Hundreds of area needy to receive winter coats, clean as new
The three dryers resembled the ones at a coin laundry place, only larger, but the washer was nothing like that — a huge metal device looming over eight bins inside. Each of the dryers had a dozen heavy winter coats tumbling while the washer had a total of 56 coats cycling, seven per bin, in a regular washing...
Doug Pratt, 1933-2025: Perrysburg farmer, volunteer donated land to county
Douglas “Doug” Pratt, a Perrysburg Township farmer who with his wife donated 160 acres of their land in order to preserve green space in Wood County, died Nov. 29. He was 92. Mr. Pratt was an everyman in the Perrysburg area, said his longtime friend and estate executor Bruce Rutter. “He was a good man who loved his...
‘It is not acceptable’ | Gubernatorial candidate weighs in on proposed changes at Toledo...
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Public Schools' finance committee met Friday morning, the first time since the district announced major changes that could be coming starting next school year. There was no dedicated discussion at the meeting about the Transformation 2.0 plan, but it was mentioned that there could be...
Toledo could follow other Ohio cities with entertainment fee
In 2011, Kyle Miasek, the finance director for the city of Youngstown, went out on a limb and created an additional tax levied on admission to events at the city’s arena and amphitheater. That tax now generates about $300,000 a year for the city. “That money then goes into a special fund that can only be used to make...
Toledo to begin weekly bulk garbage pickup in January
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Weekly bulk garbage pickup will begin in Toledo on January 5, eliminating the need for residents to call in reservations for the service. Republic Services will offer bulk pickup on regular garbage collection days as the city prepares for potential changes to garbage services in 2026. The...
Fleet of decorated trucks raises Christmas around the city in honor of slain Toledo...
The 6th annual Anthony Dia Christmas Cruz aims to cheer up kids at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital while raising toys and other items for the hospital.
Wood County Landfill catches on fire this evening
A section of the Wood County Landfill caught on fire Friday evening, sending black smoke billowing into the sky west of Bowling Green. A motorist noticed the smoke around 7:15 p.m., and called Wood County Administrator Andrew Kalmar. “Someone passing by on Route 6 called and said, ‘Your landfill is...
Ohio gubernatorial candidate visits striking workers at Libbey Glass picket line
TOLEDO, Ohio — Nearly four months into the Libbey Glass strike, workers picketing outside the company’s north Toledo plant say their push for a fair contract remains strong, even as winter weather sets in. On Thursday morning, striking workers were joined on the picket line by Dr. Amy...
Weekend Rundown events around Toledo | Good Day on WTOL 11
Looking for something to do? Check out this list of fun and exciting events happening around the Toledo area.
To the editor: Widening I-475 adds truck exhaust, noise
I have serious concerns about the proposed widening of I-475, particularly as it would be used as a trucking bypass. A letter writer dismissed the problem of increased air pollution saying, “It is just wrong.” The shift will bring heavier traffic and will intensify the health and environmental burdens on residents....
