More than $9 million in state funding is being awarded for infrastructure improvements across Ohio, with Allen County receiving $2 million for road upgrades tied to economic development. Read moreAllen County receives $2 million state grant for road improvements near growing business hub
The Ohio Senate's proposed $3.7 billion capital budget includes more than $12.5 million in funding for community improvement projects across several West Central Ohio counties, pending final legislative approval. Read moreOhio Senate Capital Budget includes more than $12.5 Million for West Central Ohio Projects
A 20-year-old Continental woman was killed Friday afternoon after her vehicle pulled into the path of a pickup truck at a Paulding County intersection, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Read moreContinental woman killed in two-vehicle crash in Paulding County
A Lima man has pleaded not guilty after being indicted on murder and other charges related to the April death of a St. Marys resident. Read moreGrand jury indicts Lima man in April homicide investigation
20 years after the incident happened, a man will be facing murder charges for the death of his son in Putnam County. Read moreTrial date scheduled in long-running Putnam County child death case
A former Van Wert mail carrier has changed his plea on a federal charge for burning undelivered mail. Read moreFormer Van Wert mail carrier pleads guilty to burning undelivered mail
A Deshler pastor has been arrested on charges involving minors. Read moreLead pastor of Deshler church facing sexual battery and grooming charges
A Hardin County man was arrested following a high speed chase that started in Lima Wednesday morning. Read moreUPDATE: Hardin County man charged after leading officers on multicounty chase
14 members of a swim team were transported to the hospital to be checked out for possible chlorine exposure in Minster Tuesday morning. Read moreMechanical issue at Minster Pool prompts hospital evaluations for several swimmers
Two juveniles face charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase through Hancock and Seneca counties before deputies disabled their vehicle and the suspects fled on foot. Read moreJuveniles face charges following multi-county chase that started and ended in Findlay
Members of the Lima Noon Sertoma Club and the Lima Kiwanis Club heard from representatives from the Wilson football factory in Ada. Read moreWilson showcases football innovation at Lima service club meeting
UNOH students are getting a firsthand look at careers in rally racing through a partnership with the American Rally Association. Read moreRally Day gives UNOH students motorsports opportunities
More than $9 million in state funding is being awarded for infrastructure improvements across Ohio, with Allen County receiving $2 million for road upgrades tied to economic development. Read moreAllen County receives $2 million state grant for road improvements near growing business hub
The American Association of University Women has begun collecting donations for its annual Book Fair, one of the largest used book sales in the region. Proceeds from the event will help fund 15 scholarships for young women pursuing higher education, while volunteers and additional donations are welcomed to support the effort. Read moreAAUW begins accepting donations for annual book fair scholarship fundraiser
Young dancers participated in a three-day DEA Youth Dance Program camp, learning tap, ballet and jazz while building confidence and developing new skills. Organizers say the program introduces participants to dance styles they may not otherwise experience and encourages a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Read moreYoung dancers step into new styles at DEA Youth Dance Camp
The West Central Ohio Safety Council's monthly meeting focused on the importance of CPR and AED training for employees and workplace emergency preparedness. Safety experts encouraged businesses to provide certification training and install AEDs to help save lives during cardiac emergencies. Read moreSafety Council highlights importance of CPR and AED training in the workplace
The local police department is giving kids the opportunity to learn important life skills through the Delphos Safety City summer program. Read moreDelphos Safety City partners with local police department
Wings and Rings donated $6,324.50 to the West Ohio Food Bank from proceeds generated during last summer’s Car and Bike Nights, helping provide thousands of meals to area residents in need. Read moreWings and Rings Car and Bike Nights help provide meals at the West Ohio Food Bank
Andy Wilson was officially sworn in Monday as Ohio’s 52nd attorney general and will lead the agency through the remainder of the year following David Yost’s resignation. Read moreAndy Wilson sworn in as Ohio’s 52nd Attorney General
Members of the Lima Noon Sertoma Club and the Lima Kiwanis Club heard from representatives from the Wilson football factory in Ada. Read moreWilson showcases football innovation at Lima service club meeting
UNOH students are getting a firsthand look at careers in rally racing through a partnership with the American Rally Association. Read moreRally Day gives UNOH students motorsports opportunities
The local police department is giving kids the opportunity to learn important life skills through the Delphos Safety City summer program. Read moreDelphos Safety City partners with local police department
UPDATE 6/9: Jason Smith is now in custody. Read moreLima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Wanted Persons of the Week - June 8, 2026
Wings and Rings donated $6,324.50 to the West Ohio Food Bank from proceeds generated during last summer’s Car and Bike Nights, helping provide thousands of meals to area residents in need. Read moreWings and Rings Car and Bike Nights help provide meals at the West Ohio Food Bank
Andy Wilson was officially sworn in Monday as Ohio’s 52nd attorney general and will lead the agency through the remainder of the year following David Yost’s resignation. Read moreAndy Wilson sworn in as Ohio’s 52nd Attorney General
UPDATE 6/9: Jason Smith is now in custody. Read moreLima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Wanted Persons of the Week - June 8, 2026
Three people were arrested and booked into the Mercer County Jail after detectives executing a search warrant at a Coldwater residence allegedly found suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Read moreSuspected Methamphetamine seized during Mercer County investigation
A Lima man has pleaded not guilty after being indicted on murder and other charges related to the April death of a St. Marys resident. Read moreGrand jury indicts Lima man in April homicide investigation
20 years after the incident happened, a man will be facing murder charges for the death of his son in Putnam County. Read moreTrial date scheduled in long-running Putnam County child death case
A former Van Wert mail carrier has changed his plea on a federal charge for burning undelivered mail. Read moreFormer Van Wert mail carrier pleads guilty to burning undelivered mail
An Ohio-based smoke bomb designer and importer, and two other companies have agreed to pay more than $4 million to the United States for costs and damages from the El Dorado Fire of 2020. Read moreThree companies to pay more than $4 million to settle lawsuit stemming from gender reveal that caused wildfire
