2.9 magnitude earthquake in Canada felt in parts of NW Ohio, SE Michigan
AMHERSTBURG, ON — Residents in Monroe County, and even Toledo, felt the tremor from an earthquake in Canada late Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The USGS confirmed a 2.9 magnitude earthquake occurred around 10:30 a.m. near Amherstburg, Ontario, just sound of Detroit. Residents in Monroe...
Pemberville’s Otterbein Senior Life celebrates 45 years on May 1
Many dream; however, few turn their dreams into reality. In 1974, Dr. Tom Bowlus began discussions to make his dream become a reality. That dream ultimately began as Portage Valley and became Otterbein Senior Life in Pemberville, which is a facility that continues to serve the area with compassion, dignity, and forward-thinking.
Lake Township responds to Walbridge fire inquiry
Lake Township fire chief Brandon Rosebrock provided a response timeline for two recent house fires in Walbridge at the township’s latest trustee meeting on April 21. The first fire occurred inside a vacant home at 205 Meadow Lane in the early morning hours of Feb. 27, while the second one occurred at 102 W. Union St. around 9:15 p.m. on March 22.
At 58, Toledo mentor earns degree she once thought impossible
Tonya Duran has every right to be proud of her lifetime of accomplishments. The founder of the Believe Center, she is also a coach and mentor to thousands of young people — and a survivor of life. But, according to Ms. Duran, going to the University of Toledo to earn an associate degree was a game changer. “At 57 years old, I walked onto the...
Upscale Yemeni-style coffee shop opening near University of Toledo campus
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Dearborn, Michigan-based coffee brand is making a big move into multiple cities across America, including right here in northwest Ohio. Caffeena Coffee House says they are looking to open locations in late summer in Midwest and east coast states, including in major metropolitan areas like New York City.
Str8 Juice | Small Business Saturday
Sol Myers, the membership director of Love Alwayz Foundation, talks about Str8 Juice for Small Business Saturday.
Monroe County Museum Hosting Rural Cemetery History Program
MONROE — The Monroe County Museum is inviting the public to a free history program next month focused on how cemeteries helped shape modern communities. “Gardens of Stone: The Rural Cemetery Revolution” will be presented by local historian and preservationist Jeffrey Green on Thursday, May 14th at 7 p.m. at the museum on South Monroe Street.
Pickle lovers rejoice: Hundreds enjoy inaugural Toledo Pickle Mania
Madison Oatman never goes to a festival without fully immersing herself in the theme. That’s why the Toledoan wore a full-body pickle costume, surrounded by pickle vendors, live music, and people enjoying pickle-themed beers and shots, at the first Toledo Pickle Mania Pickle Festival in the Warehouse District on Saturday. “I love spirit,” she said with a big smile on her face...
Neapolis man killed after crashing into Toledo utility pole, police say
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A man was killed early Saturday morning after his car crashed into a utility pole in Toledo, according to police. The deadly crash happened at Woodville Road and Holmes Street just after 1 a.m. Tyler Triggs, 35, from Neapolis, was driving northwest on Woodville Road when...
Alabama resident arrested following road rage incident involving gun in Michigan
MICHIGAN — A 60-year-old Alabama man was arrested Friday following a reported road rage incident involving a handgun on Interstate 75 in Monroe County, according to police. Authorities said officers were called to the area of I-75 near mile marker 10 after a driver reported that a man in a black GMC pulled alongside them […] The post Alabama resident arrested following road...

















