Weekend Rundown events around Toledo | Good Day on WTOL 11
Looking for something to do? Check out this list of fun and exciting events happening around the Toledo area.
To the editor: Widening I-475 adds truck exhaust, noise
I have serious concerns about the proposed widening of I-475, particularly as it would be used as a trucking bypass. A letter writer dismissed the problem of increased air pollution saying, “It is just wrong.” The shift will bring heavier traffic and will intensify the health and environmental burdens on residents....
To the editor: NIMBYism sometimes has it right
The Blade (“ Editorial: Mull data-nomics ,” Dec. 7) disparages community opposition to proposed data centers as mere NIMBYism. But what The Blade calls NIMBYism might instead be legitimate opposition to a proposed development or land use application. Ohio has seen this before. Several years ago in Mercer County,...
To the editor: County Children Services won’t do its own heavy lifting
The increased costs facing Lucas County Children Services are not the fault of a federal law or state stinginess. They’re the fault of the county’s own lack of guts and imagination. There is nothing “stringent” about the requirements agencies that institutionalize children must face under the federal Family First...
‘They have outdone themselves’: Families enjoy Children’s Wonderland annual celebration
Out of all the Children’s Wonderland family events, Maureen Kauffman said, this year’s is the best one yet. “They have outdone themselves,” said Ms. Kauffman, who has been going to the wonderland for more than 10 years. “This is gorgeous.” Ms. Kauffman and her granddaughter, Kayleen Kauffman, 7, joined other families...
Lima Senior rolls past Waite at home in lopsided Toledo City League matchup
LIMA — Lima Senior controlled every phase from the opening minutes Friday night, overwhelming Waite 94-17 at Lima Gymnasium in a game that featured extended playing time across the Spartans’ roster. The Spartans wasted little time building separation. In the first quarter, Dashad Greer corralled an offensive rebound...
Woman sues Circle K for assault, alleging clerk made her miscarry
BOWLING GREEN — A South Carolina woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Circle K after a physical altercation with a cashier in one of the company’s Bowling Green stores allegedly caused her to miscarry. Charles Boyk Law Offices filed a civil lawsuit Monday in the Northern District of Ohio on behalf of the Rev....
2 Men Apprehended After Allegedly Robbing Cricket Wireless In Toledo
Two men were apprehended on Wednesday for allegedly robbing Cricket Wireless on Woodville Road. According to authorities, Jason Grothjan and Colin Duhart, both 52, arrived at the store at 10:50 a.m. An employee stated that she closed the doors after one of the males claimed to buy the speaker and...
Health-conscious brew arrives at Common Grounds in Perrysburg
A cleaner cup has come to town. Common Grounds Coffee has opened its doors in the Perrysburg/Rossford corridor, promising a cozy community hub with local art, locally roasted beans, and a “clean coffee” that puts health and flavor first. The product attracts health-conscious sippers, and the low‑acid blends are...
Lucas County family sues Roblox and Discord over alleged child exploitation
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Lucas County family has filed a lawsuit against online gaming platform Roblox and messaging app Discord, alleging their teenager was sexually exploited by an adult man who pretended to be a child. Jamie Powers, an attorney with Dolman Law Group representing the family, said the...
