The Spencerville Fire Department received the call shortly after 1 p.m. for a barn fire in the 1700 block of North Kill Road. Read moreUPDATE: Barn fire claims livestock in rural Allen County Tuesday afternoon
A Shelby County man was seriously hurt after his motorcycle was hit by farm equipment he was trying to pass outside of Fort Loramie. Read moreUPDATE: Name released of Fort Loramie man seriously injured in farm machinery crash
Two homes were destroyed and two others were damaged during a fire near Indian Lake on Friday night. Read moreUPDATE: Fire destroys two homes on Indian Lake, damages 2 others; wind blamed for spread
A day after the fire at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, people returned to the beloved Maria Stein church to begin sifting through the pieces. Read moreMaria Stein community coming together one day after massive church fire
Dustin Ray Lawson, 39, is in the Mercer County Jail on multiple charges stemming from the incident at 525 S. Walnut St. in Celina. Officers responded to the home just before 9 a.m. for a domestic violence call. Read moreCelina standoff ends with arrest of knife-wielding man
MARIA STEIN, Ohio (WLIO) - Thick smoke could be seen from miles away as flames consumed St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein. Read moreFire damages historic church in Maria Stein
Trent Pleiman, 22, died in the crash that happened on Clover Four Road just east of Guadalupe Road shortly before 1 p.m. Read moreMaria Stein man killed in Mercer County crash
St. Marys Police Chief Brian Christopher is under investigation for workplace misconduct. Read moreSt. Marys police chief placed on leave during misconduct investigation
Paige Fiebelkorn, 33, was indicted by an Auglaize County grand jury on 16 charges, including unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, sexual battery, tampering with evidence and providing alcohol to a minor. Read moreWapakoneta nonprofit founder indicted on charges involving minor
The body of a missing Michigan woman was found in Defiance. Read moreThe body of a missing Michigan woman discovered in Defiance
The trial is underway for a 20-year-old man facing charges related to a shooting last summer at Bill’s Drive-Thru. Jeremiah Washington, 20, is currently charged with felonious assault and aggravated robbery. Both charges carry firearm specifications. In July 2024, Allen County deputies responded to Bill’s Drive-Thru after receiving reports of a shooting. Read moreJeremiah Washington begins trial following July 2024 shooting at Bill's Drive Thru
On Tuesday, June 3, Mayor Christina Muryn updated the City of Findlay Parks & Recreation Board on progress made toward the proposed improvements for the downtown recreation area. Over the past three years, the City of Findlay has worked diligently to advance plans for recreational enhancements within the planned Phase 2 benching area. Read moreFindlay Mayor looking for community input on vision or downtown recreation
The 202 MWdc project in Ohio created approximately 500 construction jobs, will contribute about $31 million to local taxing jurisdictions. Avangrid has added nearly 600 MW of new domestic energy capacity to the U.S. grid within the last six months, adding critical new capacity to meet growing energy demand. Read moreAvangrid achieves commercial operations in Putnam Co. Solar Project
“We can make things with our hands, without an iPad or a phone or a computer,” said Sarah Waters, professor of music at Ohio Northern University. “I mean, look, they got—I got glue all over me. They’re painting. They’re making gourds. We’re going to construct drums. I think we’re losing touch with our humanness, our elements of nature.” Read moreLima Symphony hosts creative music camp for kids
Gardens of the past, Payne explained, were densely planted with a wide variety of flowers and herbs, many used daily in the home. She encouraged attendees to collect plant starts from friends and neighbors rather than rely on store-bought varieties. Read moreBrown Bag Garden Series kicks off with a nod to Grandma’s Garden
"It's important to keep ongoing dialog between our counterparts and county government,” said Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith. “As we said before, our residents don't know, you know, when the city stops and the county line starts. And so being able to come together in these joint meetings, discuss issues that are of concern to our residents, but also to celebrate successes that we've been able to have together is very important." Read moreCity and County Leaders Meet to Continue Community Collaboration
Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District is hosting a “Pollinator Party” day camp this week, introducing 5- and 6-year-old campers to the crucial role of pollinators through hands-on activities and nature hikes. Read morePollinator Party teaches kids the importance of nature’s helpers
The Spencerville Fire Department received the call shortly after 1 p.m. for a barn fire in the 1700 block of North Kill Road. Read moreUPDATE: Barn fire claims livestock in rural Allen County Tuesday afternoon
Taking place on July 4th and beginning at 11 a.m. the annual parade will step off at South Main and Lima, travel north on Main Street through Downtown Findlay, ending at the Hancock County War Memorial located at the intersection of North Main Street and Center Street. Read moreRegistration open for Flag City USA’s Fourth of July Parade
One of Lima’s largest and longest-running festivals is back for another year. The St. Gerard Festival, a local tradition for nearly 50 years, will kick off Friday evening, drawing crowds from across the region for a weekend of food, games, rides and music. Read moreSt. Gerard’s brings back wings, rides, and big prizes this weekend
The trial is underway for a 20-year-old man facing charges related to a shooting last summer at Bill’s Drive-Thru. Jeremiah Washington, 20, is currently charged with felonious assault and aggravated robbery. Both charges carry firearm specifications. In July 2024, Allen County deputies respo… Read moreJeremiah Washington begins trial following July 2024 shooting at Bill's Drive Thru
On Tuesday, June 3, Mayor Christina Muryn updated the City of Findlay Parks & Recreation Board on progress made toward the proposed improvements for the downtown recreation area. Over the past three years, the City of Findlay has worked diligently to advance plans for recreational enhanc… Read moreFindlay Mayor looking for community input on vision or downtown recreation
The 202 MWdc project in Ohio created approximately 500 construction jobs, will contribute about $31 million to local taxing jurisdictions. Avangrid has added nearly 600 MW of new domestic energy capacity to the U.S. grid within the last six months, adding critical new capacity to meet growi… Read moreAvangrid achieves commercial operations in Putnam Co. Solar Project
“We can make things with our hands, without an iPad or a phone or a computer,” said Sarah Waters, professor of music at Ohio Northern University. “I mean, look, they got—I got glue all over me. They’re painting. They’re making gourds. We’re going to construct drums. I think we’re losing touc… Read moreLima Symphony hosts creative music camp for kids
Gardens of the past, Payne explained, were densely planted with a wide variety of flowers and herbs, many used daily in the home. She encouraged attendees to collect plant starts from friends and neighbors rather than rely on store-bought varieties. Read moreBrown Bag Garden Series kicks off with a nod to Grandma’s Garden
"It's important to keep ongoing dialog between our counterparts and county government,” said Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith. “As we said before, our residents don't know, you know, when the city stops and the county line starts. And so being able to come together in these joint meetings, discuss … Read moreCity and County Leaders Meet to Continue Community Collaboration
Dustin Ray Lawson, 39, is in the Mercer County Jail on multiple charges stemming from the incident at 525 S. Walnut St. in Celina. Officers responded to the home just before 9 a.m. for a domestic violence call. Read moreCelina standoff ends with arrest of knife-wielding man
Ryan Houser, 39, lost his motion to withdraw the no contest plea he entered in March as part of a plea deal. The judge found him guilty in the 2023 death of Barbara Ganger. Read moreJudge denies motion to withdraw plea in Van Wert murder case
Paige Fiebelkorn, 33, was indicted by an Auglaize County grand jury on 16 charges, including unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, sexual battery, tampering with evidence and providing alcohol to a minor. Read moreWapakoneta nonprofit founder indicted on charges involving minor
A nearly year-long investigation by the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) into the use of card skimmers to steal at least $600,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits across Ohio has resulted in indictments for three people. Read moreSNAP scam leads to indictments, major seizures in Ohio
A Toledo investment firm executive who was among multiple co-defendants accused of deceiving and defrauding investors in a decade-long Ponzi scheme pleaded guilty today. Read moreToledo investment firm executive pleads guilty in decade-long Ponzi scheme
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 - May 26, 2025
