To the editor: Nutrient pollution leads way
Your readers need to know a new report from EPA scientists states: 1) the largest water pollution problem is nutrient pollution; 2) agriculture is the primary cause and 3) factory “farms” are responsible for half of all nutrient pollution. Your readers also need to know the Ohio Department of Agriculture just approved
WWI Artifacts Donated to Lenawee Historical Society by Adrian Veteran’s Family
ADRIAN — The Lenawee Historical Society has received a collection of World War I artifacts belonging to Adrian native Sergeant Walter E. Hermes. Donated by Hermes’ descendants, the collection includes a military footlocker, original draft notice, promotion certificate, and a leather map case containing a wartime map of
Toledo group seeks funding to continue gun violence prevention work
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local organization is looking to expand their work combating gun violence in Toledo. City council is set to consider giving nearly $70,000 to the Hoodstock Foundation, according to council agendas. The money would pay for case management, street outreach and conflict mediation. Hoodstock works w
Walbridge council passes two key ordinances, accepts Bowers bid
Council members in Walbridge approved a pair of ordinances in its latest regular meeting on June 17. The first one authorized an agreement with Republic Services for the village’s waste and recycling collection, while the second one approved the ability for the village to lease the old Carroll’s Health and Fitness Cent
Lake Township trustees set date for rezoning decision on Union Street
The Lake Township trustees held their latest regular meeting on June 16, discussing several issues while also establishing a date for the final decision on the rezoning request for 508 Union St. The trustees approved Tuesday, June 30 at 6 p.m. inside the township’s administration building as the date for...
Board recommends removal of street sign honoring Toledo priest
The Toledo Board of Honor voted 3-2 on Thursday to recommend the removal of an honorary downtown street sign dedicated to the late Monsignor Jerome Schmit, a priest who was once renowned in the Toledo diocese. Msgr. Schmit has been accused of obstructing the investigation into the April 5, 1980, murder of Sister Margar
TARTA offering transportation to City of Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration at no cost to public,...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - TARTA is providing round-trip shuttle transportation to the City of Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, courtesy of the event’s organizers. The shuttles go from from The Docks to the celebration at Glass City Metropark, which lasts from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Judge recuses herself from alleged OWE shooter’s case because she knows a victim; no...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One of two men accused of firing into a crowd during Toledo’s Old West End Festival was back in court Thursday where a new judge was set and bond was amended. Court filings show Eljay Crisp-Carr was back in court on June 18. He’s facing...
Public invited to Toledo panel discussion about gun violence
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The public is invited to attend a City of Toledo panel discussion about gun violence. An announcement from Toledo City Council said the event will bring together experts and gun violence survivors to discuss how gun violence affects families and the community as a whole. It’s...
Civil War Heritage Group Seeks New Members in Lenawee and Monroe Counties
ADRIAN — Residents with ancestors who served in the Union Army during the Civil War, or those interested in preserving that history, are being invited to join the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The organization’s local Nash-Hodges Camp No. 43 serves Lenawee and Monroe counties and...

















