Rashawn Cannon is accused of attacking and killing Officer Andrew Lansing at Ross Correctional. He is facing aggravated murder charges in connection with the incident and has a pretrial hearing scheduled for June 24. Read morePretrial set for Lima man charged in officer’s death at Ross Correctional
A Hardin County Grand Jury indicted Anthony Allen Browne, 50, on charges of aggravated murder, tampering with evidence, having weapons under disability, possession of criminal tools, and defacing identification marks of a firearm for the death of Richard Whitaker Junior in September of 2022. Read moreCurrent prison inmate facing charges from 2022 Hardin County murder
The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol rs investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on June 13,2025, at approximately 3:19 p.m. in Auglaize County, Ohio. The crash occurred on US Route 33 at Townline Kossuth Road. Read more2 people injured in a 2 car crash on U.S. 33 in Auglaize County on Friday Afternoon
Ti Marc Saint Jean, 44, was discovered with a gunshot wound to the torso at a residence on South Central Avenue. Detectives say the investigation has been slow, as an interpreter is needed to conduct interviews with everyone involved. Read moreLima Police seek answers in Haitian national's death, federal agencies called in to help
The Lima Police Department responded to reports of a shooting around 10:15 a.m. Friday. According to detectives at the scene, multiple bullets were fired into a house in the 800 block of Franklin Street, with shell casings scattered throughout the area. Read moreLima Police investigate Friday morning shooting on Franklin Street
A Dunkirk man is dead after being ejected from his motorcycle in a crash last night. Read moreOne person dead in a motorcycle crash in Hardin County
Brandon Navarro, 42, and Joseph Lee, 44, are being held at the Hancock County Jail on felony drug possession charges following the bust at their home on Tioga Avenue around 10 p.m. Wednesday. Read moreHancock County authorities seize drugs, cash in Findlay raid
Plans are now underway as the City of Lima has partnered with the Philippian Community Development Corporation, the mission-driven arm of the church, to restore the building and develop programming to benefit the entire community. Read moreCheryl Allen Center to be revitalized through public-private partnership
Getting ready to make their mark on the world- that is what these graduates are on their way to do! On Tuesday morning, the first class of the Process Operations Certificate provided by The Hub, the Lima Area Chamber Foundation and Cenovus Lima Refinery graduated. After the 11-week course, the prospective process operators are ready to enter the petrochemical workforce. Read moreFirst Process Operations Certificate class graduates from program offered by the Hub
According to the indictment, the incidents occurred between September 2024 and February 2025 while she was in charge of Generations of Love in Wapakoneta and was also serving as a foster parent. Read moreFounder of non-profit organization Generations of Love pleads not guilty to sex charges
VAN WERT, Ohio (WLIO) - A Van Wert man is dead following a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday afternoon in Van Wert County. Read moreVan Wert man killed in two-vehicle crash at U.S. 224 intersection
Lima City Council held a special meeting to pass a resolution opposing House Bill 335, known as the "Property Tax Relief Now Act." According to the city's finance director, Meri Foster, the bill would eliminate inside millage of property taxes for cities, counties and school systems as the state looks to reduce property taxes. Read moreLima City Council opposes House Bill 335
Mayor Sharetta Smith addressed the Kiwanis Club of Lima on Tuesday, updating members on the nearly $12 million Lima Community Aquatic Center. Read moreMayor Smith updates Kiwanis Club on Lima Aquatic Center
The National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS) held a graduation ceremony Tuesday to celebrate participants in its “Untapped Workforce” program. Read moreLima job-seekers graduate from career training program
Children ages 7 through 9 joined the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District for their "Herp! Herp! Hooray!" summer day camp celebrating all things "herptiles." Read moreJAMPD teaches kids about reptiles and amphibians during summer day camp
"Obviously, you know, every business helps. If we can continue to keep up a good pace, you know, who knows what the future can hold for us?" said Ben Suever, Spencerville Village Administrator. Read moreNew businesses move in as Spencerville expands village limits
Carmillia Zion, Director of the Department of Housing and Neighborhoods, said the update "It aims to allow for the city's ability to collect easily and also to enforce out those fees effectively as well." Read moreCity of Lima simplifies fees and penalties for property standards
"This NRSA tool allows communities to carve out a boundary or an area and say, well, as long as this boundary and area qualifies under HUD terms, we no longer have to certify each individual project, each individual person, and ultimately, it allows us to do the revitalization work faster.” said Mayor Smith. Read moreMayor Smith pushes for flexible housing strategy at U.S. Mayors Conference
On Wednesday, June 18, Cenovus Lima Refinery will conduct an emergency exercise that includes activity outside the refinery. Read moreCenovus Lima Refinery to conduct emergency exercise
Ohio lawmakers are considering tougher penalties for drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus. Read moreOhio House approves stricter penalties for passing stopped school buses
VAN WERT, Ohio (WLIO) - A Van Wert man is dead following a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday afternoon in Van Wert County. Read moreVan Wert man killed in two-vehicle crash at U.S. 224 intersection
Lima City Council held a special meeting to pass a resolution opposing House Bill 335, known as the "Property Tax Relief Now Act." According to the city's finance director, Meri Foster, the bill would eliminate inside millage of property taxes for cities, counties and school systems as the s… Read moreLima City Council opposes House Bill 335
Mayor Sharetta Smith addressed the Kiwanis Club of Lima on Tuesday, updating members on the nearly $12 million Lima Community Aquatic Center. Read moreMayor Smith updates Kiwanis Club on Lima Aquatic Center
The National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS) held a graduation ceremony Tuesday to celebrate participants in its “Untapped Workforce” program. Read moreLima job-seekers graduate from career training program
Children ages 7 through 9 joined the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District for their "Herp! Herp! Hooray!" summer day camp celebrating all things "herptiles." Read moreJAMPD teaches kids about reptiles and amphibians during summer day camp
"Obviously, you know, every business helps. If we can continue to keep up a good pace, you know, who knows what the future can hold for us?" said Ben Suever, Spencerville Village Administrator. Read moreNew businesses move in as Spencerville expands village limits
Rashawn Cannon is accused of attacking and killing Officer Andrew Lansing at Ross Correctional. He is facing aggravated murder charges in connection with the incident and has a pretrial hearing scheduled for June 24. Read morePretrial set for Lima man charged in officer’s death at Ross Correctional
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 - June 16, 2025
A forty-year-old murder case is being revisited with modern DNA testing technology. A Van Wert County judge has granted John Spirko the opportunity to have evidence in the Betty Jane Mottinger murder case tested by a Virginia laboratory. Read moreVan Wert Judge approves new DNA testing in 1982 murder case
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. Read moreDaily Activity Log from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office for June 13 - June 14, 2025
A Hardin County Grand Jury indicted Anthony Allen Browne, 50, on charges of aggravated murder, tampering with evidence, having weapons under disability, possession of criminal tools, and defacing identification marks of a firearm for the death of Richard Whitaker Junior in September of 2022. Read moreCurrent prison inmate facing charges from 2022 Hardin County murder
The Delphos Police Department has released their calls for June 1st through June 7th. Read moreDelphos Police Blotter for June 1st through June 7th
Officials say a Russian missile and drone bombardment has killed at least 15 people and injured 156 others in Ukraine overnight, with the main barrage demolishing a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv. It was the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year and came as two rounds of… Read moreOvernight Russian attack on Kyiv kills 15 and injures 156
The International Atomic Energy Agency says it believes Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s Natanz enrichment site have had “direct impacts” on the facility’s underground centrifuge halls. The strikes are part of an air campaign Israel launched against its longtime foe five days ago, targeting Iran… Read moreIsraeli strikes damage Iran's underground nuclear site, agency says, as Trump issues ominous warning
Six of the Group of Seven leaders will try to show the wealthy nations’ club still has the clout to shape world events despite the early departure of U.S. President Donald Trump. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his counterparts from the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Japan will be … Read moreG7 leaders try to salvage their summit after Trump's early exit
Prosecutors say the man charged with killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another had dozens of apparent targets, including officials in at least three other states. U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson says Vance Boelter made it to the homes of two other legislators on the night of the atta… Read moreMinnesota shooting suspect had dozens of potential targets, prosecutors say
A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the months leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, authorities said Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, federal prosecutors said in a… Read moreDoctor who helped supply Matthew Perry ketamine will plead guilty to drug charges
The Trump family company says it's launching a mobile phone company, the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White House. Eric Trump, one of President Donald Trump’s sons who will run the company, said Monday that the new company would build i… Read moreThe Trump family's next venture, a mobile phone company
As part of its “Second Saturday” series, the Swiss Community Historical Society hosted a blacksmithing demonstration, offering a glimpse into life on the homestead. Read moreCenturies-old craft comes to life in Bluffton
The "Thunderbird Legacy" camp brought back members of LCC’s 2007 state championship team to help teach skills to students in grades five through eight. Read moreYoung volleyball players learn from former champions at LCC
The Elida Branch Library hosted an afternoon filled with color and creativity as part of its summer programming. Read more‘Color Our World’ theme brings puppets and balloons to Elida Library
A national dance program aimed at keeping kids away from drugs and alcohol wrapped up this week at a Lima City school. Read moreDance camp at Liberty Arts Magnet promotes healthy choices
Lima City Schools’ annual "Evening with the Arts" event allows teachers to showcase their artistic talents through a gallery display and live performances, inspiring students and the community with their creativity outside the classroom. Read moreLima Teachers Combine Creativity and Passion at Annual "Evening with the Arts"
Dr. Jessica Johnson, an Ohio State University English professor, delivered a lecture at OSU Lima during Black History Month, highlighting the history and significance of Juneteenth. Read moreDr. Jessica Johnson Discusses Juneteenth During OSU Lima’s Black History Month Event
