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The Estimated $2.4 Million Project at State Routes 117 and 501 Aims to Improve Safety Following Years of Accidents.

A Financial Contribution From Google Is Helping the Elida Youth Soccer Association Make Participation More Accessible and Affordable for Local Families.

The Lima/allen County Chamber of Commerce Honored Service Members and Their Loved Ones with Awards, Speeches, and Fellowship at Its Inaugural Event.

The Program Recognized 37 Graduates and Their Community Project, Which Planted Trees Across Lima and Allen County.

The Ar-Hale Family Foundation Has Contributed a $10,000 Grant to Bolster the Court Appointed Special Advocates (Casa) Program, Aiming to Support More Children Who Have Experienced Trauma.

An Allen County Jury Found Brandon Schultz, 26, Guilty on Two Counts of Endangering Children Thursday, Though He Was Acquitted of Felonious Assault.

The North Central Ohio Solid Waste District Released Its Schedule, Detailing Dates, Times, and Locations for Residents to Recycle Various Materials Throughout the Month.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Plans to Select Approved Math Curricula by 2027, Forcing Low-Scoring Schools to Adopt Specific Materials as State Officials and Educators Debate Teaching Methods.

U.s. Senator Jon Husted Introduces Legislation to Require Clear Performance Metrics From the Department of Homeland Security on Detecting and Seizing Illicit Fentanyl, Citing High Overdose Rates in Ohio.

Ohio Republican Leaders Have Scheduled an Unprecedented Special Legislative Session to Consider a 90-Day Suspension of the State's Motor Fuel Tax, a Plan Proposed by Unelected Gubernatorial Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

A Republican-Backed Proposal to Address the Energy Cost Impact of Data Centers Fell Short of the Necessary Votes on Wednesday, Drawing Criticism From Democrats.

New Data From the National Education Association Shows Ohio Ranks 23rd Nationally for Average Teacher Salaries and 46th for Starting Pay, Prompting Calls for Increased Funding From Education Advocates and Gubernatorial Candidates.

The Local Agency Is Asking Residents, Businesses, and Groups to Become Sponsors, Providing Holiday Cheer and Essential Items to Families in Need This Christmas Season.

City Engineer Ian Kohli Announced a Federally Funded Initiative to Guide Future Safety Investments by Analyzing Severe Crash Data and Seeking Public Input.

Democratic Nominee Seth Walsh and Republican Jay Edwards Are Campaigning Across Ohio for the Role That Manages the State's $280 Billion Financial Accounts, Addressing Economic Struggles and Government Transparency.

The Lima/allen County Chamber of Commerce Will Host Its Monthly Lightbulb Lab, Focusing on Public Safety Careers for Children of All Ages, This Saturday at the Hub.

Governor Mike Dewine Plans to Sign Legislation Suspending State Gasoline and Diesel Taxes, Redirecting $725 Million From the General Fund for Roads and Bridges.

The Ruling Makes Ohio Grain Indemnity Funds Accessible for Eligible Claims Related to Grain Delivered to Company Locations in Delphos, Spencerville, and Neptune.

Area Teams and Individuals Demonstrated Notable Achievements in Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Soccer, and Volleyball This Week.

The Lima Festival and Amphitheater Alliance Will Host Two Days of Giant Pumpkins, Carvings, Live Music, Food, and Family Activities in the Greater Lima Region Park & Amphitheater Area.

Daniel Kemper, 49, Accepted a Plea Deal in Putnam County, with Sentencing Scheduled for November.

A Jury Trial Began Tuesday for Brandyn Schultz, 26, Facing Three Felony Charges, with Testimony From Medical Staff and Revelations of a Prior Child Endangerment Conviction.

Despite Low Unemployment Rates, the State Added Fewer Jobs in August, While Thousands of Ohioans Left the Labor Force.

Drivers in Sugar Creek Township Will Face Temporary Detours and Restricted Access on September 30 for Asphalt Paving Operations.

Republican Leaders in the Ohio Senate Held a First Hearing Tuesday on a Proposal to Temporarily Suspend the State's Gas and Diesel Taxes, Seeking Immediate Effect with an Emergency Clause.