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Lima man sentenced on coke, meth charges
LIMA — With the birth of his third child just weeks away, a tearful Divante Hall on Wednesday asked for a delay in the implementation of his prison sentence on drug charges so he could witness the event. Hall apologized to the court and his family and asked Allen...
One dead after fatal Thursday morning crash
Video: Prior coverage of the Wapakoneta Post of OSP. WAPAKONETA, Ohio (WDTN) — A fatal crash is being investigated by the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened minutes before 3 a.m. on Thursday morning. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSP), the Wapakoneta post of OSP responded to the […]
Lima man’s death ruled accidental drowning
LIMA — Funeral services are planned for April 27 for a Lima man who drowned while fishing at Lima Lake, part of the Ottawa Metro Park operated by the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District. An obituary for Gregory Long, 66, said he died “while fishing on his boat.”
Lima man ordered to Toledo psychiatric hospital
LIMA — A Lima man charged in 2022 with two counts of felonious assault for attacks on family members was committed Wednesday to an indefinite stay in the Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital to receive treatment for a mental illness which currently prevents him from standing trial. David Crim, Jr.,...
Lima man indicted in Putnam County shooting that took Deshler woman's life
OTTAWA — A Lima man has been indicted here in Putnam County Common Pleas Court on several charges alleging that he shot and killed a Deshler woman last week and injured another person. A Putnam County grand jury has charged Konner Dunklee, 26, with aggravated murder, an unclassified felony; murder, an unclassified felony; attempt to commit an offense, a first-degree felony; felonious assault, a second-degree felony; and assault, a first-degree misdemeanor. ...
ODOT seeks public input after presenting 4 roundabout construction options for the State Route 117 & State Route 501 intersection
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Ohio Department of Transportation sought public input Tuesday evening after presenting four roundabout construction options for a busy Allen County intersection. ODOT plans to build the roundabout at the intersection of State Route 501 and State Route 117, just west of Lima. Currently, ODOT has...
Lima man who shot at police gets 52-year sentence
LIMA — “This is just unacceptable in a civilized world.”. With those words, Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Reed on Monday sentenced Lima resident Carl Mollett to a minimum of 52 years in prison for shooting at five law enforcement officers during a standoff last summer in Lima.
Lima mayor, council, Allen commissioners discuss issues
LIMA — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith and members of her administration and Lima council joined the Allen County commissioners for a roundtable meeting Wednesday in which they discussed updates to projects such as the aquatic center and improvements to Cable Road, efforts to stem the opioid epidemic and miscellaneous events.
Crime Victim Services educate community on available resources for National Crime Victims' Rights Week
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Crime Victim Services is ensuring area residents are aware of all available resources for National Crime Victims' Rights Week. The theme for this year was "How Would You Help," and Crime Victim Services promoted this theme by hosting an agency wide open house Tuesday evening in Lima. From the court advocacy and relationship violence programs to the Court Appointed Special Advocate, Crime Victim Services' goal is to educate residents on these resources should they become a crime victim.
Marriage license applications filed in Allen County
LIMA — The following couples have filed applications for marriage licenses in Allen County Probate Court:. Mariah Leathem and Mariah Ordean, both of Lima; Lanae Sheppard and Hilary Lanker, both of Lima; Matthew Overholtz of Lima and Amanda Clemons of Elida; Jeffrey Swank and Lauren Clifford, both of Bluffton; Justin Dorsey and Jillian Hope, both of Bluffton; Tyler Denison and Kayla Good, both of Lima; Matthew Wiechart and Savana Nigh, both of Spencerville; Larry Beery and Michele Blubaugh, both of Bluffton; Kenneth Simmers Jr. and Sherrill Ann Williams, both of Lima; Ashton Swartz and Krystal French, both of Spencerville; Trey Goodin and Samantha Smith, both of Lima; Charles Crow and Betty Taylor, both of Lima; Samuel Phillips of Findlay and Lucis Fett of Bluffton; Joshua Hicks and Morgan Rath, both of Lima; Eric Jordan of Troy and Emily Hendrickson of Lima; Aaron Clarke and Jasmine Betts, both of Lima; Brett Hartzog and Samantha Miller, both of Lima; and Camrin McDonald and Alexa Allenbach, both of Lima.
Lima Bath overwhelms Convoy Crestview
Lima Bath rolled past Convoy Crestview for a comfortable 13-4 victory in an Ohio high school softball matchup on April 24. Recently on April 20, Convoy Crestview squared off with Antwerp in a softball game. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute...
Attorney withdraws from Lima man’s trafficking case
LIMA — The attorney for a Lima man charged with trafficking in marijuana and other assorted charges on Monday was granted his request to withdraw from the case. Citing differences that revolve primarily around his client’s failure to pay overdue attorney fees, Kenneth Rexford filed a motion with the court late last week asking that he be allowed to withdraw as the legal representative for Taurus Fisher.
Heir Force Community School to be the site of Lima's 2024 Arbor Day celebration
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The City of Lima is getting ready to celebrate Arbor Day. The City of Lima's Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department will be planting a tree on Friday, adding to the city's tree canopy. Trees provide shade, temperature regulation, and air purification and can help reduce localized flooding in neighborhoods. The city makes sure to include a local school in their tree planting for educational value.
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