Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith will host the 2026 State of the City Address on April 2 at Lima Senior High School with a new interactive format. The event will focus on community dialogue about housing, small business growth and infrastructure investments under the city’s “Better Together” theme.

Allen County officials say the county remains financially stable as negotiations with the Sheriff’s Office union delay completion of the 2026 budget.

Allen County Commissioners voted to end their long-standing autopsy agreement with Lucas County and contract with Montgomery County beginning in 2026 to reduce costs.