Everything’s coming up roses for Jon Waters, who again will lead band directors in...
As director of the 475-member BGSU Falcon Marching Band, Jon Waters has no qualms about leading a massive music machine. But a band consisting of 350 band directors? Well that poses some unique challenges. “My biggest fear was – here are 350 Type A personalities used to being in charge,”...
Drop in temperatures necessitates opening of downtown Toledo warming center
TOLEDO, Ohio — Temperatures this week are expected to be below normal for the last week in December and first week of January. The WTOL 11 weather team is predicting temperatures in the low 20s for Monday morning with wind chills in the single digits. In order to give...
Olander Park in Sylvania closed due to downed power lines
SYLVANIA, Ohio — Olander Park in Sylvania was closed due to downed power lines Monday morning, according to a spokesperson for Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks. A spokesperson who contacted WTOL 11 Monday at approximately 9 a.m. said the park will remain closed until the power lines are fixed. WTOL...
Family demands justice following death of man shot outside of St. Paul’s Community Center...
TOLEDO, Ohio — Patricia Carson says her brother, Andrew Shively, was a gifted musician with a gentle spirit, not someone looking for trouble. That’s why the call she received just after 5:30 p.m. on Friday shattered her world. Shively had been shot and killed outside of St. Paul's...
Court date set for owner of dog involved in Whiteford school attack
The owner of a dog that attacked a mother leaving Whiteford Elementary School with her toddler has a court appearance scheduled next week. Nikai Roberts, 39, was charged Dec. 18 with a first-degree misdemeanor violation of Ohio’s vicious-dog law along with two minor misdemeanor counts under local law of failing to...
Lenawee, Hillsdale County remains under high wind warning
Lenawee County remains under a high wing warning until 9 p.m. Dec. 29, and nearby Hillsdale County remains under a wind advisory until 7 p.m. — with possible gusts up to 60 miles per hour. "Damaging winds will blow down tree limbs and power lines," the warning reads. "Scattered power outages are expected. Travel...
Adrian named best burger spot, affordable eatery and more in 2025
The Daily Telegram published over a dozen polls in 2025, asking residents to nominate and vote for their favorite among numerous types of restaurants, businesses, foods and more. Among other topics, our readers named Lenawee County's best place for a burger, most romantic restaurant, best indoor entertainment...
Rare sighting of animal caught on Ohio trail cameras
An elusive animal has made an appearance around the Buckeye state.
Ohio pilot ‘draws’ the Grinch with flight pattern during three-hour flight
A recreational pilot spent hours in the sky over the Buckeye State to create a festive representation of the Grinch with his flight pattern. The flight took off and landed at Wold County Regional Airport in Bowling Green. It flew west to Defiance, where the Grinch’s feet were “drawn.” Eventually, the unique...
What is a seiche? High wind speeds expose lake bed in northwest Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio — Powerful wind gusts from a low pressure system are producing a seiche in Lake Erie and the Maumee River on Monday, a phenomenon that exposes the usually-covered floors of these bodies of water. What is a seiche?. According to the National Weather Service, a seiche usually...

















