Edwards earlier this month entered a plea of guilty to the charges of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated possession of drugs, and endangering children. In February 2020, 2-year-old Ezra Siegrist died at a Montezuma home. The autopsy done by the Montgomery County Coroner's Office says that the boy died as a result of "methamphetamine intoxication" and "blunt force trauma to the head". Edwards was in a relationship with his mother at the time of his death.

This month is Seatbelt Safety and Enforcement Month and multiple organizations in Allen County, such as the Regional Planning Commission, will be working together to ensure drivers stay safe as the holiday season inches closer and closer. Statistics from the national highway traffic safety administration show that the seatbelt usage rate in 2021 was at 90.4%, a number that many want to see improve and not decrease.

The Crossroads Crisis Center holding a kick-off event at the Lima Public Library Monday evening, with Mayor Sharetta Smith reading a proclamation declaring it awareness month. Participants then took a walk in remembrance of those who have died from domestic violence. The walk wrapped up at Trinity Park downtown.

ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Disasters of all kinds can strike anytime, and September has been designated as a month to raise awareness.

The month of September is National Preparedness Month, a time when you and your family should go over plans to ensure that you are ready to act in case you are faced with an emergency. Be it a fire, heavy storms, or any other emergency that requires you to leave your house for a set amount of time, it's important you think of even the smallest of details to ensure your overall safety.

Lima Memorial Health System and Bryan Gray Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery say that melanoma is the most common tell-tale sign of skin cancer. Melanoma is when an unusual growth or change occurs in an existing mole. Family history is also a big factor when it comes to the risk of skin cancer.

The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties is encouraging everyone to wear green in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health officials want people to know these are unprecedented times, that many people are suffering, grieving, and have experienced loss at a level we have never seen.

The need for mental health services is growing as more individuals are seeing early symptoms of mental illness.

It’s the 35th year for celebrating developmental disabilities and much progress has been made over the years. This year’s theme is “We’re Here.” Individuals with disabilities are part of everyday life and they want to be seen as that. Many are being independent, finding jobs and leading productive lives. Anthony Simpson is a sub-secretary at the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities and encourages anyone with a disability to not shy away from getting a job.