Bluffton, OH

LIMA — An inmate at the Allen County jail made a mad dash for freedom Thursday. It lasted for about two blocks. According to a report from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, 39-year-old James Marion Jr. of Lima had been returned to the sallyport area of the jail following an appearance in Lima Municipal Court. When being removed from the transport van to be walked into the jail Marion began to flee from the transport officer.

Thomas Lawrence Taylor 68 of Kenton, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2022 surrounded by family. Tom was born July 22, 1953 to the late Rev. Lester and Lois (Leonard) Taylor in Washington Courthouse, Ohio. The family moved frequently with Tom graduating from Waverly High School in 1971. Tom married the love of his life Cathleen (Maxwell) on December 10, 1972 in Waverly, Ohio.

WAPAKONETA — A man whose family was onboard the Amtrack passenger train that struck a dump truck in Missouri is sharing a different side of the tragedy — hope. Dr. Joshua Steinke posted a photo of the 16 family members on his public Facebook page, detailing the family’s story.

LIMA — A Friday morning fire tore through a historic building in downtown Lima that had been under renovation. The Callahan Building, 113 E. Spring St., was a total loss, including a collapsed roof, according to officials on the scene. The fire remains under investigation. The Lima Fire Department...

Jaden A. Bridge, 21, of Lima, found guilty of OVI. Sentence: 180 days jail. 167 days suspended. $525 fine; found guilty of physical control. Sentence: 180 days jail. 180 days suspended. $150 fine. June 24. Shaquavia M. Allen, 27, of Lima, found guilty of OVI. Sentence: 30 days jail. 27...

LIMA — Have you ever felt your dog’s eyes following you, like they’re watching your every move? Wherever Megan Tracy walks, a pair of eyes belonging to an adoring, obedient Labrador Retriever puppy follow. But one day in the not too distant future, she will need to say good-bye to her newest friend, Zach. Those adoring eyes will hopefully be guiding a new master without the gift of sight.

It certainly seems like the thorns are more noticeable in the rose garden in the heat of summer, but there are roses if you look for them. Rose: To fire crews for their rapid response to the fire of a historic building on Spring Street on Friday morning. While the loss of the Callahan Building is sad for Lima’s history, the crews kept it from spreading to nearby structures.

LIMA — For one day only, the streets of Lima will be transforming into a giant, escape-room-style experience between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 for an “Alice in Wonderland” event. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and enter a topsy-turvy world of adventure,...

NORTH BALTIMORE — The North Baltimore Garden Club will hold its annual flower show during the Good Ole Summertime at the North Baltimore Public Library Wolfe Community Room, July 30 from noon-5 p.m. All area gardeners are invited to enter the competition. The group will be accepting both specimen...

June is dairy month, so it seems like an excellent reason to enjoy ice cream with a bit more regularity than usual. And, in 1984, President Ronald Reagan decided July should be National Ice Cream Month, with the third Sunday of the month being National Ice Cream Day. As such, it seems perfectly reasonable that June’s increased ice cream consumption should obviously be continued thorough next month as well.

This year’s first Teen Night, Pool Party is scheduled this evening at the Kenton Pool. It will take place from 7-9:30pm. The admission price is $2. It is for students entering their freshman to senior years. There will be free pizza, a live DJ who will mix some music...

Quest Federal Credit Union and WKTN have teamed up for the Summer Splash Party Series. All summer long, WKTN will show up at area pools. The station will bring music, prizes, and play some games. We’ll have. sunglasses and t-shirts will be given away at the parties while supplies...

Panera is well known for its fresh salads, hot paninis, and hearty soups. Fans of the eatery can't get enough of menu options like the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt or the Thai Chicken Soup. But you may want to exercise some caution when it comes to ordering its Home Southwest Corn Chowder, which has been recalled in 12 states, according to the FDA. The soup contains wheat that isn't labeled correctly on the package, which can cause serious issues for those with food allergies.

LAKEVIEW, Ohio — When the right amount of sunlight is in balance with an appropriate dose of nutrients, plants do very well. When that balance goes off kilter, vegetation can become unruly, aggressive, and out of control. In a watery environment, the situation is magnified.

LIMA — Ottawa Lake Metro Park officially turned 50 this year. In recognition, the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District organized a range of activities for both young and old. “Community support over the last 50 years has been pretty incredible and we appreciate it,” said Tyler Black, executive director...