I-TEAM: State of Ohio visits Lucas County jail
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Without significant investment, the functionality and safety of the Lucas County jail will be compromised. That determination came from a newly uncovered state of Ohio visit. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections inspects county jails once a year. Investigators made a special...
Washington Local Schools offering free meals to students
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Earlier this month, we told you that all students at Washington Local Schools will be able to receive free breakfast and lunch during the school day. The district has been getting a lot of questions and concerns surrounding how this will impact parents and families. 13...
West Toledo shopping plaza to be turned into Sheetz, tenant says; existing businesses moving...
TOLEDO, Ohio — Businesses in a west Toledo shopping plaza are moving out ahead of the anticipated construction of another Sheetz location. Omni Plaza, located in the 5300 block of Monroe Street at the corner of Monroe Street and Nantucket Drive, has been home to several longtime local businesses, including Bar 145,...
This week in Toledo history – Aug. 24-30
1908: A Toledo courtroom is filled with laughter when 24 people are arrested for running a “disorderly house” on South Erie Street. The accused perform a “minstrel show” to the delight of the court. 1951: A very special train takes 750 people from the Elmore area...
Toledo mother charged in 7-year-old son’s neglect death is still on the run, police...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One of two people charged in the death of a special needs child is still on the run after charges were filed earlier this month. Investigators confirm to 13 Action News that Samantha Hardiman, 29, has still evaded arrest as of August 25. She’s facing a series of charges in the death of her...
Ohio woman pleads guilty to stealing from fallen officer’s fund
TOLEDO, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio woman pleaded guilty to stealing from a fallen officer's fund Thursday. According to WTVG, 38-year-old Lisa Titkemeier pleaded guilty on August 21 to one misdemeanor charge of theft for stealing from a fundraiser for a police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty on January...
Crucial vote for potential Oregon data center set for Monday
OREGON, Ohio (WTVG) - The Oregon City Council is set to vote Monday on a measure that could lead to a multi-billion dollar data center, though many residents are hoping to sideline the project. The city has purchased six properties in the run-up to a rezoning of the industrial park,...
2 people shot in separate incidents in Toledo
Two people were shot in separate incidents in Toledo on Saturday and Sunday. Around 5:25 p.m. Saturday, police responded to the 600 block of Easterly Court on a report of shots fired. They found a 44-year-old man who had been shot at least once. He was taken to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center. Just after 3:45...
Sylvania man killed in motorcycle crash
WEST INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — A Sylvania man died when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle on Sunday. According to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Justin Eckhart, 42, was eastbound on U.S. 224 around 4:45 p.m. when he tried to pass multiple vehicles near Biglick Township Road 259. As he was passing the...
Police: Teen hits multiple cars while leading TPD on stolen vehicle pursuit; officer injured
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Police officers arrested a teenager accused of hitting multiple vehicles while leading police on a pursuit, which ultimately led to an officer being injured, police said. Police reports said a 15-year-old boy led officers on a police chase in a stolen vehicle in the Stickney...