Board delays decision on removing ‘Monsignor Jerome Schmit Way’ sign
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Board of Honor voted Thursday to delay a decision on the removal of a local honorary street sign after members noted they have never previously rescinded an honor. The board will now meet in about 30 days to consider the request to remove the "Monsignor...
Dee Warner’s daughter offers victim impact testimony at sentencing
One of Dee Warner's adult children, Rikelle Bock, offers a victim impact statement at the sentencing of Dale Warner.
LC4 to host doggy playdate event Saturday
Lucas County Canine Care & Control will host a doggy playdate event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The playdate, at the Canine Care Center, 1301 Monroe St., allows participants to meet dogs outside of the kennel environment and interact with the dogs during normal playtime hours, officials said. Children aged 16 and older will be allowed to enter the play yards with...
Toledo Zoo mourns the loss of gorilla Johari
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Zoo has announced the death of Johari, a 38-year-old western lowland gorilla, after her health declined due to advanced cardiac disease. Known as Jo to her keepers, the gorilla had been under medical supervision since her diagnosis last year. According to a statement from...
Man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in fatal shooting of Toledo teenager
TOLEDO, Ohio — A man charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager in west Toledo last summer entered a guilty plea in court Thursday. Robert Dorr, 25, appeared in Lucas County Common Pleas and pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter with a three-year firearm specification. Dorr also pleaded guilty to charges of robbery and tampering with evidence.
Man wanted on murder charge in Toledo homicide
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a North Toledo man in connection with a homicide on April 28. Elmer L. Winters, 55, of the 3200 block of Maher St., has been charged with murder and felonious assault for the fatal shooting of Leon Oldham, 44, Toledo police said. Mr. Oldham was found at 12:30 a.m. April 28 on the sidewalk...
Clean Toledo Recycling Center opens in June
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The City of Toledo is opting of a full-time drop-off location instead of seasonal drop-off events with the creation of the Clean Toledo Recycling Center. Residents will be able to go to 3900 Creekside Ave. starting June 2 to use the self-service, year-round option for recycling and waste disposal.
Apartments near UToledo evacuated for heavy fire
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Firefighters responded to an apartment complex in the 1000 block of Westwood, off of Dorr Street, Thursday evening after someone reported flames on the outside of a building. Toledo Fire and Rescue crews found heavy fire on the exterior of the building above an electrical panel...
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming opens in Sylvania
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming's owners say it offers a calming experience for pets and people, along with a selection of toys and crafted treats 7633 W. Sylvania Ave.
Police identify suspect in fatal north Toledo shooting
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are looking for a 55-year-old man they believe is responsible for a fatal shooting last week in north Toledo. A warrant has been issued for Elmer Winters on a charge of murder in the death of Leon Oldham, 44, who was found on a sidewalk with a gunshot wound before 1 a.m. on April 28 in the 100...

















