Toledo-Lucas County health Department issues notice on dangers of kratom
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is issuing a public health notice regarding the illegal sale and potential dangers of kratom, also known as Mitragyna speciosa. Kratom is an unregulated substance linked to serious health concerns, according to the health department. Under current Ohio law,...
Perrysburg Township woman recognized for saving neighbor’s life
Maggie Sutton was working in the garden at her Perrysburg Township home on a Thursday afternoon earlier this summer when a neighbor ran out of a residence, screaming for help. She followed the neighbor inside and found Klaus Zoepke, the woman’s longtime partner, unconscious on a chair in the living room. “The first...
Who won the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home, Honda Civic and other prizes?
TOLEDO, Ohio — After months of work leading up to the Toledo St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, the campaign is complete and it's time to find out the winners of the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home and other prizes!. Prize drawings started at noon at Top Roofing in west...
Naturalization ceremony at Toledo Museum of Art welcomes 42 new citizens
Parked outside the Toledo Museum of Art, a firetruck, an ambulance, and a commissioner’s car waited Wednesday, as firefighter Steven Abisay Rivero Rodriguez, was sworn in as a U.S. citizen. His naturalization ceremony was attended by friends and colleagues, as well as his family. He was among 42 new citizens from 21...
Ohio woman convicted after 26-year-old fatally overdoses inside her home
RISINGSUN, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio woman was convicted last Wednesday after being charged in connection to the fatal overdose of another woman. According to WTVG, citing court documents, 23-year-old Kaitlyn Henry of Wood County, Ohio has taken a plea deal after being charged in connection to the fatal overdose of...
Motorcyclist arrested after shooting at driver near Monroe County intersection
BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich – A motorcyclist was arrested after shooting at a driver near an intersection in Monroe County, police said. The shooting happened at 4:26 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, near the intersection of Secor Road and Hemmingway Lane in Bedford Township. Police said someone on a motorcycle...
Executive Towers tenants no longer required to move out Friday
TOLEDO, Ohio — Just a day after telling residents they had four days to vacate their apartments, management at Executive Towers has officially retracted the lease termination notice. In a new letter distributed Tuesday, Denizen Management said that after further conversations with licensed plumbing contractors and...
Toledo Library selects EatWell Cafe as replacement for SAME Cafe
Anthony Martin recently took over as the Resident Agent in Charge of the DEA Toledo Resident Office. A few more showers returning late this afternoon, though most of us will stay dry through a warming weekend. Dan Smith has the details.
Washington Local Schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students
TOLEDO, Ohio — All Washington Local Schools (WLS) students will receive free lunch and breakfast during this school year after the district said it was approved for a program. The district said in a message to families that, starting at the beginning of the school year, every student can...
1 killed, 2 injured in crash on curve in Pemberville
One person died and two others were injured Wednesday in a crash on State Route 105, the Wood County Sheriff’s Office said. The 11:05 a.m. crash occurred near Bradner Road in Pemberville when a Chrysler Town & Country traveling west attempted to pass another vehicle on the curve of the roadway, Sheriff Mark...