Off script: Waterville festival brings in award-winning bluesmen
Grammy-nominated Caron “Sugaray” Rayford has some simple advice for those deciding whether to attend Waterville’s 10th annual Blues, Brews & Brats festival on Saturday: “Come on out and shake what your Mama gave you,” he told The Blade in a telephone interview from his home in Arizona. “And if your Mama's with you,...
New additions to downtown Bowling Green
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Like many spots in Northwest Ohio, downtown Bowling Green is revitalizing. It will include brand new murals and archways, all done by local artists. The public is invited to an event on Friday night to celebrate the new additions. You can watch the full story above.
Former Toledo Police Chief John Mason dies
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - John Mason, the City of Toledo’s former police chief, has died. He was appointed as the chief of the Toledo Police Department in 1980. He held the position until 1987 when he retired after a 24-year career on the force. He was 86 years old.
Motorcyclist killed in late-night crash in Waterville
A Toledo motorcyclist died when he collided with a pickup truck late Thursday night on the Anthony Wayne Trail in Waterville. Zachary S. Lambert, 41, was traveling north on the Trail at Mechanic Street when he collided with the southbound pickup driven by Dustin L. Wyckoff, 18, of Haskins, Ohio, around 11:35 p.m.,...
Toledo hosting Disabled and Proud Fest this weekend, commemorating anniversary of ADA
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The City of Toledo is hosting its third Disabled and Proud Fest this weekend. The community event to offer family fun for people of all abilities corresponds with the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act this year. The event runs from noon to 4...
Experts share vital tips for water safety on World Drowning Prevention Day: ‘Always watch...
SYLVANIA, Ohio — July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day, a reminder that knowledge of water safety is critical. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is a leading cause of death for children, and every year in the United States, there are over 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths.
Man drives to north Toledo gas station after being shot blocks away
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police say a person was found shot on Saturday afternoon at a north Toledo gas station after being shot on East Central Avenue. Police were called to the Gas and Express Marts gas station on Stickney Avenue and East Manhattan around 3 p.m. where they found a 23-year-old male victim who had been...
The sights and science of seiches on Lake Erie
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A seiche in Lake Erie happens when strong winds from a powerful low either push all the water away from the shoreline or up onto it. Seiches can happen in any of the Great Lakes, but they’re much more dramatic in Lake Erie because of its unique shape and shallow depth.
‘It’s a blessing’: Monroe County woman celebrates 200 descendants and counting
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. — If you think your family gatherings are crowded, meet Ruth Masserant. The 90-year-old Monroe County woman has 200 descendants, and the number keeps growing. Masserant has lived in the same farmhouse in Frenchtown Township since 1963, where she raised 11 children with her late husband,...
City of Toledo looking for feedback, proposals for trash pickup as current contract is...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - City leaders are evaluating how residents feel about Toledo’s trash service. Could a change be made to the current provider?. Toledo is planning for the future of trash and recycling, and government officials want to hear from residents how they feel about the current curbside collection with...