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American and Palestinian officials meet in Egypt for peace talks aiming to end the Gaza war.

Top officials from US and Qatar join talks aimed at brokering peace in Gaza

Senior officials from the United States, Qatar and Israel have joined the third day of talks between Israel and Hamas in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 1h

COOKING WITH CARRIE: Chef Carrie Prince from Apollo Career Center shows off her new brussels sprouts dish!

Cooking with Carrie: Creamy Brussels Sprouts

Chef Carrie Prince from Apollo Career Center shows off her new brussels sprout dish!

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 5h

Candidate Heather Rutz shares her vision for Lima City Schools and motivation for running for the board.

Community hears from Lima School Board Candidate Heather Rutz

Lima residents came out Tuesday evening to learn more about one of the candidates running for the Lima City School Board in the November election.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 17h

Lima Senior's Spartan Inn reopens, offering students hands-on culinary experience.

Spartan Inn offers affordable lunch while training Lima Senior chefs

The program teaches students both front- and back-of-house skills, including cooking, baking, and customer service, preparing them to enter the workforce straight out of high school. Many students pursue the

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 18h

Community blood drive supports first responders in friendly competition.

Lima-Area residents donate blood to support local heroes in Battle of the Badges

The Allen County Red Cross hosted a “Battle of the Badges” blood drive where donors supported local police, fire, and EMS departments in a friendly competition to help save lives.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 18h

Downtown Lima offers spooky Halloween events, including "Crawloween" and cemetery/lantern tours, with prizes and tickets available.

Downtown Lima announces “Crawloween” and spooky Halloween tours

If you’re looking for something to do this Halloween season, Downtown Lima Inc. has several festive options.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 19h

West Ohio Food Bank to host Family Fun Fest to thank local supporters.

West Ohio Food Bank invites families to Saturday Fun Fest

WOFB Program Coordinator Shelly Neeley said, “They do so much for us and they support the food bank to be able to have us be able to provide back to

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 19h

Chinese national's $1M bond upheld in Allen County fraud case.

$1 Million bond upheld Chinese National accused in Allen County fraud case

A judge denied bond reduction for Xianchun Li, a New York man accused of defrauding an Allen County resident, citing him as a flight risk.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 20h

Elida man pleads guilty in 2-year-old daughter's death.

Father enters guilty plea in 2024 fatal car fire that killed 2-year-old daughter

An Elida man pleaded guilty to aggravated arson, involuntary manslaughter, and endangering children charges in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, agreeing to a minimum 22-year prison sentence.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 21h

OhioHealth hosts free health events for girls, teens, and women in Van Wert.

OhioHealth Van Wert to host two free health events for local women and girls

OhioHealth Physician Group is pleased to announce two upcoming free events in Van Wert designed to support the health and wellness of girls, teens, and women in the community.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 21h

Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 vehicles due to rearview camera display issue.

Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 Tundras and Sequoias due to malfunctioning rearview camera

Toyota is recalling nearly 400,000 vehicles because the rearview camera may not display when backing up, increasing the risk of a crash, federal traffic safety regulators said.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 22h

INTERVIEW: Liz Smith is in with a rundown of what's coming up at the Lima Public Library!

Events happening at the Lima Public Library this October

Liz Smith is in with a rundown of what's coming up at the Lima Public Library!

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 22h

INTERVIEW: Marybeth Torsell with the Alzheimer's Association is in to talk about volunteering opportunities!

Alzheimer's Association promoting volunteering for all kinds of causes

Marybeth Torsell with the Alzheimer's Association is in to talk about volunteering opportunities!

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 23h

INTERVIEW: There's a special event coming up to raise awareness about suicide prevention. Teresa Fisher and Dan Lee are in to give us the details of the Out of the Darkness Walk.

Out of the Darkness Walk to raise funds and suicide awareness in Wapakoneta

There's a special event coming up to raise awareness about suicide prevention. Teresa Fisher and Dan Lee are in to give us the details of the Out of the Darkness

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 23h

TRIVIA TUESDAY: Holly has the questions for Chris and Stephen!

Trivia Tuesday - October 7, 2025

Holly has the questions for Chris and Stephen!

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 1d

TRAINING TIPS: Joellen from That Place for Pets tells us how to get your dog ready for Halloween!

Training Tips: Halloween safety and costumes for pets

Joellen from That Place for Pets tells us how to get your dog ready for Halloween!

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INTERVIEW: Dr. Darlene Weyer from Lima Memorial talks to us about dense breast tissue and what to do if you have it.

Lima Memorial doctor discusses dense breast tissue and mammograms

Dr. Darlene Weyer from Lima Memorial talks to us about dense breast tissue and what to do if you have it.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 1d

Here is this week's wanted list from the Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers program.

Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Wanted Persons of the Week - October 6, 2025

Here is this week's wanted list from the Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers program.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 1d

Spencerville residents create jaw-dropping Jaws-inspired Halloween display in their front yard.

Spencerville couple brings ‘Jaws’ to life in front yard for Halloween

If you’ve driven along South Conant Road outside of Spencerville lately, you might have noticed a large shark in one resident’s front yard!

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 1d

Residents pack Shawnee Township event to hear trustee candidates' visions for the community's future and transparency plans.

Shawnee Township residents pack town hall to hear from trustee candidates

It was a packed house Monday night at the Shawnee Township "Meet the Candidates" town hall meeting, as residents came out to learn more about the people running for trustee

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 1d

Indian Lake farm grows record-breaking 1,317-pound pumpkin at Pumpkin Invasion.

13 hundred pound pumpkin takes home the grand prize at Pumpkin Invasion

A farm at Indian Lake took away the honors for biggest pumpkin over the weekend at Pumpkin Invasion in Downtown Lima.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 1d

Charles River Laboratories brings STEAM concepts to life for K-8 students.

Growing STEM: Charles River introduces different STEM concepts at Ohio State Lima

STEAM on the Quad is an annual event on Ohio State Lima's campus that invites students to get a hands-on look at all kinds of activities relating to science, technology,

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 1d

Teachers come together for annual professional learning conference in New Bremen.

1,200 Mercer county educators attend learning conference

The Mercer County Educational Service Center hosted its annual Professional Learning Conference, and more than 1,200 teachers and administrators from 13 districts were in attendance.

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Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL Television) @hometownstations.bsky.social · 1d

Ohio launches free app to help new drivers log practice hours.

State of Ohio launches new app to help teen drivers

Governor Mike DeWine is taking new steps to improve safety for young drivers.

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Lima City Schools Superintendent Andre Rudolph set to showcase district successes in upcoming address.

Superintendent Rudolph to highlight achievements in first State of the Schools address

“I want them to know the phenomenal things going on in Career Technical Education. I want them to know the phenomenal things going on within the arts. I want to

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