Ohio experienced a 7% decrease in fatal crashes and a 17% drop in serious injury crashes during the summer months, despite a rise in fatalities over Labor Day weekend, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Read moreHighway Patrol: fewer fatalities during ‘100 Deadliest Days’ in Ohio
A commercial van crashed into a tree just after noon on Friday at the corner of Metcalf and Haller Streets in Lima, sending both the driver and passenger to the hospital. Read moreTwo hospitalized in crash on Metcalf and Haller Streets
Former Allen County Regional Transit Authority director, Sheila Haney, has been sentenced after being found guilty of several charges regarding misuse of RTA money. Haney has been ordered to serve a concurrent aggregate sentence of 30 months in prison. She has also been ordered to pay nearly $28,000 to the RTA and $410 to the Ohio Auditor of State in restitution. Read moreFormer Allen County RTA Director Sheila Haney sentenced to prison
Major Curtis Hile, a 22-year veteran of the Lima Police Department, will be sworn in as the city’s new police chief on Sept. 10 at Lima City Council Chambers. Read moreLima selects longtime officer Curtis Hile as new police chief
The Lima Chapter of the NAACP has created a booklet to help parents and children learn the proper ways to interact with law enforcement and avoid conflicts. Read moreLima NAACP launches guide on interacting with law enforcement
Two people were killed early Monday morning when their car went off the road, struck a tree, and caught fire in southern Auglaize County. Read moreUPDATE: Two killed in early morning crash in Auglaize County
Ohio lawmakers are seeking public input on proposed congressional district maps, with deadlines set for the legislature and the Redistricting Commission to finalize the plan this fall. Read moreOhioans invited to submit proposals for new Congressional District Maps
Twenty-three people, including six locally, were killed on Ohio roadways over the Labor Day weekend as state troopers reported increased crashes, arrests, and citations compared to last year. Read more23 killed on Ohio roads over Labor Day Weekend, six in local area
A 17-year-old from Spencerville is dead after a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Shawnee Township Read more17-year-old Spencerville driver killed in Shawnee Township crash
A 45-year-old Ada motorcyclist was killed Sunday in Mercer County when he was ejected from his bike after attempting to pass vehicles in a no-passing zone, marking the county’s fourth fatal crash of the year. Read moreAda motorcyclist killed in Mercer County crash Sunday night
A new arrival to the Mercy Health St. Rita's hospital staff is looking to help expand lung care to the Greater Lima region. Read moreGrowing STEM: Technology at Mercy Health-St. Rita's aims to help patients with lung diseases
MakerFest 2025 will bring more than 1,500 local freshmen and sophomores to the Allen County Fairgrounds to explore career paths through hands-on demonstrations from 56 companies. Read moreHands-on career exploration awaits Freshmen and Sophomores at MakerFest
If you’ve felt the pull of a good chorus, the kind that makes strangers sing like shipmates - then you already know why The Longest Johns have become a global sensation. Read moreFrom Shanties to Showstoppers: The Longest Johns sail into the Niswonger with Home Free
This September, during Hunger Action Month, the West Ohio Food Bank is calling on all of the communities that we serve in our 11-county coverage area in west-central Ohio to come together once again to end hunger in America. Read moreWest Ohio Food Bank harnesses collective action this Hunger Action Month
Ohio is adding more than 1,400 new truck parking spaces at 33 sites across 19 counties to improve safety and support drivers, Gov. Mike DeWine announced. Read moreOhio expands commercial truck parking to boost safety and support drivers
Nearly 13 million Americans considered or attempted suicide in 2023, and during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, experts stress the importance of recognizing warning signs and having honest conversations to save lives. Read moreExperts stress recognizing warning signs during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Ohio experienced a 7% decrease in fatal crashes and a 17% drop in serious injury crashes during the summer months, despite a rise in fatalities over Labor Day weekend, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Read moreHighway Patrol: fewer fatalities during ‘100 Deadliest Days’ in Ohio
UPDATE: The body of a 28-year-old Marysville man was recovered Saturday evening around 7:30 p.m., according to the Logan County Sheriff's Office. Read moreUPDATE: Body of Marysville man found after canoe accident
Wapakoneta’s Biz Kids event showcased young entrepreneurs turning their passions into businesses, from DJ services and power washing to 3D printing and baking. Read moreYoung Entrepreneurs showcase businesses at Wapakoneta’s Biz Kids event
The Lima Kiwanis Club’s Diva’s Den provides free homecoming dresses to high school girls, ensuring everyone can enjoy school dances, and is now accepting donations for future events. Read moreLima Kiwanis Club helps high school girls with Homecoming dresses
A new arrival to the Mercy Health St. Rita's hospital staff is looking to help expand lung care to the Greater Lima region. Read moreGrowing STEM: Technology at Mercy Health-St. Rita's aims to help patients with lung diseases
MakerFest 2025 will bring more than 1,500 local freshmen and sophomores to the Allen County Fairgrounds to explore career paths through hands-on demonstrations from 56 companies. Read moreHands-on career exploration awaits Freshmen and Sophomores at MakerFest
If you’ve felt the pull of a good chorus, the kind that makes strangers sing like shipmates - then you already know why The Longest Johns have become a global sensation. Read moreFrom Shanties to Showstoppers: The Longest Johns sail into the Niswonger with Home Free
This September, during Hunger Action Month, the West Ohio Food Bank is calling on all of the communities that we serve in our 11-county coverage area in west-central Ohio to come together once again to end hunger in America. Read moreWest Ohio Food Bank harnesses collective action this Hunger Action Month
Ohio is adding more than 1,400 new truck parking spaces at 33 sites across 19 counties to improve safety and support drivers, Gov. Mike DeWine announced. Read moreOhio expands commercial truck parking to boost safety and support drivers
Nearly 13 million Americans considered or attempted suicide in 2023, and during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, experts stress the importance of recognizing warning signs and having honest conversations to save lives. Read moreExperts stress recognizing warning signs during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations conducted in the field by deputies and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found to be in… Read moreDaily Activity Log from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office for August 29 - September 1, 2025
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 - September 1, 2025
Lima City Councilman Derry Glenn has launched a campaign to provide lockboxes for firearms, aiming to keep guns out of children’s hands and promote safe storage in the community. Read moreGlenn pushes “Store it Safe” initiative to protect families from gun accidents
A man accused in a 2022 Lima stabbing that seriously injured a woman has been extradited from Florida and is being held in the Allen County Jail on a $1 million bond. Read moreSuspect of a 2022 Lima stabbing, arrested in Florida, back in Allen County with $1 Million Bond
Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal have determined that a fire that occurred at a home in Lucas County earlier this week was intentionally set. Read moreInvestigators Seek Public Help in Lucas County Arson
A Mexican national residing in the Village of Pandora, in Putnam County, Ohio, who admitted to using a social security number that belongs to an inmate at a Texas prison as his own, has been sentenced. Read moreMexican national convicted of misusing a Texas inmate’s social security number is sentenced
VAN WERT, Ohio (WLIO) — Three weeks into the high school football season, it’s time to reveal our latest K&M Contracting Play of the Week. Read morePlay of the Week – 09/07/25: Van Wert teams up for miraculous touchdown score
DELPHOS, Ohio (WLIO) — The Paulding Panthers continued their hot start to the season, improving to 3-0 after a 33-7 victory over Jefferson. Read morePaulding stays unbeaten with 33-7 win over Jefferson
FINDLAY, Ohio (WLIO) — The Findlay Oilers kicked off their 122nd football season in dramatic fashion, pulling off a huge upset over No. 17 Indianapolis with a 38-35 win at Donnell Stadium. Read moreFindlay Oilers upset No. 17 Indianapolis with 38-35 thriller at Donnell Stadium
Celina (WLIO) - St. Marys continued its dominance in the Grand Lake rivalry Friday night, defeating Celina 42-14 for its ninth win in the last 10 meetings between the schools. Read moreCaleb Schmidt scores six touchdowns as St. Marys rolls past Celina 42-14
Findlay (BCSN) - Findlay picked up its second win of the season Friday night, defeating Springfield 28-7 at home. The Trojans improved to 2-1 following last week’s 17-7 victory over Lima Senior. Read moreFindlay defeats Springfield 28-7 behind strong start and punt return touchdown
ST. HENRY, OH (WLIO) — Marion Local’s historic win streak was in jeopardy Friday night, but a second-half surge fueled by timely defense and clutch passing helped the Flyers rally past St. Henry 21-14, extending their remarkable winning streak to 67 games. Trailing 14-7 at halftime, head coa… Read moreMarion Local rallies past St. Henry to extend win streak to 67
A self-described science nerd is the latest American to get an experimental pig kidney transplant. Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital announced Monday that Bill Stewart of Dover, New Hampshire, is faring well after his June transplant. It's not the only milestone they're marking in th… Read moreAnother New Hampshire man gets a pig kidney as transplant trials are poised to start
Palestinian attackers opened fire on people at a bus stop at during the morning rush hour in Jerusalem. Israeli officials say six people were killed and another 12 wounded. Police said an Israeli soldier and civilians who were at the scene Monday shot and killed the two attackers. Footage of… Read morePalestinian gunmen open fire at Jerusalem bus stop, killing 6, Israeli officials say
Police in Kathmandu have opened fire on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on social media, killing at least 10 and wounding dozens more. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Nepal's capital to express anger over a government decision to block most social med… Read morePolice in Nepal open fire on protesters outside parliament, killing 10
An Australian judge has sentenced Erin Patterson to life in prison for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms. She must serve at least 33 years. On Monday, the Victoria state Supreme Court heard that Patterson’s crimes involved a significant betrayal of … Read moreAustralian woman sentenced to life in prison for mushroom poisonings
Powerball players in Missouri and Texas have won the nearly $1.8 billion jackpot, overcoming astronomical odds to end the lottery game’s three-month drought without a big winner. Read morePowerball lottery players in Missouri and Texas to split nearly $1.8 billion jackpot
South Korea says it has reached a deal with the U.S. for the release of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik announced Sunday that South Korea and the U.S. finalized negotiations on the workers’ release.… Read moreSouth Korea will bring home 300 workers detained in massive Hyundai plant raid in Georgia
Area seniors are taking their best shot at a new program launched by the Allen County Council on Aging. Read moreAllen County seniors take aim with new archery program
The 17th annual Max's Trader Days kicked off Friday morning, and the gates stay open 24 hours a day through Sunday evening. Read moreMax's Trader Days brings crowds out to the Allen County Fairgrounds
Looking for a creative way to keep kids busy after school? ArtSpace Lima is launching a new program to do just that. Read moreNew after school art classes give Lima kids creative outlet
Truman is now a graduate of Rhodes State College and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. She said the scholarship provided more than just financial assistance.“It also just encouraged me to keep going. It basically gave me a quiet fan club, you know, rooting for my success. So that was really … Read moreRotary non-traditional student scholarships transform lives in Lima
“When things get very expensive, if instead of buying one for each school, we can get the equipment, the people—whoever it is—in one location and be able to share it amongst the schools, it makes it much more cost effective, and not only for the schools, but for the taxpayers of Allen County… Read moreAllen County ESC expands student access to MakerSpace at Hub at Central District
John Recker, customer external affairs manager for AEP Ohio, said the donation reflects the company’s commitment to supporting local growth.“And we believe that the Potts Center and the Lima chamber are organizations that in their mission to support Lima's entrepreneurs and small businesses,… Read moreAEP Ohio Foundation awards $15,000 to Potts Center for entrepreneur support
