Roundabout construction delays impacting school traffic in Monclova Twp.
MONCLOVA TWP., Ohio (WTVG) - A roundabout construction project at the intersection of Monclova and Waterville Monclova roads has broken ground, overlapping with the start of the school year at Monclova Primary, which sits on the corner of that intersection. Lucas County Engineer Mike Pniewski said the project was neces
Library will be “a beautiful entryway” into Whitehouse
WHITEHOUSE – The Finzel and S.R. 64 roundabout is Whitehouse’s southern gateway, with more than 8,000 vehicles a day traversing the stretch between Finzel and the downtown area each day. On Tuesday, Aug. 4, Whitehouse Village Council will vote on legislation that will allow administration to move forward...
Lake Erie algal bloom doubles in size in a week
Western Lake Erie’s algal bloom has doubled in size in a week. The latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimate, released Monday, states that the bloom has grown to 200 square miles. It began forming around July 12. NOAA reported on July 27 that it was canvassing about 100 square miles of the lake. T
Oregon man and woman indicted in death of days-old infant
Police reports said investigators found multiple drug abuse and drug paraphernalia instruments including suspected cocaine, multiple pill bottles, plastic bags with residue, syringes and glass smoking pipes in the bedroom.
Toledo Pride Returns August 14-16
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Pride, the largest annual celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community, friends, families and allies in Northwest Ohio, returns to downtown Toledo for three days of events August 14-16. The free, all-ages celebration features a 5K, parade, festival and community crawl centered around Promenade Park and
Witnesses sought in fatal Bedford Twp. hit and run
Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough is asking any witnesses of a July 23 fatal hit-and-run to contact the sheriff's department. The man found dead on the side of South Telegraph Road in Bedford Township was identified as Kevin Chesney, 61, of Temperance. Preliminary investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff's Offic
Worker shortage remains hurdle for manufacturers
Ohio businesses are booming, U.S. Sen. Jon Husted says, but local companies say workers are in short supply. At a discussion Monday hosted by Owens Community College, Sen. Husted (R., Ohio) praised the region’s manufacturing growth but said it is being stifled by the availability of skilled workers. “Northwest Ohio is
Third defendant pleads to manslaughter in robbery shooting
The last of three men charged with a botched robbery last year that ended with one of the robbers fatally shot has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and is poised to get the same prison sentence as the others. Pete Wheatley, Jr., 20, of the 1900 block of Chase Street, entered guilty pleas Monday in Lucas Count
Mother demands answers after 6-year-old son drowns while in foster care
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - A mother says her 6-year-old son drowned while in the temporary custody of Lucas County Children Services, and she is demanding to know how it happened. Xion Thomas, who had just completed kindergarten, died at Wood County Hospital after he was pulled from a...
Rick’s City Diner welcomes its founder back with fanfare
After 2½ years, Rick Salem is back at Rick’s. Patrons looking for a hearty meal of French toast, eggs Benedict, a Cobb salad, or an inventive omelet can stop by to see the founder of Rick’s City Diner at the restaurant, located at 4333 Monroe St. #40. Though Mr. Salem, 80, has always retained ownership of the diner, he
