Andre M. Woods, 29, Ottawa, pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs. He faces up to 12 months in prison and $2,500 in fines. He also pleaded guilty to child endangering, a misdemeanor. He faces up to six months in jail and $1,000 in fines. Bond was revoked while a presentence investigation is conducted with sentencing set for 8:30 a.m. Nov. 4. Any illegal drugs seized in the within action will be forfeited to the arresting agency.

A Findlay police officer fatally shot an allegedly armed person, whose family identified him as 17-year-old Kalvin Darapheth, during a foot pursuit on Monday.

Oct. 29—LIMA — A jury found a Columbus Grove man guilty Tuesday in the Allen County Common Pleas Court after a July 22 altercation that resulted in the man receiving aggravated robbery, two felonious assault and arson charges. The jury also found Paul Pursell, 57, guilty of four firearm specifications, and determined the property destroyed was worth more than $1,000 for the arson charge. ...

FINDLAY, Ohio — A person died Wednesday morning after falling off a bicycle and into an oncoming vehicle's path, Findlay police said. According to a press release from the Findlay Police Department, Dennis McCracken, 85, was riding a bicycle on the sidewalk in the 700 block of West Trenton Avenue at approximately 9:42 a.m. Police said in the report that McCracken lost control of the bicycle and fell into the eastbound lanes of traffic in the roadway.

Oct. 29—LIMA — A Lima man was sentenced to 21 years in prison Monday in the Allen County Common Pleas Court for charges dealing with fentanyl. Eleven years of Seyoum Lawrence's sentence are mandatory, and five years after that he will be eligible to apply for judicial release. He is also ordered to pay $2,350 restitution to the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force. Multiple people who know ...

SENECA COUNTY, Ohio — A man found out his sentencing Monday, delivered in Seneca County for the 2023 murder and kidnapping of an Ohio infant. According to court records, Jonathan Baker will spend life in prison without parole for the murder of a 7-month-old from North Baltimore, Ohio. Baker was convicted of the June 27, 2023 murder and kidnapping on Oct. 4.

Oct. 29—BOWLING GREEN — Ottawa-Glandorf scored on an early corner kick play then let its defense do its job the rest of the way on Tuesday in a 1-0 Division IV regional semifinal win against Clear Fork. "Defense was the name of the game for us," O-G coach Michelle Maag said. "We're a defense-first team, and I think that showed tonight." The win at Bowling Green High School put the Titans one ...

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a Mt. Victory area business on October 30 in reference to a group of males selling cleaning products. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, they were seen driving a black SUV described as an older model Dodge Durango.

In the first part of October, members of the People First self-advocacy group of Putnam County participated in the 2024 Synergy Conference held at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio. The Synergy Conference is designed as a way to meet new people, make connections, and learn about tips, tools, and advocacy to help in everyday life. People First learned about their right to vote, tools for success, how to handle crisis situations, how to use faith, hope and resiliency, and how to be fearless in getting further education or wanting to be successfully employed. People First of Putnam County would like to thank everyone that helped make it possible to attend Synergy!

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - This week’s Rising Star is Emma Muniz from Pandora-Gilboa High School. If there’s a student in your area that’s doing all the right things, let us know! Tell us why at RisingStar@13abc.com . Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime |...

A suffocating defense helped Ottawa-Glandorf handle Bellville Clear Fork 1-0 for an Ohio girls soccer victory at Ottawa-Glandorf High on Oct. 29. The first half gave Ottawa-Glandorf a 1-0 lead over Bellville Clear Fork. Neither squad scored in the final half. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality...

LIMA — Now that October has arrived, Halloween will soon be here, including trick or treat. To add your event to this list, email [email protected]. Listed below are scheduled trick-or-treat times in the region:. • Ada: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. • Alger: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Oct. 29—Here are some of the runners and teams to keep a close eye on at this Saturday's Ohio High School Athletic Association Cross Country State Championships at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park. Columbus Grove wants to make a statement Last year, the Columbus Grove boys' cross country team won its first-ever state championship. The Bulldogs hope to have another strong showing this Saturday. ...

LIMA — There was one fatal crash in Allen County during the third quarter of 2024, bringing the yearly total to six, according to a report from the Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition. The third quarter comprises of July, August and September. On Aug. 14, a passenger, Miriam Warrington,...

HANCOCK Co., Ohio (WTVG) - Hancock Park District acquired Cooper Pond at the end of September as a donation. They are going to spend the next year restoring the area before opening it up to the public. According to Gary Pruitt, the director of the Hancock Park District, Cooper Pond...

BENTON RIDGE, Ohio — Amber fields of grain pause for a few blocks to form into the Main Street of Benton Ridge, Ohio, dotted with the names and portraits of local veterans. Recently, another memorial has been set up at Benton Ridge Community Park but the names listed there aren’t local.  “They were forgotten about,” said Robert Schoonover, Jr., whose family in Benton Ridge goes back generations. “My father, he’s seen it,” the 66-year-old continued, as he explained the story his dad, born in 1930, told him many times. “‘You could hear the engines roaring,’” he said.

October 29, 2024, Press Release from the Delphos Police Department: On 10-13-2024 a female reported that her vehicle was vandalized while parked in Delphos. The female showed officers damage consistent with the vehicle being shot several times by a BB gun. On 10-13-2024 officers were sent to the 900 block...

Oct. 29—FORT JENNINGS — MelMarie Skin Care will celebrate the grand opening of its new location at 20333 Road U in Fort Jennings on Oct. 31. from noon to 7 p.m. Grand opening hours will be in effect for Nov. 1. from noon to 6 p.m. and Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To celebrate a new era, a grand opening sale and 14 giveaways will be available to shoppers, including two giveaways for free ...

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Mercy Health St. Rita's is taking advantage of a City of Lima program to help their workers become homeowners. They have announced a down payment assistance program of up to $10,000 for any St. Rita's employee looking to purchase in Census Tract 129, the area surrounding the medical center. The money is coming from the Lima New Jobs Program, which Mercy Health qualified for when they built the graduate medical building. The medical center says it is a win-win for their association and their neighborhood.

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Two local men get recognized for their volunteer work with the Lima Area Habitat for Humanity. Dave Miller and Earl Hofstetter were named the Ohio Habitat Volunteers of the Year. They will be recognized at the state conference on November 8th. Combined, they have more than 25 years of working on construction crews for new homes or new roofs and even helping at the Lima Restore.