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2 more people sentenced in killing of teen boys
A Lucas County judge Tuesday sentenced two more people for their roles in the 2022 murders of two teenage boys whose bodies were found in the basement of a burned out house in North Toledo. Judge Lori Olender sentenced Carrissa Eames, 24, to 12 to 15 years for two counts of complicity in felonious assault and two counts of complicity in the commission of kidnapping. Corbin Gingrich, 27, was sentenced to 20 to 25 years for two counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of kidnapping. They are the latest of a long line of involved parties to be sentenced to prison for their actions that led up to the murders of Ke’Marion Wilder, 16, and Kyshawn Pittman, 15. On the night of Dec. 3, 2022, the Wilder and Pittman youths were kicked out of a party at Maumee Bay State Park and took an Uber to Eames and Gingrich’s house in the 500 block of Maumee Avenue.
Jeep-parent Stellantis cuts Warren Truck shift in July, plans adjustments in Toledo
Stellantis says it is cutting a shift at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant north of Detroit during July as the automaker tries to recalibrate its production and sales numbers, which fell sharply in the United States in the second quarter. The automaker also said Tuesday that it is making production changes at its plants in Toledo, Ohio. ...
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...
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...
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...
Boy Scouts, Erie Shores Council hosts 98th recognition dinner
An organization is nothing without its volunteers. The Boy Scouts of America Erie Shores Council honored the many contributions of its volunteers at the 98th annual Scouter Recognition Dinner on Thursday, June 6. Scouts, leaders and volunteers from all over Northwest Ohio gathered at the Pinnacle in Maumee for fellowship,...
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”...
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.
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.
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.”
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...
Record-setting forward Hawkins remains committed to Walleye title quest
No one has had a bigger impact and been more loyal to the Toledo Walleye franchise in recent seasons than forward Brandon Hawkins. Hawkins has etched his name all over the Walleye record book. The 30-year-old has already produced the second most goals (114) and points (238) in franchise history. Hawkins, known by many as “The Mayor,” recently re-signed to play his fourth season with the Walleye.. Last season, Hawkins led the ECHL in scoring with 93 points, including a league-high 40 goals. He earned the ECHL’s MVP honor and guided Toledo to the Western Conference finals.
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.
Two Toledo gas stations robbed by multiple armed suspects early Tuesday
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are investigating two robberies early Tuesday - one in west Toledo and another in Point Place - both of which allegedly involved multiple suspects. In police reports, officers said they were dispatched to the Circle K gas station in the 2900 block of Tremainsville...
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.
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