Library adds portrait painted by early Toledo artist
She wears a white bonnet and dark dress, posing with a reserved demeanor, but a slight smile flickers across her face as she looks out at the crowd. Agatha Kuyck, the mother of artist William H. Machen, is immortalized in his painting that was donated on Tuesday to the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. The portrait...
Levi & Lilac’s: A lively blend of history, whiskey, and music
MAUMEE – In the heart of Maumee’s uptown district, Levi & Lilac’s has built a reputation as both a whiskey destination and a gathering place steeped in history. The historic 190-year-old building has been owned by Megan McClellan and her husband, Sean McClellan, for nearly seven years. When the space became available...
Toledo expert weighs in on meteor seen over parts of Ohio
A flash of light and loud explosion seen across eastern Ohio Tuesday morning is drawing considerable attention from astronomical experts of all kinds. “It is most certainly true the big sound, the explosion, was caused by a meteor that entered our atmosphere and eventually burned up, creating a big sound and the...
This Monroe Restaurant Feels Like a Fresh Mexican Escape
A downtown Monroe meal usually starts with a simple question: where can I go that feels lively, comforting, and a little different from the usual routine. I found a place that answers it with warm chips, colorful walls, clever menu turns, and the kind of room that makes lunch stretch into a full afternoon plan.
City of Monroe officials order overnight shelter to close, citing building safety matters
Oaks Village in Monroe has been ordered to close its overnight homeless shelter as of Friday afternoon, city officials said.
Police search for two people who robbed Vito’s Pizza
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are searching for two individuals who robbed a Vito's Pizza on Tuesday and slashed a worker's face with an unknown weapon. The robbery occurred after 1 p.m. at the pizza shop located in the 300 block of Detroit Avenue, according to an incident report. An employee told responding officers...
10-year-old shot while in vehicle near Byrne and Avondale, Toledo Police say
A 10-year-old was shot in the area of Byrne and Avondale by an unknown assailant Saturday afternoon.
Deceased and alone in a playpen: A mother who, despite having “ample food” at...
A Toledo, Ohio mother has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of her 7-year-old special needs son, Kristopher Snyder. The tragic incident, which shocked the community, involved the boy’s death from malnutrition and dehydration. Samantha Hardiman, 30, will face a...
Roadside mannequins “Happy Family of Palmyra” destroyed by vandals
PALMYRA, Mich. (WTVG) - The damage alone was enough to make Marykay Gibson emotional. “This was brutal,” said Gibson. “When I pulled up and saw them, I just, I sat here like a little kid and cried.”. She was talking about the display created 35 years ago by...
Man arrested for shooting at vehicle, injuring child
TOLEDO, Ohio — Police arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly shooting at a vehicle and hitting a 10-year-old over the weekend. The 10-year-old suffered minor injuries in the shooting in west Toledo Saturday afternoon, according to police. Jeronica Phillips, 56, shot at the vehicle multiple times near North...
