Fatal crash in Sandusky county leaves one dead
BALLVILLE, Ohio — One person is dead after a crash in Sandusky County. The crash occurred on CR41 and SR53 in Ballville Township just before noon. After receiving a call at 11:30 a.m., Sandusky County EMS and the Ballville Fire Department arrived to the scene. According to the police, the incident involved two...
First-ever UpTown cleanup serves a dual purpose
About 75 volunteers participated in the first-ever UpTown Cleanup Day on Friday. Beyond the obvious goal of helping one of Toledo’s near-downtown neighborhoods make more strides toward a comeback, the event had a more serious objective for some of the participants: keeping an eye out for homeless people in need of...
Leading Families Home acquires Family House shelter
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Family House shelter will continue operating after Leading Families Home acquired the location, receiving nearly $300,000 from city council. The Family House had been operating in the red for over a year and was at risk of closure, Leading Families Home executive director Jennifer Jacobs said.
Former Toledo Nonprofit Director Admits to Stealing Over $200,000 From Local Charity
Thomas Ostrosky, 52, former director of the Lazarus Experience in Toledo, Ohio, pleaded guilty this week to stealing more than $207,000 from the nonprofit and its donors. The charges include engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, theft from a protected class, solicitation fraud, and telecommunications fraud....
Single-car crash leaves child critically injured
At least one child is critically injured after a car crashed into a traffic light pole early Saturday morning, according to police. At about 2:04 a.m. Toledo police responded to a single-car crash at Jackman Road and Central Avenue. Three children were in the vehicle. Driver Promisee Williams, 30, of the 3700 block...
Local art studio allows you to “Gogh & Create”
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Art is an important part of every community, and you don’t have to be good at it to enjoy creating it. Welcome to Gogh & Create Studio. What started as a mobile craft and art business is now a brick-and-mortar business in Toledo. “This is...
ProMedica, Medical Mutual/Paramount finalize agreement
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - ProMedica officials announced Friday that a new network participation agreement with Medical Mutual has been finalized. According to a press release from ProMedica, the new multi-year agreement allows Medical Mutual and Medical Mutual-Paramount members to continue accessing care and services...
Toledo highlights efforts to prevent traffic fatalities, mourns victims
Lynn Spino fought back tears as she held up a picture of her stepson. “He was a 6-foot-5, 22-year-old teddy bear who considered an interest of going into nursing, and because of one failed judgment it was taken away,” she said. “Love you, Nick.” Her stepson, Nicholas Spino, was killed Dec. 15, 2021, in a car crash at...
Riverside Mobile Home Park set to be demolished
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Starting next week, the city of Toledo will begin preparations to demolish the Riverside Mobile Home Park. The mobile home park was deemed unfit for habitation and residents have until Monday to be out. For the residents still living inside the Riverside Mobile Home Park, they...
Phoenix Earth Food Co-op Set to Reopen November 14 After Renovations Benefiting Local Shoppers
The Phoenix Earth Food Co-op in Toledo will reopen on Friday, November 14, 2025. The store closed on November 5 for renovations. Updates include new flooring, improved electrical circuits for refrigeration, and a new produce rack. The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department and local unions and businesses, including...
