Ohio traffic fatalities fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, with preliminary data showing a 3% decrease and seat belt use remaining a major factor in deadly crashes. Read moreOhio traffic deaths decline for fourth straight year
A Paulding man was seriously injured after being struck by car while he was crossing County Road 115 around 6:30 pm Thursday night. Read morePatrol investigating serious injury pedestrian crash In Paulding County Thursday night
Chief Hile requested that BCI conduct an external investigation into the Oct. 31 shooting, which injured Lima Police Officer Bryce Metz and suspect Emerson Jeffrey. Read moreExternal investigation finished in Lima officer-involved shooting
The investigation continues into a shooting in downtown Lima that left a teenager injured Tuesday evening. Read more19-year-old in custody in connection with YMCA shooting
A heavy police presence surrounded the Lima YMCA for much of Tuesday evening after gunfire outside the building left one person injured and several vehicles damaged. Read moreGunfire outside Lima YMCA leaves one injured, prompts heavy police presence
Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio’s new property tax reform will offer relief to property owners while maintaining funding for schools and local services, with changes taking effect later this year. Read moreDeWine talks property tax reform balances relief and school funding
The Lima Police Department is making changes to streamline public records requests and improve customer service. Read moreLima Police Department changes process for public records requests
Nine people were killed in nine fatal crashes across Ohio during the New Year’s holiday weekend, as troopers made hundreds of enforcement actions targeting impaired and distracted driving. Read moreNine killed in Ohio traffic crashes over New Year’s holiday weekend
Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio has safeguards to prevent child care subsidy fraud and leaves the future of the death penalty up to state lawmakers as he enters his final year in office. Read moreDeWine defends Ohio child care subsidy safeguards amid fraud concerns
Piece by piece, more than 125 years of history is coming down in Maria Stein. Read moreDemolition underway at fire-damaged Maria Stein church
Area children are getting the opportunity to celebrate Ohio’s only wild feline. As part of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District’s monthly Nature Pals program, children ages 3 to 5 participated in “Bobcat Bonanza.” Read moreBobcat Bonanza introduces area children to Ohio’s wild cat
The ALL program is designed to help participants better understand the region they live and work in. The class meets once a month for 10 months, with each session focused on a different topic. Participants visit a variety of businesses, industries and educational institutions to see how each plays a vital role in the overall success of the region. Read moreLima Allen Leadership builds community connections through boxing class
Year after year, Americans tend to make the same financial resolutions. Read moreNew year offers fresh start for financial planning
Ohio traffic fatalities fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, with preliminary data showing a 3% decrease and seat belt use remaining a major factor in deadly crashes. Read moreOhio traffic deaths decline for fourth straight year
Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio topped $830 million in the first full year of legalization, with total cannabis sales surpassing $2.2 billion as new regulatory changes are set to take effect in March. Read moreOhio recreational marijuana sales top $830 million in first full year
Employees from Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution and Allen County Juvenile Courts completed crisis intervention training designed to improve de-escalation skills and safety during high-pressure situations. Read moreAllen Oakwood staff graduate from Crisis Intervention Training
A Paulding man was seriously injured after being struck by car while he was crossing County Road 115 around 6:30 pm Thursday night. Read morePatrol investigating serious injury pedestrian crash In Paulding County Thursday night
After sitting vacant for more than a decade, Memorial Hall is one step closer to a possible comeback, though what it will become is still up in the air. Read moreMemorial Hall moves closer to redevelopment
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday new dietary guidelines for Americans that prioritize whole foods, protein and healthy fats. Read moreHealth Secretary Kennedy announces new dietary guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is scaling back the number of vaccines it routinely recommends for children. Read moreCDC scales back routine childhood vaccine recommendations
Area children are getting the opportunity to celebrate Ohio’s only wild feline. As part of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District’s monthly Nature Pals program, children ages 3 to 5 participated in “Bobcat Bonanza.” Read moreBobcat Bonanza introduces area children to Ohio’s wild cat
Year after year, Americans tend to make the same financial resolutions. Read moreNew year offers fresh start for financial planning
Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio topped $830 million in the first full year of legalization, with total cannabis sales surpassing $2.2 billion as new regulatory changes are set to take effect in March. Read moreOhio recreational marijuana sales top $830 million in first full year
Employees from Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution and Allen County Juvenile Courts completed crisis intervention training designed to improve de-escalation skills and safety during high-pressure situations. Read moreAllen Oakwood staff graduate from Crisis Intervention Training
After sitting vacant for more than a decade, Memorial Hall is one step closer to a possible comeback, though what it will become is still up in the air. Read moreMemorial Hall moves closer to redevelopment
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday new dietary guidelines for Americans that prioritize whole foods, protein and healthy fats. Read moreHealth Secretary Kennedy announces new dietary guidelines
Chief Hile requested that BCI conduct an external investigation into the Oct. 31 shooting, which injured Lima Police Officer Bryce Metz and suspect Emerson Jeffrey. Read moreExternal investigation finished in Lima officer-involved shooting
A Findlay man is in custody after suspected drugs were discovered in his home. Read moreFindlay man arrested after Wednesday night drug bust
The investigation continues into a shooting in downtown Lima that left a teenager injured Tuesday evening. Read more19-year-old in custody in connection with YMCA shooting
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 - December 29, 2025
The body of a man discovered in Grand Lake St. Marys over the weekend has been identified. Read moreBody of Grand Lake St. Marys drowning victim, potential vehicle thief identified
The family of correctional officer Andrew Lansing has filed lawsuits against the Ohio prison system and the inmate accused of killing him, alleging failures in safety and supervision at Ross Correctional Institution. Read moreFamily of slain correctional officer sues Ohio Prison System
