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6 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
KENTON, Ohio (WLIO) — The Hardin County Sheriff's Office has released updated information about the fatal crash that happened outside of Kenton on Thursday. Dennis Covault, a seventy-two-year-old Harrod, Ohio resident was pronounced deceased at the scene. The occupant of the vehicle, Louise Covault, a seventy-year-old Harrod resident, was transported by life flight to Wexner Medical Center with life threatening injuries.
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6 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – Lima residents enrolled in the city's electric aggregation program have been receiving letters about changes to their electricity provider. The negotiated rates under the current aggregation agreement are set to expire in May. Trebel, the city’s energy consultant, spoke with Lima City Council about external factors expected to increase the cost of electricity.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, Oh (WLIO) – Lima police are investigating an alleged stabbing on the north end of the city. Officers were called to the area of North Elizabeth and West Grand streets shortly after 2:30 p.m. Friday for reports of a person with a stab wound. It is unknown how severe the injury was, but the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. According to scanner traffic, officers are still on the lookout for a suspect.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
FINDLAY, Ohio (WLIO) – A Findlay man was arrested by the METRICH Drug Task Force during a raid of his home Thursday afternoon. Gary Spiegel, 51, is facing three counts of trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs, permitting drug abuse and having weapons under disability. The task force, along with officers from the Findlay Police Department, served a narcotic search warrant at 404 Lester Ave.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
KENTON, Ohio (WLIO) — The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred just west of Kenton. The crash happened in the 12000 block of State Route 309 at 12:43 p.m.No details about the crash have been released. However, deputies say the male driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene. His female passenger had to be extracted from the vehicle and was flown to OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Having enough electricity in the future is a growing concern in Ohio and across the nation. Congressman Bob Latta, who chairs the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy, recently held a hearing with companies that manage the country’s electric transmission lines, including PJM Interconnection, which oversees the lines in Ohio. The companies warned that the demand for power could soon surpass supply — especially as more data centers are built.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — A Findlay man is being held in the Allen County Jail on charges stemming from a 2021 incident in which he allegedly fired at law enforcement officers during a pursuit around Bluffton.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
UPDATE INCLUDES INFORMATION FROM LPD CRASH REPORT: Benjamin Blakely was involved in a rear-end accident near the intersection of Allentown and North Cole. Blakely began arguing with the driver of the vehicle he rear-ended. He then attempted to flee the scene, and the other driver, Greguy Nelson, tried to enter the driver’s side of Blakely's car to prevent him from leaving. Blakely continued westbound on Allentown in the center turn lane, with Nelson still holding onto the vehicle.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – The Lima City Schools have officially hired their new superintendent. During a special meeting, the board approved Andre Rudolph to lead the district following the retirement of current Superintendent Jill Ackerman this summer. Rudolph is currently serving as the assistant superintendent of Reynoldsburg City Schools. He said he is committed to supporting the district’s mission of creating an environment in which every student can learn and is ready to get started this summer.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Tickets are going fast for the Allen County Fair’s highly anticipated concert. Contemporary Christian singer Lauren Daigle will headline the show on Aug. 16th. Fair officials are encouraging concertgoers to act quickly, especially those hoping to secure a seat in the grandstand or on the track. Daigle, a rising star in contemporary Christian music, recently performed “America the Beautiful” alongside Trombone Shorty at the Super Bowl.
