Portion of Madison Ave. to close for 6 months for building rehabilitation project
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Madison Avenue between N. Huron Street and N. Superior Street will be closed for six months starting Oct. 24. According to a press release from the city of Toledo, the closure is in conjunction with the Spitzer Building Rehabilitation. Access to LaSalle Aly will be available...
Bowling Green Starbucks workers to rally for fair contract, better staffing
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Starbucks baristas and supporters plan to rally next week outside the Starbucks on East Wooster Street in Bowling Green to demand a fair union contract. The event is part of a national series of more than 70 pickets in 60 cities as Starbucks Workers United...
Toledo Jeep plant worker says ‘emergency status’ pushing employees to the brink
TOLEDO, Ohio — A fire at an auto parts manufacturer in Wyandot County triggered a ripple effect that’s now being felt in Toledo, according to Stellantis. After weeks of downtime at the Toledo Assembly Complex, Stellantis has declared “emergency status” to make up for production backlog, and workers say it’s pushing...
New mural taking shape in Walbridge
Residents and visitors in Walbridge may have recently noticed a mural taking shape in town, and it’s the latest work of renowned local artist, Chilly Rodriguez. Rodriguez’s latest work started earlier this month on the side of Pinky’s Scoop Shack on 102 N. Main St. “With our...
Woman hospitalized in Toledo shooting on Post Street
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A woman is recovering from her injuries she suffered in a Toledo shooting late Wednesday night. Officers responded to the call for the shooting in the 900 block of Post Street, just off of Detroit Avenue between Delaware and Islington, just before midnight on Oct. 22.
This kitten has stories to tell – and needs a good home | Good...
Val Bohland from Humane Ohio introduces "Flamel," a kitten who has overcome a lot of hardships - and will be in need of a new home soon!
Oldest Toledo bus retiree to celebrate 100th birthday
Early in Charlie Wagoner’s career as a Toledo bus driver, a young man dressed in a cowboy outfit boarded and unleashed an obscenity-laced rant toward that trip’s regular riders. Before too long, Mr. Wagoner had had enough and ordered the ruffian off the bus. Three decades later, Mr. Wagoner recalled Thursday, a...
Despite obstacles, Monroe artist will open new studio
(This story was updated with new information.) MONROE, MI — Ashley McCall Morford wants to teach and sell art. A lifelong artist, Morford, 43, has been working on her business concept for years. On Nov. 7, her studio/shop, McCall’s Art , will open in Suite 210 at HQ/Benesh Building, 428 S. Monroe St., next to Tim...
A side of spookiness: The haunted backstories behind many local eateries
When haunted places come to mind, it’s common to think of hotels, prisons, asylums, and cemeteries. Restaurants not so much. But here in Toledo, there are several eateries that have spooky stories to accompany a homemade meal. Chris Bores, local ghost behaviorist, is the author of Haunted Toledo , a book that...
Homestead exemption could save many homeowners on their tax bills
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The dust is now settling on a messy Lucas County home revaluation process. Now there is an effort underway to make sure residents know about some money-saving credits that can be explored at any time. Some of those breaks are specifically for seniors. They won’t wipe...

















