High lead levels found in Fulton County near demolition site, air quality testing shows
DELTA, Ohio — High concentrations of lead have been found in the air near a demolition site in Delta, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency announced Demolition activity in November and December at the Bunting Bearings facility in the village prompted additional air monitoring tests when, during routine testing,...
Wanted man arrested after exchanging gunfire with police
A Toledo man with multiple felony warrants exchanged gunfire with police Wednesday before he was arrested. Henry C. Goodlow, 37, of the 4800 block of Townsend Drive, fled from a traffic stop around 10:30 p.m., leading police on a brief high-speed pursuit through South Toledo that ended in the 1100 block of Sugar...
Southeast Michigan school delays and closings for Jan. 8
Patchy dense fog has resulted in some school delays in Southeast Michigan for Thursday, Jan. 8.
Interest in Kirwen’s Supermarket surges after closing announcement
GIBSONBURG – After a potential buyer backed out of purchasing Kirwen’s Supermarket the family that had owned the business for 103 years informed the community that they were closing, but love for the local business seems to be shining and there is renewed interest in a possible purchase. On Jan. 4, the Kirwen family...
Man dies of cold in Fremont Walmart parking lot
FREMONT – A police welfare check on a car in the Walmart parking lot, where the occupant had died, has compelled the Fremont Police Chief to urge the use of shelters during severely cold weather. Fremont Police Department officers responded to a call on the morning of Jan. 3, for a man parked at the Fremont Walmart,...
Ohio drag queen announces bid for Congress
An Ohio drag queen is hoping her next stage is in Washington, D.C. Toledo performer Sugar Vermonte – or David Gedert – has registered as a Libertarian in the race for the U.S. House of Representatives. You might remember Gedert in the national spotlight when he competed as...
Free radon test kits to be given to Monroe residents in January
MONROE, Mich. (WTVG) - Residents of Monroe can get free radon test kits from the Monroe County Health Department (MCHD) throughout January in honor of National Radon Action Month. Kits will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. The health department says supplies are limited. According to the Michigan...
Scammer uses “Movie Money” to buy gift certificates from Toledo business
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - At first glance, you may think it’s legit. Upon closer inspection, there are some signs showing that the $100 bill is a fake. “I actually didn’t notice for a couple days,” said Markie Cassady, owner of Plant House - Toledo, on Secor near the Michigan state line.
No Lucas County bridges in ‘critical’ condition, 2025 inspection report finds
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Drivers in Lucas County are not crossing any county-maintained bridges deemed to be in critical or failed condition, according to the county’s 2025 bridge inspection results. Lucas County Engineer Mike Pniewski presented the annual Bridge Inspection Report to county commissioners Tuesday morning,...
LIST | Local events planned to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy
TOLEDO, Ohio — It's been over 57 years since civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot down on the balcony of his Memphis hotel room. Although much has changed in the nation since that fateful day, the messages, inspiration, and warnings for the future that MLK shared with Americans still resonate today.

















