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Health insurance remain toughest issue for small businesses
(The Center Square) – For nearly four decades, small business owners across the country in Ohio said the cost of health insurance is the top chronic issue they face. It remains the No. 1 concern in 2024 after the National Federation of Small Business released the 11th edition of its Small Business Problems and Priorities report, a survey conducted every four years since 1982. The national survey samples 40,000 NFIB...
Ohio’s unemployment rate increases for 5th straight month, though filled jobs also increase
COLUMBUS, Ohio — New state economic data released Friday shows that Ohio added jobs in July, but it also shows that the Ohio unemployment rate increased for the fifth straight month. Ohio gained 2,200 full- and part-time jobs during July from the revised June estimate, increasing the total employment...
FirstEnergy agrees to deal to avoid state prosecution | Reporters Roundtable
Akron-based FirstEnergy agreed this week to a deal with the state of Ohio to avoid state prosecution for its role in the House Bill 6 bribery scandal. HB 6 included a billion-dollar nuclear bailout. FirstEnergy, which bribed an Ohio house speaker and a state regulator, is paying another $20 million...
City of Toledo announces road closures, lane restrictions beginning Monday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The City of Toledo has announced that multiple roads will be closed beginning Monday. The City says beginning Aug. 19, the following road closures and lane restrictions will be in place:. Northbound Ottawa River Road will be closed between 117th Street and 118th Street. Closed for...
Family looking for Toledo man last seen experiencing mental health crisis
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A family is looking for a missing Toledo man who was last seen having a mental health crisis. Family of 20-year-old Kalub Smith reported him missing on July 30, according to Toledo Police reports. His mother told police he suffered from schizophrenia and was having a...
High school girls cross country: Who are top runners to watch during 2024 season?
There are several top girl cross country runners in the Toledo area returning to their respective teams this fall. Perrysburg has a pair of girls back from its team that won state in 2023. Also, Eastwood has its top runner back after the Eagles took 16th as a team at state in Division II a season ago. Action should be competitive in the Northwest Ohio Athletic League as well, where many talented runners are back with state experience. Here’s a look at 10 of the top Toledo-area girl runners, listed alphabetically by school. Times and finishes courtesy of Ohio MileSplit and Baumspage.
Police: Suspect shoved drugs up his rectum, had ‘full-on meltdown’
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Police allege that a suspect arrested on August 15 wounded himself, after allegedly placing narcotics in his rectum to evade arrest. According to the Toledo Police report, Deontae Brown, 26, was spotted selling drugs at the intersection of Bancroft and Franklin Thursday afternoon. He allegedly got...
Summer campers get Olympic experience complete with medals, ceremonies
Communities around the world tuned in to see the spectacle of the Paris Olympics this summer, and Children’s Discovery Centers used the international hubbub to keep kids across northwest Ohio engaged. “We had an opening ceremony at the beginning of our summer camp experience, and we're closing out our summer camp experience after 12 weeks with a closing ceremony,” said Tamara Glassbender, the summer camp coordinator for the Children’s Discovery Centers. The five separate locations for the centers formed different “countries” and competed in field day activities at Side Cut Metropark in Maumee on Thursday. First, second, and third-place medals in the classic gold, silver, and bronze were presented to the kids for kindness and helpfulness. Sportsmanship and exposure to other cultures were the main focuses for Laura Burrell, the co-director of the Talmadge center location.
New beginnings: Pennsylvania curator takes leadership role at TMA
For Anna Marley, visiting the Toledo Museum of Art to speak about an exhibition she created in Pennsylvania felt like finding the perfect match on a dating app. “It was like walking into a party, meeting someone, and just really liking them,” she said of her April visit. “It just felt like I could help the Toledo Museum of Art team get to where they wanted to be.” Come September, Marley will take on the role of director of curatorial affairs at TMA, where she will lead the curatorial and interpretation teams to tell the stories of global art history. “I absolutely fell in love with the collection and the institution,” Marley said in an interview. “And I guess they fell in love with me, too.”
Mom’s House celebrates back-to-school with “Lemons to Lemonade” fundraiser
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Turning lemons, into lemonade, and a brighter future. Local non-profit, Mom’s House, put on its annual back-to-school lemonade stand Thursday. The money raised from the event helps single moms break the cycle of poverty through education. Executive Director, Christina Rodriguez, says this is the third...
Blissfield bicentennial: Village comes together during July weekend to celebrate its past
BLISSFIELD — Blissfield’s bicentennial year continues, but its official weekend of celebration — July 27-28 — is now part of the history books. There are still upcoming events in Blissfield scheduled through the remainder of the year that honor and pay homage to the village’s 200 years of existence: July 28, 1824, to the present. ...
Wood County domestic violence shelter gets $5,000 grant
BOWLING GREEN — The Cocoon, Wood County’s comprehensive domestic and sexual violence advocacy center and emergency shelter, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation. Since 2002, the foundation has given more than $2.4 million to nonprofits. The Cocoon received funding to help increase safety for survivors and their children. More than 900 survivors reach out to Cocoon advocates each year for emergency safe shelter, safety planning, and support, which is available around the clock. For more information about the Cocoon, visit thecocoon.org or call 419-373-1730.
Point Place homes may be affected by sanitary main collapse
A 24-inch sanitary main along Ottawa River Road has collapsed and is in need of two separate repairs, the city of Toledo announced Thursday. Repair work is set to begin Monday. In the meantime, sewer and drainage crews will use pumps to minimize the impact on residents and will monitor the area over the weekend. The main services Point Place homes between Ottawa River Road and 305th Street and down to 131st Street. Residents are asked to call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020 to report water in a basement.
OSHP announces OVI checkpoint in Wood County Friday evening
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Wood County Friday evening. OSHP said the checkpoint will be held on Front Street in Perrysburg from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The checkpoint will be in conjunction with the Perrysburg Police Department, the Perrysburg Township Police Department and the Wood County Sheriff's Office.
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