Whitehouse woman arrested after allegedly being so intoxicated she was almost hit by vehicles
A Whitehouse woman was arrested for being so intoxicated that she was nearly struck by two vehicles in the downtown area on Sunday (Sept. 14) around 1:37 a.m. A Bowling Green Police officer was at the four corners downtown when he reportedly saw a pedestrian, Brianna Borer, 29, run across the road from South Main...
School leaders, lawmakers weigh in on the looming deadline for Michigan’s state budget
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. — Michigan lawmakers have 16 days to finalize the state's budget, which has sparked concern for local school leaders. Superintendent of Bedford Public Schools Carl Shultz said the proposed budget could impact risk funding, security funding and mental health funding. One of his biggest concerns...
Multiple OVI checkpoints this week
Multiple checkpoints are planned this week to look for impaired drivers.
County prosecutor to review Walbridge police incident
Wood County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Dobson announced Friday, Sept. 5 that the prosecutor’s office has been asked to review the incident involving former Village of Walbridge police officer Michael Ervin to determine whether felony charges are warranted. Ervin currently faces misdemeanor charges surrounding...
The 100 Mural Project paints Toledo’s story on city walls
TOLEDO – What began as a conversation about the riverfront has blossomed into one of Toledo’s most ambitious public art movements. The 100 Mural Project, founded by local artist Dean Davis, is reimagining the city as a living gallery, one wall at a time. Initially, the scope was...
Toledo announces road closures for Garmin Marathon weekend
TOLEDO, Ohio — Garmin Marathon weekend is almost here in Toledo, and the city is gearing up to host thousands of runners and spectators. Toledo is one of two cities to host the inaugural Garmin Marathon Series. The races take place Sunday. Road closures will begin Friday. Garmin, a...
City of Toledo makes plans for downtown international holiday market
TOLEDO, Ohio — The city of Toledo is moving forward with plans for an international holiday market downtown, according to city council documents. The market, which appears to be similar to famous German Christmas markets that have been replicated in cities like Chicago, would be held in Levis Square Park on Nov. 21...
New trail connects MCCC to downtown Monroe
Significant progress has been made with the construction of the Monroe County Loop Trail including safety measures and laying of pavement. The Monroe County Loop Trail is the current major project happening around campus. The trail will be 6.5 miles long and about 10 feet wide for walking and bike...
Monday Memories: Tagged and poised to take flight
Every year, a colorful migration takes wing as millions of Monarch butterflies fly from Canada and other northern breeding sites to winter in Mexico, many of which make stopovers in Northwest Ohio. In this 1999 Blade archive photo, Colbe Wells, 9, lets a male monarch butterfly rest on top of his hand during an event...
Jones’ defense seeking Children Services case records related to Kei’mani
Defense lawyers for capital murder defendant Darnell Jones have asked a judge to order the release to them of Lucas County Children Services case records for Jones’ daughter and alleged victim, Kei’mani Latigue. During a brief appearance Monday morning in Lucas County Common Pleas Court, defense lawyer David Klucas...

















