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Rare roseate tern spotted along Lake Erie. Here's how you can get a glimpse of the bird
Birders, head to the city of Huron on the shores of Lake Erie to catch a glimpse of a rare visitor to the Buckeye State, a roseate tern. It's the first documented sighting of a roseate tern in the state, said Jamey Emmert, avian education coordinator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. It's very unusual to find this coastal bird so far inland.
Man charged with fatal shooting at Putnam County business found competent to stand trial
PUTNAM COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A Lima man charged with a fatal shooting at a Putnam County trucking company has been found competent to stand trial. 26-year-old Konner Dunklee pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity on the charges of aggravated murder, murder, attempting to commit murder, felonious assault, and assault. After the mental evaluation, he can stand trial on those charges, but his lawyers are looking for a second evaluation.
Gone 2 Paradise to perform in Van Wert
VAN WERT — Gone 2 Paradise, a Jimmy Buffet tribute, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Feel Good Friday at Fountain Park, at the corner of West Main Street and South Jefferson Street in Van Wert. Anyone can come to the free concert.
Auglaize County Public Library District Announces Online Public Auction of Furniture and Shelving
The Auglaize County Public District Library announced that starting today, an auction will begin on furniture they will be auctioning off in preparation for the New Bremen Library renovation. Interested parties can visit the auction site online to place their bids on various furniture and shelving. All buyers will be...
Kohler ready to become new Allen County DD superintendent
Jul. 15—LIMA — The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities did not have to look very far to find its next superintendent. Renee Kohler, currently the superintendent for the Auglaize County Board of DD, will assume that same position in Allen County Aug. 1, succeeding Theresa Schnipke, who will step aside after helming the board for nine years. Kohler, who met with the public during an ...
Duck blind registrations to open soon
LIMA —The city of Lima is accepting duck blind registrations for hunters harvesting waterfowl at city reservoirs from July 25 to 31. Hunters older than 18 with a current Ohio driver’s license can submit registrations at the Water Treatment Plant at 1100 E. Wayne St. in Lima. Three...
Lima's Mulcahy, former Kentucky All-American Castle qualify for Dana Open
Mary Kelly Mulcahy’s year has reached a level of implausibility that she didn’t foresee. The Lima native writes down her goals before each golf season, crossing them off when completed. “National player of the year was one of them. Palmer Cup was one of them. This wasn’t one of them, but I guess it’s probably the best one of all,” Mulcahy said just before sunset Monday at Highland Meadows after qualifying for the Dana Open in a playoff. It’s the continuation of a golf dream that includes being named the Division II player of the year at the University of Findlay and going 4-0 in the Palmer Cup while leading the Americans to victory in Ireland.
Van Wert County Historical Society "Barn Day" all about history of the farm, equipment, industry
VAN WERT, OH (WLIO) - A local museum is putting the spotlight on the history of agriculture. The Van Wert County Historical Society invited the public out to "Barn Day" on Sunday to celebrate and learn more about advancements in farming technology and how the industry shaped the area around the city.
Derecho brings damaging winds, EF-1 tornado in Quad Cities
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - The US National Weather Service in Davenport confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Quad Cities metro. The storm Monday which moved across Iowa and Illinois into Indiana and Ohio has also been classified as a derecho by the Storm Prediction Center. A derecho is defined...
Hot dogs recalled because of lack of inspection
CLEVELAND, Ohio – AW Farms is recalling about 6,900 pounds of hot-dog products produced without federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Argillite, Kentucky, company produced the ready-to-eat hot dogs on various dates since approximately May 30, the FSIS said.
State Road between Gomer and Dutch Hollow to close for crossover repair
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Allen County Engineer is announcing that State Road, between Gomer Road and Dutch Hollow Road, will be closed starting Monday, July 22, 2024, through Friday, July 26, 2024, for crossover repair. There will be no access during the closure. For more information, you can...
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