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Shawnee trustees issue statement after chief’s suspension

3 days ago | limaohio.com | Craig Kelly

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — As questions continue surrounding Friday’s placement of Shawnee Township Fire Department Chief Austin Miller on administrative leave, the township has issued a response on the matter. In a statement issued on behalf of the township by Clay Balyeat, the legal advisor for the Shawnee Township Board of Trustees, the board maintained that is it following all the necessary procedures as required by the township and Ohio law.
Debate continues over proposed Delphos annexation

3 days ago | limaohio.com | Craig Kelly

DELPHOS — Attracting new businesses is often seen as an essential element in ensuring a community not only survives, but prospers. However, sometimes the steps communities make to attract those businesses are not always universally praised by residents. In Delphos, an ordinance before Delphos City Council would allow for an expedited annexation agreement between the city and Marion Township, allowing the city to incorporate two properties along Lincoln Highway near the U.S. Route 30 exit.
Stewart Road to close Tuesday

4 days ago | limaohio.com | Craig Kelly

BATH TOWNSHIP — Stewart Road between state 81 and Bluelick Road will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to a release from the Allen County Engineer’s Office. The closure to all through traffic will allow for chip seal work on that portion of the road. Emergency vehicles will have access during the closure.
Speedboat rides help people enjoy Grand Lake despite advisory

6 days ago | limaohio.com | Craig Kelly

CELINA — One week removed from the Memorial Day holiday, families hoping for some fun in the lake at Grand Lake St. Marys for a summer outing are having to wait a little longer to knock that activity off their checklists. The Ohio Department of Health issued a Recreational Public Health Advisory for the lake Wednesday, an advisory still in effect Saturday.
Allen Soil and Water talks drones with county commissioners

1 week ago | limaohio.com | Craig Kelly

LIMA — The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District has begun using drones to aid in surveying and drainage design, but concerns about potential liability issues with the drones when used outside Allen County prompted a meeting Thursday between district staff and the Allen County Board of Commissioners.
Honor Flight scheduled for June 3

1 week ago | limaohio.com | Craig Kelly

FINDLAY — Flag City Honor Flight will hold its second mission of the year June 3, honoring veterans from the Korean and Vietnam wars from communities across northwest Ohio. Honor flights take veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the war memorials and honor their service. The public is invited to welcome the veterans back from their trip to Washington, D.C. at 6 p.m. June 3 at the Grand Aire Hangar, 11777 W. Airport Service Road, Swanton. Signs showing support are encouraged.
ODOT breaks ground on new Ottawa garage

1 week ago | limaohio.com | Craig Kelly

OTTAWA — It took more than a decade, but the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 will soon have a new maintenance garage in Putnam County, one that will serve not only that county but also other areas in the district’s eight-county jurisdiction. The new facility will be located on a 22.3-acre property at 9979 state Route 109 near the Putnam County YMCA.
Three traffic fatalities in Allen County in 2025 Q1

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Craig Kelly

May 27—LIMA — Three people lost their lives in Allen County traffic crashes during the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition. According to data collected in January, February and March, the three crashes that resulted in three total fatalities all took place in January, with one fatality coming on a state or federal highway and the other two occurring on county roads.
Veterans monument discussion centers on water

1 week ago | limaohio.com | Craig Kelly

LIMA — It has been a project more than a decade in the making, and on Tuesday, advocates for a new “Faces of War” Allen County War Memorial took their case to the Board of Commissioners, addressing concerns not about the content of the memorial but instead about the water running off it.
Talks continue for proposed American Township data center

1 week ago | limaohio.com | Craig Kelly

LIMA — As discussion has been continuing regarding a potential data center in American Township, some public entities have begun meeting with a representative for the as-yet-unnamed business interested in building this facility. On May 20, the Elida Board of Education approved a resolution to accept a Payment in Lieu of Taxes, or PILOT, from Bistrozzi, LLC in connection with Project BOSC, the current project name attached to the proposed data center.