A day-by-day listing of everything Lima Source published in September 2026, newest first. Every headline links to the full article.
September 30
- Local High School Athletes Post Strong Performances Across Sports
- Second Annual Pumpkin Invasion Brings Super-Sized Festivities to Downtown Lima This Weekend
- Cloverdale Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Felony Pandering Charges
- Child Abuse Trial Underway in Lima for Brandyn Schultz
- Ohio Job Growth Slows Amid Shrinking Workforce, Analysis Reports
- Paving Work to Close Portions of Gomer and State Roads Wednesday
- Ohio Senators Debate Gas Tax Holiday Amid Election Push
- Counties Agree to Boost Blanchard River Maintenance Funds
September 29
- Columbus Grove Native Sgt. Maj. Lehew Joins Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
- Ohio Boosts Pay for Death Penalty Defense Attorneys
- Jobsohio Chairman to Be Deposed in Federal Firstenergy Lawsuit
- Ohio Lawmakers Propose $360 Million Boost for Special Education Funding
- Ohio's Infant Mortality Rate Declines, but Racial Gaps and Patient Trust Remain Key Hurdles
- Toledo Firefighter Charged with Four Felonies After West Toledo Incidents
- Area Credit Unions Address Affordability Crisis, Financial Literacy
- Lima Cardiologist Urges Residents to Know Key Heart Health Numbers
- Congressman Jordan Meets Delphos Jefferson Students
- Allen County Veterans Service Commission Announces Relocation and Program Updates
- Ohio Sees Progress in Infant Mortality, but Racial Disparities Remain High
- Ohio Earns Second Consecutive 'F' for Sex Education Policy
- Ohio E-Zpass Network Expands Westward, Now Valid in 24 States
September 28
- Ohio Families Face Rising Energy Bills Amid Policy Decisions
- Ohio Farmer Details Economic Strain, Cites Political Decisions on War and Trade
- Buckeyes Secure Big Ten Opener with Standout Performances
- New Thumb Replacement Offers Quicker Recovery for Arthritis Sufferers
- Lima Event Offers Resources for Post-Incarceration Reintegration
- Advocates Urge Data Center Halt Amid Rising Utility Costs
- Pandora Homestead Celebrates Swiss Heritage, Unveils New Center
- Ohio K-3 Reading Scores Dip Amid State Report Card Rule Changes
September 27
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September 24
- Affordability Crisis Looms as Midterm Campaigns Focus on Transgender Issues
- Ohio BMV Can Keep Voter ID Rule, Appeals Court Says
- Ohio Business Success Spurs Call for Education Reform
- Ohio Governor Candidates Split on Fracking Regulation, Washington County Water Safety
- Ohio Lawmakers Schedule Vote on 90-Day Gas Tax Holiday
- Toledo Doctor's Conviction Sparks Calls for Tighter Abortion Pill Regulations
- North Carolina Company Recalls Over 167,000 Pounds of Raw Meat
- National Recall Issued for Walmart Frozen Pasta Amid Listeria Concerns
- Red Cross Urges Immediate Blood Donations Amid Ongoing Need
- Data Center Boom Reshapes Rural Landscape, Brings Both Investment and Concerns
September 23
- Search Warrant Leads to Felony Cocaine Arrest in Ohio City
- Adams County Reports Measles Case, State Total Reaches 16
- Ohio's Rankings Shift After Three Decades of Republican Control
- Ohio Residents Face Mounting Utility Bills, Gubernatorial Candidate Proposes Solutions
- ICE Acquires Electric-Shock Gloves Amid Reports of Immigrant Fear and Abuse
- Ohio Study Reveals Widespread Harassment Against Public Health Leaders Post-Pandemic
September 22
September 21
- Ohio House Bill Targets Data Center Tax Exemptions, Raises Local Funding Questions
- Ohio-Relevant Legislation for Data Center Energy Costs Stalls in U.s. Senate; Thalidomide Survivors Seek Recognition
- Ohio Adults Step up to Address Teacher Shortages
- Former Governor Kasich's Corporate Deals Draw Scrutiny
September 20
- Ohio Progressive Group Aims to Mobilize Voters Through Personal Texts, Not Traditional Ads
- State Audit Questions Ohio Utility Regulator's Staffing, Reserves, and Fine Powers
- Community Can Help Children in the System, Says Putnam County Attorney
- Lockland Welcomes New Mauritanian Community, Transforms Small Town
- Lockland Sees Population Surge with Asylum Seekers From Mauritania
- Ottawa's Oktoberfest Draws Crowds, Benefits Local Parks
September 19
- Shorter Focus: Experts and Lima Residents Report Dwindling Attention Spans
- Wapakoneta Overwhelms St. Marys 49-21 in Rivalry Matchup
- Delphos Canal Days Fosters Community, Raises Funds Downtown
- Lima Teenager Celebrates 16, Honored for Character and Growth
- Lima's Data Center Moratorium Draws Scrutiny Over Regional Development Policies
- Ohio State Marching Band Set for Lima Performance to Benefit Scholarships
September 18
- Browns QB Watson Not Alarmed by Opening Loss, Focuses on Team Operations
- Fall Car and Motorcycle Shows Gear up Across West Central Ohio
- Economic Strain Deepens Voter Frustration Across Ohio
- Ohio Public Schools Face Budget Cuts Amid Rising Charter, Voucher Costs
- Wayne National Forest Land Leased for Fracking, Generates $11 Million Amid Environmental Concerns
- Ohio Communities Confront Rising Surveillance Technology
- Local Rep Klopfenstein Underscores Utility Oversight for Ohioans
- Consumer Group Alleges Frequent Overcharging at Ohio Kroger Stores
- ODOT Selects Roundabout Design for Van Wert Intersection
- Big Brothers Big Sisters, United Way Open Ottawa Office
- Ohio Defense and Space Commission Established by Law
September 17
- New Lima Billboards Warn of Lethal Laced Street Drugs
- Ohioans Among Americans Concerned About Data Center Boom
- Ohio Chamber Sues Unitedhealth, Alleges Deception in Health Plan Collapse
- 4-H Camp Palmer Plans Free Community Celebration in Fayette
- Ohio Governor Signs Bill Easing Employment for Felons, OJPC Praises Move
- Ottawa Eyecare Marks Five Decades of Service
- Bluffton Prepares to Recreate Notorious Dillinger Bank Robbery
- Ohio Senator Defends State-Funded University Civics Centers Amid Criticism
- Future of Ohio's Flock Cameras at Stake in AG Race
- St. Rita's Unveils New Three-Year Community Health Improvement Plan
September 16
- As AI Policies Take Hold, Ohio Schools Urged to Add 'Proof-Of-Learning'
- Curtain Falls: the Rise and Demise of Lima's Faurot Opera House
- St. Marys Unveils Accessible Playground at Grand Lake
- Sumitomo Bakelite Plans to Close Kenton Facility by September 2028
- Rivalry Games Headline Week 5 Football Across West Central Ohio
- Ohio's Shale Gas Sector: Economic Role Shrinks, Jobs and Wages Decline
- Lima Clarifies Rules for Event Properties Amid Safety Trend
- Club Octane Celebrates One Year Since Reopening, Owner Discusses Vision for Lima Nightspot
- Kenton Welcomes New Safe Haven Baby Box as Community Resource
- Regional Schools See Gains in State Report Cards
- ODOT Seeks Public Input on Route 81 Safety Project
- Lima City Council Passes Moratorium on Data Centers, New Outside Water Requests
September 15
- Osu-Lima Opens Enrollment for Lifelong Learning Institute
- West Central Ohio Teams Show Strong in First AP Football Poll
- St. Marys Hospital Earns 2026 Gold Award for Cancer Data Reporting
- Delphos St. John’s Coach Jailed on Domestic Violence Charge, Steps Away From Duties
- Ohio Haitians Face Deportation Amid Spreading Violence in Homeland
- County EMA Director Urges Lima Residents to Plan for Disasters
- Kentucky Man Arrested After Missing Infant Found Deceased
- Bengals Open Season with Defensive Flourish, Beat Buccaneers 33-27
- Project Pink Helps Uninsured Woman Through Dual Cancer Diagnoses
September 14
- Over 2.3 Million Bottles of Sour Crush Liquid Candy Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
- Husted's Political Committee Received Nearly $500k From Bank Where He Served on Board
- Voters Across Ohio to Decide on Data Center Regulations
- Healthcare Policy Shifts Could Redefine Access, Employment for Older Ohioans
- Buckeyes Stunned in Austin After Losing Big Lead to Texas
- Gubernatorial Candidates Detail Higher Education Plans Amidst Enrollment Declines
- Ohio Business Leaders Launch Campaign to Reframe Data Center Debate
September 13
- Ohio Kindergarten Readiness Sees Significant Rise, Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
- Ohio to Watermark School Report Cards Amid Test Review; West Central Ohio Districts Not Flagged
- Boyfriend of Late Actress Hayden Panettiere Detained After Restaurant Altercation
- Three Killed in Texas Semitruck Collision, Including 12-Year-Old
- USDA Initiates Annual Rabies Vaccine Airdrop Across Southeast
- Lima First Memorial Church Hosts Solemn 9/11 Remembrance
- Second Annual Spring St. Jamboree Enlivens Downtown Lima
- Ohio Awarded $50 Million Federal Grant for Student College Readiness Program
- ACA Health Insurance Costs Set to Rise Again for Ohioans
September 12
- Statewide Leaders React to Springfield Student's Apparent Suicide
- Ohio Senator Moreno Prepares Bill for Trump's $5,000 Midterm Dividend Promise
- Allen County Real Estate Market Sees Multi-Million Dollar Transfers
- Bluffton Extends Undefeated Streak with Decisive Win Over Allen East
- Ottawa-Glandorf Stuns Wapakoneta, Remains Undefeated in WBL Play
- LCC Upsets Columbus Grove, Ends Bulldogs' NWC and Rivalry Streaks
- Bath Secures First Win; Lima Senior Takes Down Tiffin Columbian in First Meeting
- Celina Stays Undefeated, Overpowers Van Wert in WBL Showdown
- Ohio Issue 3 Seeks to Codify Existing Photo ID Voting Law in Constitution
- Ohio Treasurer Candidate Walsh Calls for Halt to "Blank Checks" for Data Centers
- Early Archery and Gun Seasons Announced for Deer Hunters in CWD Surveillance Zone
- Ohio State, Three Other Universities Earn Failing Grades for Campus Free Speech
- St. Rita’s Hosts Inaugural Women’s Health Symposium
- Shawnee Trustees to Decide on Further Delay for Fire Chief's Hearing
September 11
- United Way of Greater Lima Celebrates 10th Day of Caring, Exceeds 2025 Fundraising Goal
- Lincolnview Junior Pitcher Ila Hughes Commits to Virginia Tech
- Ohio Governor Rejects University Consolidation Proposal
- Gubernatorial Candidates Detail Divergent Education Visions
- Bengals Shifting Offensive Focus, Prioritizing Under-Center Plays for 2026 Season
- Lima Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Kidnapping, Felonious Assault
- Allen, Van Wert, Mercer Counties Ranked Among Ohio's Lowest for Commute Costs
- Superior Credit Union Opens Sixth Allen County Branch Downtown
- Ohio Lawmakers Urge Transportation Officials to Halt, Revoke License Plate Reader Permits
- Forecasted Data Center Demand Drives up Ohio Power Bills, Critics Warn
September 10
September 9
- Deshler Teen Dies, Jackson Center Passenger Seriously Hurt in Auglaize County Crash
- Local Employers Discuss Accommodations for Disabled Workers
- Holgate Man Sues Cloverdale Pub Over $341,000 Drawing Winnings
- Ohio Food Bank Users Frequently Choose Between Food and Essential Bills, Report Shows
- Ohio Schools Grapple with Daily Bus Driver Shortage, Impacting Student Schedules
- Mercer County Poultry Farm Seeks Significant Expansion
- Miller's Solo Goal Lifts Delphos Jefferson Girls Soccer Over Allen East