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Driver sentenced to prison for crash in Dundee that claimed passenger's life
MONROE — An Ohio man has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison for leading police on a lengthy pursuit that ended with a fiery crash in downtown Dundee that claimed his passenger's life. Kim Lynn Fitch Jr. 32, of Napoleon, Ohio, had fled a traffic stop...
Trending upward: Valentine Theatre's upcoming season keys in on what people want
The Valentine Theatre will be paying tribute to music icons ranging from Neil Diamond to Cher during its 2024-2025 season. While some musical celebrations are returning to Toledo, two shows, Always Loretta and Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes, are new to the area. The two represent an initial foray into classical country music by the Valentine, which is making the best of two trends: the rise of tribute shows and a resurgence in country music. “A significant number of people love the music of the ’70s and ’80s and want that live performance experience — reliving their youth or simply 'seeing' bands they wish they could have seen back in the day,” said Jason Stumbo, director of bands at the University of Toledo.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office investigating 2 separate assaults on women
(CBS DETROIT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate assaults on women in Monroe Township this week. Officials say the first assault occurred in the early morning hours of July 15 in the Waterloo Park area. The second assault happened in the late evening of July 17 in a wooded area along Frenchcreek in the Meadowbrook Mobile Home Community.The perpetrator in both incidents was a man. Officials are working to determine if the same man is responsible for both assaults. The sheriff's office reminds residents to avoid being alone in dark, secluded areas and to be aware of their surroundings. Michigan State Police and Monroe police are assisting in the investigation. Anyone who may have information on these incidents is asked to call the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau at 734-240-7530.If you have been the victim of an assault and have not reported the incident, you're urged to call Monroe County Central Dispatch at 734-243-7070.
Mud Hens fall to St. Paul in first game back from break
Four late runs for the Toledo Mud Hens were not enough to erase a big deficit from the middle innings as the visiting St. Paul Saints earned an 8-6 win at Fifth Third Field on Friday. The Mud Hens returned from the All-Star break for the opener of a three-game series against the Saints, taking narrow leads in the third and fourth innings before St. Paul pulled ahead. The Saints’ Chris Williams had a game-high three hits and three RBIs, plus a run scored. Jace Jung opened the scoring with an RBI double that brought home Akil Baddoo for a 1-0 Toledo lead in the bottom of the third. Williams led off the fourth with a solo home run, but Justice Bigbie singled home Bligh Madris to make it 2-1 Toledo in the bottom half.
Free art demonstration: Monroe artist to discuss nature, modern twists in her work
MONROE — Jefferson Middle School art teacher Tricia Shanea Martinez is known for her vividly hued art and modern twists. Next week, she’ll show how she infuses nature into art, with twists, like color. "Many of my pieces are very floral in detail. I many times will use a modern color palette to finish off these pieces," Martinez said. ...
New program makes community college free for new students
MONROE — Students who enroll in community college this semester may find themselves tuition free through Michigan's Community College Guarantee program, according to a recent release. For Monroe County citizens this means that residents who graduated from high school in 2023 and 2024 may be eligible for free tuition fees at Monroe County Community College. ...
Hittin’ the court at the Toledo Pickleball Club
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Pickleball was invented in the state of Washington in the 1960s. In the years since, it has become wildly popular with millions of Americans picking up a paddle. There are plenty of courts in our region to prove that. Connie Mierzejewski is the president of the...
Local program offers support to help LGBTQ+ youth overcome risk of suicide
TOLEDO, Ohio — One of the leading causes of death in the United States is suicide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide compared to their peers. Behavioral health state-wide organization OhioGuidestone is offering a mental health...
Toledo residents raise safety concerns after multiple hit-and-runs at same intersection
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Multiple hit-and-runs at the corner of Bancroft and Glenwood are raising safety concerns among people who live in that area of the Old West End. One resident is hoping something can be done. Last week, a hit-and-run driver left plenty of damage on the corner at hitting a car.
Here’s what MAC commissioner Steinbrecher had to say at football media day
CANTON — Mid-American Conference commissioner Jon Steinbrecher made the opening remarks at the football media day news conference on Friday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here are some highlights from Steinbrecher’s address: On MAC players selected in April’s NFL Draft: “As I think back over the last year, a handful of things jump off the page at me. Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell becoming the 14th first-round NFL draft pick from the Mid-American Conference since 1998 when he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles. Or Western Michigan’s Marshawn Kneeland selected in the second round by the Dallas Cowboys. The message should be evident: come to the Mid-American Conference, develop and excel, and you will get your chance in the NFL. You can be as good as you want to be right here.”
On The Radar August 2024
The Glass City dog park celebrates its 10th anniversary. Save the date now for Glass City Dog Park’s 10th Birthday! Saturday, Aug. 17 from noon to 4 pm, head to 1171 Woodsdale Ave. for games and activities for the dogs with $1,000 in prizes. The first 100 members who attend will receive tote bags with favors and a commemorative booklet. Free, but RSVP to attend at glasscitydogpark.org.
Global software outages affect northwest Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Several local agencies and businesses were affected by Friday’s global outages from a faulty cybersecurity update. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, said one of its updates affected customers using Microsoft Windows -- leaving behind technological problems across the world. Read more about the incident at the link here.
13 Action News Big Story: The global Microsoft outage
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Businesses and institutions around the world were knocked offline Friday due to a software update from a cybersecurity firm, CrowdStrike. We’re learning more about how the outage happened, how it affected local agencies and what comes next. Find everything you need to know in Friday’s 13 Action News Big Story, shown in the video above.
Toledo youths recognized as future leaders at summer program graduation
About 39 young people between the ages of 6 and 17 spent the last seven weeks in training to become the leaders of tomorrow. From the proud smiles both they and their parents had during graduation from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio’s Empowering Future Leaders program, it was clear the lessons they learned during the summer break from school will last them a lifetime. Marvin Whitfield, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio, said 73 students were originally registered for the program. There were 39 who graduated Thursday. “We have to earn the right to stand among leaders, and 39 of you made it,” Mr. Whitfield told the group during graduation. “Being a leader is a choice. You have to earn it. The world owes you nothing.”
Kayaking concert takes to the water
Shamarr Allen, a trumpeter from New Orleans, will take the stage, sort of, in Toledo on Wednesday night. Mr. Allen is set to be the first of three performances this summer on the Maumee River as part of Black Swamp Conservancy’s Paddle and Groove series. He will play on a pontoon boat as listeners kayak around him. Attendees will launch in their kayaks from International Park at 5:30 p.m. and then kayak downstream toward the sunflower murals on the Glass City River Wall. The goal of the event is both to provide listeners with a unique concert experience and increase awareness of the conservancy’s work both upstream and in the downtown area.
Toledo, OH, Officials, Approve Moratorium on Self-Storage, Car Washes
The Toledo, Ohio, City Council this week approved a moratorium on the development of self-storage facilities and car washes. The legislation will be in effect until Jan. 31, according to the source. The ban will allow the local plan commission to perform an impact study of these services on the...
13 more Ohio Rite Aid stores to close. Is yours one of them?
Rite Aid plans to close even more stores across Ohio. According to bankruptcy filings, the drugstore chain plans to shutter 13 more locations in Ohio, along with 18 stores in Michigan, per CBS News. Closing stores include locations in Dayton, Toledo, Lima, Parma and Zanesville. Which Rite Aid stores are...
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