Officials credit high water use for limited fee increase
BOWLING GREEN — The Northwestern Water and Sewer District has announced a slight increase to rates for 2026. The organization’s board of trustees approved both operating and capital budgets, which include a very small rate adjustment, officials said. Beginning Jan. 1, the average residential customer will see an...
Library announces reduced hours at 4 locations effective Jan. 4
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library has announced reduced operating hours at four locations starting Jan. 4. The Main Library at 325 N. Michigan St. will be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and noon to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The library will be closed on...
Firefighters battle flames at home in central Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Fire and Rescue is battling a house fire in Central Toledo. The blaze happened at a home in the 1700 block of Bellmont Avenue, off of Detroit Avenue and near Dorr Street. Fire crews first arrived at the scene shortly after 4:30 a.m. to flames...
Two people escape overnight condo fire
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Two people were able to safely escape a fire at a home early Tuesday morning. A fire broke out at a condo in the 4400 block of Clearwater Drive in Monclova around 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 23. The Monclova Battalion Chief at the scene told 13...
Three people and dog make it out of Toledo house fire
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Three people escaped a house fire and a dog was rescued in Toledo Tuesday morning. The call for a house fire in the 3200 block of Elm Street came in just before 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 23. Fire officials at the scene said the fire started...
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Toledo suffers life-threatening injuries
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A pedestrian hit by a vehicle in Toledo suffered life-threatening injuries, police say. Toledo Police reports released Tuesday say a 68-year-old man was hospitalized in the crash before 10:30 p.m. Sunday night at the intersection of Woodville and Oak. The report said a 37-year-old driver was...
TPS Plan Could Eliminate Up to 100 Jobs After State Funding Loss
The Toledo Public Schools Board has approved a major restructuring plan aimed at addressing a significant budget shortfall following changes to Ohio’s school funding laws. District leaders say the changes resulted in the loss of approximately $24 million in state aid, forcing TPS to take action to maintain a balanced...
Car crashes into Gresham apartment complex, displacing family
A two-vehicle crash early Monday morning sent one car into an apartment complex in Gresham, displacing a family but causing no injuries to residents.
Crash in west Toledo knocks over traffic signal
TOLEDO, Ohio — A crash knocked over a traffic signal and damaged two vehicles in west Toledo Monday morning. Authorities responded to the intersection of Jackman and Berdan around 11 a.m. following a crash. At the scene, WTOL 11 observed two vehicles that had sustained damage, and a traffic signal and pole that had...
Man shot, another stabbed on Cherry Street
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One person was shot and another was stabbed in an altercation on Cherry Street Monday evening, police said. Toledo Police reports say two 25-year-old men were fighting verbally when one of them stabbed the other. The stabbing victim then shot the man in the foot. Officials...
