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Rent hikes outpacing wage gains in Toledo, rest of Ohio

COLUMBUS — It has become increasingly difficult for renters to find affordable housing in Toledo and across the state of Ohio over the last six years, according to a new report from the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio. In 2020, a full-time worker in the Toledo metropolitan statistical area needed to make
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Dearborn Trucker Guilty In Crash That Killed Two Toledo-Area Grads

A Dearborn man has been convicted in a crash that killed two recent Perrysburg and Maumee high school graduates, closing one chapter in a case that has shaken both communities. Jurors found the Michigan semi-truck driver guilty of vehicular homicide on Wednesday, according to WTOL. The station reported that prosecutors
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Zepf Center’s HOPE program receives $1.5M federal grant to connect homeless people to housing,...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Zepf Center has received $1.5 million in federal grant money to support its efforts connecting homeless people with mental health and substance use challenges to housing, employment and care. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. One million dollars will..
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Judge warns of risks as Lucas County cuts jail beds

Lucas County is looking to save taxpayer dollars by reducing the number of beds it contracts for at a regional jail next year — but one Toledo Municipal Court judge warns it could eventually hamper sentencing decisions and public safety. At a Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio board meeting on Wednesday, Commissioner
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Fighting spotted lanternflies: Invasive sap-sucking bugs return to Northwest Ohio

PERRYSBURG, Ohio (WTVG) - If you haven’t seen spotted lanternflies recently, it’s not because they’re not here yet. Environmental experts say the bugs are currently in their nymph stage and will reach the more recognizable adult stage in the next few weeks. “As we sit today, in...
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Federal Prosecutors: Northwest Ohio Man Among 16 Charged in Ohio Drug Ring Investigation

CLEVELAND, OH (WOWO) — Sixteen people, including a Toledo man, have been charged in a federal investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization prosecutors say distributed cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and oxycodone throughout Richland County and surrounding communities. The charges stem from a three-yea
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Religious Offerings: First Church of God welcomes new pastor

■ First Church of God has welcomed a new lead pastor, Bishop Robert “Robbie” Davis, Jr., to carry the congregation into its next chapter of ministry. After an extensive pastoral church, the congregation welcomed Bishop Davis for his first Sunday service as lead pastor on July 12. “We look forward to serving alongside t
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Art on the Mall returns Sunday with more than 100 artists

David Grabarczyk said he appreciates the art being created in the region. “Toledo really is blessed with a large artistic community,” said Mr. Grabarczyk, of Perrysburg. “The art shows are full of paintings, sculptures, garden items, jewelry, and more. It is exciting to see what is being created here.” Mr. Grabarczyk w
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Islamic Center of Greater Toledo to host 24th Annual International Festival in September

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Islamic Center of Greater Toledo will hold its 24th Annual International Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, 2026, featuring food, cultural entertainment and family activities, organizers announced. The weekend event is billed as a celebration of culture and community, with vendors a
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Advocacy program for domestic violence victims ending immediately, citing lack of funding

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local program that works to support victims of domestic violence is coming to an end. The Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center (FCAPC) Board informed staff on Thursday that it is ending the Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program effective immediately, according to Dr. Christie Jenkins, the C

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