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Top 15 Famous People Born in Toledo, Ohio
Known as the “Glass City,” Toledo is often associated with manufacturing, the Mud Hens, and a strong Midwestern identity. But it’s also been the birthplace of some of America’s most influential names in music, politics, science, and sports. From Grammy winners to groundbreaking activists and football coaches, here’s a countdown of 15 famous people born in Toledo, Ohio.
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To the editor: Say it ain’t so, Blade
Call me old fashioned, a relic of the past, sentimental, or just an old shoe but I’m someone who still enjoys my morning newspaper, these days with a good cup of coffee. And, my life journey with The Blade has been just that. For someone whose entire life has been intertwined with our local newspaper, the thought of it being gone is very hard to comprehend but not difficult to understand. For me it began in the late 1950s with reading the funny papers. In those days, there were The Toledo Blade and Toledo Times. So, there was always plenty of old newspapers around the house to wrap a casserole in, use as kindling, or to dispose of fish cleanings. Plus, local reporting was a staple which created lots of opportunities for area kids to get their picture in the paper. Read more letters to the editor Like many in Toledo, I had a Blade route. Better to have that one than a Times route, which entailed getting up very early and completing your task before sunrise and school. Had the big basket on my bike, could fold a newspaper tightly and as fast as anyone at the station on
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Man dies after being thrown from hood of vehicle
A Toledo man who was hanging onto the hood of a vehicle died Saturday night when he was thrown from it, police said. Darius Massengill, Sr., 34, of the 1200 block of Eagle Lane, was hanging onto the hood of a vehicle driven by Deschun Fitzgerald, 35, of the 2600 block of Merrimac Boulevard, according to a Toledo Police Department report. Mr. Fitzgerald was driving through an apartment complex near 3728 E. Manhattan Blvd. in North Toledo at 9:54 p.m. Saturday. When he turned left to enter the parking lot and stopped, Mr. Massengill was thrown from the hood, police said. Mr. Massengill, who sustained blunt force trauma, was transported by Toledo Fire & Rescue to Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center where he was declared dead.
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Shots fired through Wendy’s drive-thru window in Toledo, no injuries
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo police said no one was hurt after shots were fired through the drive-thru window at the Wendy’s at the corner of Airport Highway and Reynolds Road. A 17-year-old employee was shot at through the glass. Police responded to the call around 12:15 p.m. Sunday,...
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Vote for Messenger/Herald volleyball player of year
Vote below for Messenger/Herald volleyball player of the year. The poll runs from 3 p.m. Monday to 3 p.m. Friday, November 13. High school cross country girls Lily Kiser runs with Ross history in her heart Candidates Riley Gressman was second-team all-state as a senior for Gibsonburg in Division VII. Marah Miller was first-team all-state as a junior for Old Fort in Division VII. Queen Beard was second-team all-state as a senior for Lakota in Division VI. Myley Sandwisch was second-team all-state as a senior for Oak Harbor in Division V. This article originally appeared on Fremont News-Messenger: Vote for Messenger/Herald volleyball player of year
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Tiffin police investigate thefts from unlocked vehicles
TIFFIN, Ohio (WTVG) - Tiffin police are investigating thefts from at least five unlocked vehicles this weekend and believe the cases are connected. Police said multiple people have reported missing money. Police said the thieves are looking for an easy opportunity and asked residents to help stop more thefts. Tiffin...
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Toledo woman charged with stabbing children’s father in abdomen
A 35-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday night after police say the mother of his children stabbed him in the abdomen. Around 11:15 p.m. police were called to an apartment in the 5500 block of Lewis Avenue where they found the man with a single stab wound. He was taken to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center. Courtney Le-Shay Ellis, 31, was arrested and charged with second-degree felonious assault. According to court records, she stabbed the man with a kitchen knife. At her arraignment in Toledo Municipal Court on Monday morning, her bond was set at $50,000. A preliminary hearing is set for Nov. 16.
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State seizes 87 illegal slot machines in Fremont, Findlay
FREMONT — An investigation into illegal gambling resulted in the seizure of 28 slot machines at a business in Fremont. Players Circle, 1306 Oak Harbor Rd., was searched by the Ohio Casino Control Commission and Fremont police as part of an illegal gambling investigation. Officials said the investigation began after receiving complaints that the business was operating gaming machines in violation of Ohio law. “It has been consistently demonstrated that illegal gambling harms communities, undermines public safety, and negatively impacts the Ohioans who live in them,” said Andromeda Morrison, the commission’s interim executive director. “Shutting down this illegal gambling site will prevent further harm to the community. “Our enforcement efforts remain focused on rooting out illegal gambling operations and will continue collaborating with our law enforcement partners to uphold the integrity of gaming in Ohio,” she said. Investigators also seized an undisclosed amount of money. The seizure comes on the heels of a search last week in Findlay. In that instance, commission officials and local police searched the Bank at 2720 N. Main St. They seized 59 suspected illegal slot machines along with an undisclosed amount of money, officials said.
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Person hospitalized in Toledo crash near McGregor Elementary
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One person was hospitalized Monday night in a crash on Rambo near McGregor Elementary School. Toledo Police said a 33-year-old Toledo man was heading south in the 5300 block of Rambo when a 69-year-old driver heading north tried to turn westbound into the parking lot of the school.
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Toledo grandmother arrested after baby exposed to meth, police say
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo grandmother was arrested after allegedly exposing a baby to methamphetamine. A urine test conducted at an area hospital determined a one-year-old baby suffered exposure to meth, according to police. Authorities said they found evidence of methamphetamine on the baby’s pacifiers and “all over” common areas of the house.
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Northwest OH Paramedic/Firefighter Dies Suddenly
MAUMEE, Ohio — A paramedic/firefighter for a Toledo suburb has died, the Maumee Fire Division announced Sunday. According to a news release, Jared Bradley “died suddenly” on Sunday. The news release did not give a cause of death. Bradley had joined the Maumee department in March 2025...