Editorial: Land Bank’s $1 billion benefit
In the economic alchemy produced by the Lucas County Land Bank, subtraction of 4,396 blighted properties added slightly more than $1 billion in value to the community. Tear down to build up is the business model followed over the last 15 years in the urban core of Toledo. According to a study by the Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development released to...
GM invests another $40M in Toledo propulsion plant
TOLEDO, Ohio — General Motors is making another significant investment in its Toledo manufacturing footprint, announcing $40 million more for its Toledo Propulsion Systems facility as part of a broader nationwide spending plan. The new funding will expand production capacity for the plant’s 10-speed transmissions, a key component used...
Toledo shoppers feel the pinch as grocery prices continue to rise
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Grocery prices continue to rise, forcing shoppers to budget more carefully and stick to their lists. The Consumer Price Index reports that all items at the grocery store have increased by 3.3% since March 2025. Food items have risen by 1.9% since this time last year.
8 Ohio Mom & Pop Restaurants Where People Keep Coming Back
There is a certain magic in Ohio that tastes like pie crust, chili spice, and coffee poured by someone who remembers your name. From lake towns to river cities and all the small crossroads between, mom and pop restaurants anchor our days with recipes polished by time and kindness. You...
Trooper cited after U-turn crash on US 6
TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP – A Highway Patrol trooper has been cited for the collision he caused when making a U-turn on US 6. The two-vehicle collision occurred at 1:28 p.m. April 26 on U.S. 6 at County Road 294 in Townsend Township, Sandusky County. More: 3 injured in a 4-vehicle crash involving a loaded school bus A Highway Patrol Dodge Charger, operated...
Man pleads not guilty to killing mother-in-law in Sylvania homicide
SYLVANIA, Ohio — The man accused of killing his mother-in-law pleaded not guilty to numerous charges, including aggravated murder, in court Wednesday. During a hearing in Lucas County Common Pleas, Jonathan Schmidt pleaded not guilty to the following charges:. - Two counts of aggravated murder. - Two counts of...
Toledo man charged with making drugs in home where child was living; cocaine, fentanyl...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man is facing multiple drug charges and one charge of child endangerment after officials say he was making drugs in a home with a child living in it. Charles Adams, 53, was arrested Monday after authorities executed a narcotics search warrant at a home...
North Toledo neighbors, police rescue puppy trapped in abandoned Toledo home basement
TOLEDO, Ohio — For five days and five nights, residents on George Street heard whining and occasional barking coming from an abandoned, fire-damaged house across the street. “We kept hearing something crying,” long-time resident of the area Carlotta Williamson-Brown said. “It would bark sometimes, but it was mostly whining,” she continued.
Toledo Board of Honor to consider honorary Kei’Mani Latigue street name, removal of Monsignor...
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Board of Honor is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 7, to consider a proposal for a new honorary street designation in memory of 13-year-old Kei’mani Latigue and a request to remove a sign honoring Monsignor Jerome Schmit. Board members will discuss recommending to...
Toledo housing complex residents report kids firing Orbeez guns at homes, children
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Residents at a local housing complex say children armed with Orbeez and toy guns are targeting homes and other children in what has escalated from a nuisance to a safety concern. Families at Collingwood Greens, a Lucas Metropolitan Housing complex, say kids are driving through the...

















