Portman, Strickland engage in spirited debate for Senate seat
COLUMBUS — In a spirited second debate Monday, Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman and Democratic challenger Ted Strickland sparred over their parties’ presidential nominees...
Trump’s son rallies Allen County GOP
LIMA — It was a scene one might expect at a rock concert or movie premiere, with hundreds jockeying for position, cell phone flashes...
Committee to recommend freeze, but no major cut to mayor salary
LIMA — The focus over the battle to consider changing the mayor’s salary in Lima revolved largely on whether council was paying for a...
Attack on Mosul important to U.S.
WASHINGTON — More is riding on the battle for Mosul than the recapture of the Islamic State group’s main stronghold in northern Iraq. Also...
Cocaine, meth recovered; two arrested in Putnam County
KALIDA — A traffic stop performed in Kalida on Saturday resulted in the recovery of several drugs and drug-related items while resulting in two...
‘Lima junior council’ plans Saturday fun day to raise money for body cameras
LIMA — Following up on a recent summit aimed at addressing gun violence among Lima’s youth, Ceasefire Lima and the junior city council will...
McClain Road to close Tuesday
LIMA — McClain Road, between Breese and National Roads, will close from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Allen County Engineer’s...
Dad of girl who was starved, beaten gets death sentence
CINCINNATI — The father of a 2-year-old girl who was starved and badly beaten before she died was sentenced to death Monday for aggravated...
Gold Star father Khan urges people to vote
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — While stressing the importance of voting during an appearance in northwest Ohio, Gold Star father Khizr Khan said citizens have a...
What’s changed since exotic animals let loose in Ohio
When a suicidal man released dozens of lions, tigers and bears from his Ohio farm in 2011, the state’s rules on exotic animals were...