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New roundabout project proposed for Monclova Rd.
LUCAS Co., Ohio (WTVG) - The Lucas County Engineer’s Office (LCEO) along with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has proposed a roundabout at the intersection of Monclova Road and Wilkins Road in Swanton. The roundabout would replace what is currently a two-way stop. According to a press release...
Long-Awaited Fire Truck Arrives In Monclova Township
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — With its shiny red and black exterior and new tire smell, the new aerial truck stands out from the other vehicles in the Monclova Township Fire & Rescue bay, but the benefits of the $1.2 million custom-designed truck extend far beyond its looks.
Maumee officials issue apology for sewer ordinance
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - Maumee leaders have issued an apology to residents for the controversial ordinance mandating sewer inspections which created a firestorm within the community. The situation has been causing a stir in Maumee for weeks and on Friday, Maumee leaders issued an apology and let residents know that...
Some residents upset about roundabout proposal for Main St.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A massive reworking of the Front and Main Street corridor in East Toledo received some pushback from residents Wednesday night. The River East Toledo project will connect the population to the Glass City MetroPark and the Toledo downtown, but it’s an intersection in the heart of the neighborhood that’s raising some ire.
Crisis averted at the Wood Co. Fair Milkshake Barn
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - It was a close call for thewood County Clover Legacy Foundation and 4-H club at the Wood County Fairgrounds. The team learned their water was set to be shut off, which would’ve left 700 tubs of ice cream at the milkshake barn to melt and go sour. With some quick thinking and the generosity of some local business owners there will be milkshakes at the fair this weekend.
Indiana contractor facing fines for exposing employees to 'deadly fall hazards' at 2 Perrysburg homes
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — An Indiana contractor faces nearly $200,000 in fines after the U.S. Department of Labor said employees were exposed to deadly risks of falls while working on framing at two homes in Perrysburg. Inspectors with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said...
Jamie Farr Pool closed until further notice, city says
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Jamie Farr Pool in north Toledo has been closed until further notice, a city of Toledo spokesperson said in an email Wednesday afternoon. The closure is "due to mechanical issues," according to the city. The exact issues are not specified and an estimated reopening date was not provided.
I-TEAM Neighborhood Nuisance: Renter frustrations over fly infestation
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - From sticky traps to windows and floor, hundreds of flies are taking over Syaria Howard’s Toledo home. “This is just crazy,” Howard said. “They’re coming in like herds of zombies.”. Howard says the problem started bout two weeks ago, and seems to...
'You can't use your mental health as a shield': Judge issues sentencing in Lisa Titkemeier cancer con
TOLEDO, Ohio — Nearly four years after Toledo woman Lisa Titkemeier told family and friends she was battling non-Hodgkin's follicular lymphoma, she was sentenced in a Lucas County court for fundraising thousands of dollars - in the name of a diagnosis investigators said was fabricated. Lucas County judge Lori...
SWANTON VILLAGE COUNCIL: Bids On Hallet Avenue Work Come In Higher Than Expected
The Swanton Village Council heard updates on future construction on Hallet Avenue during its meeting last week. Village Administrator Shannon Shulters reported bids for the initial phase of work were opened at the end of June, with Ebony Construction coming in at $860,361.15 and Miller Brothers coming in at $988,851.48. The original engineer’s estimate was $740,900.
Truth Test: 99% voting record with Biden/Harris
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Republican Bernie Moreno is challenging Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown this fall in Ohio. Moreno has been trying to tie Brown to President Biden and now Vice President Kamala Harris. His campaign has run an ad stating Brown has voted with Kamala and Biden 99% of the time.
Ditch Improvement Project To Clear Swan Creek Watershed
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — At hundreds of feet long, the log jam between Springbrook Lake and Lial Renewal Center in Waterville Township is the largest of an estimated 1,100 log jams in the 300 miles of tributaries in the Swan Creek watershed. “We’ve had a big...
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