AAA expects a record number of Americans to hit the road this Thanksgiving, and transportation officials say drivers should be prepared for traffic across Ohio. Read moreOhio officials urge safe driving during record Thanksgiving travel
Dozens of volunteers spent Wednesday preparing for Thursday’s Compassionate Ministries Thanksgiving Feast, transforming the Veterans Memorial Civic Center into a hub of activity ahead of the holiday meal. Read moreVolunteers of all ages come together for annual Thanksgiving feast prep
A Lima Man is in custody after cocaine was discovered in his home. Read moreLima man jailed after cocaine discovered at South Scott Street home
Shawnee Township trustees have suspended Fire Chief Austin Miller without pay following the completion of an independent investigation, though officials declined to release details about the findings. Read moreShawnee Township fire chief suspended without pay after investigation
Shawnee Township residents gathered Monday evening as a private, closed-to-the-public pre-disciplinary hearing began for Fire Chief Austin Miller. Read moreSupporters, incoming trustees question timing of Shawnee Fire Chief Miller’s pre-disciplinary hearing
A Lima man pleaded not guilty to multiple felonious assault and firearm charges stemming from a Halloween-night shootout with police that injured both him and an officer. Read moreSuspect arraigned after Halloween shootout that injured Lima Police Officer
The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash on I-75 in Auglaize County. Read moreDeadly two-vehicle crash under investigation on I-75 in Auglaize County
Emerson Jeffrey, 35, has been indicted on multiple charges after shooting at a Lima police officer during a traffic stop, leaving both him and Officer Bryce Metz injured. Read moreEmerson Jeffrey faces multiple charges in October 31st police shooting
A house on West Wayne Street was destroyed in an early morning fire Friday, displacing its residents as investigators work to determine the cause. Read moreCharging E-Bike suspected cause in early morning Lima house fire
An Allen County jury convicted Marcus Tyson of murder and related charges for the April stabbing death of Anthony Townsend following a dispute at Townsend’s home. Read moreLima man convicted in April stabbing death
With schools closed around the holidays, the Lima Family YMCA is giving families a place for kids to learn, play, and stay active. Read moreLima Family YMCA offers “No School Days” program for children during Thanksgiving
Fire officials are urging Ohioans to stay alert in the kitchen as Thanksgiving approaches. Read moreOhio fire officials urge kitchen safety during Thanksgiving
AAA expects a record number of Americans to hit the road this Thanksgiving, and transportation officials say drivers should be prepared for traffic across Ohio. Read moreOhio officials urge safe driving during record Thanksgiving travel
The weekend after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest shopping times of the year, and local small businesses are hoping residents will think of them this holiday season and beyond. Read moreLima’s small business owners say community support is vital this holiday season
Thanksgiving may mark the official start of the holiday season, but the Salvation Army got an early jump on preparations Wednesday with a major shopping trip for Toys for Tots. Read moreSalvation Army begins holiday season with shopping spree for Toys for Tots
Dozens of volunteers spent Wednesday preparing for Thursday’s Compassionate Ministries Thanksgiving Feast, transforming the Veterans Memorial Civic Center into a hub of activity ahead of the holiday meal. Read moreVolunteers of all ages come together for annual Thanksgiving feast prep
A Lima Man is in custody after cocaine was discovered in his home. Read moreLima man jailed after cocaine discovered at South Scott Street home
Here is this week's wanted list from the Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers program. Read moreLima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Wanted Persons of the Week - November 26, 2025
The Putnam County Optimist Club and Marine Corps Reserve have launched their annual Toys for Tots campaign, seeking donations and volunteers to provide gifts for roughly 600 local children this holiday season. Read moreHelp make Christmas Merry for hundreds of Putnam County kids
The Lima affiliate of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice has awarded a college student a scholarship to help continue her education. Read moreStudent receives NABCJ-Lima scholarship honoring late caseworker Bonita Haynes
With schools closed around the holidays, the Lima Family YMCA is giving families a place for kids to learn, play, and stay active. Read moreLima Family YMCA offers “No School Days” program for children during Thanksgiving
Fire officials are urging Ohioans to stay alert in the kitchen as Thanksgiving approaches. Read moreOhio fire officials urge kitchen safety during Thanksgiving
The weekend after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest shopping times of the year, and local small businesses are hoping residents will think of them this holiday season and beyond. Read moreLima’s small business owners say community support is vital this holiday season
Thanksgiving may mark the official start of the holiday season, but the Salvation Army got an early jump on preparations Wednesday with a major shopping trip for Toys for Tots. Read moreSalvation Army begins holiday season with shopping spree for Toys for Tots
Here is this week's wanted list from the Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers program. Read moreLima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Wanted Persons of the Week - November 26, 2025
The Putnam County Optimist Club and Marine Corps Reserve have launched their annual Toys for Tots campaign, seeking donations and volunteers to provide gifts for roughly 600 local children this holiday season. Read moreHelp make Christmas Merry for hundreds of Putnam County kids
A Lima Man is in custody after cocaine was discovered in his home. Read moreLima man jailed after cocaine discovered at South Scott Street home
Here is this week's wanted list from the Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers program. Read moreLima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Wanted Persons of the Week - November 26, 2025
A Canadian man was sentenced to three years in federal prison after U.S. Border Patrol agents found 90 pounds of Ecstasy hidden in compartments inside his SUV during a 2024 traffic stop in Sandusky County. Read moreCanadian man sentenced after 90 pounds of Ecstasy found in hidden SUV compartments in 2024
A Lima man pleaded not guilty to multiple felonious assault and firearm charges stemming from a Halloween-night shootout with police that injured both him and an officer. Read moreSuspect arraigned after Halloween shootout that injured Lima Police Officer
Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped and are now with their families. The school authority said Sunday that 50 children aged 10 to 18 had escaped individually between Friday and Saturday. The Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, chai… Read morePope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape
Emerson Jeffrey, 35, has been indicted on multiple charges after shooting at a Lima police officer during a traffic stop, leaving both him and Officer Bryce Metz injured. Read moreEmerson Jeffrey faces multiple charges in October 31st police shooting
