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Police seek information on assault at West Toledo bar
Toledo police are seeking information about a felonious assault at Tribe’s Tavern, 4002 W. Alexis Rd. At 11:20 p.m. Friday, police found Elvis McPherson, 46, bleeding from the head and face. Witnesses told police Mr. McPherson was sitting at the bar when he was attacked by an unknown male without any provocation. The suspect is described as Hispanic, 5-feet, 7 inches tall, heavy set, bald, and with a mustache. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and black sweatpants. Mr. McPherson was transported to ProMedica Toledo Hospital for treatment.
Monroe St. Best Buy temporarily closed
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Best Buy on Monroe Street in Toledo will be temporarily closed while a “refresh” is done. According to officials with Best Buy corporate, the store closed a few weeks ago after a water break of some kind. Corporate officials said the location was already on the list for an upgrade and the water break led to corporate speeding up the process.
Second murder defendant in boys' deaths enters sealed plea
One of four adults alleged to be in the supporting cast for the late 2022 disappearances and deaths of two teenage boys pleaded guilty to undisclosed charges Wednesday morning in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. As was the case with the previous plea in January of co-defendant Cruz Garcia, Corbin Gingrich, 27, of the 500 block of Maumee Avenue made a plea under seal April 25 before Judge Lori Olender. And he entered it on the eve of jury selection for the trial of two other men charged with aggravated murder for the December 2022 kidnappings and deaths of Kyshawn Pittman, 15, and Ke’Marion Wilder, 16. Like three others in the case, Gingrich was indicted last year for two counts apiece of murder and kidnapping, under the apparent theory that he participated in the Dec. 3, 2022 kidnappings that resulted in the boys’ deaths but was not directly involved in killing them.
Street repairs to close Oak Street in East Toledo
Pavement restoration will close part of an East Toledo street Wednesday and Thursday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. Oak Street’s northbound lane will be closed between Earl Street and Navarre Avenue, with traffic detoured via Fassett, Miami, and First streets. Fassett and Stillman Street to East Broadway Street and Woodville Road is another alternative to rejoin Oak at Navarre or at Woodville.
Adopt a dog at a discount at Wood County shelter
BOWLING GREEN — A week-long adoption event is going on at the Wood County Dog Shelter, 1912 E. Gypsy Lane Rd. National Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet Day is recognized annually on April 30, to raise awareness for the thousands of pets that are waiting for and needing adoptions from shelters. Wood County is honoring that day with an adoption event this week. The dog adoption fee of $75 is reduced to $25, and adopters will be provided with a goodie bag. Adopters are encouraged to bring their entire household, dogs included, to meet the dogs before adopting. Adopters must purchase a $14 dog license. To learn more about the dogs available for adoption, visit co.wood.oh.us/dogshelter.
Man convicted for role in disappearance, murder of two Toledo teens
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One of numerous people charged in the death of two missing Toledo teens whose remains were found in a burned-down home was convicted Wednesday. Corbin Gingrich entered a guilty plea in the case on May 1, but because the records are under seal it doesn’t specify whether he pleaded guilty to one or all of the charges against him, or lesser charges. He was initially charged with two counts of murder and two counts of kidnapping in the disappearance and deaths of Ke’Marion Wilder and Kyshawn Pittman, who went missing in December 2022.
Toledo Hemp Center says DEA's move to reclassify marijuana will be good for Ohio, nation in the future
TOLEDO, Ohio — Marijuana is catching a break. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency announced Tuesday that they will be moving to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. Schedule I drugs are labeled, according to the DEA, as drugs "with no currently accepted medical...
Eckel Junction Road improvement planned in Perrysburg
The city of Perrysburg has announced plans to resurface part of Eckel Junction Road once school lets out at the end of May. Eckel Junction will be milled and repaved between Dixie Highway and the CSX Transportation railroad tracks east of Fort Meigs Road, the city Division of Engineering said. Curb replacement and other associated work also are planned. Traffic will be maintained at Eckel Junction’s intersection with Dixie, which is part of State Rt. 25. Elsewhere, one lane will be maintained each way, and access to the Mercy Health urgent care facility on Eckel Junction will remain open. Construction is scheduled for completion by Aug. 15.
Man found shot multiple times in South Toledo street
A 27-year-old man was shot multiple times Tuesday morning in South Toledo. Police found Devan Toyer in the street of the 500 block of Durango Drive about 10:30 a.m. after an unknown suspect fired several shots from a vehicle and fled, police said. Toyer was transported to the University of Toledo Medical Center with injuries that were not life-threatening. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Crime Stopper program at 419-255-1111. Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward.
Sewer projects continue in Wood County communities
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District has announced infrastructure improvement projects totaling more than $11.3 million. Through July, intermittent lane restrictions are possible in various locations throughout Northwood as part of an $830,000 sewer lining project. In Northwood, Farnstead Drive is closed between Tracy Road and Sheffield Place for waterline replacement through September. Residential access will be maintained. The project will cost $978,000. In Perrysburg Township, intermittent lane restrictions are possible through September throughout the Starbright subdivision for sewer rehabilitation. That project will cost $863,000.
Special Report: Toledo road flare warning
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A road flare sitting in the middle of a Toledo street has raised questions for some residents. Now the I-TEAM is getting answers as to why it’s there and the larger issue it illustrates. It’s a temporary fix for a potentially dangerous problem. A railroad...
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