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Arrest warrant issued for contractor accused of stealing from Toledo woman’s home during renovations
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One of several workers of a local contracting company accused of stealing items worth thousands from a woman whose home they were hired to renovate is wanted after failing to appear in court. Kyle Conaway, 37, Scott Dibert, 58, and Elizabeth Russell, 37, are facing charges...
Toledo's Savage Park splash pad reopens
Smiles spread across the faces of about a dozen children as they played in the water of the Savage Park splash pad for the first time since the summer of 2023. The splash pad, which failed a health department inspection last spring, had been out of operation for the start of the 2024 season; Tuesday at noon it finally reopened. The city reported it had made “all of the necessary valve adjustments to the water system,” and the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department on Tuesday morning OK’d the opening. “It’s a great relief to see that the children in this community now can have a splash pad to go to, that’s workable, and they can cool off during the hot summer months,” said Earl Mack, a longtime resident of the neighborhood.
How much progress has been made in Lake Erie? Advocate, expert weigh in | Protecting our Water
TOLEDO, Ohio — The first week of August will mark ten years since Toledo's water crisis, when many were instructed not to drink, cook with, or bathe in the water for three days. On Aug. 2, 2014, toxic algal bloom that right over the water intake made it unsafe...
Former kids football coach accused of stealing thousands from league pleads guilty
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A former Genoa youth football coach who police say stole thousands of dollars from the league for personal use took a plea deal. Court records show Phil Antry pleaded guilty to a Theft charge, amended from a Grand Theft charge, on July 1 in Ottawa County. He could face up to 12 months in prison and a $2,500 fine.
Bryan Lavastida, Juan Brito lead Columbus Clippers past Toledo Mud Hens
Recap: Bryan Lavastida went 2 for 4 with three RBIs and Micah Pries homered for the Clippers. Lavastida's two-run single keyed a three-run third inning as Columbus jumped to a 4-0 lead. Juan Brito was 3 for 5 for the Clippers. Starting pitcher Xzavion Curry (2-6) allowed two runs on three hits in 5⅓ innings. He struck out seven and walked two.
Summer Rocket Reading & Math Camp Serves Toledo Public Schools Students
Toledo Public Schools students gathered outside of Stranahan Hall ahead of the UToledo Rocket Reading & Math Camp on Thursday, June 27. Approximately 65 students in second through eighth grade at 18 different TPS schools participated in the six-week camp, which was provided by the Judith Herb College of Education in collaboration with TPS and supported by a Statewide Mathematics and Literacy Tutoring Grant from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Fourth of July travel will be booming; get ready for crowded roads
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you’re among the approximately 25 percent of Americans heading out of town for the Fourth of July holiday, be prepared. Whether it’s a flight, a train, a car or a cruise ship, holiday travel is back. “Recovery in travel appears to have finally taken place, but it’s taken us almost […]
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver Program coming to Marblehead
Among Ohio caregivers, 63.7% have chronic health conditions, 27.8% have depression, and 17.4% are in poor physical health, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. To help with these stresses and challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association offers “The Empowered Caregiver” programs. During...
Yes, hurricanes impact Ohio. Does record-setting Hurricane Beryl pose a threat to region?
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest storm to become a Category 5 Hurricane in history, is approaching North America and will likely hit Mexico Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Several deaths are already attributed to the powerful, record-setting storm as of Tuesday as it made its way through the Caribbean...
Mahoning Valley Historical Society receives $1.35M from state Capital Budget
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society (MVHS) will receive a total of $1.35 million from the state of Ohio in the new biennial Capital Budget. MVHS will receive $750,000 from the One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund, and $600,000 from the 2025-2026 capital budget. These funds are part of the $3.5...
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