Are two golf courses in south Toledo for sale? Here’s what to know
TOLEDO, Ohio — Rumors that a longtime golf course in south Toledo could be sold and redeveloped for housing have been shut down by course leadership. South Toledo Golf Club, located on Heatherdowns Boulevard, is celebrating its 100th year in business. General manager and head golf pro Nick Szymanski said that despite...
Local shelter posts Facebook message asking for kindness and patience
MONROE Co., Mich. (WTVG) - Most animal shelters and rescues around the region and the country are overcrowded right now. Some are even having to stop taking owner surrenders and that includes the Humane Society of Monroe County in Michigan. Like many shelter workers, the employees at the humane society...
Garfield Elementary School employee on leave
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - An employee of Garfield Elementary School in Toledo is on leave without pay after what the district calls “a deeply concerning incident” with a student. The paraprofessional is accused of grabbing a student by his neck, leaving a bruise and scratches. The child’s mother...
West Toledo residents start petition to save trees from sidewalk project
TOLEDO, Ohio — Some west Toledo residents are fighting to save trees in their neighborhood after learning the city plans to remove them for a new sidewalk project. Frank Sipos, who has lived on Harrow Road with his family since 1964, said the trees hold personal meaning. “I used...
Toledo Fire dropping 24/7 staffing for station near Point Place
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The department is not calling it a full closure, but a Toledo Fire station will no longer have 24/7 coverage and emergency response. Fire department leaders said this comes after a new contract with its union members. Those union members say it’s actually going to become a safety issue.
Toledo mother recounts son’s fatal shooting
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Renita Davis says she prays over her son’s memorial on her front porch every day. “He was my world,” Davis said. “He kept me strong.”. 14-year-old Davion Boone was shot and killed inside their home on Walker Avenue near Eleanor last week. “He...
This Classic Ohio Treasure Serves Hot Dogs The Old-School Way That Never Fades
Toledo, Ohio holds a place that has been serving up comfort food for nearly a century. Tony Packo’s Café stands as a testament to old-fashioned cooking and community spirit. This legendary spot continues to draw crowds with its famous Hungarian-style hot dogs and warm atmosphere. From celebrity endorsements...
Urban farm in Junction Neighborhood providing inner city access to fresh produce
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Johnson Produce Market is located right in the Junction Neighborhood on Nebraska Ave. This area has little access to healthy, fresh food, and David D. Johnson planted his farm right in the city, where the community is in the greatest need. “We always had a model...
Toledo library system may have to cut over 20 positions due to reduced funding,...
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Lucas County Public Library may have to eliminate about 24 positions to handle state funding reductions that are coming next year. The staff reductions, which library spokesperson Stephanie Elton said were not finalized, come after other changes in reaction to reduced funding for public...
Toledo Police announce new drone program
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo Police Department announced a new “Drone-as-First-Responder” (DFR) program, which is intended to increase situational awareness, reduce risks to officers and the public and decrease response times. According to a press release from the Toledo Police Department, the program launched on...

















