Ohio ‘Mechanic’ Caught Using Facebook to Scam Drivers and Steal Parts
Vitalii Petrushenko via iStock The Toledo BBB is warning car owners. The post Ohio ‘Mechanic’ Caught Using Facebook to Scam Drivers and Steal Parts appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Springfield Twp. announces ‘Splash’ event
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Springfield Township is getting ready to make a splash into the new year. Township leaders are turning a New Year’s Day tradition into something bigger. Instead of just doing a polar plunge type of event by word of mouth, Springfield Township is growing the Splash...
Mother hopeful for answers as police continue searching for missing 19-year-old
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo mother is pleading for answers as the search continues for her missing 19-year-old son, Jeremiah Porchia. Danetta Walker says the last message she received from Jeremiah came on Nov. 24. In the text, he told her: “You can come get your car from downtown at the water by ProMedica... love you…...
Stolen vehicle arrest leads to recovery, felony charges
WHITEFORD TWP. — A stolen vehicle recovery in Whiteford Township has led to an arrest and additional felony charges, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Troy Goodnough reports deputies were dispatched just before 2 p.m. to a residence in the 6000 block of Samaria Road after receiving a tip about...
Homeless services providers see reduced grants amid proposed cuts, increased need
COLUMBUS — Organizations that help individuals and families experiencing housing instability and homelessness are receiving less money from state grants during this funding cycle, according to northwest Ohio housing program leaders. “Obviously, we’re going to have to cut services to some degree,” said Julie Embree,...
Lucas County program chooses rehabilitation over punishment for addiction-related crimes
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The sound of applause fills Judge Ian English’s courtroom, but these aren’t celebrations of guilty verdicts. Every clap means someone is accepted into the drug treatment program and has chosen recovery over jail time. Brett Crabtree, a drug court client, explains why he wants to get sober.
Toledo police looking for 63-year-old woman reported missing
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are searching for a missing 63-year-old woman who was last seen last month. Police say Rinda Brown was last seen around Nov. 21 and is known to frequent the area near South Avenue and Aurora Gonzalez Drive in south Toledo. Brown is 5 feet,...
Directions Credit Union Donates $20,000 to Area Food Banks to Support Local Families This...
Directions Credit Union has donated $20,000 to eight food banks in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The donations are part of its 2025 food bank campaign. The goal is to help address food insecurity during the winter. Each food bank received an amount based on the population it serves. The Toledo Northwestern...
Ohio Parents Express Concern Over Toledo Public Schools Considering Budget Cuts
Ohio parents expressed their concerns after Toledo Public Schools announced proposed budget cuts and several other major changes.
Toledo metro named 4th best housing market in nation, number 1 in Ohio by...
TOLEDO, Ohio — Realtor.com named Toledo its fourth best housing market in its annual report, joining cities in other Midwestern and Northeastern states as the markets with an increase in sales price. According to the report, the Toledo metro saw a 13.1% increase in the median sale price of...

















