The Lima community gathered at the Greater Lima Region Park & Amphitheater to celebrate America's 250th birthday while also recognizing the Lima refinery's 140th anniversary during a free community picnic hosted by Cenovus Energy.

Gov. Mike DeWine is urging Ohio lawmakers to abolish the death penalty, citing lengthy delays, overturned sentences and declining use of capital punishment while pledging not to allow any executions during the remainder of his term.

State lawmakers are taking a closer look at Ohio’s role in supporting the military and defense industry.

The newly appointed president of The Ohio State University, Dr. Ravi Bellamkonda, visited the university’s Lima campus on Monday to highlight its Regional Campus Commitment program, an initiative aimed at expanding affordability and access for low- to middle-income students.

Ohio lawmakers are advancing a bill to create a commission that would study the benefits and concerns surrounding data center development, with the proposal now heading to the state Senate.

First-time candidate Jeffrey Givan has filed to run as a Democrat against longtime Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman in the 78th District race.

he State of Ohio plans to appeal a Franklin County judge’s ruling that declared the state’s school voucher program partially unconstitutional. The ruling stems from the “Vouchers Hurt Ohio” lawsuit, which includes a coalition of public school districts claiming the use of state money for the EdChoice program is illegal and unconstitutional. Lima City Schools is named as a plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Lima Central Catholic took time Saturday afternoon to recognize alumni who represent the best of the school community.

Ohio libraries stand to take a $100 million dollar hit if the proposed House budget makes it through.