Northwest Ohio Organized Retail Crime Task Force marks one year with dozens of arrests,...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A retail crime task force covering Lucas and Wood counties has reached its one-year mark, producing 46 cases opened, 25 arrests, 17 indictments and 12 convictions, with more pending. The Northwest Ohio Organized Retail Crime Task Force is focused on dismantling theft rings operating in the...
Retail Theft in Toledo: Inside the Task Force Fighting Back
Toledo's retail theft runs deeper than shoplifting. The task force targeting organized crime rings, fences & out-of-state operations explains how it works.
Toledo McDonald’s to add Honey Brown Butter breakfast biscuit
McDonald’s restaurants in the Toledo area are adding a new breakfast sandwich that blends sweet and savory flavors for a limited-time menu offering. The Honey Brown Butter Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit will be available beginning July 21, according to a community announcement. The sandwich features bacon, egg and cheese
Toledo teen accused of stealing 83-year-old man’s SUV, crashing while fleeing police
Keyvoin Butler, an 18-year-old Toledo man, is accused of overpowering an elderly man and stealing his SUV before crashing it while trying to elude police. An 18-year-old Toledo man is accused of overpowering an elderly man and stealing his SUV before crashing it while trying to elude police. Just before...
Major milestone for local school that’s been helping change lives for 25 years
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local charter school is marking a major milestone. The Autism Academy of Learning is focused on empowering students through specially-tailored educational experiences. The school was started by a group of parents in 2001. The focus is on individualized attention that sets students up for their o
Local business hosting ‘Christmas in July’ Hygiene Donation Drive Tuesday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo recovery house is hosting a Christmas in July hygiene donation drive to to benefit Heal Space Recovery and Lucas County Children Services. According to organizers, the drive will be held at A Space Away on S. Holland Sylvania Rd. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 21. Anyone can drop off new,
Heroes & Hot Rods returns to honor Oregon first responders
For Oregon police Chief Brandon Begin, the annual Heroes & Hot Rods event is a great way for the city to show its appreciation to its first responders. “It was created to bring our community together while recognizing and celebrating the dedicated first responders who serve Oregon every day,” Chief Begin said. “This ye
Suspect in fatal Point Place stabbing files plea to lesser manslaughter charge
Teenager accused of fatally stabbing 14-year-old boy last summer files Alford plea to lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. The teenager accused of fatally stabbing a 14-year-old boy last summer has filed an Alford plea to a lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter in Lucas Coun
Vendors to Compete for Best Pizza in Northwest Ohio at the 14th Annual Pizza...
The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and Sylvania Recreation District are proud to announce the 14th Annual Pizza PaloozaTM presented by Sofo Foods. The event will take place at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. Sylvania, Ohio on Friday, July 24th from 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 25th from 5:00 p.m
Salander issues proclamation; council discusses data center, St. Jude home, senior levy
Oregon mayor Steven Salander issued a proclamation regarding future land use to highlight the latest city council meeting on July 13. His proclamation declared that the city will follow the Oregon Master Plan’s Future Land Use Map, which “emphasizes the need to protect agricultural lands and natural areas, ensuring dev

















