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Spencerville man used counterfeit bills to purchase camper
LIMA — A Spencerville man will be sentenced in June after admitting in Allen County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday that he used counterfeit $100 bills to purchase a camper. As part of a negotiated plea deal, Justin Monhollen entered a plea of guilty to a third-degree felony charge of theft from a person in a protected class.
Mathew Miller named May 2024 Student Employee of the Month by OhioMeansJobs Allen County
SPENCERVILLE, OH (WLIO) - Our OhioMeansJobs Student Employee of the Month is Spencerville's Mathew Miller, who has known that he wanted to work in a funeral home from a very young age. Mathew Miller stands out among his peers for his uncommon work ethic. He's been the FFA president two...
Vehicle fire destroys truck
VAN WERT — An under-the-hood-engine- compartment fire destroyed a Dodge 1500 pickup truck in the Walmart parking lot. The Van Wert Fire Department received the call at approximately 3:27 pm. Wednesday. Upon the firefighters' arrival the truck was smoking heavily under the hood. The firefighters immediately started putting water on the vehicle. It was quickly put under control.
Marriage license applications filed in Allen County
LIMA — The following couples have filed applications for marriage licenses in Allen County Probate Court:. Richard Davis and Ashley Crowe, both of Lima; Andy Lindeman and Nichole Friend, both of Delphos; Tyeler Luke and Julia Bruton, both of Lima; Logan Core and Kendra Fuson, both of Spencerville; Alexander Turner and Karlee Marsh, both of Lima; Joseph Oakman and Brittney Steffen, both of Spencerville; Charles Reed of Dublin and Rachel Spencer of Elida; and Austin Miller of Elida and Mari Stegman of Hart, Michigan.
Defendants sentenced in Allen County courtrooms
LIMA — The following defendants were sentenced recently in Allen County Common Pleas Court:. William Chamberlain, 37, of Kenton, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for assault and failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer. Roy Woods, 62, of Lima, was sentenced to...
One hurt in crash
CONVOY — At 9 a.m. Tuesday, the Convoy Fire and EMT units were called to a semi/tanker accident. The truck, which was hauling milk, was traveling on Lare Road, got off the paved road, traveled about 100 yards on the soft berm before rolling onto its side. The driver was transported by the Convoy EMT unit to the hospital for treatment. About half the load of milk leaked into the field. The rest was transferred to another tanker trailer. Jackson Heavy wreckers righted the truck and trailer. Units on the scene were the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office, The Ohio State Patrol, EMA, Convoy Fire and Rescue units. The accident was investigated by Post 81 of the Ohio State Patrol. (Photos by Bob Barnes)
Allen County EMA to test sirens at noon Wednesday
LIMA — The Allen County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will complete a siren test at noon on Wednesday, May 1. The tests are run every month on the first Wednesday. All 50 Allen County community warning sirens will be tested. In case of a true emergency,...
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce Recognizing Small Businesses and Leaders
LIMA (WLIO) - The lights and cameras were out as the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce held their 22nd Annual Awards Gala Wednesday evening. The awards did their part by shining a light on all the small local businesses and the hard work and difference they make within their communities by celebrating and rewarding them and their leaders throughout the night. With seven categories and several finalists among those in attendance, all walked away praised for their work and efforts.
Leroy Eddy shares his story of going from a life of struggle and imprisonment to a life of love and success
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - One local man, Tuesday evening, shared his personal story of struggle earlier in his life and how he turned that pain into a positive transformation. Leroy Eddy talked about his journey to a full crowd at the Center for Peace and Reconciliation. Eddy was born in Sandusky, Ohio and later moved to Wapakoneta. During his childhood, Eddy was bullied for the way he looked and endured both physical and emotional trauma. In his late teenage years heading into adulthood, Eddy experienced trouble with the law that landed him a prison sentence, and that prison term was the pivotal moment that helped transform his life from hate and pain to love and success.
Councilman holding meeting to discuss public's concerns about Lima's influx of Haitian immigrants
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A Lima councilman is looking to address public concerns about the Haitian population that has moved into the area. 6th Ward Councilman Derry Glenn will be holding a meeting Thursday night to provide a discussion about problems that the public might have and talk about possible solutions to those specific issues. Glenn says he's received a lot of phone calls from people, so he decided to create a peaceful, open discussion about their concerns.
Hayes found guilty on drug possession charges
LIMA — Joshua Hayes, a one-time chiropractor in Shawnee Township and a long-time proponent of the virtues of holistic medicine and medical marijuana, pleaded no contest Monday in Allen County Common Pleas Court to six felony drug charges. Hayes, who was a candidate for mayor of the city of...
ODNR marks 75th anniversary with Arbor Day planting
LIMA — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources marked its 75-year anniversary Wednesday with an Arbor Day tree planting at Ottawa Metro Park. ODNR and Johnny Appleseed Park District staff, which regularly partner on conservation efforts in Allen County, spent Wednesday morning planting a young Hackberry tree by Lima Lake.
Mayor Sharetta Smith kicks off her "Walking the Wards" series in the 4th Ward
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The 2024 season of Mayor Sharetta Smith's "Walking the Wards" kicked off Tuesday night on Lima's west end. On Tuesday evening, Mayor Smith along with Fire Chief Andy Heffner, Lima City Council President Jamie Dixon, and several other city officials walked the city's Fourth Ward neighborhoods. The mayor and her team stopped and talked with several Fourth Ward residents about what issues they are observing and what they would like to see happen. After the walk, Mayor Smith talked with Your Hometown Stations about what concerns neighbors addressed.
Bruseau competent to stand trial for library vandallism
VAN WERT—A homeless man indicted in the vandalism of the Brumback Library back on November 11 of last year was in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a second competency hearing on Tuesday, April 30. Todd J. Bruseau faces two counts of Vandalism, both felonies of the fifth...
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