Wireless emergency alerts to begin opt-in monthly testing in Lucas County
Lucas County will begin testing its wireless emergency alerts the first Friday of each month at noon alongside its regular tests of outdoor warning sirens. Starting Friday, the test alerts will be delivered to cell phones through the same system that delivers AMBER Alerts. Residents must opt in to receive the tests,...
Boy pleads to delinquency counts for role in East Toledo man’s fatal beating
A 16-year-old boy admitted to delinquency for involuntary manslaughter Monday for a 57-year-old East Toledo man’s beating death last year in which a 22-year-old man also was involved. But under a “serious youthful offender” specification attached to Malachy Turner’s plea, the boy could be re-sentenced as an adult if...
Police seeking more arrests for fight in Monroe; fewer people involved than initial reports
MONROE, Michigan — There were significantly fewer people involved in a fight in Monroe last weekend than initially reported, but police are seeking to arrest six more people, authorities said on Monday. Authorities in Monroe are seeking more arrests stemming from a fight last weekend that significantly fewer people...
Two arrested after man shot while allegedly trying to sell pistol on East Central...
TOLEDO, Ohio — A 23-year-old man who was shot Saturday afternoon in north Toledo had been trying to sell a pistol when he was injured, according to a newly released Toledo Police incident report. Crews were first called around 2:50 p.m. to 524 E. Central Avenue, near the I-280...
Toledo Edison rate hike surprises customers with pricier electric bills
OREGON, Ohio — David Brecht has always been diligent about managing his energy use and paying his bills on time. But his latest electric bill left him stunned, jumping from about $100 to $257 after a rate hike by Toledo Edison in June. Toledo Edison's standard electric rates increased...
Toledo mail carriers push back on new USPS route change
TOLEDO, Ohio — The National Association of Letter Carriers has filed a formal grievance against the United States Postal Service on behalf of local mail carriers in Toledo, claiming new delivery routes are pushing workers to their limits. Letter carrier Rachelle Roy, who delivers mail in central Toledo, said...
Former nonprofit executive director sentenced to 2 years in prison
The former executive director of a now dissolved Latino nonprofit was sentenced to prison on Monday for bilking the organization out of nearly $400,000. Sabina Serratos, the former executive director of Adelante, Inc., on Monday was sentenced to two years in prison for withdrawing $391,473.11 in funds from Adelante...
GasBuddy: Prices increased nearly 20 cents last week
TOLEDO, Ohio — Gas prices increased last week over the previous week by 17.5 cents in Toledo, according to GasBuddy analysis. The average price of a gallon of gas in Toledo sits at $3 per gallon as of Monday, GasBuddy said in a press release. On Sunday, the lowest price in Toledo was $2.36 per gallon, while the...
The Grilled Reuben At This Restaurant In Ohio Is So Good, It’s Worth A...
There’s a little corner of Oregon, Ohio where sandwich dreams come true, and locals are quietly keeping it to themselves. American Table Family Restaurant isn’t flashy or trendy – it’s something far better: authentic, delicious, and home to what might be the most perfect Reuben sandwich in the Buckeye State.
Toledo woman allegedly throws brick through credit union
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo woman is accused of vandalizing a Toledo Credit Union location. Police affidavits allege Katellyn Voulgaris, 30, of Toledo, threw a brick through a window at the Toledo Credit Union location on Monroe Street on July 25. The documentation said it was captured on surveillance...