Ohio Schools required to allow students be released from school for religious classes
HENRY Co., Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio students can leave the school building during the day for religious classes, per an Ohio law that was passed earlier this year. Before April, it was optional for school districts to allow students to leave during the day for religious classes. But Ohio legislators changed the law to make...
What is unleaded 88 fuel? Here’s what to know about the cheaper alternative
TOLEDO, Ohio — Whether you’re planning a road trip or just stopping to fill up after work, gas prices are always on drivers’ minds. One type of fuel is standing out for being consistently cheaper: unleaded 88, also known as E15. If you’ve stopped into one of...
Toledo police searching for man wanted for assault, burglary
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are asking for the community's help in locating a man wanted for aggravated burglary. According to police, on July 25, Toledo police units were dispatched for a call of an assault. Police stated Stanley Sgro, 45, broke into a home and reportedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend.
Everything Coming to Peacock in September 2025
Somehow we’re already nearing the end of August, and the start of September is just over a week away. With the arrival of a new month comes the big wave of additions to all of the major streaming services. Peacock, as usual, is one of the services with the largest lineup of new additions in […] The post Everything...
GUIDE | German-American Festival 2025: Food, beer – und viel Spaß
OREGON, Ohio — Zicke Zacke, Zicke Zacke, HOI! HOI! HOI!. It's that time of year! The German-American Festival is returning for its 59th year, bringing - you guessed it - beer, food and oompah music to Oregon's Oak Shade Grove. Whether you plan to dance, drink and/or be merry,...
Early research shows an ancient fish is making a comeback in local waters
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Work to re-establish an ancient species of fish in local waters is showing some promising results. An effort was started in 2018 to reintroduce Lake Sturgeon to the Maumee River as well as Lake Erie and early research results are pointing in the right direction. The...
Gas station price wars stand to benefit Toledo-area drivers
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The arrival of new gas stations in the Toledo area is sparking fierce competition and volatile price cycles. Stations gradually lower their prices to try and undercut their competitors. They reset their prices back up after they get to a point where they’re no longer profitable.
5 men indicted for involvement in auto title fraud, drug trafficking scheme
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Lucas County grand jury indicted five men on dozens of felony charges Thursday for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy and fraudulent auto title scheme last year. Ahmed Zaitouni, Moustafa Zaitouni, Mohammed Zaitouni, Hussien Hassan and Osman Zaitouni face a combined total of...
Driver hospitalized after colliding with tree in west Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A driver was hospitalized after crashing head-on into a tree overnight in west Toledo. The crash happened around 1 a.m. on Douglas Road near Monroe Street. Police on scene told WTOL 11 the driver suffered two broken legs. -- Want more from WTOL 11 News?. ➡️...
Schmucker’s Restaurant closes ‘for foreseeable future’ after fire
Schmucker’s Restaurant, a popular South Toledo diner will be closed “for the foreseeable future” following a fire Friday morning. Emergency crews responded to a report of a fire at the establishment at 2103 N. Reynolds Rd. just before 7 a.m. According to the business’ Facebook page, it suffered damage due to a hood...