Koenig Legacy Fund donates $400,000 to YMCA
The Sandusky County Communities Foundation announced that the Lee N. Koenig Legacy Fund has awarded a $400,000 grant to the YMCA of Sandusky County, providing the catalyst to launch plans for a transformational investment. The gift will provide the resources needed to continue the planning process for a major YMCA init
Local bands rally to support victims of Old West End Festival shooting
One month after a mass shooting in Toledo at the Old West End Festival, the community came together to host a benefit concert to help cover the medical expenses for those still recovering.
Jerusalem Township flood recovery: Community rallies as cleanup begins
Jerusalem Township, Ohio (WTVG) - Cleanup is underway in Jerusalem Township following historic rainfall that flooded roads, homes, and farm fields. As water recedes, officials and community members are working to help residents recover. Storms Sunday and Monday dropped 10 to 12 inches of rain on Jerusalem Township. Luc
Toledo police cruiser falls into road hole during chase; two suspects arrested
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo police officer was taken to a hospital Friday morning after his cruiser fell into a hole on Asbury Drive during a pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The two suspects were later located and arrested, and police say both had active felony warrants. The pursuit.
17-year-old girl fatally shot at East Toledo apartment complex
A 17-year-old girl was fatally shot Monday in East Toledo. Police responded to a report of shots fired at 1:13 a.m. in the 1100 block of Artis Place at the Weiler Homes apartment complex, where they found Zayona Jackson suffering from a gunshot wound. Young Jackson was transported to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Ce
Assorted restaurants in Ottawa County face more critical violations
The Ottawa County Health Department's Sanitation Division reported more critical violations during food inspections between June 1 and June 30. The Picnic Basket , PO Box 370, Put-in-Bay. Violation: Food cooler is not holding proper temperature and was 50 degrees and must be 41 or lower. Road House Restaurant , PO Box
Body recovered from Lake Erie may be missing kayaker
BERLIN TWP. — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was recovered from Lake Erie in Berlin Township. Deputies responded Friday night after a boater reported seeing what appeared to be a body floating near the Banana Dikes in the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area.
18-year-old found dead in Toledo pond identified as St. Francis de Sales HS student
TOLEDO, Ohio — Police found an 18-year-old dead after an apparent drowning in a north Toledo pond on Saturday night. On Sunday, St. Francis de Sales High School confirmed to WTOL 11 that the young man was Anson Crandall, who would have been a senior next year. Crandall’s mother...
Live paintings, caricatures stay course in wedding trend cycles
Rebecca Tansel didn’t set out to paint live p ortrait s at weddings. The Blade d igital media producer started by catching social media posts about the up-and-coming wedding trend. W hen a friend asked her if she’d be willing to try it herself last year , Tansel said yes . Spending eight hours working on watercolor por
Lenawee County Renews SmartDollar Employee Wellness Program
ADRIAN — Lenawee County has renewed a $17,500 Financial Wellness Program for Employees. Commissioners approved the annual renewal for SmartDollar, a financial wellness software program offered to county employees, during Thursday’s Accounts Payable Committee meeting. The program helps staff manage personal finances, of

















