An Ohio Senate committee has proposed changes to the state transportation budget bill including reducing fees on electric and hybrid vehicles while leaving the House's proposed gas-tax increase in the bill for now. But Senate officials say more changes in addition to those proposed by the tr… More >>

Tuesday, Putnam County high school students got the chance to explore opportunities in the career tech field. Sophomores and seniors got the opportunity to attend a series of career tech exploration sessions and explore available jobs at the Elevate event at Leipsic community center.  More >>

LIMA, OH (March 18, 2019) — More than 75 years ago, March was first proclaimed Red Cross Month in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to raise awareness of the organization and its humanitarian mission. All U.S. presidents since Roosevelt have designated March as Red Cross Month to recog… More >>

A former Delphos accountant was sentenced in federal court for multiple counts of bank fraud. 52 year old Jennifer Edelbrock was sentenced 44 months in prison on  three counts of bank fraud and will have 2 years of supervised release when she complete her prison term. .  More >>

DIRECTV is no longer offering a full lineup to its customers as it suddenly removed WLIO and WOHL during contract negotiations. The satellite service provider and the television stations started working on a new contract several months ago, but DIRECTV took the aggressive action of pulling p… More >>

On Tuesday more than 50 community members united to honor the life of a young man who accidentally took his life late last year. Community members, with balloons and streamers in hand, gathered at the outdoor amphitheater in Ottawa for Paint the Town Green, an event to honor Ty Conn, a forme… More >>

All of Ohio's 88 counties saw an increase in their unemployment numbers for the month of January. According to the Ohio Job and Family Services, counties in West Central Ohio saw between a .7% to a .1% increase from December to January. Allen and Hardin counties tied for the highest unemploy… More >>

A number of Putnam County fire departments were called out to a fire just north of Ottawa this evening. The Leipsic Fire Department received a call at around 5:30 regarding a shop that caught on fire. The owner of the shop was home at the time and made the call, stating that smoke was coming… More >>

A recommendation by Governor Mike DeWine would almost double the state funding for family and children services. The increase is in his proposed two-year budget. Allen County's Children Services executive director says the child welfare system is in crisis and has been for the past decade. More >>

Governor Mike DeWine could have another fight ahead, as he continues to request a bigger increase in the gas tax to pay for Ohio’s infrastructure. More >>

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Putnam County Wednesday afternoon. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened at the intersection of State Route 613 and Road 1, just before three p.m. Wednesday.  More >>

A local child advocacy organization wants to thank area residents for helping increase their volunteer base threefold. The Allen and Putnam County Court Appointed Special Advocate program, known as CASA, is the largest with 100-volunteers for communities of our size in the State of Ohio. More >>

Ohio House Republicans have proposed cutting Governor Mike DeWine's 18-cents-per-gallon recommended gas tax increase to maintain roads and bridges to 10.7 cents. Republicans unveiled their plan a day after DeWine's State of the State speech as part of a substitute version of Ohio's transport… More >>

The Ohio Supreme Court will be examining a Putnam County case to see if Travis Soto can be prosecuted again for the death of his 2-year-old son. The state's highest court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday to determine if 32-year-old Soto can stand trial for aggravated murder, even though… More >>

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office reports that an inmate who failed to return to jail after his work release has been found. More >>

Raising money isn't always fun, but one local nonprofit is on a roll with one of its annual fundraisers that helps improve the lives of children in the area.Dozens of families participated in the 2019 Big brothers, Big Sisters of Putnam County Bowl for Kids' Sake event at the Pandora Sports Center. More >>

Ohio's new auditor is working on ways to help his office be more effective and efficient in protecting taxpayer money. Auditor Keith Faber says his office is rated one of the best in the country and has 800 employees in eight locations around the state. After five weeks on the job, Faber is … More >>

Putnam County held a ceremony for its newest elected official Thursday in their common pleas courthouse. Robert Benroth was sworn in Thursday afternoon for his fourth term as county auditor. More >>

Ohio's new elections chief is ready to voice his support for a bill he says aims to better protect the battleground state's election systems from cyber attacks. Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose testified on the measure Tuesday at the statehouse. More >>

The Putnam County Board of Elections met with county commissioners Tuesday morning to discuss budgets and new voting machines. The board sent in requests to the commissioners to appropriate more funds, as well as discussing new voting equipment as part of the grants that are being given by t… More >>

A man, who the Putnam County Board of Public Health was looking to remove from the board, was voted to keep his position on Monday night. On Monday the Putnam County board of Health met with the Putnam County District Advisory Board at the Putnam County Courthouse to present testimonies and … More >>

AEP officials said the National Weather Service is reporting that our area saw the highest wind gusts in the state on Sunday. The result was power outages for thousands, for multiple days.What’s being dubbed as Winter Storm Quiana left over 1,800 people in the surrounding Lima area without p… More >>

Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in the United States with 610,000 people dying every year according to the Center for Disease Control. A recent study reports that women younger than 55 accounted for 31% of hospitalizations for heart attacks in 2014. More >>

A new Clerk of Courts was sworn in for Putnam County Thursday afternoon.Kimberly Redman was sworn in at the Putnam County Courthouse. Redman was appointed after the elected Clerk of Courts, Teresa Lammers retired. She has been training with Lammers for the past year so that she would be prep… More >>

An 18 cents a gallon gas tax increase is what Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's administration wants to maintain roads and bridges and help with a shortfall in the spending. Ohio Department of Transportation director Jack Marchbanks appeared before the Ohio House Finance Committee Thursday to intr… More >>

There is a lot more to agriculture than farming, and some Putnam County students learned more about the careers that the industry has to offer. In celebration of Future Farmers of America week, Leipsic FFA hosted an Ag career day at the school Thursday. The goal of the event was to show stud… More >>

It may be mid-February but it's never too early to think about spring, especially for farmers. More >>

Representative Jim Jordan says that he is on board with the President's decision to declare a national emergency.The national emergency of the nation's security at the southern border was declared by the President on Feb. 15th, to secure the funding needed for the proposed border wall. More >>

Governor Mike DeWine will announce later this week, his proposed recommendation for increasing the state's gas tax to deal with a chronic shortfall in spending on road construction. DeWine says there are no other solutions outside a gas tax increase while warning that any increase simply kee… More >>

Prices at the pump make a jump at the start of the week, as Ohio's average gas price sits at $2.23 a gallon. According to the survey done by GasBuddy.com, prices rose 5.8 cents in the past week, which is higher than the national average of three cents a gallon. More >>

The up-and-down temperatures we've seen lately have wreaked havoc on the roads, and ODOT was out filling as many potholes as possible. Since we are not quite out of the cold season, they're focusing on patching them with a temporary method to smooth out the road. More >>

In light of Catholic Schools Week, today students from Ottawa, Leipsic and Columbus Grove got the chance to pull some strings and have a little fun. More >>

As Americans begin to prepare their 2018 taxes, local CPAs say there are changes that may cause you to owe the IRS. One of the major changes this year is employees with work-related deductions can no longer itemize items, according to local CPAs. More >>

The Lima Rotary Club learned more about a local effort to promote and revitalize the Lima area for years to come. The Greater Lima Region is an organization with the goal of redeveloping the Lima community into one of the most livable communities in the Midwest. More >>

Popular sites like LinkedIn and Indeed are great resources for job seekers but not every potential employer has the best intentions. With websites like these scammers have access to not just your industry information but also your location and job title among other important details. They ca… More >>

Rivers in the area are reaching capacity after all this wet weather we have seen recently. The Blanchard River crested earlier this afternoon. While most of the flooding has happened in green spaces or farm land, some roads were closed due to flooding. More >>

Volunteers receive a big thank you for all of the work and time they put in being mentors to local youth. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio recognized the mentors, benefactors, and volunteers who efforts make their organization a success during an appreciation dinner Thursday night.  More >>

In Ohio, there were fewer traffic fatalities and impaired driving fatalities in 2018 than in 2017, according to a recent report. The Ohio State Highway Patrol recently reported that in 2018 there were 108 fewer people killed on Ohio roads in 2018 than in 2017. More >>

100,000 pounds of food will be finding its way into area pantries thanks to a major donation. As part of their Critical Community Needs Grant, Dominion Energy has given $10,000 to the West Ohio Food Bank. That donation will provide 10,000 pounds of food into 10 counties. More >>

Saturday morning, people across the United States will be waiting to see if winter will hang around or if there will be an early spring. Saturday is Groundhog Day, a German tradition that has millions of people looking to a large rodent to forecast the weather. More >>

Your Hometown Stations is in the process of a transition to better serve our viewers. Currently we are in the process of erecting a state of the art transmission facility and tower that will increase the coverage our broadcast reaches.  More >>

While most humans get to stay indoors when the temperatures drop, certain livestock like cattle must be left to brave the elements, but according to one local farmer, the cold weather is not the worst thing in the world for cattle.  More >>

With the bitter cold on the way, humans aren't the only ones that will be affected by the weather. The extreme cold can take a toll on our four-legged friends as well. For those in the area that may not be able to take in their dogs, there is one local kennel that is opening their doors to k… More >>

Two people are dead following an early morning house fire in the Putnam County Village of West Leipsic. More >>

St. Marys Catholic School in Leipsic is kicking off Catholic Schools Week by giving the community a chance to stop by and see what they're all about. More >>

We know the winter weather can take a toll on the roads, but the cold conditions can also do some damage to your vehicle. In order to keep your car in good condition throughout the season, keeping a close eye on your tires is key.  More >>

Crime Victim Services in Putnam County is asking the public for input of the services that they provide for the county. A community summit is planned to take place on February 9th from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Putnam County Library Kalida Branch. More >>

The unemployment rate in all 88 Ohio counties jumped in the month of December. According to Ohio's Job and Family Services, Allen County has the highest unemployment rate in our area at 4.7%, which increased from 3.9% in November. More >>

In an effort to help local residents save money on heating costs, one local power and energy company offers some conservation tips. One of the best ways to reduce heating cost is by checking your furnace, according to Dominion Energy Ohio.  More >>

These bitter temperatures outside can not only cause problems for us but our pets as well. Indoor pets that have to go outside to do their business are not acclimated to these subzero temperatures. So you if walk them or let them out the door, they should not be out for extended periods of times. More >>

Two local school districts were recently awarded safety grants from the Ohio Bureau of Worker's compensation. More >>