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'Our 20th year in Toledo has been our toughest': Culture Clash asking for support
TOLEDO, Ohio — Culture Clash Records is seeking support from the public after what it said has been its toughest year since opening 20 years ago. In a Facebook post Tuesday, Culture Clash listed a number of ways the public can support its operations. In a linked GoFundMe, store owner Tim Friedman said the store faces mounting costs incurred from expenses related to a building zoning issue after the business moved downtown in 2020.
Habitat for Humanity celebrates Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday while making a difference
TOLEDO, Ohio — Tuesday marked the 100th birthday of former president Jimmy Carter. He's most notably known for his humanitarian efforts, and one of the organizations he's devoted much of his time to, Habitat for Humanity. The nonprofit hosted its 40th Annual Carter Work Project this year in St....
Gov. Whitmer orders flags lowered in honor of Toledo native, former Congressman Dave Curson
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday in honor of Toledo native and former Congressman Dave Curson, who died at 75 years old. Whitmer ordered the U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to...
Toledo Jeep plants enter third week of shutdowns
TOLEDO, Ohio — Both of Toledo's Jeep Assembly plants have been shut down for weeks, despite Stellantis' initial statement that said the plants would remain shut down for a shorter amount of time. Here's what we know about these shutdowns and those impacted. These closures at Toledo's North and...
North Toledo business owner says staff was not notified of evacuation due to fire last week
TOLEDO, Ohio — Some north Toledo businesses aren't happy with how last week's fire at OneH2, Inc. was handled when it came to evacuations. One business said it had a potentially dangerous situation since there wasn't more warning given. Smokey Point Distributing is a Toledo hub for the national...
Local elected officials, community members call for state action on closed BMV
Emily Komisarek visited the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles at 1600 Madison Ave. to get new tags for her vehicle before work Monday morning, only to be told it was closed. Now, she has to find time to visit the BMV location on West Sylvania Avenue, Ms. Komisarek said. “I always come to this one because it’s just easy,” she said. “You can just pull right in, usually they’re not that busy, and it’s usually quick. “I had no idea it was closed,” she added.
Country music superstars Rascal Flatts coming to Toledo in 2025
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Flatts are back!. Grammy-award winning trio Rascal Flatts is returning to Toledo as part of their "Life is a Highway" 21-stadium tour in March 2025. The group is scheduled to perform at the Huntington Center on March 7. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the show kicking off at 7 p.m.
Contingency plan implemented at Toledo Express due to humidity issue
SWANTON, Ohio — Air traffic controllers at the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport were forced out of their towers last week due to a humidity issue in the cab, according to a spokesperson for the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. The issue has since been resolved. "There was no...
Walbridge stable owner charged with resisting arrest after alleged horse dispute | 11 Investigates
WALBRIDGE, Ohio — The owner of Precious Sea Stables in Walbridge was arrested on Saturday and charged with unlawful restraint, obstructing official business and resisting arrest after an incident she claims happened between her and a customer. According to Lake Township Police, officers responded to Sarah Collins' property on...
Sheetz opens Springfield Twp. location, second in Toledo area
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Sheetz opened another northwest Ohio location on Monday, the second of eight total planned in the Toledo area. The latest of the convenience store's locations opened at 9 a.m. at 6633 Dorr St. in Springfield Township. The opening comes less than a month after Sheetz opened its first Toledo-area store, which opened in Maumee on Sept. 10.
Ohio Human Trafficking Hotline now open 24/7
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Ohio Human Trafficking Hotline is now open for tips 24/7. Celia Williamson, executive director of the University of Toledo's Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, said the new tool will help bring the state closer to catching those behind human trafficking. "Often human trafficking involves...
Ohio City Among 10 Safest And Richest Cities in America
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