‘Wait a second, I got five numbers?’: Michigan man stunned by $25K a year...
LENAWEE COUNTY, Mich. – A Lenawee County man said it was “nerve-wracking holding on to a ticket worth so much money” after he discovered that he won a $25,000 a year for life prize from the Michigan Lottery. Douglas Higgins, 67, of Onsted, matched the five white...
Mystery of the Hovering Helicopters in West Toledo
In recent news, residents of West Toledo have reported a significant increase in helicopter activity in the area. The unusual sightings have been accompanied by the sound of sirens at various times, and one individual even reported seeing a state trooper making a sudden U-turn on Sylvania. The cause of this activity...
13 Action News Big Story: Housing Insecurity
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The need for housing is growing. Habitat for Humanity finds that nearly half of all adults in the United States struggle with housing insecurity. That lack of housing is having a direct impact on the homeless population. More families are turning to shelters for help. You...
To the editor: Big health insurers declare war on doctors, patients
Two of America’s largest health insurers are trying their hand at a different profession — the practice of medicine. Aetna and Cigna have announced that they may unilaterally “downcode” some types of care — and pay physicians less than what patients’ conditions would ordinarily warrant. Submit a letter to the editor...
Food pantry needs increase, according to Equality Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — Equality Toledo has reported a surge in demand for its no-barriers food pantry, with the number of families seeking assistance nearly four times the number of people in recent weeks, as the future of SNAP benefits remained uncertain during the government shutdown. Executive Director Brent Rabie...
Toledo’s own Happyland Fragrances
TOLEDO – Happyland Fragrances could be the best-kept secret in Toledo. Ever hear of it? Likely not, unless you’re a patron of perfumes, a connoisseur of colognes, or a fan of, well, fragrances. Its products – in bottles of an ounce or ounce and a half-plus – are...
Editorial: News bar dives into legend
The idea of the newspaper reporter or editor downing drinks at the bar is a staple character in fiction. Whether it’s a case of life imitating art or vice versa, that picture of city journalists elbowing for space in the local tavern was true for some Blade ink-stained wretches in the not-so-distant past right here...
NOOTER brings new life into former Calphalon facility
A national industrial contractor has room to grow — 220,000 square feet, to be exact — at its new facility in Perrysburg Township, formerly home to Calphalon. NOOTER, previously based in North Toledo, celebrated its $1.8 million investment with an open house Friday. The company provides construction, engineering, and...
Local dentist provides veterans with free dental services
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Veterans may have come and gone, but a local business still wanted to recognize and help our heroes in the best way they could. Offering free services to help their confidence and their health. You can watch the full story above. Latest Local News | First...
Exploring the Toledo Club: A Perspective for the Under 35 Crowd
The Toledo Club, a popular social and fitness hub, has been garnering attention from individuals under the age of 35. A recent social media post has sparked a discussion about the club's culture, amenities, and age diversity. The original poster, a prospective member in their early 30s, expressed interest in the...

















