Body of young female pulled from Lake Erie, investigation continues
The body of a young woman was pulled from the water in eastern Lucas County on Sunday morning.
Michigan health official breaks down scope of fast-moving cyclosporiasis outbreak
A fast-moving parasite outbreak is spreading across Southeast Michigan, and now we are getting answers from the state’s top doctor. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said cases have exploded in just five days. On June 30, there were 170 unconfirmed cases. As of Saturday, July 4,...
Experts say Cyclosporiasis cases continue to climb across southeast Michigan, northwest Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - An intestinal parasite is spreading across southeast Michigan and northwest Ohio, with health officials reporting cases in Monroe, Lenawee, Lucas, and Wood counties. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said cases in southeast Michigan jumped 29 percent in just four days. Statewide
From red, white and blue to the era of wanting your MTV
FREMONT – Independence Day took a walk through the many eras experienced through 250 years as a nation, but for many, the fun of the parade was much simpler. Tami Bowman brought her family’s newest members to their first parade that day, with Taelor bringing 4-month-old Easton, and Brittani bringing 4-year-old Braxton.
Road Warrior: Salisbury/Dussel bridge to be closed for 2 weekends
Relief from any possibility of I-475/U.S. 23 being closed south of U.S. 24 for the next few weeks is offset by planned shutdowns of the Salisbury Road/Dussel Drive bridge over that freeway for maintenance. Starting at 7 p.m. Friday, all lanes will be closed while the bridge’s approach slabs are adjusted and the roadway
Maumee riverfront fills up for Fourth of July as city marks America’s 250th
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - It didn’t take long for the riverfront to fill up. Before sunset, families were already setting up chairs, kids were running straight to the splash pad and food trucks had steady lines all night. “Happy 250 years of this America. Enjoying our day, being safe,...
Nonprofit plans fund-raiser for people needing funeral, burial assistance
The Final Farewell Project will host a Celebration of Life summer fund-raiser to raise money for people who need assistance with funeral and burial expenses. “Every person deserves to be laid to rest with dignity, regardless of their financial circumstances,” said Dorene Sherman, the project’s founder. “We work to ensu
Cases of cyclosporiasis on the rise in Michigan
LANSING — The number of cases of cyclosporiasis in Michigan has risen from 170 reported on Tuesday to 572 cases reported Saturday. Cases remain the highest in Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Shiawassee, Jackson, Oakland, and Livingston counties, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Developme
Girl’s body recovered near shore in Jerusalem Township
The body of a young girl was found Sunday near the shoreline in Jerusalem Township, according to the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office. The Jerusalem Township Fire Department responded to a call around 11:40 a.m. of the body seen in the water, the office said. The body has not been identified, pending an autopsy by the Luc
Toledo walks it off, Erie wins seventh straight game
Toledo Mud Hens 7, Iowa Cubs 6 (box) The Mud Hens took an early lead over Iowa, but a four-run seventh from Iowa set up a walk-off, 3-2, win for Toledo. The first half of the game went perfectly. Troy Watson got through five innings, giving up just one run in the final frame of his outing. He didn’t strike out a ton of
