ODOT seeking comments on Craig Bridge rehabilitation project
The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking public comments regarding a proposed $31.3 million project to rehabilitate the Robert Craig Memorial Bridge. The project will upgrade the internal electrical and mechanical components of the structure that is commonly referred to as the Craig Bridge. The project will...
Toledo Public Schools to temporarily suspend ‘Head Start Services’ due to government shutdown
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Public Schools said it would temporarily suspend the "majority" of its Head Start and Early Childhood Education programs beginning Dec. 1 as a result of the government shutdown. Though the shutdown is expected to end as soon as Wednesday following an anticipated House vote, TPS...
First Christian Church of BG to host free community meal, Friday, Nov. 14
On Friday, Nov. 14, from 5 – 6 p.m., First Christian Church of Bowling Green (FCC), 875 Haskins Road, will host its monthly drive-thru community meal and food distribution. Those who are experiencing food insecurity are encouraged to participate in this free meal. Participants are also encouraged to pick up a limited...
No charges to be filed against Blissfield Police Chief who shot 2 dogs, killing...
TOLEDO, Ohio — No charges will be filed against Blissfield Police Chief Dale Greenleaf, who, in October, shot two dogs after he said they attacked him during his nightly walk while he was off duty. In an official statement, the village of Blissfield said it had "monitored the situation...
Bowsher set to add 18 veterans to its Wall of Honor
Patricia Fox remembers her son, Jared, as always wanting to be in the Air Force. “I have quite a few nieces and nephews who were in the Air Force. He was very interested in following them. He loved it,” Mrs. Fox said. Mr. Fox became a technical sergeant after enlisting in 2006. He was eventually deployed to...
Toledo Zoo’s ‘Lights Before Christmas’ display up for national recognition
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo Zoo and 19 other zoos across the country are vying for Best Zoo Lights by USA Today. “Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo features more than a million holiday lights and over 200 illuminated animal images,” the description reads. “Guests can also enjoy an ice slide, photos with...
Proprietor of Toledo men’s salon on a mission to make luxury essential
Connor DeCavitch thinks men should be treated like kings at least once a month. “Men are taught to work their butts off and that pampering is for women,” he said. He is on a mission to disabuse men of that notion. And he’s motivated by a passion for making people look and feel good. Mr. DeCavitch is the proprietor of...
West Toledo mom opens ‘porch pantry’ to help families in need
TOLEDO, Ohio — One of Toledo's newest food pantries isn't in a church or a community center — it's on a porch. A west Toledo mom is opening the front of her home to those in need. Emily Downey opened the Commonwealth Cabinet after her daughter shared that...
2 charged in fatal shooting at restaurant due in court next week
Two people charged in connection with the fatal shooting Nov. 6 at a West Toledo restaurant are due back in Toledo Municipal Court on Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. Ronald L. Hurst II, 39, and Taylor Raths, 34, both of Oregon, were charged with involuntary manslaughter, a third-degree felony, in the death of...
Local grocery stores impacted by pause in SNAP benefits; Community members stepping up, creating...
Local grocery stores impacted by pause in SNAP benefits; Community members stepping up, creating their own food pantries for those in need.
