Holland Strawberry Festival vendors praise increased security measures
HOLLAND, Ohio (WTVG) - Vendors at the Holland Strawberry Festival are saying they felt safe this weekend thanks to increased security measures that included more sheriff’s deputies on site, mandatory bag searches and metal detectors at entry points. “The families around here, they just want to have a good...
Perspectives program to address the future of the American economy
The American economy is shifting at unprecedented scales — are Toledoans ready for what comes next? “It is changing through AI, through changes in the manufacturing base, and with the infusion of younger workers,” said David Shribman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning, nationally syndicated columnist and executive editor emerit
Port Clinton museum to host maritime-themed fund-raiser
PORT CLINTON — The Ottawa County Museum is hosting a maritime-themed community fund-raiser on Saturday, featuring music, exhibits, local vendors, and more. The event offers visitors an opportunity to learn more about Ottawa County and Lake Erie’s maritime history while supporting the museum’s mission to preserve and sh
Two dead after apparent murder-suicide in Delta
DELTA, Ohio — Two people were found dead inside a residence in the village of Delta in Fulton County on Sunday from an apparent murder-suicide, according to Village of Delta police. Police were called to a home in the 400 block of Main Street around 2 p.m. for a...
Waterville to welcome Meijer, BW3 in 2027
WATERVILLE – South Pray Boulevard is undergoing a change as Meijer continues construction of a 160,000-square-foot retail store and 3,600-square-foot gas station and convenience store on 25 acres. Plus, Buffalo Wild Wings is planning a 7,600-square-foot restaurant next to the O’Reilly Auto Parts. Both are expected to o
Bowling Green alum Bryan Bills named 2026 Ohio veteran of the year, advancing to...
Bowling Green alum and Army veteran Bryan Bills has won ‘Military Friendly’ Ohio veteran of the year and is now in the running on the national stage. Bryan’s award falls under the higher education category, a testament to his academic and military achievements at Bowling Green State University.
To the editor: Measuring cost for Mission Project
On Thursday a reader was praising the Mission Project that taxpayers will be shelling out $21 million to provide 65 housing units for the chronically homeless. Zillow in 2026 has the Toledo average of buying a home at $130,000. So here is an idea: Spend the same amount of money and buy 161 area homes for the same cost.
Dollar General employees accused of stealing $44K from store, selling items on Facebook
TOLEDO, Ohio (WKRC) — Two Ohio Dollar General employees were arrested and charged in a scheme that involved stealing thousands of dollars in items from their store and reselling them. Toledo Police say 44-year-old Marsha Schultz and 46-year-old Stacey Leestema took nearly $44,000 worth of products and resold them...
Humane Ohio celebrates 20 years of service
Animal lovers were all smiles and laughs as they celebrated the legacy of Humane Ohio in Toledo on Saturday. Jessica O’Loughlin, who lives in La Salle, Mich., played Plinko, jumped in bouncy houses, and toured Humane Ohio’s facility during the organization’s Birthday Bash, a celebration of its 20th anniversary. Laura S
Man dies in Sandusky County crash, troopers say
FREMONT, Ohio (WOIO) - The Fremont Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash from Saturday afternoon. According to OSHP, the crash occurred on Saturday afternoon just before 5:30 p.m. on County Road 62 near County Road 80 in Jackson Township. Preliminary investigation t

















