December 19, 2024, Press Release from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office: Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach held his office's annual awards banquet Saturday, December 14, at the Elks Lodge in Van Wert. Sheriff Riggenbach believes it is important to acknowledge and recognize staff for exceptional performance throughout the year. Staff are nominated by fellow staff members for each award, which is then reviewed by an awards committee. 

December 13, 2024, Press Release from the Paulding County Sheriff's Office: Paulding, OH – Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers held the annual awards banquet this week with two promotions and one significant retirement. Deputy Robert C. Miller will be retiring his commission as a Special Deputy with the office the end of this year. He began his law enforcement career in 1964 when he started with the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. R.C. Miller became a Trooper after his graduation in the 66th class of the Highway Patrol. He retired in 1997 after 33 years with the Patrol then commissioned as a Deputy Sheriff that same year. His retirement is the culmination of an honorable 60-year career in this profession.

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - To wrap up National EMS Week, Mercy Health St. Rita's presented awards to some of the region's most dedicated first responders.

A large number of Mercer and Auglaize County high school students enrolled at Tri Star Career Compact were recognized for their academic excellence. 32 students were awarded Outstanding Student Awards for their respective academic program and were treated with a catered dinner Monday night at the 13th annual Tri Star Career Compact Awards Banquet in Celina.

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Shawnee High School students were recognized Wednesday night for their academic excellence.