Schmucker’s Restaurant plans to reopen in November
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - In August, Schmucker’s Restaurant was forced to close due to a fire. Now, the longstanding restaurant has announced plans to reopen in November. In a social media post, Schmucker’s said there have been rumors that it would be opening on Nov. 3, but the post said that information was not accurate.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigating robbery at Temperance Dollar General
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery at the Temperance Dollar General, 8220 Lewis Ave., that occurred at about 8:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Preliminary investigation indicates that an unknown male suspect entered the store wearing all black clothing and a mask. The suspect approached store...
Waterville residents express concerns over potential data centers during council meeting
WATERVILLE, Ohio — At Monday night's town hall agenda, Waterville City Council briefly discussed the possibility for data centers in the city, while the formal discussion of a moratorium was postponed until next month. During the brief discussion, So far, Waterville Mayor Tim Pedro said there are no plans...
East Toledo property sees partial cleanup after complaints from neighbors
TOLEDO, Ohio — A property in east Toledo that once drew complaints from neighbors for its overgrown yard is showing signs of improvement — but some residents said it’s not enough. Karen Reno and Anthony Foster, who live next door to the Willard Street property, said the...
13 Action News Big Story: Stopping Teen Vaping
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A new addiction is on the rise. Right now, millions of people worldwide are using vapes. In recent years, we have seen an increase in teens using vapes. Now, some states are taking action, looking to stop kids from getting their hands on e-cigarettes. You can...
Neighbors brainstorm about Zablocki Center’s future
The Chet Zablocki Recreation Center in Toledo’s Polish Village neighborhood was again a busy place Monday when at least 100 people showed up at the former senior activities hub to brainstorm about its future use. “It is good to see that there are this many people who are active in the community,” said the Rev. Leo...
Local food pantries are preparing for increased demand as SNAP benefits face shutdown pause
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Local food banks and pantries are asking for community support as millions of people, including 1.5 million in Ohio, are set to lose SNAP benefits because of the government shutdown. The need for food assistance was already growing before the shutdown according to local food assistance...
Toledo to host public meeting to discuss improvements along Ottawa River
TOLEDO, Ohio — The city of Toledo is set to host an open house informational meeting with the public to discuss improvements along the Ottawa River. The city said it received $400,000 from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency to build an instream habitat in the nearshore area by Harry Kessler Park that would...
Watching Your Wallet: Halloween Prices Getting Scary
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - We are just a couple of days out from Halloween. If you have noticed that prices this year are getting scarier than the vampires and ghosts, don’t fret. Sashem Brey has some tricks for saving money on Halloween this year. You can watch the full...
GoBus expands into northwest Ohio with new stops and more routes
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation is expanding its GoBus intercity transit network, doubling its service footprint and extending routes to previously unserved regions, including Marion and Fremont. The expansion, in partnership with the Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action Program, will add four new...
