According to the American Automobile Association, nearly 50 million Americans plan to travel this Independence Day. In Ohio, 2.2 Million plan to travel. This means that roads are expected to be more packed with drivers eager to start their holiday. The patrol states that everyone should dri… More >>
The University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) decided to leave the PAC-12, joining the Big Ten, effective in 2024. Lima residents who are also Big Ten fans were shocked to hear the news. "That really surprised me," said Gary Weber, an Ohio St… More >>
The first event starts on Saturday night at Indian Lake for the "Light Up The Lake Spectacular" happening between Russells Point and Lakeview. This is one of the largest fireworks shows in the region. Pyrotecnico was hired to put on the show as fireworks will be synchronized to the music. Th… More >>
With the 4th of July coming up, it's a good time to remember that the holidays are meant to be spent with family and not in the emergency room. More >>
Ohio’s Heartbeat bill took effect on Friday, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade. The state’s abortion ban was passed three years ago, but the federal courts blocked the bill from taking effect in the state. Within hours of the U.S. Supreme Court reversal of the 1973 de… More >>
A three vehicle crash in Putnam County leaves one person dead and multiple people injured Sunday night. More >>
The Ohio Job and Family Services released the unemployment numbers for May 2022. Allen County had the biggest drop from 3.6% in April to 3.4% in May. Auglaize and Hancock Counties are the only rates to go up in May. Mercer County is tied for the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 2.1%.… More >>
That is why the five largest business organizations in the state announced their endorsement of Pat Fischer and Pat DeWine for re-election to the Ohio Supreme Court and Sharon Kennedy for Chief Justice of the court. After interviewing all of the candidates for the justice seats, the business… More >>
6/27/22 Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: Blanchard Township – On June 26, 2022, at approximately 7:47 P.M., the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Lima Post was dispatched to a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 224, near mile post 25, in Blanchard Township, Putnam County. A 2011 Je… More >>
The United States Supreme Court have overturned Roe V. Wade on Friday. The decision comes after the court heard a challenge to a new law in Mississippi's legislature that bans abortions after 15 weeks. The decision comes after the court heard a challenge to a new law in Mississippi's legisl… More >>
Lightning Safety Awareness Week started in 2001 in order to address that lightning is an underrated killer. Since that time, fatalities have dropped due to increased awareness. Numbers around 55 per year in 2001 are now less than 30. More >>
First responders and a pair of life flight helicopters were called to the scene at County Road D and Road 2, just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Initial indications are that one person had to be extricated, with two adults and three children transported from the scene. More >>
Our news vehicle was parked in a sunny area around 11AM. The temperature outside was 86°. In the span of 13 minutes, the temperature jumped almost 30° from a pleasant 78° to 105°. The thermometer was left inside the car for another hour, and by that point the temperature had rose well over 1… More >>
This year, above-average temperatures are expected through most of the week. But vendors have some ways that you can cool off. At Lugibihl's homemade ice cream, besides a scoop of their best, they also have root beer and Big Red floats. The Ohio State Extension Mobile Lab will be offering fr… More >>
The commissioners are using American Rescue Plan dollars to do two building projects on the fairgrounds, the first is a rehab of the grandstand. They want to preserve the rustic look of the historic structure but update it so it will last for another 50 + years. Then in 2023, they are lookin… More >>
It was a lot of work to get the fairgrounds ready for the 2022 fair because the storms the week before left a mess for the fair board to clean up. But their hard work has paid off because the fair is up and running and ready for a lot of people to enjoy the fun, food, and 4H that everybody e… More >>
Sunday was move-in day for the animal projects at the Putnam County, for participants like Josie Gerding there is some work to be done to get her Dairy Feeder Calf, Yogi, settled into his temporary home. More >>
Two local Brownfield sites have gotten state money to make them viable again. Governor Mike DeWine announced that $192 million in grants have been awarded to 112 projects statewide as part of the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program. In Putnam County, $2.5 million were received to clean up th… More >>
It was a slow start to get that seed in the ground for farmers, and now attention is turning to how weather may impact crops in the weeks ahead. More >>
It can’t be said enough, “know the law,” because it is now the gun owner’s responsibility to decide if they are qualified to carry a weapon. The Lima Police department wants to uphold people's constitutional right to bear arms and doesn’t want to see people get in trouble because they didn’t… More >>
The Putnam County Office of Public Safety opened two cooling stations for residents at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ottawa and Kalida Church in Kalida to beat the heat from 3 to 9 pm on Tuesday. With an Excessive Heat Warning in effect across the region with many residents without powe… More >>
The elderly and children are the most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, and it's mainly because of two reasons, they don't drink enough liquids and they do not get out of the heat when they feel hot. You could be suffering from heat exhaustion if you feel tired or have cramps in your leg… More >>
Are you looking for something to do with your dad for Father’s Day, how about grabbing your fishing pole and heading out one of the public waterways in the state? June 18th and 19th has been set as a free fishing weekend in Ohio. Which means that residents 16-years-old and older do not … More >>
The Pandora-based bank will be building their newest branch off of Eastown Road between Menards and Lock 16. This will be their sixth full-service branch, but the first in the Lima area. First National Bank has been around for over 100 years helping residents with their small business and pe… More >>
The new law says the Ohio school safety center requires at least 24 hours of training for educators and eight hours of requalification training each year after. School districts can require more hours of training for their employees if they want. DeWine says now that this is a law, it is not… More >>
Eligible Ohioans are able to carry without training, a license, and background check under this new law. However, it does not mean that just anyone can carry a gun. You still must be at least 21 years of age and be a qualifying adult, meaning you cannot have a criminal record. More >>
Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to take precautions to minimize contact with Ohio’s tick species this summer. More >>
The average price of regular unleaded across Ohio soared to over $5 a gallon on Wednesday. As drivers shell out more money just for gas, some are forced to change their summer travel plans. More >>
Broken glass and some other debris ended up on the street and sidewalk in front of Ottoville Hardware and Furniture Company, at the intersection of 3rd and Franklin streets. Fire crews helped to clear away the debris and stabilize the front corner of the structure. More >>
A Lima man and a Columbus Grove woman were transported to the hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Putnam County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol states that on Sunday at approximately 4:21 p.m., they responded to a single-vehicle crash on SR-15 near County Road 19A in Monroe Township. Dav… More >>
The Buckeye State has six cities that are listed in the top 25 for a number of postal employees getting bit by dogs in 2021, Cleveland is number one with 58 attacks. The post office suggests that people keep their dogs inside or behind a fence when a mail carrier comes. Dog owners also could… More >>
From May 23rd to May 30th, the six-state trooper project held a safety belt enforcement period, where a total of 4,712 were cited in the state of Ohio alone with safety belt violations. A total of 151 drivers were also cited for child safety seat citations in Ohio. Throughout the six states … More >>
Places like the Columbus Grove pool had a great opening day on Monday, thanks to the mercury reaching the high 80 degrees mark. Around 250 people came out on Memorial Day and more families stopped out Tuesday to enjoy the water. Employees say the historic location is a great place to keep your cool. More >>
The Ohio Secretary of State has told the Board of Elections in Ohio to get ready for an August 2nd primary for State House and Senate seats using the third set of maps approved by the Ohio Redistricting Commission. This after a federal court ruling that says Ohio will use the district maps t… More >>
39.2 million people will travel for this long weekend. Despite the average price for a gallon of gas coming in at roughly $4.60 cents a gallon, 88-percent of those are expected to go by car. That means troopers are going to be on the lookout for traffic offenses that could put lives in dange… More >>
As the nation recognizes National Safe Boating Week, Delphos Fire and Rescue gets a new tool to use when things go wrong on the water. More >>
AAA is projecting that 39.2 million Americans will be traveling more than 50 miles from home for the Memorial Day holiday, which is up nearly 9% from last year and around the same amount of people that hit the road in 2017. Of that amount, one and a half million will be Ohioans and the trave… More >>
For around 40 years, ODOT District One has brought in their workers from their eight-county region for a friendly rodeo competition. The drivers of the loaders and the snowplows were challenged to maneuver their equipment through an obstacle course, forwards and backwards. More >>
The fire started in a detached garage at a home at 17 E. Center St in Leipsic. The owner came home and saw evidence of the fire after it self-extinguished. Investigators from the fire marshal's office say the fire was intentionally set and they are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any i… More >>
Around Allen County, roughly half of the corn has been planted and closer to 40% of soybeans are in the ground. In a normal season, planting would be nearly completed. A wet and cold April kept farmers out of the fields, and despite ideal soil temperatures this month, the frequent rain is ke… More >>
Local airports are getting federal funding to make some improvements. The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grants to six airports in Northwest Ohio totaling more than $4.6 million. The Allen County Regional Airport got $141,660 to replace a piece of equipment to help airplanes on … More >>
A bill that will help new and retired farmers will soon go into effect after being signed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Ohio Representative Susan Manchester says that the "Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Bill" will create a credit for retiring farmers who sell or rent their lands and resources t… More >>
Lima Memorial Health System and Bryan Gray Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery say that melanoma is the most common tell-tale sign of skin cancer. Melanoma is when an unusual growth or change occurs in an existing mole. Family history is also a big factor when it comes to the risk of skin cancer. More >>
Senate Matt Huffman states, “I think that we have a very strong pro-life caucus in both the house and the senate and a very strong pro-life governor. So, I think that many of us, including me, have been waiting a long time, maybe close to 50 years for this to happen” More >>
Senator Matt Huffman explains, “We’re obviously trying to complete the work of the commission to the extent that we can with the somewhat constrictive parameters that we have from the various courts. A lot is going on. We have a guy that knows much or more about redistricting than I do is Se… More >>
This November, Republican candidate JD Vance will face Democratic candidate Tim Ryan for Rob Portman's open senate seat. Both Ryan and Vance gained over three hundred thousand votes each during Tuesday's primary. Both candidates talked about what they think their nomination shows, and what t… More >>
Several power poles were downed on Route 116 between Spencerville and Elgin, in Van Wert County. Farther to the north, the leading edge of the storms flipping over a semi on Route 30 by mile marker two outside of Delphos. The driver wasn't hurt but it took a couple of hours to pull the fully… More >>
May 3rd is the first of two primaries that Ohio will be having this year. Since the Ohio Redistricting Commission had to draw maps for the new state House and Senate districts four times, and because they kept getting rejected by the Ohio Supreme Court for being unconstitutional, a separate… More >>
Mercer and Auglaize counties are in the bottom five for the lowest unemployment rate in the state in March. Hardin County fell nearly 1%. Logan, Van Wert, and Paulding counties dropped a 0.5%. The state went from 4.8% in February to 3.8% in March. More >>
A woman who was charged in 2016 for hitting a Cloverdale priest with a hammer will remain in a treatment facility According to court documents, Frances Wilhelm will continue to undergo treatment at Blue Creek Healthcare. More >>
Students from ten schools put their heads together to compete in the Western Buckeye League Scholastic Bowl Tournament on Tuesday. More >>
