The Lima News

The Lima News is a daily newspaper that serves the communities in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Putnam, Shelby, and Van Wert counties in Ohio. Its main office is situated in Lima, Ohio. Initially owned by Freedom Communications, a private company based in California known for the Orange County Register, The Lima News changed hands in 2012 when it was acquired by Ohio Community Media, linked to the private equity firm Versa Capital Management. During its time under Freedom Communications, the newspaper adopted a libertarian viewpoint on various topics.

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Baseball: Wapakoneta flips momentum, will play for regional championship

1 day ago | limaohio.com | Jim Naveau

AVON – Wapakoneta overcame a difficult start and played its way into the Division III baseball Avon regional championship game with a come-from-behind 8-4 win over Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary on Wednesday. Wapakoneta will play Toledo St. Francis at 5 p.m. Thursday for the regional championship.
Shawnee trustees issue statement after chief’s suspension

2 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

2 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

3 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.
Baseball: Delphos St. John’s edged by Minster for district championship

5 days ago | limaohio.com | Jim Naveau

ELIDA – The longer Delphos St. John’s and Minster played, the more apparent it became that one run was probably all that would be needed to win the championship game of the Elida Division VII baseball district on Saturday at Ed Sandy Field.
Speedboat rides help people enjoy Grand Lake despite advisory

5 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.
David Trinko: Haitian musician tries to improve children’s plight

6 days ago | limaohio.com | David Trinko

Amos Marcelin may have escaped the violence and instability of war-torn Haiti about 17 months ago to relocate to Lima. The Haitian musician hasn’t escaped the images of what an estimated 2,700 children are going through in one part of his native country. “One mother may have eight to 12 children, and she’s not even able to give the basic needs to their children,” he said. “That’s why at that time we realized the best thing to do is creating something, bringing something to help the community.
Fueling the economy: New gas stations pop up around Lima

6 days ago | limaohio.com | David Trinko

LIMA — The “newly remodeled” sign went outside the Duchess store when it reopened the BP gas station May 23 at the corner of Cable and Allentown roads on Lima’s west side. The clean, colorful convenience boasts more options for coffee and hot grab-and-go food items.
Allen Soil and Water talks drones with county commissioners

6 days 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

6 days 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.