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Millbury man gets 6 years for fatal East Toledo shooting
A Millbury, Ohio man entered a plea Monday to involuntary manslaughter for a fatal shooting in September in East Toledo and was sent to prison for at least six years. Cory O’Conner, 45, of the 100 block of Lakeland Drive, had been charged with murder in the death of Christopher Yglesias, who was shot Sept. 30 at Albert and White streets and died in December at a rehabilitation facility in Columbus. His Alford plea in Lucas County Common Pleas Court to the reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter is not an admission of guilt, but he conceded sufficient evidence existed that he risked a more severe punishment if he took his case to trial on the original charges. O’Conner had engaged in a standoff with police in a house in the 1400 block of Albert after the shooting.
Woodmore Middle School students protest potential leadership change
WOODVILLE, Ohio — Students at Woodmore Middle School staged a walkout Friday afternoon, protesting the potential removal of their principal at the end of the year. More than 60 students spent about 20 minutes on the school's front lawn chanting slogans in support of Principal Kevin Ball before going back inside to resume their classes. Passing cars occasionally honked their horns in support. Concerns about Mr. Ball's continued employment with the district started popping up earlier this week when rumors began circulating that Woodmore Local Schools Superintendent Mary Schaeffer was not going to recommend his contract be renewed. The protest was monitored by school officials and parents while Woodville police kept a watchful eye from afar.
Church excited to reopen after half-million dollar restoration project
TOLEDO, Ohio — A century old church in north Toledo is holding a grand reopening following a $500 thousand restoration project. Community members gathered at The Renaissance Hotel downtown on Saturday to celebrate the newly-remodeled Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Holy Trinity sits on the corner of Summit and...
Broadway's northbound closing extends past South Avenue
Toledo’s waterline project along Broadway expanded past South Avenue late last week. The northbound lanes and one of two southbound lanes now are closed between Newberry Street and Walbridge Avenue. Through traffic is detoured at Harvard Circle, and now the first through street back from the Anthony Wayne Trail is Western Avenue. South Avenue may intermittently be closed at Broadway as the project advances. City officials said in announcing the longer closing that the current work phase runs through mid-June. A bridge replacement project at the Norfolk Southern railroad yard in South Toledo will require lane closures on Fearing Boulevard for six months starting Monday between Airline and Hill avenues. The city said Fearing may also be closed at night and on weekends at times during this project. The best alternative route for most traffic is Byrne Road, while Hawley Street is the first way to cross the tracks east of Fearing.
City of Toledo announces six-month lane restrictions for bridge replacement
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Due to a bridge replacement project, the city of Toledo announced that there will be lane restrictions on Fearing Blvd. between Airline Avenue and Hill Avenue. The lane restrictions are set to begin Monday and will be in effect for six months. Full closures on nights...
Wood County herd recovers from avian flu as virus jumps to new mammals
For the first time, the avian flu virus is breaking species barriers, infecting dairy cattle in the United States and Ohio, seal pups in Argentina, and a polar bear in Alaska. Now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is ordering all dairy cattle to be tested prior to moving the animals across state lines after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration detected inactive particles of the H5N1 virus in one out of every five retail milk samples tested. The mandate takes effect on Monday, and the Ohio Department of Agriculture offered assurances that it is ready to comply. “State animal health...
Vintage Market to be held May 5 at Lucas County Fairgrounds
More than 150 vendors and food trucks are expected for the May 5 Finders Keepers Vintage Market at the Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. “Shop locally made products, vintage plus new decor dealers, boutique trucks and food trucks,” organizers said. For $15, early bird entry will be available from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cash-only general admission starts at 11 a.m., with the market closing at 4 p.m.
Wood County fire departments pursue Knox Box grant
Five Wood County municipalities are joining together to pursue a grant that will help modernize the Knox Box system. A Knox Box contains a key to allow first responders to access a residence or a building during an emergency. If the grant is received, the boxes will be switched to electronic keys, which will allow all fire and police departments in the region immediate access, said Perrysburg Township Fire Chief Tom Brice. “This is a regional application in conjunction with Northwood, Rossford, Perrysburg, and Lake Township,” he said. “We’re attempting to get funding to switch all our community-wide Knox Boxes that are on our businesses and some of our residences that give us access.”
Meet Glass City Marathon 1st place winner: Derek Stone
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Runners gathered in the rain in Toledo to participate in the Glass City Marathon on Sunday, starting at 6:30 a.m. Runner Derek Stone finished in 2 hours and 28 minutes, winning the race for his division and getting first place overall despite facing adversity through injuries throughout his training.
Local comedy film to premier Thursday
A full-length coming-of-age comedy made in northwest Ohio will premiere Thursday at the Maumee Indoor Theater. Since he was a teen, Johnny Antonini, 28, originally from Sylvania, had tossed around the idea of making a film about a young kid getting a job as a lifeguard during the summer season, an idea fueled by his regular summer job during high school and college. Filmed in part at the Sylvania Country Club, The Lifeguards is Mr. Antonini’s first feature-length film. “The dream has always been to direct and make films, but how to get there,” Mr. Antonini said.
Toledo Zoo holding prescribed burns at multiple locations Sunday
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Zoo is conducting prescribed burns on Sunday afternoon and evening. The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department is asking people not to be alarmed by smoke or fire around the zoo between the hours of 3 p.m. to approximately 8 p.m. TFRD says Toledo Zoo...
Local boil advisories: Broadway South Shopping Plaza affected
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The City of Toledo issued two boil advisories in the area, saying that both advisories are not due to evidence of contamination, but as a precautionary measure. According to officials, the Broadway South Shopping Plaza that was affected by the advisory has been given additional recommended...
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