Toledo City Council to consider new neighborhood safety income tax levy
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo City Council will discuss a pair of matching legislative items at its next meeting to establish a new city income tax focused on public safety, according to the preliminary agenda released Thursday afternoon. Both items - a resolution and ordinance - represent a single unified...
Body recovered, FBI joins search for missing child at Meinke Marina
TOLEDO, Ohio — The FBI has joined the search for an 11-year-old child who went missing Thursday morning near a local marina, where authorities have since recovered a body. Lucas County Sheriff Mike Navarre told WTOL 11 Thursday afternoon that a body was recovered from the water near Meinke Marina, though the individual
Boater finds body in Lake Erie Thursday
CURTICE, Ohio (WTVG) - A boater found a body floating in Lake Erie on Thursday, according to authorities at the scene. Officials with the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office said a boater found the body of a white male in the water and called 911. The body was found about...
Mission BBQ Joining Large Westgate Plaza Redevelopment Project in Toledo
A patriotic sit-down concept is on the way to Northwest Ohio. Mission BBQ joins a major economic development project in Toledo as the Westgate Plaza is getting new tenants this year including Trader Joes, from recent listings. This continues the company’s expansion around Ohio. An exact address and opening date have no
Man accused of firing gun while driving on I-75, fighting with police
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A 27-year-old Toledo man is facing multiple charges stemming from alleged shots fired while driving on I-75 Wednesday evening. According to police, the victim said multiple rounds were fired while traveling the interstate near where it passes over Berdan Ave. around 6:30 p.m. Using the victim’s...
Woodmore teens turn backyard wiffle ball games into a full summer league
A 16-year-old "commissioner" in Woodmore created a wiffle ball league complete with rules and different fields.
Fulton County brownfield grants to fund demolition of three blighted buildings
State funding will be used to clear way for green space and future development in Swanton and Wauseon.
Compassion at Calvary Church hosting relief drive to help those impacted by Venezuela earthquakes
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Compassion At Calvary Church is having a relief drive to support people in need in Venezuela after catastrophic earthquakes. The drive is Thursday, July 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church at 3740 W. Alexis Rd. People, businesses, churches and community organizations are asked...
Halim Clinic working to expand free medical and dental care access in Toledo area
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Halim Clinic, which provides completely free medical and dental care, is working to expand its services to residents across the Toledo area. According to the clinic, more than 60% of patients served are completely uninsured. Many others face financial barriers such as high deductibles and co-p
Family, friends gather one year after Cole Lepkowski’s unsolved shooting death in Toledo
The vigil fell during the month Lepkowski and Price were supposed to be married. Attendees wore green, Lepkowski’s favorite color, in his memory.
