Lima man sentenced for role in home robbery
LIMA — A Lima man with what Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge Terri Kohlrieser termed a “lengthy history of criminal convictions” and a “substance abuse history” was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison for his role in a home invasion robbery more than two years ago.
Known drug house in Lima will be razed following another fire
LIMA — The third fire at a vacant building in Lima known by law enforcement officials to be an active drug house will be the last.
Environment, pandemic struggles in songs of ‘touring conservation biologist’
LIMA — When he is not performing his music on tour, Jonathan Foster is a practicing biologist.
Lima mayor hires chief of staff, deputy finance director
LIMA — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith added two new members to her administrative staff Wednesday, both of whom are bringing with them experience in the public and private sectors.
High-speed chase puts Lima schools on lockdown
LIMA — A Dayton man was taken into custody in Shelby County Wednesday after leading law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase through the streets of Lima at speeds reportedly in excess of 75 miles per hour.
Finding a way out of heroin addiction
LIMA — “I don’t think anyone really wakes up one day and says, ‘Hey I want to try heroin,’” said Ben Budde, the driving force and originator of “Night of Hope: A Concert Against Heroin.”
Lima man jailed after brief standoff with SWAT team
LIMA — A Lima man was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a brief standoff that included hostage negotiators and the Allen County S.W.A.T. team.
Fair hosts lamb show
LIMA — The Allen County Fair hosted its annual Born and Raised in Allen County Market Lamb Show on Tuesday afternoon at the show arena. The show was judged by Kevin Gump, who is the owner of Gump Show Lambs.
Hardin County’s unemployment numbers rise
LIMA — Unemployment rates for the area ran from the lowest rate in Mercer County of 2.7% to the highest rate of 5.0% in Hardin County. Allen, Putnam, and Hancock counties remained the same. Van Wert, Mercer, Auglaize and Logan counties moved the percentage downward while Hardin County was the only one in the area to increase.
Sheriff dispels rumors of fentanyl-laced money on fairgrounds
LIMA — Allen County Sheriff Matt Treglia has issued a statement in response to online rumors of U.S. currency laced with fentanyl being circulated at the local fairgrounds.
