South Toledo Speedway development hits roadblock as committee recommends denial
During Wednesday’s meeting, Toledo’s Zoning and Planning Committee recommended denying a special use permit for a gas station located at 1322 Bernath Pkwy. The proposed development would include a Speedway convenience store and fuel station on a vacant parcel on Bernath Parkway. Residents and city officials debated whe
Rip tides and 2 inches of rain predicted for Lake Erie shore
Rip tides, heavy rain, high winds and other hazards are predicted for the Lake Erie shoreline and island communities June 17-19. Various warnings have been sent out by the Sandusky County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service. Beach hazard warnings have been issued by the NWS for June 17-18. The
Grief Center’s inaugural golf outing raises $25,000
PERRYSBURG – There was a golf outing on June 8 unlike any other. Oh, the object was still to get the little white ball in the cup, but the reason for being on the links was a first: to raise funds to allow people who’ve lost a loved one to get the counseling they want and need.
TPD officer sentenced for driving under the influence with child in truck
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo Police officer accused of driving under the influence with a child in the car has been sentenced. Court records show Toledo Police officer Michael Ellerbrock was sentenced to five days of community service and six months of probation for his conviction on a charge of operating while impai
High risk of rip currents in Lake Erie on Wednesday and Thursday, NWS says
CLEVELAND — As winds start to pick up with an incoming storm system moving across Ohio later on, the National Weather Service is urging swimmers to avoid Lake Erie on Wednesday and Thursday. NWS issued a Beach Hazards Statement for several counties along the shoreline due to the high...
Crime Stoppers program seeks information on 2020 homicide
Toledo police are seeking information about the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man in 2020. Bryan Smith was shot Nov. 21, 2020. He died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Lucas County Coroner’s Office. Police were dispatched to the 800 block of Blum Street at 6:10 p.m. that evening on a report of a person sh
Ottawa County Prosecutor dedicated to supporting victims and prosecuting crime
OTTAWA COUNTY – When James VanEerten began his first term as Ottawa County Prosecutor in 2017, he had his hands full. Ottawa County has one of the few Prosecutor’s Offices that prosecute all cases within the county, unlike some counties, where legal duties are shared by cities and villages.
NAACP invites community to annual Juneteenth freedom celebration
ADRIAN — The Lenawee County Branch of the NAACP will host its annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, from 4-9 p.m. in downtown Adrian. The event will bring the community together for an evening of entertainment, activities, and celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and honoring Af
Toledo Clinic building evacuated after 10+ people reported respiratory issues
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo Clinic on Secor was evacuated Wednesday just before noon after people described having respiratory issues. At least ten people reported having scratchy, burning throats and breathing problems, leading to the evacuation and a hazardous materials investigation, according to officials with
Blissfield restaurant cited a fourth time for improper food storage
In response to a records request, the Lenawee County Health Department has released food safety inspections conducted in May at restaurants, schools and other facilities. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. The Daily Telegram is publishing regular

















