Ohio residents could get money back for paying property taxes
OHIO — Ohio lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 22, aiming to provide financial relief to homeowners and renters burdened by high housing costs. The bill proposes a refundable income tax credit or rebate for individuals whose property taxes or rent exceed 5% of their annual income. Sponsored by Senators Louis W....
Four people in Ohio charged for smuggling drugs into U.S., entering country illegally
OHIO — A federal grand jury in Columbus has indicted four individuals on immigration-related charges this week, with some defendants having prior convictions for drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and human smuggling. Juan Carlos Garcia-Vasquez, 45, a Mexican national, has been charged with illegally reentering the...
Checking in on the weekend warmup and the big thaw arriving next week
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Chief Meteorologist Jay Berschback is tracking the warmup headed our way this weekend. You can watch the full forecast above. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals.
Person shot inside Toledo after-hours club Saturday morning, police say
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) -At least one person was shot inside a Toledo after-hours club Saturday morning, according to officers with TPD. TPD officers told 13 Action News they responded to the scene on the 3,000-block of Lagrange Street just after 4:00 a.m. Police said at least one adult male was shot inside an...
Outdoors: Fishermen still out on the ice, but walleye run anticipated soon
With the weather outside frigid, a fishing enthusiast wouldn’t necessarily be thinking the walleye run just yet unless you’re Mario Campos, the proprietor of Maumee Tackle — Fishing, Kayak, and Shooting Outfitters. He posted Feb. 6 on Maumee Tackle’s Facebook page with a short update on the recent conditions of the...
Northern Ohio Weather: Quiet but Cold Night Ahead With Lows Near 18°F
Cleveland, OH – Ohio residents will experience a cold but calm night as temperatures dip well below freezing across the region. Cities such as Cleveland, Toledo, and Akron will see lows in the upper teens to around 20°F. According to the National Weather Service Cleveland, temperatures will remain...
Local boutique and creative hub offer fabulous fun for people of all ages
PERRYSBURG, Ohio (WTVG) - We could all use a break every now and then from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And there’s the perfect place to do that in Perrysburg. Green Bubble Gorgeous is full of delights for the young and the young at heart. It includes a boutique as well as a make-and-take creative hub.
Toledo youth reimagine a vibrant Dorr Street
Some Toledo students described Dorr Street as “a desert.” Today’s teens have little to no memory of the once-vibrant community that boasted several Black-owned shops, grocery stores, restaurants, salons, offices, churches, salons, theaters, and more — many of which were owned by their grandparents. With the...
Ohio public schools could lose state funding under governor’s budget proposal; Perrysburg schools concerned
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Ohio school districts could lose millions in state funding under Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed two-year budget. The Ohio Legislative Service Commission projects that traditional public schools may see a collective $71 million reduction if the budget for the next two fiscal years is approved, while...
Toledo elementary school student granted Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World
TOLEDO, Ohio — A dream came true Friday for one student at Ella P. Stewart Academy in Toledo. The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted 8-year-old Joy Pasker a trip to Disney World and the elementary school had a special sendoff. Born prematurely, Joy has congenital heart block, a heart condition that...