Paulding Progress Competitors

The Blade's core values are credibility, trust and community. Blade employees live and work in the communities we cover, and reflect the community’s diverse population, ideas, and contributions. As the most trusted local source of news in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, The Blade got its beginning in 1835 and has evolved with the times, growing from a great newspaper to a digitally savvy provider of news and information. The Blade shines a spotlight on good things happening in the region, local government issues, and concerns of injustices or inequality. Objectivity and honesty drive us to influence positive community change and provide a platform for those looking for a voice. We remain committed to accurate reporting and continuing to be the leading source of news in our area.

The Lima News is West Central Ohio's premier source for local news coverage. We cover Lima and Allen County plus all surrounding counties for local news, high school sports, weather, business, and lifestyle stories. We have a daily circulation of 78,000 daily readers and 97,000 readers of our Sunday publication. Our Website, LimaOhio.com, is the region's #1 online source for local, up to the minute information. LimaOhio.com is updated several times a day with stories, photos, and videos of local events. The Lima News also publishes several glossy magazines, hosts numerous well-attended events, and circulates many special edition inserts about local happenings.

Toledo Free Press was Lucas County's largest Sunday circulation newspaper. Best Weekly Newspaper in Ohio — 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists Awards