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'Ban them for a year, I mean, why not?': Toledo council members consider temporary ban on car washes, storage facilities
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Person stabbed multiple times in north Toledo, no arrests made, police say
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Free hearing and vision testing offered in Monroe County for students
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. — The start of the school year is around the corner and in Ohio and Michigan, children must be tested for hearing and vision. In Monroe County, it is being offered for free through August right before school to make sure all kids can get tested.
Final statistics for Monroe County Region softball teams
DUNDEE – Dundee was an offensive machine this season in softball. When the final stats were all added up, the Vikings finished with the top hitter and had the Monroe County Region’s leader in runs scored, doubles, runs batted in and stolen bases. "The girls take pride in hitting and baserunning," Moody said. "We...
Alex Carr pitches out of jam, delivers go-ahead hit in Fair Tourney
MONROE — Alex Carr is probably the smallest player on the Monroe National baseball roster. But he was thrust into the biggest moment of the winners’ bracket finals in the 64th annual Monroe County Fair Baseball Tournament Tuesday. Ash-Carleton loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom...
Man indicted for fatal 2023 crash at West Toledo intersection
A Toledo man has been charged with two counts each of aggravated vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs for another man’s death last year in a collision at Laskey and Bennett roads. Steven Dukett, 63, who lives along the 600 block of Custer Drive a short distance from the crash scene, is scheduled for arraignment in Lucas County Common Pleas Court on July 31 before Judge Michael Goulding. Mr. Dukett is charged for the death of David Heath, 56, of the 1600 block of Champlain Street, who police said was the other driver in a collision of two pickup trucks reported at 6:18 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2023. Mr. Heath died six days later in Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center. According to a witness statement included in the Toledo Police Department’s crash report, Mr. Dukett’s pickup was northbound on Bennett and, while running a red light at Laskey, collided “full force” with Mr. Heath’s westbound vehicle. After the collision, the witness said, the northbound vehicle continued “speeding and swerving down Bennett Road” and its driver appeared to be “highly intoxicated.”
Groundbreaking for UToledo pedestrian bridge to be held Thursday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Thursday at the University of Toledo as construction begins on a new pedestrian bridge connecting the engineering buildings to the rest of the main campus. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on the east side of Savage...
Toledo proposes lawsuit settlement for woman who said she was hurt by police
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo woman will walk away with cash after she claims she was hurt by Toledo Police. Kaylynn Smart sued the City of Toledo after she said she was assaulted during a traffic stop. It was an incident that was caught on camera and now the city is paying up.
Program helps retain and attract talent to Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A program that has helped nearly two thousand interns in the Toledo area is marking a major milestone this year, it is called Summer in the City. The program was started by the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2015 and it has been paying dividends on a number of levels.
11 Investigates: Owners of rundown mobile home park near downtown have not made a tax payment since 2022 purchase
TOLEDO, Ohio — The owners of a rundown, dilapidated mobile home park within sight of downtown have not made a tax payment to the county since purchasing the property in 2022. On Wednesday, days after 11 Investigates highlighted multiple issues at Riverside Mobile Home Estates, a judge vacated his...
Toledo's Coast Guard station hit with staffing shortages
TOLEDO, Ohio — Staffing shortages have hit Toledo's Coast Guard station. "The Coast Guard has been faced with unprecedented personnel shortages," Daniel McGrath, officer in charge at Station Toledo. "The Coast Guard is down about 10% of its enlisted force." The staffing shortage isn't unique to Toledo. In fact,...
Toledo officials to discuss Jamie Farr Pool upgrade plans Thursday at public meeting
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo Parks and Youth Services Department will be hosting a public meeting Thursday to discuss plans for Jamie Farr Pool. The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Jamie Farr Shelter House on July 18. Various upgrade options will be...
National Museum of the Great Lakes: The Second Wave TikTok
The National Museum of the Great Lakes is introducing its Second Wave. Ideally, the purpose is to create a hub encouraging Great Lake conversations by preserving the history, fueling education and boosting economic vitality in our region. This will be achieved with fundraising and donor support of a $6 million goal.
The Ability Center’s Annual Meeting Recap 2024
The Ability Center of Greater Toledo works to aid the community in being more disability-friendly by increasing disabled persons’ independence. The company advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion along with changing perceptions. Saturday, July 13 from 9:30 am to 3 pm around 30 to 40 disability advocates, transit leaders...
Coroner's office seeking family of recently deceased man
The Lucas County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding relatives of a West Toledo man who died July 8. Thomas Brown, 74, was found dead in his home. Anyone who can connect officials with his relatives is asked to call the coroner’s office at 419-213-3900.
Young Artists At Work Celebrates 30 Years of Youth Creativity
The Arts Commission is marking a milestone this year, as its Young Artists at Work (YAAW) program enters its 30th season. Since 1994, YAAW has empowered creative youths across Toledo, providing them with unique opportunities to engage with art through apprenticeships and community projects. The Arts Commission has employed more...
AG Yost Announces Reindictment Filed in Investment Case
July 17, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost: (TOLEDO, Ohio) — Managers of a Lucas County investment firm accused of deceiving and defrauding investors in a decade-long scheme have been reindicted on multiple felonies as part of multi-year investigation and prosecution, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.
How the end of M*A*S*H brought golf to northwest Ohio
SYLVANIA, Ohio — What is now the Dana Open has a storied history in northwest Ohio. The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tournament, then called the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic, started in 1984. It would keep that name until 1997 when Kroger became the title sponsor of the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic.
5K walk to kick off city's annual Let's Get Moving wellness campaign
The city of Toledo will kick off its annual Let’s Get Moving wellness campaign with a 5K walk at 11 a.m. Saturday starting at the Liz Pierson Shelter House in Ottawa Park. The event, organized by the city’s Department of Parks and Youth Services, and presented in partnership with Mercy Health System and the Area Office on Aging, will also include a variety of activities and free health screenings. The Neighborhood Health Association and Community of Hope Free Clinic will also be on hand to share information on resources that available for residents. The city of Toledo Parks and Youth Services will provide water and light refreshments throughout the event. There will also be giveaways and a raffle.
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