Toledo dismantling city’s DEI department
The city of Toledo is disbanding its Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as DEI programs face increased scrutiny around the country.
Toledo continues leaf collection efforts
Having been delayed by heavy snowfall and snow removal operations, city crews will continue their leaf collection efforts in certain parts of the city on Monday. Crews will make a second pass in ZIP codes 43606, 43613, 43614, 43615, and 43623, barring inclement weather. Residents in those areas should get their...
Radon tests show Eastwood schools safe
LUCKEY, Ohio — State-sponsored air testing conducted from Nov. 26 to 28 confirmed radon levels at Eastwood schools were below levels where mitigation is recommended, officials said. In an email to the Eastwood schools community, Superintendent Brian Hughes reported air samples were taken from all first-floor rooms at...
Former Riverside Mobile Home Park residents say demolition happened before belongings were cleared
TOLEDO, Ohio — Former tenants of the Riverside Mobile Home Park say demolition crews tore down their homes before they were given a fair chance to remove what remained inside, leaving behind personal items, medical equipment and irreplaceable belongings. Charles Parker and his wife, Carol Kelly, returned to the...
This week in Toledo history – Nov. 30 – Dec. 6
1905: Toledo police chief Knapp says he thinks many young boys are led into a life of crime by attending "blood and thunder" melodramas that glamorize murder and criminal behavior. 1932: Rival bootleggers make an attempt on the life of Toledo bootlegger and nightclub owner Jack Kennedy in downtown Toledo....
OSHP investigating crash of two fatally struck pedestrians
The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 475 near U.S. Route 20A in the city of Maumee. The crash occurred November 29, at approximately 5:22 p.m. The preliminary investigation shows a tan Lincoln MKS, operated by Jake Seibert, 19, of Holland,...
Crews respond to call for industrial accident at Bowling Green manufacturing plant Friday morning
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Emergency crews responded to TH Plastics in Bowling Green Friday morning regarding a possible industrial accident, the Bowling Green Fire Department told WTOL 11. Crews arrived at the manufacturing plant, located in the 800 block of Miller Drive, after receiving a call for a "subject...
West Branch’s 6-foot-7 standout signs with Division 1 college program
Gavin Gregory will graduate with 77 career receptions for 1,369 yards and 15 touchdowns
MOBILE MEALS HOLDS ANNUAL HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CLIENT PET...
Join us for the Santa Claus & Paws pet photo fundraiser on December 13th and 14th, from 10:00am to 2:00 pm at Endless Pets & Supplies, located at 1546 W. Sylvania Avenue. We invite everyone to bring their pets and enjoy this festive holiday photo opportunity. For a $15 donation to Mobile Meals of Toledo, participants...
Toledo Native and Recycling Business Leader Appointed to University of Toledo Board of Trustees
Matt Kripke, CEO of Kripke Enterprises, Inc., has been appointed to the University of Toledo Board of Trustees. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the six-year term, which will end on July 1, 2031. Kripke is a Toledo native and graduated from Sylvania Southview High School and the University of Michigan Ross School...
