Host of TARTA route changes planned for late January
TARTA buses will start running at half-hour intervals during the morning and afternoon peaks on many routes in late January under a schedule change slated to increase overall service by about $1 million in cost, transit officials say. But while some areas will have more Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority buses,...
Toledo man keeps fiancé’s memory alive after unsolved shooting
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo man is keeping the memory of his fiancé alive after a random act of violence changed his life forever. Andrew Price and Cole Lepkowski, 26, had just returned from planning their wedding in Michigan, ready to start their next chapter together. But that joy turned to tragedy just days later, on...
Cheapest gas stations in Toledo
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
Woman indicted for murder in 2018 death of South Toledo man
A Lucas County grand jury on Thursday indicted a woman in the 2018 beating death of a 68-year-old Toledo man. Shelby McCarthy-Smith, 32, whose last known address is in Hudson, Mich., was indicted on two counts of murder, one count of felonious assault, and a single count of grant theft of a motor vehicle. She was...
Local small businesses trying to navigate rising costs with inflation
TOLEDO, Ohio — A love of candy has kept Boyd's Retro Candy store open for almost 25 years. "It has just been a love to bring kids into the store and share the candies that I grew up with," owner Pamela Lloyd-Camp said. But that passion has come with...
Firefighter injured while responding to house fire in north Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A firefighter was hurt after battling a massive house fire in north Toledo. The blaze began just after 2 a.m. on Spring Street near Mulberry Street. The fire chief on scene said a firefighter suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. They did not specify how they got injured.
Lucas County Sheriff’s Office investigating construction site theft in Monclova
MONCLOVA, Ohio — Authorities are investigating a theft at a construction site in Monclova Township that occurred earlier this month. According to a Facebook post by the Lucas County Sheriff's Office, an unknown suspect was involved in a theft at a construction site at 3460 Moonlit Pass. The theft occurred between...
Halim Clinic provides medical, dental services for those in need
TOLEDO, Ohio — What began as a small volunteer effort by a group of local Muslim physicians in 2017, has now started to grow into one of Toledo’s most vital lifelines for people without access to affordable healthcare. The Halim Clinic, a nonprofit providing free medical and dental...
Monroe police investigating ‘suspicious’ fire
MONROE, Michigan — Monroe police are investigating a suspicious fire that engulfed a vehicle and damaged surrounding structures late Wednesday night. According to a press release from the Monroe Public Safety Department, officers responded to the 900 block of East Fourth Street after receiving reports of a fire. The...
Deerfield crash claims life of Brighton man
A 33-year-old Brighton man was heading south on Green Road north of Allen Road in Deerfield Township when he lost control of his vehicle, which went off the roadway and struck a tree at about 4:43 a.m. Thursday, October. 23. According to a release from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office,...
