The Allen County Land Bank has demolished 296 structures since its creation and plans to continue removing blighted properties this summer, including a hazardous home on Sherman Street. Officials are also exploring the possibility of building single-family homes on land bank properties to address housing needs and support neighborhood revitalization.
At tonight’s Lima City Council meeting, a second reading was held for an ordinance that would repeal Ordinance 22-26 regarding the Cable Road reconstruction project.
Not much information has been released about the wreck on Cable and Elida Road this afternoon.
A car and a semi collided on Elida Road, sending one person to the hospital.
“Behind the scenes, we are working on agreements and support and permits and just a number of things that we have to bring in our local agencies like our county engineer and our utilities. And so it takes a number of months to get these projects to the point where you can break ground,” said Cindy Leis, president and CEO of the Allen Economic Development Group.
Gervens Justilien, 33, was found guilty of aggravated murder, murder, strangulation and rape in the death of 26-year-old Chrislande Auguste. He has been sentenced to 41 years to life in prison.
August 8, 2025, Press Release from the Allen County Engineer:
The crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Conant and Zion Church Road.
Among the proposed upgrades are potential roundabouts at the intersections of Cole Street and Bluelick Road, Beery Road, and State Route 115. The plan also includes widening North Cole Street to accommodate increased traffic volume.
"That package not only includes CRA property tax abatement, but it also includes agreements that are put forth for our utilities, both from an electric AEP perspective, water, sanitary sewer, and then we'll also have a plan for road work improvements," said Cindy Leis, President and CEO of the Allen Economic Development Group.