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Maumee Fire Department now has staff for fire and EMS 24/7
MAUMEE, Ohio — The Maumee Fire Department is now staffed 24/7 and 365 days a year with full-time firefighters and paramedics. The department recently hired six full-time firefighters and paramedics, which Chief Brandon Loboschefski said was possible because of a levy that passed in November of 2023. "Before our...
Fall leaf collection begins Monday in Perrysburg
Fall leaf collection in Perrysburg begins Monday, with crews starting collection on the east side and working their way west. Crews will collect leaves several times this season, with a final sweep starting Dec. 2. A status dashboard on the city’s website will be updated at the end of each day so residents can track crews. Residents should rake leaves into the right-of-way, which is the area near the curb/edge of street, but not into the street and no further than six feet from curb. Residents must take care not to block mailboxes and storm drains and should not mix branches and other debris with leaves. Leaves should be not put in alleys, as they will not be picked up. If a resident misses leaf collection after Dec. 2, they can dispose of them at Renewed Outdoors, 23691 N. Dixie Hwy., at no additional cost. They can also utilize the city’s yard waste program.
Landmark Lake Erie case could be greatly widened by ag industry's involvement
Eleven major agricultural groups — seven from Ohio and four on the national level — have asked Senior U.S. District Judge James Carr to let them join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and others in a landmark case in federal court that could affect how the state is allowed to manage western Lake Erie in the future. The case, brought by the Board of Lucas County Commissioners, the Midwest-based Environmental Law & Policy Center, and the city of Toledo, is a reboot of one that appeared to have been settled by past negotiations. It pertains to a future planning document called a Total Maximum Daily Limit, or TMDL, that is required under the federal Clean Water Act for impaired bodies of water such as western Lake Erie because of its ongoing bouts with toxic algae since 1995. The lawsuit targets the U.S. EPA and its administrator, Michael Regan, as well as its Midwest regional director, Debra Shore, who has oversight over the Great Lakes. It contends the agency and those two leaders within it allowed the Ohio EPA to fulfill its obligation last summer by submitting a TMDL that the plaintiffs contend is weak, ineffective, and meaningless.
Lucas County Board of Elections navigates power outage during early voting
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Early voters cast their ballots under floodlights on Thursday at the Lucas County Board of Elections. A power outage happened Thursday morning on the board of election's west Toledo campus. But a generator was able to power the early vote center, offices, the absentee area and warehouse, Lucas County Board of Elections Director LaVera Scott said.
Oak Grove Collective opens in Bowling Green — but just once a month
BOWLING GREEN — When planted together, oak trees interlock their roots and anchor one another. A grove makes them stronger together than if they were alone. That’s the concept behind the new downtown business, Oak Grove Collective. The store consists of more than 20 vendors coming together for a monthly experience not to be missed, said owners Kati Thompson and Kala Barcus. “The ‘oak grove’ is trees grow stronger when they’re growing next to each other. It was the idea of collecting all these other business, collecting our own staff, and then growing better together,” Mrs. Barcus said.
Week 7 scouting report: Toledo football at Buffalo
The Rockets are a double-digit favorite on Saturday at Buffalo, a surprising number considering their foibles along Lake Erie and Buffalo’s win at Northern Illinois. That’s the respect level of Toledo, though, which is aiming for its 10th consecutive regular-season conference win. UT's only won twice at Buffalo, and the last trip to UB Stadium was not one of them. In 2022, the Rockets blew a 27-10 fourth-quarter lead to the Bulls, a historic collapse that nearly derailed the season. They can afford one MAC loss this season, but Toledo isn't interested. “Heading to Buffalo this week is going to continue to be difficult,” Toledo coach Jason Candle said. “We’ve got to handle the trip going out there.”
Former Toledo Public Schools student asks mentor for hurricane relief assistance; community steps up in a big way
HOLLAND, Ohio — A former Toledo Public Schools student called back home for hurricane relief assistance, and his mentor Lisa Guthrie answered. After Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast part of the U.S., Guthrie said she was surprised to get a call but ready to help. It was a student she mentored, Jordan Sanderson, now a cellphone tower worker in North Carolina.
Toledo Fire & Rescue ISO rating drops. What does it mean for you?
TOLEDO, Ohio — There are lots of reasons you want a well-staffed, well-trained fire department in your community. However, one you may not think of is what you pay for home insurance. Every four to five years an evaluation is done on fire departments by a private organization called...
Friendly neighborhood political feud driven by years long friendship
ROSSFORD, Ohio — Election season can do strange things to people. WTOL 11 checked-in with a pair of Rossford next-door neighbors, who had dueling signs during the Trump-Biden election and said they've been friendly fighting for years. This presidential election season they're at it again, and said they wouldn't have it any other way.
Perrysburg's Blue Pacific Grill to celebrate being around for 20 years
Blue Pacific Grill has survived many events in its history. According to owner Kirk Falknor, actually being around for 20 years is almost a miracle. Mr. Falknor and his wife, Becky, were living in Greenville, Ohio, when they first heard about the establishment. “Our kids, Brandon Falknor and Kasey Moon, were at Bowling Green State University when this place opened,” Mr. Falknor said. “They both were working here and told me how much they loved it. My wife and I ended up buying it through the Wood County court. Eighteen years later we are still going strong and still loving the business.”
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