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Three Lima women involved in Henry County car crash, two injured, one killed
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - A Lima woman lost her life in a crash in Henry County Thursday night. According to law enforcement, 21-year-old Katelynn Hinkle of Lima died from her injuries at the scene. She was the backseat passenger in a car driven by 19-year-old Deliela Martinez, also of Lima. Martinez ran into a semi driven by 64-year-old Alan Shupert of Decatur, Indiana, at the intersection of U.S. Route 6 and State Route 109 in Harrison Township around 9:30 p.m. The Henry County Sheriff's Office says Martinez failed to yield the right of way to the semi. She and the front seat passenger, 19-year-old Morgan Mayer of Lima, were both taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the semi was treated on the scene and released. The crash is still under investigation.
Henry County Courthouse to be renovated for first time in over 25 years
HENRY COUNTY, Ohio — The Henry County Courthouse will soon get major renovations to repair and preserve its historic elements. The Henry County Commissioners received $750,000 from the Save America’s Treasures grant program, through the Historic Preservation Fund, to complete renovations to the courthouse. The grant funds assist...
Bowling Green Competes At Tommy Evans Invitational
NORTON, Ohio – In their season debut at Akron's Tommy Evans Invitational, the Bowling Green men's cross country team placed eighth at the beautiful Silver Creek Cross Country Course where the NCAA Great Lakes Regional will take place in November. After a 25-minute rain delay, the 6K race kicked...
History's happening at Rossford cafe: Danny's addition will bowl you over
Take a trip down memory lane in Rossford at the renovated Danny’s Cafe. There are elements of Libbey-Owens-Ford, high school sports teams from the past, and even a former town bowling alley throughout the expanded restaurant and bar at 600 Dixie Hwy. “I wanted this to be a legacy project for the town,” said owner Brad Morrison. “It’s about everything that happened here in the 1800s, how L-O-F brought everybody to one spot.” At every turn, there is a piece of history to be taken in, or to take a moment in the present, sip a beer, watch some sports, or dance to live music.
Week 2 Game Night Central: What happened in high school football
Below are updates and a live scoreboard for Week 2 (Ohio) or Week 1 (Michigan) high school football games. This story will be updated throughout the night. The scoreboard, courtesy of Scorestream, is located at the bottom of the article. FINAL - CENTRAL CATHOLIC 27, WHITMER 17: The Irish defended home field and defeated their rival Panthers. Central Catholic’s win streak continues. ☘️???? @ToledoCCHS_FB outlasts rival @WhitmerFB, 27-17, before capacity crowd in Gallagher Stadium to extend winning streak to 33 games … GO IRISH!!! #CentralToLife ☘️???? pic.twitter.com/1NZiKD6U3E
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent former MetroHealth CEO Airica Steed in 'discrimination dispute'
CLEVELAND — 3News has learned that civil rights attorney Ben Crump has joined the legal defense for former MetroHealth CEO Dr. Airica Steed after she was fired earlier this month. Crump and his law firm, known for their work in civil rights and discrimination, have joined forces with F....
BGSU media manager writes book about experience in a military academy family
BOWLING GREEN — It was “I Day” at the U.S. Naval Academy, and the celebration for Karl Smith’s son Noah was mind blowing. After dropping Noah off to prepare for his induction day, Mr. Smith and the family were treated to lunch at Hospital Point in Annapolis and the swearing-in ceremony of the plebes at Tecumseh Court. “There’s this huge picnic. Everyone’s telling you how your kid’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. Then they line up for the oath of office. They’re all in their crackerjack uniforms. The Blue Angels zoom right over your head,” said Mr. Smith, who is the manager of Falcon media at Bowling Green State University. “You get to see your kid for about 30 minutes after that. My kid’s eyes are red, they’re swollen. His voice is shaky and he says, ‘I don’t know if I can do this,’” Mr. Smith recalled.
Block-by-block cleanup targets DeVilbiss neighborhood
The city of Toledo’s Division of Urban Beautification will be servicing the DeVilbiss neighborhood as part of Saturday’s the block-by-block neighborhood cleanup. The program, which started in April, is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Saturday in specific neighborhoods across the city. On Saturday, city workers will collect debris, waste, and recyclable materials directly from residents’ curbs, free of charge. Anything not collected on Saturday should be left at the curb for collection on Monday. Items to be collected include bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, and wood; electronics including small appliances, TVs, and computers; and green waste items such as large branches, debris, and overgrowth.
Bond reduced for man accused of fatal North Toledo hit-and-run
A Lucas County Common Pleas Court judge on Friday reduced the bond for a man accused of a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a cyclist in July. Kenneth Pegler, 55, of the 900 block of Mildred Avenue in Temperance, is charged with alternative counts of aggravated vehicular homicide with impairment, two counts of failure to stop after an accident, and one count of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both for the July 30 death of Nicholas Reinhart, 30. Reinhart was westbound in the 200 block of East Alexis Road when he was hit from...
Person stabbed near Central Avenue, Holland Sylvania Road, police say
TOLEDO, Ohio — A person suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a stabbing Friday afternoon near the intersection of Central Avenue and Holland Sylvania Road, authorities at the scene told WTOL 11. Toledo police responded to the scene at about 4 p.m. It is unclear where exactly the stabbing happened at.
Fall Festival to come to St. Matthews Lutheran
LIMA — The Fall Cruise-in and Parade will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church at 5050 St. Matthews Drive in Lima. All makes and models are welcome to the event which will feature music, restrooms, drinks, a shelter house and food at the Cridersville Firehouse.
TPD looking for 15-year-old missing since Aug. 5 from west Toledo, $5K cash reward offered for information
TOLEDO, Ohio — Police are attempting to locate a missing teen from the west Toledo area who was last seen earlier this month. Azire Whiting-Osley, 15, is missing from the 3600 block of Drexel Drive, according to Toledo police. Azire is 5-foot-3 and weighs 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Azire was last seen Aug. 5 wearing a green shirt and gray pants.
No injuries in Cooper Standard fire in BG
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) - No one was hurt when a fire broke out at Cooper Standard in Bowling Green on Friday. It happened Friday afternoon at the Cooper Standard facility on Van Camp Road. Bowling Green Fire Division Chief Bill Moorman told 13 Action News the incident was essentially a chimney fire, which are common in facilities like this.
Lima Municipal Court receives grant
LIMA — The Lima Municipal Court has been awarded a $285,466 grant from the Department of Health & Human Services — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to benefit both judges’ treatment courts in the municipal court. This is the first year for the grant of...
Blood drive coming to St. Rita’s
LIMA — Solvita Blood Center will host a blood drive from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Physician and Cafe Conference Room at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, 730 W. Market St., Lima. Donors will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win tickets to...
U.S. Marshals arrest 2nd suspect in May double murder
The U.S. Marshals and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, joined by the Toledo Police Department’s SWAT team, on Friday arrested a Toledo man who was wanted in connection with a May 31 South Toledo double murder. Marquise Walker, 19, was arrested without incident at a home in the 300 block of Dennis Court, police said. Both he and his brother, Markas Walker, Jr., 21, of the 2700 block of Pickle Road, Oregon, are charged with two pairs of alternative murder counts, with each set accompanied by a charge of second-degree felonious assault. Marshawn Robinson, 17, and Teryaun Perrin, 25, were both shot in the 1400 block of Beecham Street. Mr. Robinson died the day he was shot, while Mr. Perrin succumbed to complications from a gunshot wound to the neck on Aug. 17, said Dr. Thomas Blomquist, the Lucas County coroner. Markas Walker was already in the Lucas County jail, being held on a $1.6 million bond.
Lima Fire Department responds to vacant house fire
Aug. 30—LIMA — A fire at a vacant home around 6 a.m. Thursday morning at 1122 St. Johns Ave. caused an estimated $10,000 damage. The Lima Fire Department believes the fire started on the exterior of the home but the investigation is ongoing. The fire also caused some smoke damage inside the home. According to the Allen County Auditor's website, the home is owned by Mose and Willa Howard. Reach ...
Girls soccer notebook: Jones nets 100th career goal
Aug. 30—HARROD — Allen East picked up two wins earlier this week, the first with a dominant performance against LCC, 11-0 on Monday and 4-1 over Fort Jennings on Wednesday night. In the Mustangs' impressive shutout over LCC, Rilynn Jones netted five goals, putting her over 100 career goals in the win. Dylan Miller and Rylie Jordan each scored twice, while Sierra Studer and Lola Hoel added one ...
Cenovus announces $200K donation to OSU-Lima
Aug. 30—LIMA — Cenovus Refinery director of planning, economic and technical services Greg Phillips said the company's $200,000 donation to Ohio State-Lima is meant to lay a foundation at a press conference Friday. Cenovus Energy's donation will go with $1,000 scholarships Cenovus guaranteed to every student enrolled in engineering technology at the school and will fund the latest ...
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