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Poison used by an Ohio woman to "surprise" her ex-husband was sent to her by her South African lover, who will now serve 18 years for his alleged involvement in Timothy Hovanec's death. Anthony Theodorou, 36, was originally scheduled for sentencing on Tuesday before Judge James Knepp II in the...

LIMA — The following individuals were sentenced recently in Allen County Common Pleas Court:. Stacia Grindell, 30, of Lima, was sentenced to one year in prison for the aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony. Billy Smith, 38, of Lima, was sentenced to three years of probation for having...

Monday evening, emergency responders were called to Carter Avenue in Bellefontaine following reports of a woman attempting to exit a moving vehicle. The woman, identified as 43-year-old Rachel A. Garris, of Cable, was found sitting in the front passenger seat of a parked Kia, showing several signs of intoxication. Witnesses...

SIDNEY — The Shelby County grand jury issued indictments for felonious assault, domestic violence, falsification and drugs, among other charges, on Thursday. Sonya K. Smith, 60, of Piqua, was indicted on one count felonious assault, a second degree felony, for attempting to stab an adult male victim with a knife.

VAN WERT, Ohio (WFFT) — Van Wert police are investigating the death of a 42-year-old man who was found on Monday evening. Police say K.C. Kerns was found in a wooded lot on the city’s old reservoir, near Blaine Street and Anderson Avenue, around 6:30 p.m. According to...

SIDNEY — The following people appeared for sentencing in Sidney Municipal Court during the month of August 2024. All sentences include the cost of prosecution:. Bryan Dillon, 45, of Sidney, was charged with prohibited parking places, $76 fine. Kendall Henderson,. Scott Ray Rinehart, 51, of Cincinnati, was charged with...

Oct. 7—LIMA — An Ottawa man's $75,000 bond remained the same Monday after Judge Jeffrey Reed denied a reduction in Allen County Common Pleas Court. Jonathon Gillette's attorney, Public Defender Kenneth Sturgill, argued for an own-recognizance bond with an ankle monitor or a bond reduction because there was no violence or theft in the incident. Gillette, 35, was charged with burglary, a ...

Northern lights were visible in the Miami Valley again Sunday night.

LIMA — Lima schools will host its Alumni Hall of Fame banquet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Lima Senior High School, 1 Spartan Way, Lima. • Dr. Curtis Glenn, Lima Senior Class of 1988, retired combat veteran, pastor, police chaplain and community volunteer. • Dennis J. Henderson,...

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Jegna Corporation continues work to revitalize a residential house on Lima's south end into a community resource. Part of the Ujima House Project, the property located at 1307 St. Johns Avenue is currently being transformed into the MBK Community Outreach House for several different programs. A garden will also be constructed where fresh fruits and vegetables will be grown. Leaders with the project say this opportunity will help give residents a place to grow and build new skills.

LIMA — The Ohio State University-Lima will host free autism workshops and facilitator training inspired by the works of William Shakespeare in October. The workshops are designed for participants ages 8 to 22. Participants practice social skills such as eye contact, spatial awareness and recognition of facial expressions using...

-1:19 p.m.: crash. Sylvia P. Maika, 32, of Riverview, Florida, was traveling south on Ohio Avenue approaching Court Street in the right lane. Robert N. Helmandollar, 87, of Liberty, was traveling south on Ohio Avenue approaching Court Street in the left lane. Maika moved to the left lane and the back of her vehicle struck the front of Helmandollar’s vehicle.

Logan Stechschulte of Stechschulte Farms in Allen County was the week two winner of Feeding Farmers in the Field, Fall 2024 edition. In this video with Ohio Ag Net’s Dale Minyo, the two discuss harvest progress this year as well as unique research Logan is taking on as part of his education. Tune in to find out more.

October 7, 2024, Press Release from the Allen County Clerk of Courts: Effective, October 21, 2024, the Allen County Title Department will commence executing out of state inspections of motor vehicles, travel trailers, and ATV’s purchased outside of Ohio. Effective, November 1, 2024, the Allen County Title Department will...

MIDDLE POINT — Two excellent volleyball teams battled it out through five sets Monday night before New Knoxville pulled out a thriller over Lincolnview 25-23, 25-27, 20-25, 25-11,15-12. The Lady Rangers are now 11-9. The Lady Lancers are 13-6. New Knoxville, now in the middle of the always-tough MAC at 3-4, is a young team with only two seniors and two juniors on the roster. There’s only one six-footer on the roster, although that one, Brynn Egbert, is terrific.

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) last week approved safety upgrades at the Columbia Street grade crossing in Saint Marys in Auglaize County. R. J. Corman Railroad Co. will install flashing lights at the crossing by Oct. 2, 2025. Federal funding will provide $183,665 for the work. Local governments can seek additional funding of up to $5,000 from PUCO’s State Grade Crossing Safety Fund for extra safety improvements such as rumble strips, illumination and signage.

Oct. 7—LIMA — Retired Lima Fire Chief Andy Heffner and new Chief Jack McDermitt spoke to the Lima Rotary Club on Monday about recent changes at the fire department and what the department is trying to get moving forward, such as a new fire station. McDermitt said planning for a new fire station is in the "infancy stages" with a study from the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association incoming to help ...

October 7, 2024, Press Release from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office: The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by deputies, and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.

Oct. 7—COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Ohio Department Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced a state investment of $14 million to improve and expand meat harvesting and processing facilities across Ohio. A to Z Portion Control Meats in Allen County will receive $500,000. Rodabaugh Bros. Meats in Putnam County will get $440,762. In Mercer County, Cooper Hatchery ...