January 7, 2025, press release from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office: The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by deputies, and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.

The City of Lima is still taking registrations for their GenNext 911 educational program to promote safety service careers with the Lima police and fire departments. The program is designed for high school juniors and seniors and is a free one-day session with each organization. Monday, June 10th, will be spent with the Lima Police Department, and Tuesday, June 11th, will be with the Lima Fire Department. The session will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on both days. There will be opportunities for hands-on learning and demonstrations, and participants will learn the requirements of safety service jobs.

FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Hancock County officials aren't happy with a phone company about problems with their 911 lines that dragged into a second day.

The holidays are full of family fun and celebrations but while you enjoy the season, make sure you stay aware of fire hazards.

Lima Memorial physicians are asking people who feel like they might be having a heart attack, to call 911 instead of driving themselves to the emergency room.