FORECAST: Here comes the sun — and more wind
CLEVELAND (WJW) — The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Ashland, Ashtabula, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Ottawa, Richland, Sandusky and Wayne counties. It will be in effect from 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, until 8 a.m. on Monday, March 16. Wind...
BG optometrist sets sights on retirement after 40 years of helping people see clearly
For nearly four decades, patients across Wood County have trusted one familiar voice when they sat down in the exam chair: “Let’s see what we can do to solve that vision problem.”. Now, after 40 years of practice, longtime Bowling Green optometrist Dr. David Scherreik is preparing to...
City crews respond to fallen trees in Bowling Green
City crews in Bowling Green are responding to fallen trees and branches caused by high winds. Residents can report trees blocking roads to Public Works before 4:30 p.m. at 419-354-6227. After hours or if a downed power line is involved, contact the Police non-emergency line at 419-352-1131. For power outages, call...
Wind gusts damage roof of Perrysburg elementary school
The roof of Toth Elementary School in Perrysburg was damaged by the strong wind on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Semi crash closes I-280 both ways in Lake Township
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — I-280 closed in both directions in Lake Township Friday night, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation's traffic tracker, after a semi truck crashed into the concrete median in the evening. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the semi driver was heading south on...
‘It’s indescribable’: Years after billboard plea, Delta boy thriving after kidney transplant
DELTA, Ohio — These days, 9-year-old Ronnie Rusek spends his time much like any other kid his age, playing with Pokémon cards, building in Minecraft and helping care for chickens at home. For his family, those ordinary moments mean everything. Just a few years ago, Ronnie’s future was...
City announces emergency warming center for Monday due to low temperatures
TOLEDO, Ohio — As temperatures are expected to drop, city of Toledo officials have announced that an emergency warming center will be open to the community on Monday, March 16. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Madison Ave. will open its doors at 8 p.m. on Monday and remain...
Lucas County Commissioners meeting: Jail gets a new roof
TOLEDO – Most controversial of the 65 items on the agenda was the approval for a new roof for the Lucas County jail during the March 10 Lucas County Commissioners meeting. Commissioners Lisa Sobecki and Pete Gerken voted to approve the new contract with Overhead Roofing and Sheet Metal (Toledo) for the Replacement of...
West Toledo restaurant celebrates Pi Day by turning pie sales into help for those...
TOLEDO, Ohio — March 14 is widely known as Pi Day, a celebration of the math number, 3.14. But in west Toledo, the day has taken on a sweeter and more meaningful purpose. At Schmucker's Restaurant, the annual Pi Day celebration combines homemade pie with community giving. On Saturday, the restaurant donated $1 to...
Mob-like incident at Fremont Denny’s ends in importuning arrest
FREMONT – Fremont police arrested a Tiffin man March 12 on criminal attempted importuning charges after a large mass disturbance at Denny’s on March 11. The arrest came after police investigated what they declined to call a riot at the Denny's in Fremont at 1750 Cedar St. “Basically, we had a threat, and I wouldn’t...
