Toledo Public Schools to reopen Head Start programs
The Toledo Public Schools has announced it will reopen Head Start programs beginning Tuesday. Jim Gault, chief of educational development at Toledo Public Schools, said the district received word at 3:20 p.m. Monday that it has received its full grant for the programs. “The Administration of Adults and Families has...
Toledo Residents: Federal Funding Opportunities Announced for Local Housing and Community Programs
The City of Toledo has announced the availability of federal funding for three programs: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for the 2026 program year. The funding period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and depends on...
City of Toledo, Ability Center to host community assessment workshop Dec. 12
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The city of Toledo is partnering with the Ability Center to host an in-person focus group to hear from people with disabilities, caregivers, service providers and more about the challenges of finding accessible housing in Toledo. The public workshop will be held at the Toledo Lucas...
7 Brew to open location in Maumee
MAUMEE, Ohio — Beverage chain 7 Brew is set to open a location in Maumee "later this year," according to a press release from the company. The chain, which said it offers 20,000 unique drink combinations, is set to open its "stand" at 590 W. Dussel Drive. This is across the street from a recently-built Sheetz...
Snowy and cold weather threatens NW Ohio’s unhoused population
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Winter weather has already claimed at least one life in Toledo, and advocates for the unhoused say more deaths are likely without immediate action. Donald Whitehead, executive director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, said the combination of harsh weather and inadequate resources...
Watching Your Wallet: Cybercriminals and Holiday Shopping
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Did you partake in any Black Friday shopping today? Online shopping is easy, fast and convenient, but it is also the perfect place for phishing scams, data breaches and new ways to steal your joy and money. Sashem Brey has more in this Watching Your Wallet.
Director of county’s management and budget office resigns
The director of the Lucas County Office of Management and Budget will leave the position at the end of the year, according to his resignation letter. John Wenzlick resigned from the position effective Jan. 2, saying he would leave the county “to focus on my private business and legal endeavors.” The resignation was...
Nevada Street glistens with holiday lights display for 5th straight year
TOLEDO, Ohio — Thanks to snowfall across northwest Ohio, it's beginning to look like Christmas in the 2000 block of Nevada Street in East Toledo. For several weeks, Lighting Up Nevada Street light display creator Jason Kendall spent nearly morning, noon and night setting up lights for 14 different houses down his...
Toledo man accused of crashing into garage, trying to run away from scene
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Police arrested a man after he allegedly crashed into someone’s garage while under the influence, then tried to run away from the scene. Melvin Buckingham Jr., 43, of Toledo, was charged with OVI and other related charges for the crash in the 400 block of W. Crawford Avenue near the intersection...
Toledo looks to increase garbage fees, increase bulk pickups
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo residents might see an increase on their water bills next year, but this change won’t have anything to do with water. That’s because the city is looking to increase garbage and recycling collection fees in 2026. The I-TEAM also learned that the increase will come with something lots of...
