee Russell Holly passed away early this morning at Mercy Health St. Rita's. Holly was well known for not only his service to Shawnee Township but as a longtime Shawnee High School cross country and track and field coach. Holly … More >>Shawnee Township Trustee Russell Holly passes away
On September 5, 2021, Latson drove up to a house on Perry Street where Morris was, because he was upset that his father was injured by someone there earlier that day. Morris had a gun and fired three shots at the vehicle as it was speeding off, hitting Latson in the back. More >>Guilty verdict reached in the trial of Demarco Morris
Next Tuesday, the district will be holding a district-wide open house representing all of their schools at Lima Senior. There will be demonstrations from career tech and art students of all different programs, tours of the facilities, a meal prepared by the culinary arts classes, and giveawa… More >>Lima City Schools will be celebrating Public School's Week with an open house
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - When companies look at expanding or moving to Allen County, some roadwork may need to be done to make sure that area they are moving to can safely accommodate the new traffic. More >>Allen County Transportation Improvement District helping municipalities with needed improvements
Joyce Buss began volunteering for Heartbeat of Lima after retiring from a decades-long career in nursing. She performs ultrasounds for pregnant women and teaches parenting and financial literacy classes to new mothers. Buss enjoys being able to help young women become better mothers and more… More >>2023 Jefferson Award Winner: Joyce Buss
33-year-old Levi Oglesbee pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual battery, as part of a plea deal six other charges were dropped. His trial was set to begin next week on the charges. According to the indictment, the incidents involved a 13-year-old girl and happened between August and Septem… More >>33-year-old Elida man sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to 4 counts of sexual battery
Ahead of an expected major weather event, with high winds and rain, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has issued a travel restriction across the entire 241-mile toll road for all high-profile vehicles from 11 a.m., Saturday, March 25, to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 25. (High-profile … More >>TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Ohio Turnpike Issues Weather Event Travel Restriction for High-Profile Vehicles
Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2023 Fire Department Equipment Grants, which includes 154 fire departments in 70 counties throug… More >>Ohio Fire Departments Get Funding Boost for Essential Equipment
Ramos transferred into UNOH last year and played as a center defensive midfielder for the Racers. Prior to playing college-level soccer, Ramos was named the Youth Footballer of the Year in Belize and assisted his country’s senior team last summer for the first time. This will be his second o… More >>UNOH’s Ramos Selected to Play for Belize National Team
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Ohio State Beauty Academy students demonstrated their creativity in a Dr. Seuss-themed runway show Thursday night. More >>Ohio State Beauty Academy students show off styling skills at "A Night In Seussville" show
Lima Memorial Health System’s High Five celebration honored 185 associates who reached the 5 to 50 year mark in 2022, for a total of more than 2,250 years of service to the hospital. There were two associates that made it to 40 years, and six to 45 years. But only Rhonda Hollon got to the… More >>Lima Memorial "High Fives" associates who hit milestone years working for the hospital
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The fate of Demarco Morris is in the hands of the jury, as the trial wrapped up this afternoon. More >>Demarco Morris takes the stand in his own defense on Day 4 of Trial
33-year-old Tyreese Morris was given seven days in jail for the charge. On the second day of the trial, Morris was in the gallery in support of Demarco Morris, when he caused a disruption during testimony and was asked to leave, he then became argumentative when he left and Judge Terri Kohlr… More >>Tyreese Morris gets 7 days in jail for contempt charge
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Multiple agencies collaborate under one roof to educate people about the resources available to them in Lima. More >>Resource Fair aims to educate the community about the variety of local services available
Lima Memorial Health System hosted the Rhodes State College's nursing program's capstone health project as a health and wellness fair open to the community. Students presented projects on topics ranging from heart disease to diabetes and much more. The event gave students the opportunity to … More >>Capstone project doubles as a health and wellness fair to benefit the public and students
Derry Glenn will be holding his annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for kids to get pictures with, plus there will be plenty of candy to find and hot dogs and chips for people that come out. Plus there are 10 eggs with a certificate to help kids se… More >>Sixth Ward Councilman Derry Glenn will be holding his annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 8th
Republican State Senators Rob McColley and Theresa Gavarone introduced the bill Wednesday and would require 60% approval of the voters to change the Ohio Constitution in the future, versus a simple majority that is required now. Ohio voters will have to vote on the proposal for it to take ef… More >>Ohio GOP Senators are looking to change amount of votes required to amend state constitution
The nearly $13.5 billion, two-year Transportation Budget is funded with MTF, Motor Fuel Taxes, more commonly called Ohio’s gas tax revenue. It funds road, highway and bridge projects around the state. The bill also allows local governments to create a “Force Account” and establish a spending… More >>Ohio Senate passes Transportation Budget
Morris says that he shot Latson in self-defense, Detective Steve Stechschulte also took the stand to talk about the investigation. Prosecutors also showed video from two interviews that Stechschulte had with Morris, where talked about the shooting. The defense will start presenting their cas… More >>The state rests their case in Day 3 of the trial of Demarco Morris
"Come to the Table" is a dramatization of the painting of Jesus and his apostles. More than 60 performers from Lima area churches will be using a combination of various art forms, including dance, poetry, and singing to depict the Last Supper. More >>Area churches will be bringing a dramatization of "The Last Supper" to life this weekend
The statewide tornado drill gives area schools and businesses a chance to test emergency and sheltering plans in the event of an actual tornado. Students and staff at Elmwood Primary in Shawnee Township took this time to put their plan into practice. Students remained calm and orderly as the… More >>Severe Weather Awareness Week reminds Ohioans the importance of having a safety plan
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - For over four decades, tonight's Jefferson Award winner has been finding ways to give back to the Findlay community that has given so much to him. Stuart Hall tells you what drives him to do it. More >>2023 Jefferson Award Winner: Jim Slough
According to symphony officials, Andrew Crust will lead the symphony at least through the close of the 2025 to 26 season. Crust was chosen to lead the symphony in 2020, after an extensive nationwide search. Executive Director Elizabeth Brown-Ellis says Crust is committed to music education, … More >>Lima Symphony Orchestra renews contract with Music Director Andrew Crust
Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in a chase on I-75 through four counties. it started near Sidney with police there in pursuit, giving way to officers and troopers in Auglaize, Allen, and Hancock counties. Speeds reaching up to 120 miles an hour as the driver kept on going nort… More >>Two arrested after a chase on I-75 that went through four counties
A group of Ohio State Lima students earned scholarships from various donors to the school. At the Perry Webb Student Life building, recipients, donors, faculty, and staff came together to recognize the importance of scholarships. More >>OSU Lima celebrating scholarships through Scarlet and Gray Advantage
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Civil Service Board approves the National Testing Network contract for the Lima Police Department. More >>Lima Police Department hopes find quality candidates through the newly approved National Testing Network
