Wood County woman killed in two-vehicle crash on State Route 18
NORTH BALTIMORE, Ohio — A Wood County woman was killed Friday morning when her vehicle crashed into an unoccupied propane truck, officials said. Kristine Krotzer, 58, of Bloomdale, Ohio, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash reported at 8:37 a.m., the Wood County Sheriff’s Office said. Ms. Krotzer was driving...
Cutting hair at 84, Sylvania barber has no plans to retire
There’s nothing tentative about Larry Watkins’ movement or speech. His voice doesn’t sound 84 years old. He replies quickly to questions and moves with practiced efficiency around the dated but clean linoleum tile floor of Dale’s Barber Shop, located in a nondescript alleyway near the intersection of Monroe Street...
One person dead following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — A man was killed and another injured in a shooting early Saturday in north Toledo, according to police. Officers responded to the 600 block of E. Central Avenue around 12:49 a.m. for a report of a person shot. They found 31-year-old Leonel Avila Rodriguez outside with at least one gunshot wound. He was […] ...
Man found shot and killed on Central Avenue Saturday morning, TPD says
A sizzling time in Toledo this weekend, with the low-90s following into Monday as well. Dan Smith has the details. Welcome to "How To Be the Most Annoying Guy At The Bar 101"! Dan and Carl are making cavitation bubbles in beer bottles. 🍺🫧
Veterinarian avoids conviction for animal cruelty, receives diversion, license suspension
FREMONT – Veterinarian Laura Hirt pleaded guilty but was not convicted of the 26 animal cruelty charges she faced. Instead, she was given diversion by a Sandusky County Court judge. And, Mr. Whiskers is again living at home . Hirt appeared in court Aug. 1 on fifth-degree felony charges of cruelty to a companion...
Elected officials, community organizers discuss efforts to protect Lake Erie
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Community leaders and elected officials took to the water on Wednesday to get a first hand look at one of our region’s greatest natural resources, Lake Erie, as we mark 11 years since the Toledo Water crisis. They discussed what’s causing issues in the lake...
Signed, sealed and delivered nearly 60 years later
ROSSFORD, Ohio (WTVG) - Taking ‘snail mail’ to a whole new level. Imagine receiving a letter that was sent to your address nearly 60 years later. That’s exactly what happened for one family in Perrysburg. A Rossford mail carrier, Debbie Baum, said she was flipping through her...
Toledo nonprofit director sentenced after after misusing nonprofit accounts for personal benefit
Toledo, Ohio – A Toledo woman who once led a local nonprofit has been sentenced to prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the organization and using the funds to fuel her gambling at a local casino. U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick sentenced 55-year-old Sabina...
Some Toledo residents doubt Republic Services can catch up to delayed trash collections
TOLEDO, Ohio — Four days after their scheduled pickup, residents of Burnham Avenue finally saw a Republic Services truck, but the crew wasn’t from Toledo. “They’re working their butts off. My neighbors gave them waters. They’re killing themselves, really,” said Michael Conner, who has lived on the street for 15 years.
Large police presence outside bank on Suder
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - There is a large police presence outside of a KeyBank location on Suder Avenue near Shoreland Avenue. The building is surrounded by police and there are TFRD crews set up across the street. Toledo Police said that all employees are safe at this time and there...
