Ohio Mother Arrested After Leaving Seven Kids In Car To Gamble
Racqual Roniquel Hicks, a mother in Ohio, was arrested on Thursday night after she left her seven children, ages 11 months, 1, 2, 6, 10, 13, and 15 years, in a car and went gambling at a local internet cafe. On March 19 at 9:15 p.m., Hicks allegedly put her children in the car and […]
Data center protester wears eagle mascot costume to draw attention to issue
OREGON, Ohio (WTVG) - In Oregon, Ohio, the Clay High School mascot is the Eagle. The Eagle outside city hall is not affiliated with the school district. “I hope I can become your conscience. Make you think twice before you make them decisions,” said Knute Huber, who lives in Oregon.
Toledo Fire tackles Curtis Street house fire, 2 people escape unharmed
At the time of the fire, two people were inside the home but escaped unharmed, according to TFRD.
Northwestern Water and Sewer District awards grants to Otsego schools
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District recently awarded grant funding to Otsego Local Schools to support educational programs focused on water resources. The Water And Environment Teacher Education Resources (WATER) grants give back to local schools by providing direct financial support to teachers demonstrating a...
Businesses adjust as Monroe Street bridge construction impacts foot traffic
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Two weeks into the 150-day construction phase that closed the Monroe Street bridge, businesses like Beautiful Blooms by Jen are feeling the impact. “No one’s even driving by,” said Jen Linehan, owner of Beautiful Blooms by Jen. “With that Monroe Street closure happening, it’s definitely kinda...
Dynamic mother-daughter duo receives national recognition
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to celebrate all women do, and have done, to make our world a better place. And we have some incredible examples of that right here at home. Nicole and Ellison Lopez are a dynamic mother-daughter duo....
Monclova recommends four zoning text amendments
MONCLOVA – Monclova Township Trustees agreed to send four proposed zoning text amendments to the Lucas County Planning Commission for review – just the start of a process that will include public comment before enacting any change. “This is based on the many conversations we’ve discussed at these...
Toledo City Council eyes future cuts as 2026 budget deadline nears
TOLEDO, Ohio — Members of Toledo City Council are looking beyond this year’s budget and raising concerns about the city’s long-term financial outlook, calling for millions in potential cuts in the years ahead. In an upcoming meeting agenda, council is proposing about $10 million in cuts to...
Roads close as Perrysburg revitalization project continues
PERRSYBURG, Ohio (WTVG) - Phase 2 of the Downtown Revitalize Perrysburg Project got underway Monday morning. The city’s Department of Public Service has installed signage, message boards, barricades and detour routes in preparation. The work focuses on Louisiana Avenue. Along that road, Front St. will become a...
Driver dies when car goes airborne across Ohio 2 into oncoming traffic
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP – A Lakeside Marblehead woman died after her car went airborne after crossing the median on Ohio 2 and it crashed into a pickup truck. Margaret Lenthe, 78, of Lakeside Marblehead, was driving a 2005 Ford Focus westbound on Ohio 2 on March 21 at 9:42 a.m. near mile marker 122 in Portage Township,...
