Man found fatally shot inside vehicle in North Toledo
Police are investigating after a 32-year-old man was shot and killed Monday night in North Toledo. Officers responded to a report of a person shot at 11:42 p.m. in the 900 block of Peck Street when they found Jovontai Highsmith inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound. Mr. Highsmith was pronounced dead at the scene,...
Law enforcement issue violations to Monroe Co. businesses for alleged vape, tobacco and alcohol...
MONROE COUNTY, Michigan — Five Monroe County establishments were issued violations following a compliance operation conducted by local law enforcement. According to a press release, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office conducted the operation during the month of March, and checked 46 establishment for compliance with...
MISSING: Toledo police looking for mother, 2 kids last seen late March
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are looking for a missing mother and her two children in west Toledo. Amenia Reinoso, 28, and her two children Mohammad Rahim, 7, and Abdul Rahim, 3, were last seen on March 28 near the 3500 block of Executive Parkway. A social media post...
Judge rules on custody of Kei’Mani Latigue’s funeral
TOLEDO, Ohio — UPDATE: A probate court judge determined Tuesday morning that Kei'Mani Latigue's grandmother, Dorothy Latigue, has won custody for Kei'Mani's body and estate. Her public funeral is planned for this Friday. Tiara Kasten, Kei'Mani's mother, was served a deposition from Dorothy Latigue to appear in court...
Fast Track To The Future: Ohio Revs Up Plans For U.S. 23 Bypass
Ohio’s most congested north-south corridor may finally see relief. Governor Mike DeWine has signed a new two-year state transportation budget into law, earmarking funds for a long-discussed plan: the development of a U.S. Route 23 bypass north of Columbus. The move aims to ease congestion, reduce travel times, and...
‘Who let the dogs out?‘: Maumee’s animal control officer says his position is a...
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - It’s the age-old question: who let the dogs out? In Maumee, there’s one person dedicated to figuring out the answer, and his name is Ken Streichert. He’s been the animal control officer for the Maumee Police Division for more than two decades. “If...
One person arrested for breaking into Ohio grocery store, gas station
OHIO — Law enforcement responded to a pair of weekend break-ins that appear to be linked, resulting in one arrest and an ongoing search for additional suspects. On Saturday, March 29, officers from the West Liberty Police Department and Logan County Sheriff’s Office were called to Thoman’s IGA after a breaking and...
Police searching for suspect who stole over $2,000 of merchandise from Ohio store
OHIO — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman accused of stealing more than $2,200 worth of merchandise from Rally House at The Greene. According to a social media post from the Beavercreek Police Department, the theft occurred on March 26. The woman reportedly left the store without paying...
Ohio Hit by Job Losses as Local Company Sheds Shopping Centers Nationwide
Ohio Workers Face Layoffs as National Restructuring Triggers Job Losses. Washington Prime Group (WPG), the Ohio based owner of Polaris Fashion Place, is set to lay off 139 employees at its Columbus headquarters as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations and reduce its portfolio of shopping centers...
Readers have spoken. Here’s the winner of our best pizza in Akron bracket competition
This story was updated because an earlier version contained an inaccuracy. More than 11,000 votes over four weeks led up to this moment − thousands of locals showing up for their cheesy favorites to voice their opinions on which is the best. The Beacon Journal's March Madness-style bracket competition to find the...
