Toledo council members make do with less funding for district improvement this year
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo City Council members are getting less funding for district projects this year. Council members have previously gotten up to $125,000 each year in District Improvement Project, or DIP, funds by appropriation of council. This year, each member only got $50,000. These funds are given so...
To the editor: Torres’ plan on housing remains stuck in past
In an Oct. 3 letter to the editor, mayoral candidate Roberto Torres claimed that the addition of market-rate housing is not the solution to Toledo’s housing problems. He is wrong. Mr. Torres and I agree on one thing: Housing is too expensive. However, in his letter , he proposes building “affordable” housing by...
Watching Your Wallet: Dealing With Debt Collectors
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Debt collectors are turning up the pressure. In this Watching Your Wallet, Sashem Brey explains how to protect your rights before you pay. You can watch the full Watching Your Wallet above. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals.
Zepf Center expands mental healthcare access to local youth through new Youth Crisis Stabilization...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Zepf Center has opened a new line of service to support young people experiencing a mental health crisis. “Our Haven” Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit is designed to provide a safe, supportive space for youth up to age 17 who are struggling with serious emotional distress or behavioral health...
24-year-old man reported missing from central Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A 24-year-old man has been reported missing from central Toledo, according to police. Police say Brett Bryant is missing from the 2100 block of Calumet Avenue and was last seen on Sept. 25. According to police, Bryant is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and 134 pounds,...
Metroparks Meetup: Meet the ‘Marsh Master’ Machine
CURTICE, Ohio (WTVG) - The next time you’re in Howard Marsh Metropark, you might spot a big yellow machine that looks like a cross between a boat and a tank. It’s called the “Marsh Master,” and there is no terrain it can’t conquer: mud, thick vegetation, and it can even float!
West Toledo residents voice concerns about developer planning a retail complex
West Toledo neighbors are concerned about a future retail complex on Central Avenue based on the developer’s previous projects. The proposed development, Westgate Village North at 3450 West Central Ave., would include four lots housing retail stores and restaurants. Representatives working on the new retail complex...
Local Mom Writes Children’s Book to Help Her Son Understand Her Fight With Cancer
What do you do when cancer treatments rob you of your hair and your appearance is questioned by your child who’s too young to grasp what’s going on? If you’re Ashley Tehensky, you write a children’s book. Tehensky wrote and oversaw the illustrations for “Mommy the...
Local man killed in motorcycle crash on Tecumseh-Clinton Highway
A local man was killed Oct. 14 after his motorcycle struck a delivery truck crossing Pennington Road on the Tecumseh-Clinton Highway. According to the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office , the crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. Preliminary investigation showed the motorcycle, driven by a Tecumseh man, was traveling south...
Latino Community Forum Connects Toledo City Council Candidates with Residents
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Civic Engagement and Dialogue. Toledo, OH — On October 15, 2025, the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latino community of Northwest Ohio will come together for a Latino Community Forum with the Candidates for Toledo City Council. The event will take place at the Sofía...
