the419 is a community magazine covering Lima and Allen County, Ohio. We deliver our printed edition weekly, and update our website daily. the419 staff includes multiple award winning reporters, designers, photographers and media professionals. Our product includes a 40-page, full-color printed edition on 50-pound bright white newsprint.
the419 is unique in that we offer a wide range of entertaining features not found in other local media. We share the best of our community, from our evolving downtown to must-see shows and exhibitions, to city development, to the entrepreneurs and leaders shaping the future of our community.
the419 is locally owned, locally operated, community focused.