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Winning Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket hits top prize worth $500,000: See where the lucky ticket was sold in Northeast Ohio
MANSFIELD, Ohio — One lucky winner in Northeast Ohio has won the top prize of $500,000 in the Ohio Lottery scratch-off game Triple Red 777. The Ohio Lottery says the winner purchased the ticket in Mansfield at Circle K, which is located at 30 East Cook Road . SUBSCRIBE:...
Rite Aid confirmed to close nearly all stores in Ohio, Michigan
Delphos Herald Editors Note: After calling the local Rite Aid in Delphos to ask about the status of their store, Store Manager Jake Leffler said the store is closing but does not have a firm closure date at this time. A document from Walgreens confirms that rumors of Rite Aid...
Wind Is More Powerful Than J. D. Vance Seems to Think
It’s a good thing most of us aren’t accountable for every single silly thing we’ve ever said, but most of us are not vice presidential running mates, either. Back in 2022, when J.D. Vance was still just a “New York Times bestselling author” and not yet a “junior senator from Ohio,” much less “second-in-line to a former president who will turn 80 in office if he’s reelected,” he made a climate oopsie that — now that it’s recirculating — deserves to be addressed.If Democrats “care so much about climate change,” Vance argued during an Ohio Republican senator candidate forum...
July, August food drives planned in Van Wert
VAN WERT – OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital is teaming up with United Way of Van Wert County and the West Ohio Food Bank to hold a pair of food drives. The first event that will take place from noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert. The second event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the same time and location.
Ohio lawmakers discuss options for property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After property reappraisals were sent to homeowners across the state, some Ohioans are voicing concern over the impacts to their property taxes. State law requires Ohio counties to reappraise property values every six years. The counties are on a rotation, and in 2024, 18 counties -- including Cuyahoga -- were on the docket.
Watch: Bernie Moreno speaks at Republican National Convention
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Bernie Moreno, who’s running for U.S. Senate in Ohio, spoke Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Moreno, a businessman from Cleveland looking to unseat Democrat Sherrod Brown, was scheduled to speak Tuesday night on the main stage. Before that, he sat down with Chip Brewster of Nexstar Media Wire. […]
Kaitlyn Schmit & Friends conclude Convoy celebration with a bang
CONVOY—The streets were alive with the sound of music Saturday night as Kaitlyn Schmit & Friends played three hours of crowd-pleasing pop-rock and country on Franklin Street. The marathon concert concluded the Convoy Community Days festival, which was celebrating 150 years of the Village—first incorporated by Irishman Roger Nesbit...
Fishing derby lures dozens to quarry
DELPHOS — Forty-seven kids with parents and grandparents in tow lined the banks of the Coon and Sportsman’s Club’s quarry for the club’s 14th annual Kids Fishing Derby Saturday. The young anglers, ages 4-12, pulled 138 fish and one turtle from the water.
Guided tours highlight sites in Armstrong's hometown
Jul. 17—WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Historical Society will provide bus tours of Neil Armstrong-related sites in and around Wapakoneta from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 21. The guided tours last approximately 75 minutes and feature buildings and sites related to the childhood of the first man on the moon. Free will donations will be accepted for the tour, which begins and concludes at the ...
Tax deadline is fast approaching reminds Putnam County Treasurer
PUTNAM COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Putnam County treasurer wants to remind property owners that their tax deadline is fast approaching. Taxes are due July 19th, and people can pay them at the treasurer's office in the courthouse, located at 245 E Main St #203, Ottawa, OH 45875, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Thursday or Friday. Or people can put their payment in a drop box in an alley off Hickory Street. If you are mailing your check, it needs to be postmarked by July 19th for it not to be considered late. And if you own a manufactured home, your final payment date is July 31st.
Lima man arrested after shooting
LIMA — A 20-year-old Lima man is in custody after a shooting that caused critical injuries, according to a press release from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 2000 block of North West Street at approximately 9:31 a.m. Wednesday. They found a victim with two gunshot wounds. American Township EMS transferred the victim to Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. The victim, who the sheriff’s office did not identify, had injuries that were “critical but considered non-life threatening,” according to the sheriff’s office.
Lima children learning from GenNext camp
Jul. 17—LIMA — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith visited GenNext campers at Bradfield Community Center Wednesday and said the camp is an important way to show local students how their education relates to real careers they can acquire in their hometown. The camp is part of a campaign by the office of U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), in partnership with Smith and other Ohio mayors to expose children ...
Smith to participate in Roadshow Listening Tour
LIMA — Groundwork Ohio will host the “Roadshow Listening Tour” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at the Lima Public Library, 650 W. Market St., Lima. Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith will join Findlay Mayor Christine Muryn on the panel to discuss making the state a good place to live for young children. People can RSVP at bit.ly/467oVZ8.
Kids adventure into music with the Lima Public Library's Summer Reading Program
CAIRO, OH (WLIO) - Local kids got a lesson in music thanks to the Lima Public Library. The summer reading program through the library held "Adventures in Music" Wednesday at the Cairo branch. Kids of all ages came to learn about different musical instruments, the sounds of music, and the history of music.
Space enthusiasts and festival lovers converge on Wapakoneta for the 2024 Summer Moon Fest
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - This weekend, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta is set to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 with the Summer Moon Festival. Pearl Lewandowski has more on this weekend's events. Earlier this year, visitors from all over the world came to Wapakoneta to...
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