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Get ready for a fresh look at local government news on City of Lima's GTV! With new equipment upgrades and enhanced programming, viewers can expect behind-the-scenes episodes featuring the mayor job shadowing city departments. Tune in on Spectrum Channel 1021 or Lima's YouTube channel.

LIMA — In what Assistant Allen County Prosecuting Attorney Kyle Thines termed “yet another case of senseless gun violence,” a Lima man with a history of criminal convictions was sentenced Friday to at least 14 years in prison for discharging shots into a Lima tattoo parlor. Jesse...

DELPHOS — While visiting family for the Thanksgiving holiday 22-month-old Woods Hanf stands in awe of the Delphos Veterans Memorial. The memorial spearheaded by Woods' late great-grandfather Larry Luersman and other members of the Delphos Veterans Council.

On Friday night baskets were hard to come by for the visiting Continental Pirates at the Jungle. The Pauling contingent held the Pirates to 7 baskets through the night while putting in 19 themselves. The Panthers controlled the Pirates with a 34-15 advantage on the boards. The Panthers opened the game up with a pair of baskets to take an early 4-0 lead. Mason Rayle hit a 3 for the Pirates to make it a 1 point game Panthers 4-3. A Panther 8 point rally (a basket and two 3s) opened up a 9 point Panther lead. Mason Rayle hit from the outside for the Pirates to make it 12-6 Panthers. The Panthers made a basket to finish their first quarter scoring while the Pirates got a 3 from Monty Rayle. Panthers 14-9 after 1.

HOLGATE – Antwerp hit the road in its boys basketball season opener where the Archers pulled away late from host Holgate for a 49-36 victory over the Tigers. It was the hosts from Henry County that took the lead early, posting a 9-8 advantage after one quarter before the visiting Archers rallied to tie the game at 21-21 at the midway point of the contest.

BLUFFTON, Ohio — Grob Systems expects to create 200 jobs through a $25 million expansion of its North American headquarters and manufacturing complex in Bluffton for new business with EV makers and suppliers, the company announced Thursday. Grob is based in Germany and is a major maker of factory production and automation systems. Its operations in Bluffton, south of Findlay on I-75, is the point of contact for the automotive industry in North America, Mexico, and Canada, Grob Systems said in a release. It specializes in universal machining centers, other types of machining technology and assembly lines.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office said tis the season for scammers, and they are going strong. The office stated that there are two scams that they are currently receiving calls about. One is the “you missed court and if you don’t pay you will get arrested” and the other...

I know it is early in the season but Continental High Girls Basketball will kick off their PCL schedule by traveling to Columbus Grove on Tuesday. The Girls follow it up with a road trip to Tinora on Thursday. The Boys have a pair of non league games on the schedule. On Friday, the Boys will be traveling to Hicksville and will have their home opener on Saturday when they host Lincolnview.

LIMA — Bill Lawrence filled a few different roles while on the Kenton football coaching staff for 16 years. Lawrence was an associate head coach, offensive coordinator and an assistant coach on a staff at Kenton who implemented one of the most dynamic and exciting spread offenses in the region.

LIMA — One group in Lima is hoping to bring some new life to the city’s south end, holding a meet and greet event Saturday evening to hopefully help other community members catch that same vision. The South Lima Community Development Corporation, now in its second year of...

Experience the thrill of girls' basketball as O-G Lady Titans triumph over Kalida with a 45-25 victory, and Fort Loramie secures a win against Liberty-Benton with a 50-33 score. Witness the highlights, interceptions, and three-pointers that defined these exciting matches.

OTTAWA — Every day, Colin White thinks about winning a state championship for Ottawa-Glandorf. That’s no exaggeration, he said. It’s just a fact. “I think about it every day. I wake up thinking about it, and I go to sleep and think about it,” the 6-foot-6 basketball star said. “We’ve been so close the last couple of years, but close isn’t close enough. So we just fight for it every day.”

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around lima..

HAVILAND – The Wayne Trace defense limited visiting Delphos St. John’s to three points over the final ten minutes as the Lady Raiders pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 47-33 victory over the Blue Jays Saturday afternoon at the ‘Palace.’. The contest was back and...

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - We want to thank everyone who stopped by the Allentown Road Wal-Mart and donated to Truckload of Toys on Saturday. Because of your donations, we collected hundreds of toys that are going to help the Salvation Army give some area kids a better Christmas. If you...

• Lima Central Catholic's boys basketball team won the Tip Off Classic championship. • They celebrated by soaking their coach with water bottles instead of Gatorade. • LCC won the game against Shawnee with a score of 47-42.

Experience the festive spirit at the Lima Holiday Festival, featuring over 20 unique locations, free Santa photos, DIY clay ornaments, dance performances, and more. Discover new local businesses and kickstart your holiday shopping in the heart of downtown Lima.

Mark your calendars for the Tue, Dec 05 · 5pm - 7pm. On this special evening, the Mercy Health Hospice is hosting a Celebration of Life event at the 751 West Market Street, Lima, OH, USA. This event is a heartfelt tribute to those who have left us but continue to live on in our memories.

Wollongong's coastal skyline is graced by historical beacons, each with a story that pierces the veil between the past and the present. The Belmore Basin Lighthouse, a sentinel of maritime heritage, also serves as a vessel for unsettling legends. It's here that the spirit of William Edwards, a former keeper tragically lost to the sea, is rumored to roam, his mournful watch eternal. Side by side with Edwards in spectral duty is George Smith, whose ghostly footsteps are said to echo within the lighthouse walls.

SHAWNEE TWP., ALLEN CO. (WLIO) - A lot of people put a good dent into their Christmas Shopping list thanks to the annual Apollo Craft Show. Hundreds of shoppers visited around 117 vendors to buy food, decorations, clothing, and more. Organizers say they keep the tradition going, because of how much the craft show benefits the community and the students at Apollo. The students are there to help during the show, and in turn, help the program as well.