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Your Hometown Stations is a television station in Lima, Ohio, bringing today's news, sports, and weather to West Central Ohio! Visit us at www.hometownstations.com.
Lima Family YMCA to host Parents Night Out with activities for children on December 5.
Santa, swimming and games planned for YMCA holiday event
The Lima Family YMCA is giving parents a chance to enjoy a night out while staff members entertain the kids.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Lima Family YMCA to host Parents Night Out with activities for children on December 5.
Allen County Veterans Service Commission seeks volunteers to support local veterans and their families.
Allen County Veterans Service Commission looking for volunteers
The agency hopes to recruit men and women who want to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families while fostering a stronger sense of community. Volunteers
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November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Allen County Veterans Service Commission seeks volunteers to support local veterans and their families.
Treasurer Robert Sprague announces 2026 Ohio Secretary of State campaign.
Sprague discusses 2026 Secretary of State bid during Lima visit
Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague was recently in Lima, where he discussed his campaign for Ohio Secretary of State in the 2026 election.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Treasurer Robert Sprague announces 2026 Ohio Secretary of State campaign.
Veterans Civic and Convention Center appoints Brian Dykstra as their new CEO.
Brian Dykstra named new CEO of Veterans Civic and Convention Center
Brian Dykstra will become the new CEO of the Veterans Civic and Convention Center on Dec. 1, bringing over a decade of leadership experience and a strong background in arts
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November 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Veterans Civic and Convention Center appoints Brian Dykstra as their new CEO.
Lima man indicted on sex charges pleads guilty to two counts of rape.
Lima man pleads guilty to two counts of rape in case involving child victim
A Lima man indicted on dozens of sex-related charges involving a child victim pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree rape, with sentencing set for January.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Lima man indicted on sex charges pleads guilty to two counts of rape.
Lima man found guilty in fatal stabbing after argument over yard work.
Lima man convicted in April stabbing death
An Allen County jury convicted Marcus Tyson of murder and related charges for the April stabbing death of Anthony Townsend following a dispute at Townsend’s home.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Lima man found guilty in fatal stabbing after argument over yard work.
Lima man indicted for shooting police officer during traffic stop.
Emerson Jeffrey faces multiple charges in October 31st police shooting
Emerson Jeffrey, 35, has been indicted on multiple charges after shooting at a Lima police officer during a traffic stop, leaving both him and Officer Bryce Metz injured.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Lima man indicted for shooting police officer during traffic stop.
E-bike charging may have caused house fire in Lima early this morning.
Charging E-Bike suspected cause in early morning Lima house fire
A house on West Wayne Street was destroyed in an early morning fire Friday, displacing its residents as investigators work to determine the cause.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
E-bike charging may have caused house fire in Lima early this morning.
Congressman Bob Latta introduces bill to honor Defiance native Rear Admiral Alene Duerk, first woman to achieve Flag Rank in U.S. Navy.
Latta, Kaptur introduce bipartisan legislation to rename US Navy vessel in honor of Rear Admiral Alene B. Duerk
Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) introduced the bipartisan Rear Admiral Alene Duerk Ship Renaming Act of 2025, legislation to honor one of Northwest Ohio’s most
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November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Congressman Bob Latta introduces bill to honor Defiance native Rear Admiral Alene Duerk, first woman to achieve Flag Rank in U.S. Navy.
Midwest Electric awards $14,550 to 17 West Central Ohio charities through Community Connection Fund.
Midwest Electric members donate $14,550 to 17 local organizations
Midwest Electric recently donated $14,550 to 17 west-central Ohio charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Community Connection Fund.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Midwest Electric awards $14,550 to 17 West Central Ohio charities through Community Connection Fund.
INTERVIEW: Lady Mae is ready for a home! Deb Logan with the Auglaize County Humane Society is in with more on a German shepherd mix.
Auglaize County Humane Society brings in an adoptable dog
Lady Mae is ready for a home! Deb Logan with the Auglaize County Humane Society is in with more on a German shepherd mix.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
INTERVIEW: Lady Mae is ready for a home! Deb Logan with the Auglaize County Humane Society is in with more on a German shepherd mix.
INTERVIEW: Youth for Christ has celebrated a movement this week to support youth and lift them up!
Youth for Christ tells us more about their "We Believe in You(th)" Campaign
Youth for Christ has celebrated a movement this week to support youth and lift them up - Jared Diller is in to explain!
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November 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
INTERVIEW: Youth for Christ has celebrated a movement this week to support youth and lift them up!
INTERVIEW: Nutritionist Cara Hasser with WIC is in to give us healthy options when it comes to those holiday meals!
WIC offers healthy alternatives to holiday cooking
Nutritionist Cara Hasser with WIC is in to give us healthy options when it comes to those holiday meals!
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November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
INTERVIEW: Nutritionist Cara Hasser with WIC is in to give us healthy options when it comes to those holiday meals!
AT THE MOVIES: Bart and Jen review the new sci-fi/adventure flick starring Glen Powell!
At the Movies: The Running Man
Bart and Jen review the new sci-fi/adventure flick starring Glen Powell!
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November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
AT THE MOVIES: Bart and Jen review the new sci-fi/adventure flick starring Glen Powell!
CLASS OF THE WEEK: Congratulations to Ms. Chloe Orr's Kindergarten class at Franklin Elementary for winning this week's Fat Jack's Pizza!
Fat Jack's Pizza Class of the Week - November 21, 2025
Congratulations to Ms. Chloe Orr's Kindergarten class at Franklin Elementary for winning this week's Fat Jack's Pizza!
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November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
CLASS OF THE WEEK: Congratulations to Ms. Chloe Orr's Kindergarten class at Franklin Elementary for winning this week's Fat Jack's Pizza!
INTERVIEW: The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Go Ottawa tell us more about their annual Welcome Santa Christmas Parade and Once Upon a Main Street Christmas event!
Ottawa getting ready for Christmas with events downtown
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Go Ottawa tell us more about their annual Welcome Santa Christmas Parade and Once Upon a Main Street Christmas event!
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November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
INTERVIEW: The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Go Ottawa tell us more about their annual Welcome Santa Christmas Parade and Once Upon a Main Street Christmas event!
Spencerville student starts community care closet, provides for classmates in need.
Spencerville 5th grader expands pantry to help students and families in need
A Spencerville fifth grader is making a big impact on his community.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Spencerville student starts community care closet, provides for classmates in need.
Wright State Lake Campus Police Academy earns STAR Academy Award for exceeding training standards.
Wright State Lake Campus Police Academy earns STAR Academy award
On behalf of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the Wright State Lake Campus Police Academy was presented with the STAR Academy Award this morning — the only program in the
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November 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Wright State Lake Campus Police Academy earns STAR Academy Award for exceeding training standards.
NexGen Research makes donation to the West Ohio Food Bank as part of the Stronger Together Fund.
NexGen Research donates $5,500 to the West Ohio Food Bank
Support has continued to pour in for Lima families as part of the Stronger Together Fund.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
NexGen Research makes donation to the West Ohio Food Bank as part of the Stronger Together Fund.
Moms Demand Action volunteer speaking with locals today about the importance of secure storage of firearms.
National organization stresses the importance of secure storage of firearms
A national organization formed after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012 has grown to 11 million strong and are looking for more members.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Moms Demand Action volunteer speaking with locals today about the importance of secure storage of firearms.
Three individuals indicted for additional charges in connection to 2022 Auglaize County murder case.
New indictments handed down in Auglaize County murder case
Three people who pleaded guilty to 2022 murder are handed down more indictments from Auglaize County as part of a continued investigation.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Three individuals indicted for additional charges in connection to 2022 Auglaize County murder case.
Tracy's Appliances is closing after 75 years in Lima as the family prepares for retirement.
Tracy's Appliances to close their doors after 75 years
After 75 years, Tracy's Appliances is closing its doors.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Tracy's Appliances is closing after 75 years in Lima as the family prepares for retirement.
NTSB reveals details of UPS plane crash with engine failure in Louisville.
Investigators say UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, killing 14, had cracks in engine mount
Federal investigators have released photos of an engine flying off a doomed UPS cargo plane that crashed, killing14 people in Kentucky two weeks ago.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
NTSB reveals details of UPS plane crash with engine failure in Louisville.
INTERVIEW: The holidays are right around the corner, and Kayla Monfort with Activate Allen County is in with some healthy holiday tips, and previews their upcoming Healthy Families Expo!
Activate Allen County offers tips for a healthy holiday season
The holidays are right around the corner, and Kayla Monfort with Activate Allen County is in with some healthy holiday tips, and previews their upcoming Healthy Families Expo!
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November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
INTERVIEW: The holidays are right around the corner, and Kayla Monfort with Activate Allen County is in with some healthy holiday tips, and previews their upcoming Healthy Families Expo!
INTERVIEW: Allen Economic Development Group is in to give details on the Novus Foods expansion in Delphos!
AEDG and Novus Foods tell us more about the Delphos site expansion
Allen Economic Development Group is in to give details on the Novus Foods expansion in Delphos!
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November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
INTERVIEW: Allen Economic Development Group is in to give details on the Novus Foods expansion in Delphos!