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01/26/2026

Stay safe Allen County!

As of 2:09 p.m., 1/29/2026, Allen County is no longer under any roadway advisories or warnings. All advisories have been canceled.

Motorists are encouraged to continue driving with caution due to current weather conditions.

Thank you to all state, county, and township road crews who worked tirelessly during this winter storm. Thank you as well to all essential workers who continued to report to work despite the road conditions.

Stay safe, Allen County!
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⚠️LEVEL 1: ROADWAY ADVISORY
ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF MATT TREGLIA HAS DOWNGRADED FROM THE LEVEL TWO ROADWAR WARNING TO A LEVEL 1 “ROADWAY ADVISORY” FOR ALLEN COUNTY, OHIO. THIS LEVEL 1 “ROADWAY ADVISORY” IS IN EFFECT AS OF 9:22AM, January 28, 2026.

A LEVEL 1 “ROADWAY ADVISORY” Allen County roadways are snow or ice covered with possible drifting. Extreme caution is advised.

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⚠️UPDATE: As of 1/27/26 at 9:30PM, Allen County remains under a Level Two Roadway Advisory.

Please be advised that road crews will dwindle into the late evening and overnight hours. Roads are expected to remain slick, and drifting may occur. Residents are urged to continue using extreme caution while traveling.

The next update will be provided later tomorrow morning (1/28/26).

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ROADWAY UPDATE:
⚠️⚠️As of 1:47pm on January 27, 2026, Allen County remains on a LEVEL TWO ROADWAY WARNING.

Sheriff Treglia has been in regular contact with Allen County Engineer Brion Rhodes and Road Superintendent Daren Leis. Allen County roadways are slick and snow covered, which is expected with the current weather conditions. Significant drifting is occurring. Travel with extreme caution. Please continue to give plow\salt trucks plenty of room to work.

Expect another update tonight at approximately 9:30pm.
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⚠️⚠️LEVEL 2 ROADWAY WARNING⚠️⚠️
ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF MATT TREGLIA HAS ISSUED A LEVEL 2 ROADWAY WARNING FOR ALLEN COUNTY AS OF 9:30AM 1/26/2026

•The level three roadway warning has been canceled.

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At 7:00pm tonight (1/25/2026), Allen County will be under a Level 3 Roadway Warning
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Allen County Residents,

I have spoken with Allen County Engineer Brian Rhodes and Road Superintendent Darren Leis. Their crews have worked tirelessly around the clock to clear roadways, and I want to sincerely thank them for their dedication and hard work during this severe winter storm. However, with a storm of this magnitude, maintaining clear roads has become increasingly difficult. In the coming hours, road crews will be forced to suspend operations, and continued snowfall will quickly cover roadways throughout Allen County.

Therefore, at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, a Level 3 Roadway Warning will be issued for Allen County.

Roadways are snow-covered, and many are impassable. Residents should only travel in emergency or essential situations and are urged to use extreme caution. Employers are encouraged to delay or adjust start times for third- and first-shift employees where applicable.

This Level 3 Roadway Warning will remain in effect until late morning on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Thank you for your cooperation, and please join me in thanking our road crews for their continued efforts to keep Allen County safe.

Sincerely,
Matthew B. Treglia
Allen County Sheriff

01/20/2026

🏈 National Championship Game Poll 🏈

The big game is almost here, and we want to know who you’re cheering for!

👍 Indiana
❤️ Miami

Cast your vote in the comments and enjoy a great night of football.
From all of us at Chiles Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, we hope the game brings friends, family, and a little friendly rivalry together.

01/19/2026

Chiles Laman Funeral & Cremation Services would like to wish Abby Chandler a very happy birthday! 🎉🎂
We hope your day is filled with smiles, celebration, and all the things that make it special.

01/19/2026

Today, we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and peace continues to guide and inspire us. His words and actions remind us of the power of compassion, service, and love for one another.

At Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, we strive to serve our community with care, dignity, and kindness, living out Dr. King’s timeless message: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”
May we honor his legacy by choosing unity over division, understanding over judgment, and love in all that we do. 💙

01/16/2026

🎉🎂 The Chiles Laman Funeral and Cremation Team would like to wish Paiten Dulaney a very Happy Birthday! 🎈🎉

We hope your day is filled with smiles, laughter, and all the things that make you happy. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead! 💐✨
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01/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Dylan Wohlgamuth! 🎂🎈 Hope your day is packed with fun, surprises, and all your favorite things. Here’s to another awesome year!

01/02/2026

Lima, OH
Kathleen "Kathy" L. Holdren, age 77, passed away on December 31, 2025, at 9:29 am, at Lima Memorial Health System. Kathy was born on May 2, 1948, in Ottawa, OH, to the late Richard "Bing" and Mary (Roof) Croy. On October 18, 1969, she married Stephen E. Holdren who preceded her in death on February 20, 2014.
In addition to her husband, Kathy is survived by her daughters, Tammy L. (Quincy Spence) Holdren, and Lisa M. (Michael) Cornelius both of Lima, OH, her grandchildren, Haylie (Josh) Russell, DeAsia (Elijah) Armstead, Tia (Korey) Barfield, Kionna (Trey) Gunn, and Keyamari Fuqua of Lima, OH, and Destine Cornelius of GA, her great grandchildren, Keaira, Kali, Ryder, Alajha, Ainsley, Jalicia, Jovan, Kimora, Treasure, Trey, Damari'A, Ka'Mir, Zayden and Aariyah. Her extended family includes two bonus daughters, Kimberly Panning, and Rachel Crichfield both of Lima, OH, five bonus grandchildren, and eleven bonus great grandchildren, siblings, Rick (Cathy) Croy of Lima, OH, Chris (Randy) Shiplett of Columbus, OH, and Cindy (Dennis) Stainbrook of Pandora, OH, a sister in-law, Tracy (Greg) Tanner of PA, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Holdren, a nephew, a brother in-law, and two sisters in-law.
Kathy was a graduate of Ottawa Glandorf High School. She had worked as a LPN with St. Rita's Medical Center and retired in 2013 after 45 years of dedicated service. Kathy was a member of Eagles Aerie #370 and a former member of the Ottawa American Legion #63 auxiliary. Some of her interests included puzzles and books. Above all else, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren She loved supporting them in all of their activities and sporting events.
There will be a funeral service held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, EASTSIDE CHAPEL. Officiating the service will be Rev. Lori Wright.
Friends may visit on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and then 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the EASTSIDE CHAPEL. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from All of US!

12/25/2025

🎄 Wishing You a Peaceful Christmas 🎄

During this season of joy, we pause to remember the loved ones who are no longer with us. Their memory continues to light our hearts and guide us through the holidays.

From our family to yours, we wish you peace, comfort, and moments of togetherness this Christmas.

✨ May the spirit of the season bring warmth, love, and cherished memories.

12/14/2025

🕯️ Wishing a Blessed Hanukkah 🕯️

As the candles are lit and the Festival of Lights begins, we extend warm wishes to all who celebrate.
Hanukkah reminds us that even in times of darkness, hope, faith, and resilience can shine through.

To the families in our community observing this meaningful tradition, we honor your heritage, your memories, and the loved ones who continue to live on in your hearts.

May your homes be filled with light, peace, and togetherness this season.
Happy Hanukkah.

12/12/2025

This Saturday, we invite you to be part of Wreaths Across America at Shawnee Cemetery at Noon.
Come help us honor our veterans with gratitude, remembrance, and community. 🇺🇸🎄