Islamic Center of Greater Toledo to host 24th Annual International Festival in September
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Islamic Center of Greater Toledo will hold its 24th Annual International Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, 2026, featuring food, cultural entertainment and family activities, organizers announced. The weekend event is billed as a celebration of culture and community, with vendors a
Advocacy program for domestic violence victims ending immediately, citing lack of funding
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local program that works to support victims of domestic violence is coming to an end. The Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center (FCAPC) Board informed staff on Thursday that it is ending the Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program effective immediately, according to Dr. Christie Jenkins, the C
Toledo streets to close for special events
Parts of four city streets will close Saturday for special events, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced Thursday. In East Toledo, Sixth Street will be closed between Euclid and Starr avenues for the Catholic Charities/Helping Hands of St. Louis Shoe Fest, while First Street will be closed between Euclid an
Mercy Health back-to-school event offers free backpacks, screenings and food in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - As families are preparing for the upcoming school year, the cost for supplies and other essentials can quickly add up. To help ease the burden for families, Mercy Health is hosting their annual “Let’s Get a Healthy Start Back-to-School” event. The event runs...
Monroe Street bridge in Sylvania set to reopen Aug. 8
SYLVANIA, Ohio — A major bridge closure in Sylvania is set to reopen in about two weeks, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation's district spokesperson. Kelsie Hoagland says the Monroe Street bridge will open to traffic both ways on Aug. 8, as long as the weather allows. The...
This Cozy Ohio Restaurant Serves Homemade Pies That Keep People Coming Back
Tucked along North Reynolds Road in Toledo, Ohio, Schmucker’s Restaurant has been a beloved local landmark since 1948. With its warm yellow brick walls, vintage counter stools, and over 20 flavors of freshly baked homemade pie, this classic diner draws in everyone from loyal regulars to curious out-of-towners. Whether.
Toledo police leadership change prompts renewed calls for trust, accountability
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Police Chief Mike Troendle is set to retire Nov. 1, and community leaders say they want to see a reset in how the department engages with the public — and they will be watching closely as incoming Chief Kevin Braun takes over that same day.
TPD to hold briefing and release bodycam in fatal police shooting at gas station
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo Police Department will hold a news conference on Friday to answer questions and release body camera footage of a fatal police shooting at a gas station. TPD leadership will give a briefing on the incident at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 24. 13 Action...
Toledo neighbors say trees on adjacent property pose safety risk, cause damage
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Residents on Moran Avenue say large trees in the backyards of neighboring properties on Searles Road have been falling on their homes for years, causing structural damage and putting family members at risk. Toney Armstrong, who lives on Moran Avenue, said a large branch fell from...
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office searching for driver after fatal hit-and-run in Bedford Township
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash early Thursday in Bedford Township. The crash occurred at about 2 a.m. on Telegraph Road between Smith and Sterns roads, near the Happy Day Motel. As of about 3:30...
