This week in Toledo history – June 28-July 4
1885: A violent riot by parishioners over the suspension of a priest occurs at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church on Lagrange Street. Hundreds of local residents take to the neighborhood streets in violent clashes as at least two people are shot and killed and over 20 are arrested. 1906: A...
Indoor children’s playground approved for Lambertville. What we know
An indoor children’s playground with a cafe could be coming this year to Lambertville. Muhamad Younes of Lambertville, owner of Sylvania Playland in Sylvania, Ohio, wants to build an indoor children’s playground with a cafe area in vacant Units 4 and 5 at the Kroger plaza, 3462 W. Sterns Road. Younes' plan was granted
Baby burned during kitchen sink bath results in child endangerment charges
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A man and woman are expected in court Monday, accused of child endangerment in connection to burning an infant while giving the child a bath. Brandon Welch and Maranthia Vallier, both 27, were arrested Friday. According to police reports, Welch gave Vallier’s a 9-month-old son a...
Time Travelers Passport gives visitors a look into northwest Ohio history
America’s 250th birthday is being celebrated in a uniquely northwest Ohio way. The Time Travelers Passport is a two-week challenge for families and individuals to visit up to 12 historic sites and get passport stamps to win a commemorative America250 challenge coin. “As someone who is passionate about local history, I’
The opening line for Michigan State vs Toledo is a bad look for the...
The opening line for Michigan State vs Toledo has already been released, and it’s not a good look for Pat Fitzgerald and the Spartans.
Lenawee County Seeks Compost Hosts to Launch Local Food Scrap Sharing Network
LENAWEE CO. — Lenawee County is looking for residents to help keep food scraps out of the landfill and turn them into something useful. The county’s Solid Waste and Recycling office is recruiting compost hosts through the free Peels app, a platform that connected neighbors around composting. Backyard...
Toledo-Area Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July
Looking for the best place to celebrate Independence Day around Toledo? From downtown riverfront fireworks to hometown festivals across the suburbs, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy food, music and fireworks during America’s 250th birthday celebration. Here’s a look at some of the biggest fireworks events happeni
Diocese of Toledo announces new clergy appointments
Bishop Daniel Thomas has announced changes to diocesan and pastoral leadership within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo. The shifts are an annual occurrence within the diocese, as the fixed terms of certain appointments come to an end. Pastors usually serve six-year terms in each parish, while parochial vicars — als
Two hospitalized after SUV crashes after police chase in west Toledo
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash on Douglas Road in west Toledo on Sunday. Toledo police say they were pursuing a 59-year-old George Campbell, who has a felony warrant, who was heading north on Douglas Road around 3 p.m. Police say Campbell failed to stop at...
Vendors, organizers, and law enforcement prepare for Fourth of July in Toledo
Recent violence in Toledo will not keep Omar Rammuny away from family, community, and fresh-squeezed lemonade over the Fourth of July weekend. “We feel like everyone goes out with the right intention,” said Mr. Rammuny, whose family-owned business, the Squeeze, will serve attendees during Saturday’s festivities at Prom

















