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Sylvania parents raise funds for inclusive playground at elementary
The inclusive playground planned for Stranahan Elementary School will include all children in the Sylvania community — not just students. With its access to a nearby Metropark and being a draw for baseball games, Emily Earp, a reading specialist at the school, said the new playground at 3840 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., will be a gathering point for families. “This isn’t just going to be just a Stranahan Elementary playground,” Mrs. Earp said. “It will be a great place for the community.” Playgrounds should be reflective of friendship, kindness, and acceptance, she said.
2 indicted in north Toledo fatal shooting; police still searching for one
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Lucas County grand jury indicted two people, one of whom police are still searching for, on multiple charges in a shooting last month that killed one person and injured a teenager in north Toledo. Police are still searching for Ontrionis Armour, 23, who was indicted...
Thousands of Lucas County voters at risk of having registration removed, BOE director says
TOLEDO, Ohio — More than 150,000 voters in Ohio are at risk of having their voter registration removed because of mismatched addresses, according to a database from the secretary of state. Of those voters, more than 6,000 are in Lucas County, according to the board of elections. The Lucas...
Toledo woman pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in crash that killed 2
An East Toledo woman pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter and admitted responsibility for a February crash that killed two people. Jasmine Pitts, 34, of the 400 block of Clark Street, pleaded guilty Tuesday morning in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. She also pleaded guilty to one count of felonious assault and one count of failure to stop. The plea finds Pitts responsible for the February car crash that killed Donta Marshall, 25, and Jasmine Gresham, 30. Around 5 a.m. on Feb. 25, Pitts rammed her car into a vehicle containing Mr. Marshall, Ms. Gresham, and Makala Jackson, 24, forcing the car into a utility pole. All three passengers were taken to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, where Mr. Marshall and Ms. Gresham were pronounced dead.
Man pleads not guilty in murder of 19-year-old
In a pre-trial hearing Tuesday morning, a North Toledo man pleaded not guilty to the May 5 murder of 19-year-old Najaye Owens. Treshaun Whitlock, 25, of East Weber Street, was found competent to stand trial for the murder of Mr. Owens. Mr. Owens was found dead in a garage on the 2100 block of Elm Street with gunshot wounds in his head and chest. The following day police arrested Mr. Whitlock, charging him with murder. He was later indicted by a Lucas County grand jury on two counts of murder, two counts of felonious assault, and one count of having weapons while under disability. In Tuesday’s pretrial hearing, Mr. Whitlock’s attorney, Jeffrey Crowther, said witness testimony suggested Mr. Whitlock was not responsible for the shooting, and that Mr. Owens might have shot himself.
Part of Toledo Jeep Plant to temporarily shut down to 'retool the plant for a new model'
TOLEDO, Ohio — A portion of the Toledo Jeep Plant will temporarily shut down beginning Monday, a spokesperson for Stellantis announced Tuesday. The company said the Toledo South plant will be down starting the week of July 8 with plans to resume production the week of Aug. 19. According...
Fourth of July: Tips on staying safe around fireworks during holiday festivities
TOLEDO, Ohio — Burn injuries, loss of fingers, broken bones and fractures. These are just some of the dangers ProMedica emergency physician Dr. Jesse Park said can happen if people aren't safe while celebrating July 4. He said they are mostly caused by blast injuries from people holding explosives...
List of local coffee shops participating in Coffee Quest 419 announced
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - In August, Coffee Quest 419 will return with 27 different local coffee shops participating. Coffee Quest 419 is a coffee trail that has been organized by local coffee shops since 2018. The quest lasts from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31 and features a new “Road Trip”...
11 Investigates: Abandoned, blighted homes creating challenges for local homeowners
TOLEDO, Ohio — Two years ago, 11 Investigates uncovered that the city of Toledo was losing millions of dollars in unpaid taxes from blighted homes, but now there is another issue. Residents who are trying to do the right thing and take care of their homes are trapped amid...
Cloudiness in Grassy Creek water inside Perrysburg came from dust suppressant spill
A creek that flows in the Maumee River has been polluted by a suspected cancer-causing dust suppressant. Grassy Creek’s cloudy discoloration was reported to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s emergency response section on Monday morning by city of Perrysburg officials. The discolored area involves a two-mile stretch in the vicinity of Eckel Junction Road. The spill originated at the White Ford Kenworth — Perrysburg truck dealership at 12650 Eckel Junction Rd., Dina Pierce, Ohio EPA spokesman, said.
Metroparks poised to seek 1.4-mill replacement levy this fall
Metroparks Toledo appears likely to ask voters this fall to replace the park district’s 1.4-mill operating levy with an identical one four years ahead of its expiration date. It is interested in doing that to take advantage of stronger property values. The Board of Park Commissioners approved a resolution declaring a necessity by a 4-0 vote at its monthly meeting Tuesday. Commissioner Kevin Dalton was absent. Voters passed a 10-year, 1.4-mill operating levy on Nov. 7, 2017. It will expire in 2028. It generates money for normal park operations.
Toledo man gets 14 months for trafficking in counterfeit goods
A Toledo man who trafficked in counterfeit goods has been sentenced to 14 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary. Shane Burdue, 46, of the 800 block of Clark Street, was also ordered to serve two years of supervised release and pay $4,081.50 in restitution to the Coalition to Advance Protection of Sports Logos. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Burdue began receiving international shipments, which included counterfeit goods, in July, 2014. Over the next nine years, more than 800 international shipments, mostly from China, were sent to various Toledo addresses associated with Burdue. Several of these shipments, which contained counterfeit goods, were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. CAPS, an alliance that coordinates trademark protection and enforcement matters for collegiate and national sports teams, sent Burdue numerous cease-and-desist letters.
Chemical from truck dealership caused discoloration in Perrysburg creek, Ohio EPA says
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Cleanup is underway at a Perrysburg creek which was recently discolored due to a pollutant, an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency spokesperson said Tuesday. The city of Perrysburg contacted the Ohio EPA Monday after Grassy Creek along Eckel Junction Road appeared discolored, according to a statement from...
Six Rockets Receive WGCA All-American Scholar Team Honors
TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo women's golf team placed six individuals on the 2023-24 Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team. The Rockets' six honorees marks the seventh-straight year UT has had five or more recipients. Fifth-year senior Amelia Lee (Hilliard, Ohio) was joined by the senior quartet of Macy...
University of Toledo adding women's rowing in 2025-26
The University of Toledo is adding a 17th sport. In the fall of 2025, women’s rowing will join the Division I varsity ranks, UT athletic director Bryan Blair announced on Tuesday. The Rockets will practice and compete on the Maumee River and utilize the Philip LeBoutillier, Jr., Memorial Boathouse in International Park. The boathouse is owned by Metroparks Toledo and is operated by the Toledo Rowing Foundation. “Today is an exciting day for the University of Toledo, Toledo athletics, and the northwest Ohio community,” Blair said. “Women’s rowing will create new opportunities for female student-athletes, will bring a significant number of high achieving students from Ohio and around the country to our campus, and will be financially beneficial for the university. Moreover, women’s rowing will help grow and nurture new relationships within the Toledo community by enhancing the footprint of Toledo athletics in downtown Toledo.”
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