“I’m just lost for words” | Toledo father surprised with gift of furnace
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo family is feeling the warmth of generosity this weekend after receiving a new furnace and air conditioner through a community partnership aimed at helping deserving families. Zimmerman Heating Company teamed up with the Lennox Company’s “Feel The Love” program to install a high-efficiency...
Best Gyms in Waterville, OH
Finding the right gym can be a pivotal step in achieving your fitness goals. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle, Waterville, OH offers a diverse range of fitness centers to suit your needs. This guide explores the best gyms in and around Waterville, OH,...
Cherry Street Mission livestreams World Homeless Day community conversation
Encountering someone experiencing homelessness can stir a mix of emotions ranging from compassion, concern, uncertainty, and sometimes even fear. “Not everyone is safe to approach,” said Ann Ebbert, CEO of Cherry Street Mission. “If someone is experiencing high levels of mental illness or behavioral, psychotic...
The Best Prime Rib In Ohio Might Be Hiding In This Humble Eatery
Whitehouse, Ohio, may seem like a quiet village, but tucked within it is a dining destination that surprises nearly everyone who visits. The Whitehouse Inn, a rustic restaurant with a warm, welcoming feel, has built its name around one signature dish – perfectly cooked prime rib. Locals, travelers, and food...
Monday Memories: The path to redemption was clear in 1950, but first they had...
The signs along the overgrown rural road in 1950 were direct. You better stop and think. The only way to Salem Lutheran Church in Wood County was by Devil’s Hole Road. In this Blade archive photo, Marilee Kneip, 14, and her sister Sharon Ann, 10, heeded the stop sign while walking to church. It was the ironic...
St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Toledo to close after 125 years
TOLEDO, Ohio — After more than a century of service, St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Toledo will close in early 2026, with its final Mass set for Sunday, Jan. 4. The parish will be merged with Saint John the Baptist Parish in Point Place under a formal decree issued by Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of the Diocese of...
‘Deeply concerning’: School worker accused of grabbing child’s neck, pushing him against wall
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - A Toledo Public Schools paraprofessional has been placed on leave after a student was reportedly injured at school. The district called what happened “deeply concerning” as a Garfield Elementary School student was left with reported bruising and scratches. Surveillance video from...
Diocese announces pending closure of North Toledo church
St. Michael the Archangel Parish at 420 Sandusky St. will close in January. The Diocese of Toledo announced the closure of the North Toledo church on Sunday. The church’s leadership requested to close and merge with St. John the Baptist Parish at 5153 N Summit St. in Point Place, according to the release. This...
Powell: Kitten updates and Cuban food
In this column last Sunday, I wrote that there would be an update this week on the five kittens and their mother, Hope, that have been in my care for several weeks. Thanks to two friends, Ruth Anne Walsh and Karen Miller, the kittens were moved to the enclosed front porch and Hope has visitation twice a day and all...
Ohio man accused of swatting neighbor
A 21-year-old Ohio man has been indicted and arraigned for allegedly swatting his neighbor last month.
