Regional news

The Allen County Engineer will meet with township trustees and fiscal officers to determine the 2024 Township Road Program at 1501 N. Sugar Street, Lima, Ohio. The meeting for Richland Township will be on Tuesday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m.

March 19, 2024 Media Release

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau is asking for the public's help in locating Gervens Justilien, a 31 Year-old Black Male of Haitian decent -  5'7" - 179 lbs - Black hair - Brown eyes. They would like to speak with him regarding the Makley Dr. homicide.

New technology will be used to destroy PFAS "forever" chemicals

On March 18, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine launched a first-of-its-kind initiative to destroy hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foam. Bluffton Fire Department chief Jon Kinn confirms that foam of this kind will be turned in to the program.

Allen County will be participating in the Statewide Tornado Warning Drill on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:50 a.m.

The agendy suggests, "This is a great time to check your emergency supply kit and practice your tornado and fire drills."

Activates Ohio National Guard

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a proclamation on March 17, declaring a state of emergency across 11 counties impacted by last week's severe weather. 

From Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the United States extend as far back as the American colonial period and is one of our nation’s most popular holidays, celebrated with festivals, parades and parties. These celebrations frequently feature themed cocktails and green pints, and the amount of alcohol consumed is higher than average.

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