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No plea agreement for Lima man accused of assaulting corrections officer
Aug. 26—LIMA — No plea agreement has been reached for a Lima man accused of felonious assault on a corrections officer, so the scheduled final pretrial Monday in the Allen County Common Pleas Court was spent discussing motions filed by the man without help from his attorney. Teir Pitts, 33, handwrote two motions — one to dismiss and one to demurrer — and an affidavit and sent it to the court ...
JAMPD encourages Lima Rotarians to explore local parks this fall
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District is encouraging Rotarians to get outside this fall. The first day of fall is still nearly a month away, but Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District naturalist Dan Hodges says that even before the leaves start changing colors in October, the changes that come with fall have already started. Once the end of summer heat wave passes, the temperatures will be just right for a hike to go see the autumn wildflowers like goldenrod in bloom. Certain insects are also more active in the fall.
Lima man with history of drug, alcohol abuse spared prison
Aug. 26—LIMA — A Lima man with an admitted history of drug and alcohol abuse and opioid addiction was sentenced Monday to complete programming at Allen County's WORTH Center. Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge Terri Kohlrieser sentenced Brady Noble, 27, to three years on probation in addition to the treatment center requirements. Noble was indicted in June on three counts of possession of ...
Another crash on 224-Van Wert Decatur Rd.
VAN WERT—At 8:56 p.m. Monday night a westbound US-224 vehicle attempted to turn left onto Van Wert Decatur Road in front of a van that was eastbound on US-224. The car attempting to turn onto Van Wert Decatur Rd ended up still in the westbound lane of US-224. The driver of the van was transported to Ohio Health Van Wert. His van ended up on the east side of the road in the grass with heavy front end damage.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are coming to the Niswonger!
August 27, 2024, Press Release from Quincy Thompson, Van Wert LIVE: [Van Wert, OH] - The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, the legendary Southern rock band that has captivated audiences for decades, will be gracing the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 1st as part of their Farewell Tour. This performance is part of the exciting Fall season at the Niswonger, which boasts a packed lineup of 13 shows, promising something for everyone.
Mercy Health Offers Tips to Prevent Spread of Back-to-School Illnesses
August 27, 2024, Press Release from Mercy Health: LIMA, OHIO (August 27, 2024) – As a new school year begins and students prepare to hit the books, their parents are bracing for the inevitable wave of back-to-school germs. Classrooms and extracurricular activities can be breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses, making it crucial for parents to take proactive steps to fight illnesses.
Holland woman identified as person killed by train in Springfield Township
Authorities have identified a Holland woman as the person who was fatally struck by a train Saturday at the Crissey Road crossing in Springfield Township. Amanda Bassett, 36, was reported struck at the crossing south of Geiser Road at 8:33 a.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office said. Lucas County Coroner Thomas Blomquist said an autopsy Monday revealed nothing beyond the train impact as a factor in Ms. Bassett’s death. The circumstances — why she walked in front of the eastbound freight train — remain under investigation, Dr. Blomquist said.
Heir Force starts new year at new location
Aug. 26—LIMA — For years, Heir Force Community School has served as an educational alternative for Lima families at the corner of North Elizabeth Street and West Grand Avenue. On Monday, the community school started a new chapter, journeying a few blocks south on Elizabeth Street to its new downtown Lima home. The school opened its doors Monday at its new location at 216 N. Elizabeth St., the ...
Growing STEM: Internal medicine residency offering plenty of in-patient care at St. Rita's
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Medical residents from all over the country make their way to Mercy Health St. Rita's to continue their education, though some of those residents are from just across the county line. William Hinegardner is an internal medicine resident originally from Wapakoneta, who says that his lifelong...
DECA students sell T-shirts for disability awareness
LIMA — Lima Senior DECA students are selling T-shirts to support the club’s Joy Project. The project raises awareness for disabilities through a basketball game, buddy walk and other events organized by the high school DECA club. Students Taylor Spicer, Jasmine Walker and Kittima “Pam” Kongsiri are overseeing...
Big Brothers Big Sisters encourages positive choices with new Future Leaders Initiative
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Working to build future leaders in the goal of a new initiative of Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Future Leaders Initiative will consist of three programs to encourage littles to make positive choices while developing attainable goals for their future. The scholar program will address the importance of school. The volunteer program will work to get them involved in supporting local organizations and giving back. The transitional program is for youth 16 and older to prepare them for graduation and life after high school.
Teacher Appreciation Day celebrates the positive impact of area educators
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Local volunteers spent the day thanking area teachers, administrators, coaches, and others who have made a difference in a young person's life. August 26th is Teacher Appreciation Day in the city of Lima. Mayor Sharetta Smith declared August 26th as that day last year, and a group of local residents want to make sure that the day is celebrated each year.
Lima Fire Department responds to a 2-alarm fire in Crestwood Estates
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Crews from the Lima Fire Department battled a second-alarm fire Monday afternoon on the city's northwest side. The second-alarm fire erupted at a manufactured home in the Crestwood Estates community. While it is unclear exactly where the fire ignited, there was visible fire damage in the...
Local activist facing more than 7 years for federal fraud conviction
Sir Maejor Page, a local activist convicted in April of federal wire fraud and money laundering charges, now faces more than seven years in prison when sentenced Oct. 3. During a presentencing hearing Monday in U.S. District Court, Page’s attorneys argued against a raft of enhancements that would have pushed the top limit of any potential sentence from six months all the way up to nine years. Judge Jeffrey Helmick ruled against the defense on all but one of its motions, which knocked the maximum possible sentence down to 87 months. In April, a jury found Page to have willfully misled donors to a Black Lives Matter group about its charitable status and where their money would go, convicting him of single counts of wire fraud and concealment of money laundering and two counts of money laundering. The proceedings Monday were initially set as a sentencing date. But after reviewing a presentencing report, Page’s lawyers filed multiple motions against most of the enhancements, so Judge Helmick opted to use the time to hear their arguments.
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