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LIMA — A bench warrant for the arrest of Hezekiah Williams was issued Wednesday morning after the Lima man failed to appear for what was scheduled to be a change-of-plea hearing. Williams, 23, is charged with aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony that includes a firearm specification; four counts of...

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to lima..

Experts say this new building will help to address UT's housing shortage.

** The video above shows prior coverage of Auglaize County ** DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A house in New Bremen will soon be marked as part of the National Register of Historic Places. According to our partners at the Sidney Daily News, the William Luelleman House is located on North Main Street in New Bremen. […]

Early on Wednesday, a car crash occurred at the intersection of McKibben and Jackson. The accident resulted in a child and an adult being taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The City of Lima making an investment in the future development of downtown Lima. The for sale sign on the Riverfront One building on South Main Street can come down. The City of Lima has purchased the building for possible development. It has been vacant for many years and Mayor Sharetta Smith says it could hold several options for the continued revitalization that is happening in the city's center. With its location along the Ottawa River it could also open up more possibilities of improving the river corridor.

LIMA — The following couples recently filed marriage license applications at Allen County Probate Court:. Joshua Teman and Brooke Culp, both of Delphos; Jaiden Knoch and Bailee Fruchey,both of Lima; Kaden Schrader and Emmalee Riddell, both of Delphos; Mark Sandy Sr. and Tracy Fischer, both of Lima; Garrett Habegger and Abigail Kennedy, both of Harrod; Joshua Shrader and Laura Schrader, both of Harrod; Raymond Metz and Emily Grubb, both of Lima; James Mulcahy of Lima and Denise Walter of Wapakoneta; Jacob Blanton and Sage Keller, both of Lima; Cameron Cash and Haley Latham, both of Lima; Nathan Felver and Sara Gray, both of Lima; Paul Parks Sr. of Cedar Bluffs, Alabama, and Barbara Symonds of Lima; Marcus Tarlton and Courtney Landers, both of Lima; Justin Harvey and Audrey Stemen, both of Lima; Kenneth Jones of Wapakoneta and Jessika Cowart of Lima; Arthur Lucas and Dawn Longfellow, both of Lima; and Yajim Adadu and Jerriedean Stewart, both of Lima.

Earlier today, a car crash on the south side of Lima led to two people being taken to the hospital. The accident took place a little after 10:30 a.m., involving two vehicles at the intersection of Fourth Street and Central Avenue.

Sep. 26—A Sidney woman was sentenced to a prison term in Delaware County Court on Monday, after here conviction on vehicular assault charges. Acting District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced in a media release Courtni N. Baker, 32, appeared before Judge John L. Hubbard Sept. 25, and was sentenced for aggravated vehicular assault. Hubbard sentenced Baker to an indeterminate term of state prison having a minimum of four years and a maximum of 12 years. Hubbard also sentenced her to serve a concurrent one-year sentence for her conviction of aggravated driving while intoxicated. The court also imposed fines totaling $2,270 and ordered that Baker's license be revoked.

AUGLAIZE COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A federal trial date has been pushed back to January for three people charged in the death of a man in Auglaize County in 2022. The Northern District of Ohio Federal Court has rescheduled the trial for Amanda Hovanec, Anthony Theodorou, and Anita Green to start on January 8, 2024. The three are facing charges for the death of Timothy Hovanec in April 2022. Amanda Hovanec and Theodorou are each facing multiple charges related to Timothy's death. Green has been charged with accessory after the fact.

Sep. 26—A Sidney woman pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to selling illegal drugs. Acting District Attorney Shawn Smith announced in a media release Mary E. Cutting, 41, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class B felony, in court Sept. 25. Cutting appeared before...

SIDNEY — An impressive feat of early 20th century engineering dominates the skyline when taking the old Dixie Highway into Sidney, Ohio, from the south end of town. Glimpses of this structural marvel can be seen from the surrounding area, whether through trees at the nearby park or between buildings in the distance.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around lima.

MARIA STEIN, Ohio — It is a loaded question from the start. What is the first thing Marion Local football coach Tim Goodwin tells an outsider about how the Flyers arguably have become the state’s preeminent program, winning all of their record 13 state championships since 2000 and building a football factory in a village of 1,206 where the high school stadium sits beside a grain elevator? ...

LIMA —A native son is back in town, hoping to inspire area children to reach for the same heights he has hit. Emmy-winner Parrice Smith said that he is excited to be back to give a talk at 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center about what it took for him to get where he is today.

DANVILLE — NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… State police arrested an Ohio woman after they found narcotics, paraphernalia, and a weapon during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 eastbound in Liberty Township, Montour County. Troopers say, around 11am, September 22, they stopped a car for a traffic violation. They say the driver then fled the scene on foot, while the passenger, 27-year-old Denisse Martinez, 27, of Lima, Ohio, attempted to walk away.

Galion and Lima wound up even in a 1-1 stalemate on Sept. 27 in Ohio girls high school soccer. Tough to find an edge early, Galion and Lima fashioned a 1-1 stalemate through the first half. Neither squad scored in the second half. We want your feedback on the accuracy...

LIMA — Allen County is making progress on the construction of two new buildings. During Thursday morning’s agenda meeting, the Allen County Commissioners passed an amendment on the agreement with building designers WDC Group, LLC. “We are continuing on the process to build a new structure for our...

SIDNEY — The annual Autumn Leaves Luncheon, sponsored by Sidney First Methodist Church, is returning after the COVID-19 pandemic. The last time the luncheon was held was in October 2019. This year’s luncheon will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3, at noon in the church’s fellowship hall, 230 E. Poplar...

MARION — It's been a generation since Elgin has experienced a regular season football game with this much at stake. "Obviously these are the games you want to be in," Comets coach Zack Winslow said. "I’ve coached in some games that have some build up to it, but not one like this as a head coach anyways. It should be a pretty cool environment. It’s their homecoming. It will be a lot on the line for both of us, and I think both teams are going to be excited and ready to play."