Elida, OH

Dylan Andrew Ball, 22 years old, passed away unexpectedly Monday June 27th 2022 at his residence in Continental, Ohio. Dylan was born on a beautiful crisp fall morning on October 19th, 1999 to the late Nicole Marie Fowler and John Andrew Ball. While growing up, he loved spending time on his grandparents farm, playing sports with friends, gaming with his dad, enjoying his grandmother’s cooking, watching CSI Miami with his 2nd mom, hanging out with his siblings, and loved any social event. In his adolescence he attended Celina High School and later on to Elida High School where he was both an outstanding football player for each school. Dylan was known as a jokester with lots of friends and could be found most of the time sporting the most beautiful smile that could light up the room. He found an extended family in his employer, Valerio Construction Company in Continental, where he excelled at Roofing.

LIMA — A Lima man with reported links to a city street gang was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for discharging a firearm into a residential dwelling more than three years ago. Travis Cook, 27, was sentenced to five years in prison — two years on a...

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 —What started as a love triangle ended Thursday with a Van Wert man heading off to begin a four-year prison term for assaulting his romantic rival. Craig Hirschy, 33, was convicted by a jury on May 3 in Allen County Common Pleas Court on a first-degree felony count of aggravated burglary. Prosecutors said Hirschy broke into a home in the 2700 block of Lowell Avenue in Lima on the evening of Dec. 6, 2021, and attacked 41-year-old Thomas Blair.

A semi crash on I-75 closed the southbound lanes for approximately two hours this morning. The crash happened just after 5:30AM on I-75 southbound just before the Bluelick Road exit. The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says Kasey Moore of Michigan City, IN was operating the southbound semi when she went off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, and then overturned. Two steel coils that the truck was hauling dislodged into the highway during the crash.

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,...

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.

ST. MARYS — The Auglaize County Historical Society will celebrate St. Marys’ bicentennial with a custom deck of playing cards that will feature different historic photographs from St. Marys on the face of the cards and educational facts that highlight St. Marys and its history. The Historical Society...

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.

• Packer Historical Center, 112 W. Main St., Anna, is open Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. • Martial arts classes teaching karate and jujitsu will be held from children aged 6 through adults at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA. Classes will be held on Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. for beginners at a cost of $22 for members and $40 for non-members for four classes. Advanced classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. and cost $44 for members and $80 for non-members for four classes. All classes are taught by Sensei David Smith, in partnership with Jukido-Kai School-Martial Arts.

A home in Celina, Ohio has hit the market for $275,000. However, there is one truly bizarre feature in this otherwise unassuming house that's raising eyebrows.

(WWTI) — Panera’s at Home Southwest Corn Chowder, which was sold in 12 states across the nation, including New York, has been recalled. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, 2,569 cases of the 16-ounce chowder were recalled due to an undeclared wheat allergen. The item was only sold in refrigerated cases in the deli department of select retail grocery stores but was not sold at any Panera bakery café.

NEW BREMEN — Willard Dahlinghaus will celebrate 90 years of life with an open house from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at the New Bremen Senior Center. Willard will celebrate with his wife Eunice, children Kathy and Mike Broering, Joe and Betsy Dahlinghaus, Chris and Irene Dahlinghaus, Connie and Ken Mering and Becky and Chris Niekamp, along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.