NTSB recommends tolling changes along Ohio Turnpike following investigation into deadly Swanton crash
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that a deadly crash on the Ohio Turnpike could have been avoided if the turnpike used fully electronic tolling and provided clearer information about toll payment options. The NTSB released the findings on Sept. 16, 2026, more than...
Layoffs looming for Toledo chemical facility set to close for good
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Dozens of people will be without a job as a Toledo manufacturing facility is set to close. Perstorp Polyols, which deals with chemicals, is set to close its Matzinger Road facility for good, state records said. Layoffs are expected to begin on Nov. 2 and could...
‘Mass layoff’ of Perstorp work force as North Toledo plant closes
Perstorp Polyols, Inc. in North Toledo, part of a chemical company founded in Sweden 145 years ago, closed its North American plant at 600 Matzinger Rd. Sixty-six layoffs will occur, according to Mandy Lewandowski, Perstorp regional human resources manager. According to a Sept. 2 letter sent by Site Manager Rod Conant
3-month-old rescued from upstairs bedroom in Monroe house fire
A 3-month-old baby was rescued from a bedroom after police and firefighters discovered a working house fire in Monroe.
Family demands answers after nonverbal teen comes home from school with injuries
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local family is demanding answers after a nonverbal 17-year-old with multiple disabilities came home covered in scratches and bruises following his commute from the Autism Academy of Learning last week. Jalona Carthage, the teen’s aunt, says her nephew cannot defend or speak for himself. She...
Chemical manufacturer closing Northwest Ohio facility, cutting over 80 jobs
TOLEDO, Ohio — Perstorp Polyols Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer, announced it is closing its facility in Toledo, eliminating more than 80 jobs. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed Sept. 2 with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said layoffs at the manufacturing facility at 600 Matz
September brings numerous art events to Michigan
A roundup of some of the many arts events around Michigan and Toledo, Ohio.
North Toledo Coalition holding neighborhood pancake breakfast
A community group is holding a free breakfast and discussion for neighbors on issues and developments in North Toledo neighborhoods. On Saturday, the North Toledo Coalition will have a free pancake breakfast at Jamie Farr Park, 2140 N. Summit St., from 10 a.m. to noon. The gathering is “an opportunity for residents to
Toledo Public Schools superintendent discusses school report cards
Dr. Romules Durant speaks with 13 Action News about the release of the 2026 Ohio School Report Cards.
Toledo council members to discuss responsible AI use
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo City Council members are set to discuss responsible AI use on Tuesday. The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Council member Sam Melden, the Chair of the Economic Development and Innovation Committee, is holding the meeting in council chambers at One Government Center.
