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Board of developmental disabilities to meet
LIMA — The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold three meetings starting with a policy committee meeting at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at its offices at 2500 Ada Road in Lima. The board’s ethics council will meet at 4:45 p.m. and the regular board meeting will...
U.S. Marshals arrest man in Lima wanted for Mt. Morris Township, Mich. homicide
LIMA, Ohio – An 18-year-old man accused of killing a 17-year-old boy in Mt. Morris Township, Mich. in June was arrested Friday in this Allen County community, authorities said. Amarion Cain was arrested by federal marshals at a gas station near the 2700 block of St. Johns Road, the Northwest Ohio Fugitive Task Force said in a news release. The name of the victim was not released. A homicide warrant for Mr. Cain was issued after the June 25 shooting death that followed a physical altercation in a yard near the 6100 block of Hilton Lane. Mr. Cain was booked into the Allen County jail pending extradition to Flint, Mich. Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or submit a web tip. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Flying Legends of Victory Tour lands at the Allen County Regional Airport
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A one-of-a-kind collection of the rarest historic military planes in the world is at the Allen County Regional Airport. The Commemorative Air Force's Flying Legends of Victory Tour has made its way to the Lima area to showcase their restored World War II aircraft. Individuals there can climb into the B-17 Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey" and B-25 Mitchell "Maid in the Shade" bombers. This once-in-a-lifetime experience allows people to not only tour the planes but an opportunity to go for a ride as well.
David Trinko: Football teams carry hopes, dreams of fans
Aug. 24—There's a nervous energy as the football players prepare to take the field this weekend. They're excited about the blank slate of a new season. They're pumped about the possibilities for their own accomplishments. In villages built around their schools across the region, they know they have the hopes and dreams of all their residents too. "It's fun to see, like running out on Friday ...
High school football player dies in bike crash, district says
(Gray News) - An Ohio school district is mourning a student who died from injuries he sustained in a bike accident. Coldwater Exempted Village Schools said Cale Wenning was involved in a bike accident on August 10. The high school football player died from his injuries nearly two weeks later...
Business opportunities in Rockford, says Mayor
ROCKFORD—Rockford Mayor Ron Searight recently met with reps from potential businesses thinking of locating to the Village, he told Village Council on Tuesday night’s meeting. “We are reaching out to people, businesses, and organizations that are interested investing in Rockford,” Searight said. “If you hear of one, reach...
High school football: Lima Senior's win over Piqua looks familiar
Aug. 24—Some of the names and faces are different but in a 35-20 win over Piqua at Spartan Stadium on Friday night in its season opener, Lima Senior appeared ready to follow up last year's turnaround season with another good campaign. "We've still got some things we have to clean up but our seniors did a great job and there were a lot of new guys stepping up and making plays," Lima Senior ...
High school football: Osborne leads St. Marys past St. Henry
Aug. 24—ST. MARYS — St. Marys played St. Marys football to a "T" on Friday night in a 33-14 win over St. Henry. They were physical on both sides of the ball, run-dominant and did more than enough to demoralize their opponent. Twice, St. Henry made it a one-score game, but both times, the Roughriders answered with a long, back-breaking drive that ended with a touchdown. They also dominated time ...
High school football roundup: Napoleon edges Defiance in overtime
NAPOLEON — George Eggers rushed for 80 yards, had 65 yards receiving, and scored five touchdowns total as Napoleon eked out a 35-34 overtime victory Friday night against Defiance. The Wildcats’ victory was among a slate of nonconference encounters as area teams kicked off the first Friday night of the Ohio high school football season. The sophomore scored the game-winning run in the extra period on a 5-yard scamper. Defiance had a chance to win the game in regulation after Abel Rubio bulldozed his way into the end zone to make it 28-28 with 18 seconds left in the fourth quarter, but Bulldogs kicker Nicasio Hall missed the extra point wide left to force OT.
Honor roll: Week 1 high school football leaders
Here are Toledo-area stat leaders from Friday’s Week 1 high school football games. RUSHING (100 or more yards) Landon Rich, Woodmore: Ran for 202 yards and four touchdowns on 24 carries in win over North Central. Keeghan Hutton, Otsego: Ran for 185 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries in win over Bowling Green.
New Craft Distillery Opening in Whitehouse
Calling all fans of whiskey, Bourbon and craft spirits: Adventure Spirits Distillery, a new and exciting craft distillery, is opening and bringing the fun of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail right here to Northwest Ohio. Owners Joe Carter and Barry Beale are both retired Air Force veterans from the 180th Air...
Neighborhood Nuisance: Post office discontinues mail service due to “aggressive” dogs
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Neighbors on the 200 block of Toledo’s Sunnyside Drive say they haven’t received mail in about a month-and-a-half. Kimberly Petee, a mother of two who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer, says the inconvenience is overwhelming. She says she’s facing financial constraints due to her treatments and can’t afford to put up a mailbox.
First Toledo area Sheetz to open Sept. 10
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - The first Sheetz in the Toledo area will be holding a grand opening celebration on Sept. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. The Sheetz built at 1150 Clinic Drive in Maumee will be the first of six Toledo area locations to open. To celebrate, there will be a grand opening which will include giveaways and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Museum to open MacDonell House for free
LIMA — The Allen County Museum will participate in Ohio Open Door 2024 by opening the MacDonell House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7 for free. Anyone can visit the last remaining Victorian Mansion of Lima’s Golden Block as part of this program at 632 W. Market St. in Lima.
Lima Refinery to begin maintenance on September 3
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Cenovus Energy is preparing for some major work at the Lima refinery starting in early September. The refinery will begin bringing down units on September 3rd to do needed maintenance. During what is known as a "shutdown" or "turnaround," work will be done to make repairs and improvements to the equipment. During that time, the general public may notice additional flaring, different noises, and odors, which are all part of the process.
Lima gun violence experiencing 'slow, steady downward trend'
Aug. 23—LIMA — With the upcoming election and gun violence being one of the Democratic Party's frequent talking points, some Lima officials were asked if gun violence — and violent crimes in general — in Lima is still a problem. According to Lima Police Chief Jim Baker, while gun violence in the city is still an issue, "We have seen a slow, steady downward trend," he said. "While we see it ...
Christian artist Camp coming to Lima
LIMA — Tickets for the upcoming Jeremy Camp concert will go on sale at noon Friday, Aug. 23. The Christian singer-songwriter will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center at 7 Town Square in Lima. To purchase tickets to see the...
Heir Force to unveil new location
LIMA — Heir Force Community School will hold a ribbon cutting at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at 216 N. Elizabeth St. in Lima to celebrate the start of classes at the school’s new downtown location. The Lima Area Chamber of Commerce will cut the ribbon, local dignitaries...
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