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Pedestrian taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit, police say
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A pedestrian was hit on Laskey Road Saturday evening after darting across the street, Toledo Police say. According to TPD, a pedestrian was darting across the road outside of the crosswalk, before being hit by a vehicle traveling west on Laskey. The pedestrian was taken to...
Clay medical technology student helps save a life
Corinne Serres, a senior at Clay High School, had no idea she would have an opportunity to use what she was taught in her medical technology class while on spring break. “It was the last day of spring break, and I was waiting for my plane in Miami International Airport,” Miss Serres said. “A woman was screaming for people to help her husband. She said he was having a seizure. There were people all around, and no one was doing anything. There were people right next to the couple on their cell phones. I guess I just rushed to him to help without much thought.” Miss Serres said she told people to help get him on his side, a lesson she learned at Clay. “He was not out of trouble at that point,” she explained. “He had bit his tongue and there was blood dripping down his face. His wife was scared. I ran and got the AED because the seizure was a long one.”
Four-legged royalty: Prom goes to the dogs at the Glass City Dog Park
Two dogs were crowned king and queen of The Glass City Dog Park’s “pooch prom,” giving these four-legged friends something to shake their tails about. Coda, a 3-year-old “super mutt” was the event’s prom king and Ruthie, a 5-year-old Great Danoodle, was the prom queen, leaving their owners smiling ear-to-ear. The non-profit organization held its “Enchanted Under the Sea Pooch Prom” at the South Toledo park, 1171 Woodsdale Ave., on May 18, with superlatives, music, treats, and more for guests to enjoy. “It was for members to have a little fun with their dogs… A lot of our members love a good reason to bring their dogs together,” said Erin Laws, the board president at the Glass City Dog Park. “[They] know that there’s going to be other people there to socialize their dogs and themselves.”
Days left to get tickets for Greater Toledo Home Giveaway
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - There’s just a few days left to get your tickets for the Greater Toledo Home Giveaway. The purchase of a $100 ticket is your opportunity to win a brand new Sylvania Township home valued at $650,000 all while helping local pediatric patients. Proceeds benefit kids at the ProMedica Russel J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital.
Hundreds turn out for Sylvania Memorial Day ceremonies, parade
Sylvania joined communities nationwide on Monday to honor military members who died in service to their country. Hundreds paid their respects during a ceremony at Toledo Memorial Park, where thousands of flags were placed to honor Toledo-area veterans, followed by a parade and a second service. Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough welcomed guests to the Memorial Day ceremony. “Today, we join similar services and ceremonies just like this one all over America. Some larger, some smaller. At Arlington National Cemetery, at Gettysburg. At Omaha Beach. At Pearl Harbor,” Mr. Stough said. “But mostly in communities just like ours, all heartfelt in their thanks for the service and sacrifice of our servicemen and women, those from wars past and those serving in harm’s way today.”
Perrysburg council postpones water, sewer rate increase for a month
A increase in Perrysburg’s water and sewer rates has been delayed by a month. City council voted at a meeting May 21 to postpone the new rates from July 1 to Aug. 1. After the meeting, council President Kevin Fuller, who chairs its utilities committee, said members want to provide some additional time for public comment. “We want to allow for this to be available to the public for as long as we can,” Mr. Fuller said. “The dates were changed so that we could give a full three readings and not have to introduce it as an emergency. That way the public has plenty of time to comment.”
Waterville man uses story of daughter's drowning to teach youth how to swim
WATERVILLE, Ohio — May 28 will mark three years since Logan Fox died in a drowning accident in her own backyard in Waterville. According to the CDC, more than 4,500 people died due to drowning every year from 2020–2022, 500 more per year compared to 2019. Logan was...
Canadian wildfires on track to exacerbate lung, heart conditions in the Midwest and elsewhere
A recent Centers for Disease Control study concluded there were measurable health effects experienced by U.S. citizens from the Canadian wildfires in 2023. Many regional and international experts are pointing to conditions in 2024 that seem to be replicating that scenario. As provinces are seeing blazing breakouts, the air quality in the Toledo region has already moved from the healthy category to moderate, according to www.airnow.gov. “Last week, we saw a lot of people coming in with breathing problems,” said Dr. Bradley Uren, associate professor of emergency medicine at University of Michigan, noting that regional air quality saw a conflagration of effects ranging from pollen, high humidity, and high temperatures, to particulate matter from smoke beginning May 13. “Last week was tough for people.” Dr. Uren said some relief may be on the way as spring allergies diminish, but he is keeping an eye on the Canadian wildfires.
To the editor: Lake Erie needs solutions, not more finger-pointing
The executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau recently wrote an op-ed calling talk from leaders in Lucas County “nothing short of absurd” in connection with a lawsuit filed in federal court on May 1 aimed at cleaning up Lake Erie. There seems to be an inherent misunderstanding on the part of the Ohio Farm Bureau’s leadership. We do not oppose farmers. We oppose those who break the law. Submit a letter to the editor That’s why the Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the city of Toledo are suing the U.S. EPA. We believe the agency is violating the central statutory requirement for remediating waters, such as Lake Erie, that have been declared impaired: establishing a Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL, that complies with the Clean Water Act.
Motorcyclist dead following crash on I-75 Saturday
ERIE, Mich. — The Monroe County Sherriff's Department is reporting a fatal crash that occurred on I-75 North near Bay Creek Road around 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. Authorities state the investigation revealed that Christopher Taylor, age 49, of Trenton, Michigan was driving a black 2023 Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycle on I-75 North. The sheriff indicate that Taylor was was side-swiped by a 55-year-old male driver from Toledo, Ohio driving a 2005 Chevy Malibu.
Four people taken to hospital after crash on West Alexis Road Saturday
TOLEDO, Ohio — A two-car crash in West Toledo closed down West Alexis Road in both directions on Saturday evening around 6:45 p.m. One of the involved cars ended up on its side, wedged against a sign at a strip mall on Alexis Road and Meteor Avenue. A press...
57-year-old man in serious condition after motorcycle crash
ERIE COUNTY, OHIO, Ohio — A 57-year-old Ohio man had to be flown to the hospital in Toledo after his motorcycle crashed on Saturday evening. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 5:49 p.m. on West Mason Road near Harris Road, south of Sandusky in Erie County.
Tick season underway: How to keep yourself safe from the pesky bugs
TOLEDO, Ohio — Weather is heating up and people are beginning to enjoy walks throughout the city and in Metroparks. When walking these paths through grassy and wooded areas, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department wants you to be aware of pesky ticks. All it takes is your leg to...
TPD looking to identify suspect in March purse theft
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Police are looking to identify a suspect involved in a purse theft from March. Officials say the suspect stole the purse in the 2900 block of W. Sylvania Avenue, on March 27. TPD says anyone who’s able to provide information on the suspect may be...
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