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Neighbors upset as trash piles up on sidewalk
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Tall grass, mattresses and a crumbling brick wall; are just some of the issues residents on West Delaware Avenue say the city is ignoring. You can watch the full story above. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals.
13 Action News Big Story: Affordable Housing
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The National Low Income Housing Coalition says there’s a shortage of over 200,000 rental homes that are affordable and available to low-income households. You can watch the full Big Story above. You can watch the full big story above. Latest Local News | First Alert...
City council to act on settlement of brutality suit arising from traffic stop
Toledo City Council is poised to approve Wednesday a $50,000 settlement with one of two women who sued the city and two police officers alleging brutality and false arrest during a traffic stop on New Year’s Day, 2023. Kaylynn Smart was a passenger in a car that police pulled over at Central and Maplewood avenues after it passed close to a vehicle involved in the response to an accident several blocks west of there on Central Avenue. In the lawsuit she filed Dec. 22 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in Toledo, Ms. Smart claimed false arrest, unlawful imprisonment, unreasonable and excessive force, assault and battery, and related mistreatment by the two officers who performed the traffic stop, as well as seeking undisclosed punitive damages. Police officers Adam Hobbs and Ashlynn Pluff were disciplined for their conduct during the encounter, which was recorded on their cruiser’s dashboard camera.
City of Toledo to hold online HOME-ARP workshops July 23
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The City of Toledo and the Department of Housing and Community Development issued a notice Monday to announce the availability of funding for HOME-ARP Affordable Rental Housing Development and HOME-ARP Supportive Services. According to a press release from the city, the funding available for the Affordable...
Teeing it up for local children's charities at the Dana Open
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Since 1984 it has been welcoming the top golfers in the LPGA to Sylvania. The Dana Open is the second-longest-running tournament on the tour, but it’s more than a golf tournament. Golf is of course the focus, but the Dana Open has also been teeing...
Pizza Palooza preview pleases palates
The showroom at Grogan’s Towne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram featured some unusual models Tuesday. Instead of being packed with Pacificas, jammed with Rams, chock-full of Challengers, or crammed with Compasses, it was filled with tasty pizzas from a dozen local eateries, all of which will be competing in the upcoming 12th annual Pizza Palooza for the coveted Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice awards. The event will be held on Friday and Saturday at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania. Doors open at 5 p.m. “This is a great week for Sylvania,” Mayor Craig Stough declared. “We have the Dana Open at Highland Meadows and Pizza Palooza going on at the same time. It’s events like these that draw people to town and make Sylvania a great place to live.” The formidable list of culinary competitors this year includes Bambino’s, Half Time, Romeo’s, Mama Mary’s, Viking Pizzeria, Jet’s Pizza, J-Cups, Dandino’s, Bombay Kitchen, Hindsight Pizza, the V.I., and Mike’s Pizza.
Pop-up book creator elicits laughs at Mazza Museum conference
FINDLAY — How does one make a pop-up book? They throw a bunch of paper into a machine, and voila, Matthew Reinhart joked. “Done! Easy! Give me money,” Mr. Reinhart shouted as the audience broke into fits of laughter. Mr. Reinhart — a paper engineer and the creator of best-selling blockbuster pop-up guides for Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Transformers, Frozen, and more — presented at the Mazza Museum’s 30th annual Summer Conference on Tuesday. His presentation was a fascinating trapeze act that swung between humor and earnest passion as he walked the audience through how he produces pop-up books. The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum, which holds the world’s largest collection of original picture book art, uses its annual summer conference as a means to unite educators and book lovers to learn the behind-the-scenes of authors and illustrators.
BBB: New Financial Fraud Alert
BBB is getting calls from our Accredited Businesses we well as area consumers reporting a new fraud crime in the area: Scammers are sending emails claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) – one of the very agencies charged with preventing financial fraud. These emails masquerade as the “U.S. Business Compliance Commission,” and implore you to fill out a BOI Report (Beneficial Ownership Information Report) to avoid financial penalties. A false phone number is given, as well as a fake link, not ending in “.gov,” but “.net” (.gov websites belong to official government organizations in the United States).
Nonprofit teaching life lessons with skateboarding
Friction between polyurethane wheels and concrete reported the locations of skaters as they whizzed around the Frederick Douglass Community Association during a recent practice session of the On Deck Alliance. Intermittent clacking of skateboard trucks told of the success or failure of each individual outfitted with helmets and kneepads. During these sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and again from 5:30 to 8 p.m., kids and coaches gather on the first floor of the community center, 1001 Indiana Ave. in central Toledo, and give their best attempt at balancing on top of a board in motion. “They’ve been looking forward to this for a while,” Jessica Lothery, 37, of South Toledo, said of her three children wanting to skateboard at a community event with On Deck Alliance. “It’s always good to experience positive things in the neighborhood. Sometimes I get excited and try to do a few tricks myself.”
Kruse re-signs with Walleye
Toledo, Ohio – Forward Brandon Kruse will return to the Toledo Walleye, marking his second season in Toledo after agreeing to terms for the 2024-25 season. Kruse, a native of Saline, Michigan, posted a career year for the Walleye in 2023-24, tallying 54 points (18g-36a) over 70 games. The 25-year-old added another 11 points (4g-7a) in Toledo’s 14 playoff games.
Swanton Valley Rehab Hosting Family Fun Fair
On August 1, Swanton Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center will host its annual free petting zoo and family fun fair from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine (barring severe weather) at 401 W. Airport Highway in Swanton. In addition to the petting zoo,...
Stars shine at Mansfield Sr. passing scrimmage
MANSFIELD — Even without one of the top high school quarterbacks in the country, the Mansfield Senior passing scrimmage lived up to its marquee billing. Senior High welcomed some of the premier programs in Ohio to Arlin Field for its annual seven-on-seven tournament on a sun-soaked Tuesday. Two-time defending...
Dayton Police Department hosts hiring event on Wednesday to address staff shortages, base pay nearly $78k
Dayton, Ohio – With a hiring event this Wednesday, the Dayton Police Department is intensifying its attempts to attract new officers in order to meet persistent challenges in staffing its ranks. Sessions for the event will be set for 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Montgomery County Job Center at 1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
For years, Springfield has invited immigrants to move and settle there. Now the city fights for existence.
Springfield, Ohio – Usually a peaceful city with about 60,000 residents, Springfield has become well-known nationally following Mayor Rob Rue’s recent request on national television for federal help. The little community is struggling with a significant population growth linked to an inflow of Haitian migrants pushing public services to their limits.
‘Schitt’s Creek’-themed murder mystery dinner coming to Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Feeling “a little bit Alexis”? Don’t miss the Murder at the Rosebud Motel. David, Moira, Alexis and Johnny will be at Bock Family Brewing on Sunday, Aug. 18. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the show begins at 2 p.m. Event organizers...
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