Toledo OH

TOLEDO, Ohio — Garmin Marathon weekend is almost here in Toledo, and the city is gearing up to host thousands of runners and spectators. Toledo is one of two cities to host the inaugural Garmin Marathon Series. The races take place Sunday. Road closures will begin Friday. Garmin, a...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The city of Toledo is moving forward with plans for an international holiday market downtown, according to city council documents. The market, which appears to be similar to famous German Christmas markets that have been replicated in cities like Chicago, would be held in Levis Square Park on Nov. 21...

Significant progress has been made with the construction of the Monroe County Loop Trail including safety measures and laying of pavement. The Monroe County Loop Trail is the current major project happening around campus. The trail will be 6.5 miles long and about 10 feet wide for walking and bike...

Every year, a colorful migration takes wing as millions of Monarch butterflies fly from Canada and other northern breeding sites to winter in Mexico, many of which make stopovers in Northwest Ohio. In this 1999 Blade archive photo, Colbe Wells, 9, lets a male monarch butterfly rest on top of his hand during an event...

Defense lawyers for capital murder defendant Darnell Jones have asked a judge to order the release to them of Lucas County Children Services case records for Jones’ daughter and alleged victim, Kei’mani Latigue. During a brief appearance Monday morning in Lucas County Common Pleas Court, defense lawyer David Klucas...

In the eternal quest for pizza perfection, there exists a humble storefront in Cleveland where dough, sauce, and toppings transcend their basic elements to become something magical. Il Rione Pizzeria sits unassumingly in Ohio City, a neighborhood gem that locals guard with the fervor of those protecting a delicious...

7 Brew Coffee has come to Oregon to spread joy — one smile and cup of coffee at a time. The drive-thru coffee company officially opened its new Navarre Avenue location on Monday, Sept. 8, serving up 50,000 drinks to the community. “Our mission is to cultivate kindness,” Veronica...

Two people were shot in two separate incidents in Toledo over the weekend. Around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, police responded to the 1000 block of Eleanor Avenue on a report of a person shot. They found a 33-year-old man in the backyard of a residence with a pair of gunshot wounds to his left leg. Officers applied a...

From TOLEDO METROPOLITAN AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. As Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) develops an active transportation plan for the western Lake Erie region, it seeks input to shape future walking and biking infrastructure. TMACOG aims to improve and expand infrastructure for walking,...

Owens Community College has built enrollment momentum, marking its fourth consecutive fall increase in total student headcount. For fall 2025, 7,423 students are enrolled, a 3.7% increase over fall 2024’s total of 7,155. The fall 2025 semester also represents the fifth consecutive semester of overall enrollment...