Anthony Wayne Bridge work to be done in 2 days instead of 4
Repairs on the Anthony Wayne Bridge, previously scheduled to close each set of lanes for two days, are proceeding faster than expected. Work on the eastbound side was completed in one day on Monday, the Toledo Department of Transportation said, and the westbound side now is scheduled to be done Tuesday between 7 a.m....
Oak Harbor council passes annexation ordinance for portion of Salem Township
Oak Harbor village council members approved an ordinance at the latest regular meeting on March 2 authorizing an annexation agreement with Salem Township. Mayor Quinton Babcock said there’s multiple reasons for wanting to annex the land, which involves several properties not officially part of the village. One is a...
Luckey quarry owners file for dismissal of ‘sham’ eminent-domain case
LUCKEY, Ohio — The owners of a quarry are looking to dismiss Luckey’s attempt to take land via eminent domain, calling it a “complete sham” with “calculated, continuous, and shocking misrepresentations” by village officials. Motions filed by the owners of the property, Tim and Steve Snyder, question the village’s...
UToledo makes agreement with soon-to-be-closed Lourdes University taking on new students
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Lourdes University announced a teach-out agreement with The University of Toledo Monday, which will allow its students to complete their degrees after Lourdes closes this spring. As part of the agreement, The University of Toledo will serve as the permanent custodian of Lourdes University...
Urban Air fight ‘teen takeover’ trend prompts safety concerns
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Police responded Saturday night to Urban Air after reports of a large fight and a shooting, sending crowds of children rushing for the exits. Officers later said no evidence of a shooting was found, but confirmed several groups were involved in what they called “turbulent behavior.”
Northwest Ohio Weather: Toledo Area Faces Rising Flood Risk as 2 Inches of Rain...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Toledo, Ohio – Heavy rain and thunderstorms moving into the Ohio Valley Tuesday night could quickly worsen ongoing flooding problems and push several rivers higher across Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania...
Police force entry into Vibe Lounge following vehicle pursuit, 911 call
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police forced their way into an area business Tuesday morning after a 911 caller reported hearing shots fired and people screaming at the location. Police said in a report they pursued a vehicle at roughly 2 a.m. on Airport Highway, but lost sight of it – later discovering the automobile...
Wood County prepares for storms with emergency app still down
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — Wood County officials are urging residents to double‑check the ways they receive severe weather alerts, especially with the threat of storms expected this week. Last Friday’s tornado outbreak in southwest Michigan, which killed four people and injured several others, is serving as a stark...
I-TEAM Case Files: Lucas County public records lawsuit
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A new law in Ohio is making it harder to get public records. The rules were put in place under Ohio’s 2025-26 budget. Public information advocates have warned that it could make it harder for people to get information about court cases or crimes. While prosecutors and detectives argue that it...
BG Police make arrests over weekend for domestic violence, assault and aggravated menacing
Last weekend, Bowling Green Police arrested three men on separate charges of domestic violence, assault and aggravated menacing. On Sunday (March 8), around 3:07 a.m., police responded to a report of a man pointing a gun from a red SUV. The man, Tyrell Gaillard, 21, of Toledo, reportedly got into an argument, drove...

















