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ISOH/IMPACT sends 3rd shipment to OK tornado relief in 5 days

Mackenzie Miller — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

ISOH/IMPACT's tornado relief efforts continued Friday, as they sent another shipment of supplies to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado.

Pizza chain delivers donations to tornado victims

Lisa Stromme Warren — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:33:00 EDT

A semi full of food has arrived in Oklahoma specifically to help out tornado victims - all thanks to one company. Marco's Pizza posted a picture on their Facebook page saying "The semi has just arrived

University of Findlay to construct new campus building

Jon Monk — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:20:00 EDT

The University of Findlay's College of Business has been occupying the oldest building on campus for years, but university officials have announced plans for a brand new building for it to use.

Perrysburg woman pleads guilty to stealing $100K from student organizations

Mackenzie Miller — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:56:00 EDT

A Perrsyburg woman has admitted she embezzled nearly $100,000 from youth organizations over the past two years.

Armed robbery suspect still on the loose

Nick Bade — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:40:00 EDT

Bowling Green Police are asking for the public's help in identifying an armed robbery suspect. Police say the man robbed a BG resident at gunpoint sometime between midnight and 4 a.m. on Thursday.

NEW PHOTOS: Safe-cracking thieves strike 7 local businesses

Mackenzie Miller — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT

Police need the public's help identifying suspects in a safe-cracking ring that has been striking Toledo businesses.

EDITORIAL: Remember those who gave all on Memorial Day

Nick Bade — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:19:00 EDT

For many people Memorial Day is all about opening the swimming pool, picnics, golf and long weekends. I hope you take a moment this Memorial Day and appreciate all that you have because someone else was willing to give all that he had.

Zoo’s 'Wild Walkabout' exhibit opens Friday

Nick Bade — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:52:00 EDT

Visitors to the Toledo Zoo will be treated to a brand new exhibit beginning Friday. The zoo's "Wild Walkabout" opens to the public on May 24.

Local leaders, parents react to Boy Scouts gay policy

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:51:00 EDT

The Boy Scouts of America approved a plan to allow openly gay boys join or remain scouts on Thursday.

Local artist wants to paint 13,000 pictures for OK

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:29:00 EDT

A local woman is hitting the canvas for a good cause.

Oregon Schools hire new football coach

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:13:00 EDT

It's been a tough year for Oregon Schools, but they finally have some good news.

No leads in Fostoria attempted abduction

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:57:00 EDT

Parents in Fostoria are on edge after the attempted abduction Wednesday morning of 5-year-old Brayden Barchus.

Perrysburg plant to close in July

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:37:00 EDT

A union source has confirmed that the Diamond Crystal Brand plant in Perrysburg will be closing as of July 26.

Mayor Bell vetoes plan for homeless shelters

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:48:00 EDT

A veto by Mayor Mike Bell is building up a new round of uncertainty for homeless shelters in Toledo.

Residents in North Baltimore protest loss of 125 trees

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:35:00 EDT

The Village of North Baltimore is receiving complaints from its residents because dozens of trees are being cut down around town.

Adrian Schools lose ‘Pay to Play’

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:05:00 EDT

Big changes are on the way for student athletes in Adrian. The Adrian School District is dropping their "pay to play" policy.

Waite honors soldiers for 98th year

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:59:00 EDT

Waite High School students and staff marked the 98^th anniversary of their Memorial Day tradition this week. They held their annual Our Veterans, Our Heroes program.

Man fights Facebook accusations of rape

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT

Chad Lesko says being threatened by a total stranger was his first clue something wasn't right.

Downtown Toledo art gallery to close after 20 years

Mackenzie Miller — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:50:00 EDT

It's Toledo's oldest-established fine arts gallery, and owner Eric Hillenbrand is getting 20 North Gallery ready for its farewell party Friday, to fondly look back at the past 20 years of art exhibitions.

Limberios' death ruled suicide again

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:38:00 EDT

The family of Jake Limberios says they have received the report for yet another autopsy conducted on Jake.

Toledo police officer fatally shoots man holding shotgun

Nicole Collier — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:29:00 EDT

A Toledo police officer shot and killed a man around 12:30 a.m. Thursday in the 1000 block of Page Street in north Toledo.

5 TPS students arrested after senior prank goes wrong

Mackenzie Miller — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:57:00 EDT

Five students from a Toledo Public School were arrested early Thursday morning after vandalizing the school as part of a prank, which police and school officials say went too far.

Conant Street closed in Maumee for traffic light replacement

Nick Bade — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:45:00 EDT

The replacement of a set of traffic signals is causing major delays along Conant Street in Maumee.

Woman pleads guilty to faking cancer

Mackenzie Miller — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:24:00 EDT

The North Baltimore woman who received thousands of dollars from her community has admitted she lied about having cancer.

Anybody up for some Pickleball? Holland has what you're looking for

Holly Roney — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:34:00 EDT

Pickleball is coming to the Village of Holland.

Pickleball is a racquet sport played with a paddle and smaller version of a wiffle ball.

Under The Hood: WTOL 11 Special Report

Lisa Stromme Warren — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:25:00 EDT

Based on an inspection done by an independant auto technician contracted by WTOL, some repair shops missed necessary repairs altogether, while others recommended unnecessary fixes.

Petersburg woman dies in Whiteford Township crash

Erin Kelly — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:17:00 EDT

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a single vehicle fatal traffic crash on Head-O-Lake Road, south of Beck Road, in Whiteford Township, Michigan.

Send your children to “A Dose of Reality” boot camp

Holly Roney — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:29:00 EDT

There's a program that promises to give parents some hope in re-shaping disobedient children, and it's right here in Toledo.

Neighbors react to deputy’s arrest

Holly Roney — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:13:00 EDT

Veteran Sheriff's Deputy Paul Little was in jail Wednesday until he posted bond. Neighbors are shocked by the charges against him.

Sylvania soccer team has a big English connection

Holly Roney — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:56:00 EDT

A local soccer team is putting Sylvania on the map. They have partnered with an English Premier League team, the Aston Villa football club.

Fundraiser remembers unsolved murder of 5-year-old girl

Holly Roney — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:31:00 EDT

Four years ago, 5-year-old Navaeh Buchanan went missing, and was eventually found murdered.

Investigators search for those responsible for arsons

WTOL Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:56:00 EDT

The Toledo fire and police departments held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss the recent rash of arson in east Toledo.

Marco’s truck heads to Oklahoma with donations

Holly Roney — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:29:00 EDT

When disaster strikes a town in any corner of the U.S., Toledoans rush in to help.

Police: Grandma fights off would-be kidnapper to save 5-year-old boy

Lisa Stromme Warren — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:10:00 EDT

Fostoria Police say a grandmother had to fight off a would-be kidnapper who grabbed her 5-year-old grandson.

Reynolds student honored as role model, wins $500

Holly Roney — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:45:00 EDT

An eighth-grader at Reynolds Elementary got a big surprise Wednesday afternoon when he was rewarded in front of all of his classmates for work he has done to be a better person.

Crashes slow traffic on I-475 near Talmadge Road

WTOL Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:15:00 EDT

A Toledo Fire dispatcher says crews are at the scene of a rollover accident just west of Talmadge Road in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 475 in west Toledo.

POV cameras keep public, cops on best behavior

Holly Roney — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:52:00 EDT

Some Toledo Police officers have received new point-of-view cameras that clip onto their glasses to record while they patrol.

Rossford Police Department needs grant, or loses detective

Mackenzie Miller — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:53:00 EDT

The Rossford Police Department has been approved to apply for a grant to hire a new officer. If it fails to get the grant, it could mean losing its only detective.

Hollywood Casino Toledo celebrates 1-year anniversary with outdoor concert series

Mackenzie Miller — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:34:00 EDT

Hollywood Casino Toledo is kicking off its one-year anniversary celebrations by starting an outdoor concert series May 24.

UT pushes to start selling alcohol at sporting events

Mackenzie Miller — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:08:00 EDT

Visitors could soon have the option of enjoying a cold beer next time they head to a University of Toledo sporting event.

Rings could hold clues to unsolved murder of local businessman

Lisa Stromme Warren — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:02:00 EDT

The Lucas County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance from the public regarding the homicide of James Safadi. The rings pictured were among items that were stolen from the residence at the time.

Lucas County officials collaborate to improve foster youth education

Mackenzie Miller — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:31:00 EDT

May is National Foster Care Month and the Lucas County Juvenile Court has received a $500,000 grant to help foster youth do better in school.

Toledo sex offender wanted for failing to change address

Mackenzie Miller — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:00 EDT

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the public's help locating a sexually oriented offender with a felony warrant out for his arrest.

Lucas County deputy accused of playing dirty appears in court

Mackenzie Miller — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT

A man accused of helping a felon get a gun turned himself in Wednesday morning, then joined his brother in court.

Overnight fire in central Toledo

WTOL Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:38:00 EDT

Toledo firefighters battled a fire early Wednesday morning. It happened at a vacant house in Central Toledo on the 900 block of Vance Street. Firefighters tell us it is suspicious and that no one was hurt

Fourth suspect appears in court for west Toledo homicide

Mackenzie Miller — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:45:00 EDT

A young man accused of a Toledo murder appeared in court Wednesday morning on charges of murder and aggravated robbery.

Troopers: Alcohol played factor in Sylvania Twp. crash

Mackenzie Miller — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:15:00 EDT

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Toledo Post is currently investigating a one-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred shortly after midnight Wednesday on Reynolds Road, north of Regency Drive in Sylvania Township.

29 people injured in bus, car accident on I-75

Holly Roney — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:29:00 EDT

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has confirmed a bus crash at mile marker 173 on northbound I-75, just south of Bowling Green and near North Baltimore.

Proposed redistricting upsets BG parents

Holly Roney — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:39:00 EDT

Bowling Green parents are upset and concerned over proposed redistricting, stemming from the closing of one elementary school.

Gala celebrates foster children success Thursday

Holly Roney — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:36:00 EDT

The statistics are against foster children, but the Life Institute in Toledo is trying to change that by offering a night of celebration and scholarships.

Northview band director’s last concert

Holly Roney — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:45:00 EDT

Chances are if you played an instrument at Northview High School in the last 32 years, Gene Bohland was your teacher. Now Bohland is putting down his director's baton.

Point Place considers extra safety patrols

Holly Roney — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:38:00 EDT

Point Place is not known for high crime, but the block watch says it might be time for more sets of eyes.

FOX Investigates: Are you getting dissed on daily deals?

Mackenzie Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:00 EDT

Many of us love those amazing daily deal offers that pop up in our inbox. But our investigation reveals some of those offers aren't working out as advertised, and complaints about major daily deal companies are piling up.

Lucas County deputy accused of playing dirty

Holly Roney — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:25:00 EDT

A Lucas County Sheriff's deputy has been accused of working on the wrong side of the law.

17-year-old charged with brothers' murders in court

WTOL Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:38:00 EDT

Accused killer Michael Fay appeared in court Tuesday for the first time since being charged with two counts of aggravated murder.

'Sky Cop' cameras will be able to detect gunshots

Holly Roney — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:22:00 EDT

Toledo Police are expanding their Sky Cop camera initiative to include more areas of the city.

Fire department prepares for heavy summer season

Holly Roney — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:20:00 EDT

Over the last 24 hours, Toledo fire fighters have responded to about 170 calls!

Ride Right in Perrysburg by early July

Holly Roney — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:20:00 EDT

Ride Right is coming to Perrysburg. City council met and approved the contract with the transportation company Tuesday night.

Cash, jewelry, guns stolen in Waterville Twp home invasion

Holly Roney — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:08:00 EDT

As police search for three men wanted in connection with a home invasion and homicide in Waterville, we now know what was stolen from the home.

Crews battling suspicious vacant house fire in east Toledo

Nick Bade — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:57:00 EDT

Toledo Fire Department crews are on the scene of a vacant house fire in east Toledo. Flames broke out just before 4 p.m. Tuesday at a home in the 400 block of Oak Street.

EDITORIAL: IRS scandal

Bob Chirdon — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT

The IRS scandal makes it awfully difficult to believe that anything matters to people in power more than retaining that power.

Commissioners approve annexation of Arbor Way

Mackenzie Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:17:00 EDT

Lucas County commissioners met Tuesday to approve the annexation of land in Sylvania Township's Arbor Way neighborhood into the city of Sylvania.

Facts from Meteorologist Ryan Wichman about the Okla. Tornado

Ryan Wichman — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:40:00 EDT

-Moore, OK has a long history of violent tornadoes: (F-2) 1998, (F-5) 1999, (F-4) 2003, (EF-4) 2010, and (EF-4+) 2013. -The tornado will most likely have a damage path will be ~1 mile wide. The reports

North Toledo fire stations get updated, rebuilt

Holly Roney — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:00 EDT

Toledo City Council has approved special use permits for the city to renovate and reopen Fire Station 3, and to build a new Fire Station 12 at Blair Park, both in north Toledo.

Detective investigates water theft via hose

Mackenzie Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:04:00 EDT

The city of Toledo's water theft investigator is looking into another complaint of water service being improperly received in a home. On Tuesday, a garden hose was found connected from a house on Arden Place to another home where service had been shut off.

TPS teacher pleads guilty to child porn charges

Mackenzie Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:36:00 EDT

A Toledo Public Schools teacher pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to receiving child porn on his home computer.

Local Marco's Pizza restaurants sending free food to OK

Mackenzie Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:47:00 EDT

A local pizza place is helping those affected by the latest tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City, by offering hot meals.

Troopers seize mason jar of hydroponic marijuana on I-75 in Wood County

Mackenzie Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:25:00 EDT

Two men from Kentucky are facing felony drug charges after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized hydroponic marijuana, along with Hydrocodone and Adderall pills, on Interstate 75 in Wood County early Thursday morning.

Napoleon leaders evaluating cost of rerouting emergency calls

Mackenzie Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:23:00 EDT

The future of the Napoleon dispatch center is still up in the air, as city leaders look for ways to cut spending. They are currently working with the Henry County sheriff to see how much it would cost to route 911 calls to the sheriff's office.

City Councilman arrested, accused of stealing from Walmart

Nick Bade — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:32:00 EDT

Findlay Councilman Daniel "K.C." Collette has been arrested on a charge of stealing vitamins from Walmart.

Next phase of redevelopment under way at Overland Industrial Park

Mackenzie Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:32:00 EDT

The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and other local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the construction of a new 1,500-foot roadway and utilities at Overland Industrial Park, formerly known as the Jeep site in north Toledo.

Lucas County unemployment drops to 7.8 percent, Toledo to 8.4 percent

Nick Bade — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:13:00 EDT

Unemployment in Lucas County fell again in April, hitting 7.8 percent. That number is down from the 8.5 percent reported in March, and the 8.0 percent reported in April of 2012.

Woman finds missing dog in rubble of destroyed home

Nick Bade — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:41:00 EDT

Barbara Garcia says she's been preparing for a tornado ever since she moved to the Moore, Oklahoma area 45 years ago.

Man arraigned for fatal April shooting

Mackenzie Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:52:00 EDT

A man Toledo police just arrested in connection to an April murder appeared in court Tuesday morning.

OSU Band plays fundraiser show at Stone Oak

Nick Bade — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:29:00 EDT

The Ohio State Marching Band was in northwest Ohio Monday to raise money for a scholarship fund.

Lakota Local Schools closing early due to water issue

WTOL Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:28:00 EDT

Students at Lakota Local Schools will be released early Tuesday morning due to a water issue inside the school buildings.

Family of 5 loses home after shed catches fire

WTOL Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:39:00 EDT

A shed fire spread to two mobile homes in Weston early Monday morning. A family and their pets escaped, but their home was destroyed by arson.

2 fires in east Toledo, person in questioning

WTOL Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:22:00 EDT

Toledo firefighters battled flames at two homes in east Toledo on Tuesday morning. A family escaped one of the blazes. The other home is believed to be vacant.

Coast Guard: Missing boater located Tuesday morning

WTOL Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:06:00 EDT

The U.S. Coast Guard has located a boater who left the Meinke Marina, near Curtice, Monday evening and never returned. The boater is now safe.

Monroe triplets graduating in top ten of class

Holly Roney — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:28:00 EDT

For one Monroe family, this graduation season brings a lot to be proud of.

Crime in the Classrooms: A WTOL 11 Special Report

Lisa Stromme Warren — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:15:00 EDT

Crime can happen anywhere at any time, but it's not just on the streets. It's inside our schools.

Construction on Secor ahead of schedule

Holly Roney — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:02:00 EDT

Work continues on the latest construction project in Toledo: Secor Road.

Sylvania Ave businesses suffer after 2-year construction

Holly Roney — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:46:00 EDT

City leaders in Toledo have promised to help businesses that were hurt by a big construction project on Sylvania Avenue.

How to donate supplies for those hit by Midwest tornadoes

Mackenzie Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:06:00 EDT

The recent outbreak of severe weather in the Midwest has left homes destroyed, communities in crisis, and lives changed forever. Because of ongoing support, ISOH/IMPACT has bucketed kits of relief supplies to distribute throughout affected areas.

Police investigating weekend homicide in Waterville Twp

Holly Roney — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:14:00 EDT

Police are looking for three suspected killers wanted in connection with a home invasion and homicide that happened over the weekend in Waterville Township.

Love it or lose it: Ohio’s license plate debate

Holly Roney — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:53:00 EDT

Could Ohio become a one-plate-state for drivers? Two state representatives are working to make that happen.

Firefighter injured battling west Toledo house fire

Mackenzie Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:33:00 EDT

Neighbors called firefighters to the scene of a house fire in west Toledo on Berkeley Drive near Berdan Avenue. One firefighter had to be taken to the hospital for injuries.

Shooting Monday leaves one man injured

Holly Roney — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:25:00 EDT

A shooting Monday afternoon sent one man to the hospital, and police are searching for the person responsible.

New plaza coming to Rossford brings more options

Holly Roney — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:59:00 EDT

More businesses are coming to Route 20. Rossford will soon be home to a new shopping plaza and possibly a Holiday Inn Express.

City will buy your gun, no questions asked

Mackenzie Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT

For the first time in a decade, the city of Toledo will be hosting a "cash for guns" event as part of an effort to curb violence.

Whirlpool executive: No scientific evidence Whirlpool played part in Clyde Cancer Cluster

Mackenzie Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:59:00 EDT

Investigation into the cause of the Clyde Cancer Cluster continues. Jeff Noel, vice president of communications for Whirlpool Corporation, answered some questions, as well as touched on some of the issues the company has been facing.

Should city council pay former member’s legal bill?

Holly Roney — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:53:00 EDT

More than a decade has passed since Toledo City Council rejected a zoning change request for the former Pilkington research center in east Toledo to be converted into a charter school, and Bob McCloskey has already served his jail time for bribery charges.

Beware of credit card fraud at drive-thrus, restaurants

Holly Roney — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:28:00 EDT

Toledo Police are searching for someone they say is responsible for a rash of credit card fraud in the area.

Car narrowly misses house in Springfield Township

Nick Bade — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT

A car narrowly missed a house in Springfield Township Monday afternoon.

Accident on I-75 SB, near Anthony Wayne Trail

Holly Roney — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:59:00 EDT

Toledo Police Dispatchers say police crews are on the scene of an accident on I-75 southbound, between the Anthony Wayne Trail and South Avenue.

Gas leak causes home evacuation in Whitehouse

WTOL Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:46:00 EDT

The Whitehouse Fire Department was called to the 6300 block of Juliana Lane for a natural gas leak Monday morning.