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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.

Wednesday at 11: Who do you trust to fix your car?

Lisa Stromme Warren — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:26:00 EDT

A WTOL 11 hidden camera investigation found some Toledo area auto repair shops coming up short.

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.

Family of 5 loses home after shed catches fire

WTOL Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:35:00 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.

Zoo’s 'Wild Walkabout' exhibit opens Friday

Nick Bade — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:14:00 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.

Over $1M bond for man accused of killing infant cousin

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:11:00 EDT

Bond was set at over $1M for the man accused of killing his infant cousin.

Denzel Castile was arraigned on a video hook up in Sandusky Municipal Court. He is reported to have serious behavioral issues and is on suicide watch at the Erie County Jail.

Tonight at 11 on WTOL: Tracking crime in schools: Where does your school rank?

Lisa Stromme Warren — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:12:00 EDT

Crime can happen anywhere at any time, but it's not just on the streets. It's inside our schools. We poured over three years of data from the Ohio Department of Education...

Fire ruled arson on N Erie St, home to be demolished

WTOL Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:47:00 EDT

Fire investigators say a house fire on North Erie Street was intentionally set on Monday morning. The home was destroyed.

Baseball, science team up for kids at Fifth Third Field

WTOL Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:39:00 EDT

School Celebration Day kicks off Monday at Fifth Third Field. Students will attend a morning baseball game and a workshop hosted by Imagination Station.

Whirlpool to conduct tests in Clyde

Dick Berry — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:41:00 EDT

The latest chapter in the Clyde childhood cancer cluster mystery will be written Monday.

Private testing will be done by Whirlpool at a park it once owned in Green Springs, searching for any evidence of cancer causing chemicals.

Accident stops traffic on US 23 northbound in MI

WTOL Staff — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:33:00 EDT

Traffic is moving again after an accident on northbound US 23 at W. Temperance Rd. in Michigan.

Church honors law enforcement with "Blue Mass"

Mark Bickle — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:51:00 EDT

The Historic Church of St. Patrick held its 4th annual "Blue Mass" in Toledo on Sunday morning.

Van hits beauty salon in central Toledo

Mark Bickle — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:51:00 EDT

A young woman was shaken up after driving into a beauty salon Sunday afternoon.

The accident happened in central Toledo at Lee's Beauty Supply.

Penta students celebrate year of hard work at building unveiling

Mark Bickle — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:46:00 EDT

A new 22-hundred square foot soccer building at Eastwood Schools was unveiled on Sunday.

It was the culmination of an entire school-year's worth of hard work.

OH bill would require only 1 license plate

The Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:17:00 EDT

Two state legislators want to end the requirement for two license plates on vehicles in Ohio and require only one per vehicle.

Neighbors react to Waterville home invasion homicide

WTOL Staff — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:45:00 EDT

A Waterville homeowners was killed Saturday morning following a home invasion. Authorities are searching for a suspect.

Hens honor police at Saturday's game

Mark Bickle — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:42:00 EDT

The Toledo Mud Hens honored local law enforcement Saturday night at the third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night.

Motorcycle accident closes I-75 at Bancroft

Mark Bickle — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:17:00 EDT

The accident happened just north of the Bancroft exit in the southbound lanes of I-75 just after 8pm.

Church helps less fortunate with giveaways

Mark Bickle — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:00:00 EDT

New Beginnings non-denominational church held its 12th annual giveaway on Saturday.

Maritime Academy aims to keep people safe on water

Mark Bickle — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:15:00 EDT

The academy hosted the "Take Me Boating Toledo" event.

Police and fire respond to central Toledo accident

Mark Bickle — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:39:00 EDT

Toledo police and fire crews rushed to an accident in central Toledo Saturday afternoon.

Driver injured in Turnpike crash, road reopened

Crystal Clark — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT

Traffic was backed up for more than an hour on the Turnpike due to an accident. One person was badly injured.

The 'hottest' new craze in Yoga

Crystal Clark — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:12:00 EDT

'Your Morning Saturday' explores a new exercise trend gaining popularity in the Toledo-area: Hot Yoga.

Deep Dish Ham Quiche Recipe

Crystal Clark — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:28:00 EDT

As seen on 'Your Morning' Saturday,' Chef Jim Rhegness and Kimberly Newman prepare a ham quiche with all locally grown products.

'Suspicious' church fire in central Toledo

WTOL Staff — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

Investigators say a former church found burning on Saturday morning may have been intentionally set.

Red light runner collides with car on Monroe Street

WTOL Staff — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:24:00 EDT

Police say a driver ran a red light in downtown Toledo, crashing into another vehicle on Saturday morning.

One injured in crash on Glass City Skyway

WTOL Staff — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:19:00 EDT

A driver was transported to the hospital after striking a side barrier on the Glass City Skyway Bridge early Saturday morning.

Gunshots, screeching tires heard in north Toledo shooting

WTOL Staff — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:11:00 EDT

One person was found shot in a north Toledo neighborhood early Saturday morning. Neighbors say they heard commotion during the shooting.

Fire spreads to neighboring home in east Toledo

Holly Roney — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:54:00 EDT

Toledo fire crews responded to a house fire at what appeared to be a vacant home in east Toledo. The flames spread to a neighboring home.

American Cancer Society turns 100

Holly Roney — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:04:00 EDT

The American Cancer Society is celebrating a huge anniversary. They will turn 100 next week, and they kicked off festivities this week.

Armed robbery at Findlay pharmacy

Holly Roney — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:08:00 EDT

Findlay Police have reported an armed robbery at Scarborough's Pharmacy Friday.

Invasive Species: Preventing 'bad fish' from ruining Maumee River food chain

Lisa Stromme Warren — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:08:00 EDT

The Maumee river offers beautiful scenery, wildlife and a history of excellent fishing. Catfish, smallmouth bass and of course walleye. But could the river be on the brink of an invasion?Have you seen

STRIVE hosts hair show at Scott High School, special guest

Holly Roney — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:01:00 EDT

The Toledo Police probation team's STRIVE program is hosting a special hair show this Sunday to raise money for their program.

Genoa man acquitted of severe charges

Holly Roney — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:34:00 EDT

A Genoa man is trying to get his life back on track after being acquitted of a serious crime.

Police presence expanded for Festirama

Holly Roney — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:03:00 EDT

There's more to enjoy this year at the St. Joseph Catholic Church's Festirama in Sylvania.

I-475 lanes reopening after gas leak in west Toledo

Mackenzie Miller — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:37:00 EDT

Crews are leaving the scene of a gas leak, which caused traffic problems in west Toledo.

ProMedica builds new diabetes center

Holly Roney — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:15:00 EDT

They've been working on the new facility for about three weeks. The 55,000-square-foot center will be called the Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center.

Click it or Ticket campaign begins – buckle up!

Holly Roney — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:56:00 EDT

The 2013 Click it or Ticket national campaign is underway. Local law enforcement is stressing the importance of wearing a seatbelt.

UT Student Arrested: 11-week-old baby girl fatally stabbed in Sandusky

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:32:00 EDT

A baby girl was fatally stabbed at a Sandusky home on Thursday.

The baby was just 11-weeks, and was attacked inside a house on Dewey Street.

Dog survives after being cut ear to ear, left for dead

Nick Bade — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:32:00 EDT

A dog named Charlie is recovering in Ottawa County, after he was found seriously injured in a field near the African Safari Wildlife Park. Charlie was found with a large cut that runs from one ear to the other.

Put-in-Bay prepares for start of tourism season

Mackenzie Miller — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:06:00 EDT

If you've ever been to Put-in-Bay, odds are you got there by the Jet Express. This tourism season is very special for the "Fastest Way to the Bay," along with one prominent restaurant on the island.

17-year-old charged with murder of Ottawa teens

Mackenzie Miller — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:46:00 EDT

Murder charges have been filed in the case of two Ottawa teens whose bodies were found hours after an Amber Alert was issued.

Man calls 911 to complain about barking Shih Tzu, gets arrested

Nick Bade — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:01:00 EDT

A Toledo man was arrested Thursday after police say he called 911 more than five times to complain about his neighbor's barking Shih Tzu.

1 millionth Jeep Wrangler rolls off assembly line in Toledo

Mackenzie Miller — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:48:00 EDT

Chrysler workers in Toledo have reached a major milestone: 1 million Jeep Wranglers. You could sum up the day's celebration in two words: pride and heritage.

Mother sentenced to prison for child endangerment

WTOL Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:34:00 EDT

A Wauseon woman who pleaded guilty to injuring her infant son is going to prison.

Little girl mistakes neighbor for stranger danger

Lisa Stromme Warren — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:00 EDT

It turns out a stranger danger incident from Thursday was not a stranger danger incident at all - just the hand gesture of an unknown neighbor.The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Thursday, on the 4200

Ticket Zone: A WTOL 11 Special Report

Lisa Stromme Warren — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:56:00 EDT

There are areas in the city of Toledo where you have a better chance of getting pulled to the side of the road. And knowing those areas could help keep you and other drivers safe.

Vail Meadows hosting 5K to rebuild barn

WTOL Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:46:00 EDT

Vail Meadows Riding Center is hosting a benefit 5k run/walk to raise money to rebuild its barn destroyed in a fire.

Motorcyclist survives early morning crash, SUV driver killed

Nick Bade — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:00 EDT

A motorcycle rider survived an early-morning crash that left the driver of a sport utility vehicle dead in Perrysburg Township.

Dribble 4 Toledo – simple concept, simple name, big goal

Lisa Stromme Warren — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:46:00 EDT

Based on Toledo's 2012 census, the poverty rate here is 18 percent, well above the national average. That's why four college friends, all soccer players from the Midwest, are taking matters into their own... feet.

Man charged with terrorist threat in court Friday

Erin Kelly — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:43:00 EDT

A Toledo man accused of threatening to kill a municipal court judge heads to court today.

'Stars Stripes and Smiles:' free dentistry for veterans

Erin Kelly — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:55:00 EDT

Doctor J. Eric Hires, along with the rest of the team Hires Dental Care, want to show their appreciation for Toledo Area Veterans' service to the country by honoring them with free basic dental care.

Trip to doctor for “sinus infection” saves life of local coach

Holly Roney — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:20:00 EDT

The St. John's baseball team is off to a solid start this season, but their new head coach almost didn't get to see it.

STRANGER DANGER: Attempted abduction in west Toledo

WTOL Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:02:00 EDT

Police are investigating a possible attempted abduction. Police say a man tried to pick up a girl in west Toledo.

15 to be laid off from Bedford Schools

Holly Roney — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:45:00 EDT

Temperance Road Elementary is closing for the last time on June 7, and now, 15 teachers will be laid off from Bedford Schools, as well.

Chrysler delays production of Cherokee

Holly Roney — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:56:00 EDT

A minor bump in the road at Chrysler's Toledo Assembly Complex - production of the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee there is being delayed.

Millionth Jeep Wrangler produced Friday at Chrysler

Holly Roney — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:46:00 EDT

A milestone will be reached Friday morning at Chrysler's Toledo Assembly Complex: The one millionth Jeep Wrangler will roll off the assembly line.

Sylvania PD gets new wheels

Holly Roney — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:19:00 EDT

New top-of-the-line police patrol cars have arrived in Sylvania.

Abandoned factory is nuisance to neighbors

Holly Roney — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:42:00 EDT

An old, abandoned factory in Defiance County is taking a toll on neighbors.

4 arrested in connection to Defiance burglaries

Holly Roney — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:28:00 EDT

Residents in Defiance can rest a little easier tonight after police made numerous arrests for burglary cases.

Students get dirty for education at Chase Stem

Holly Roney — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:17:00 EDT

Students at Chase Stem Academy, along with several community partners, rolled up their sleeves Thursday to make a difference in their learning and the environment.

City council directs $150,000 to homeless shelters

Holly Roney — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:01:00 EDT

Toledo City Council voted to approve some funding allocation changes, to direct an additional $150,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding for local homeless shelters.

Colorado announces "state pet"

Holly Roney — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:45:00 EDT

On Monday, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed a bill making all shelter dogs and cats their official state pets.

New Cherokee production delayed at Toledo plant

Nick Bade — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

Production of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee has been delayed about one month, according to Chrysler.

Oregon installs flashing signs in school zones to improve kids' safety

Mackenzie Miller — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:09:00 EDT

Two Oregon schools have made walking conditions safer for students by installing four 20 mph school zone signs. Two of the flashing signs are located in front of Clay High School and the other two are near Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School.

Bodies found near Monroe identified as missing boaters

Nick Bade — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:38:00 EDT

The United States Coast Guard has positively identified the two bodies found near Estral Beach, MI as those of two missing Detroit area boaters.

Sheriff's call released detailing Ottawa teens' disappearance

Mackenzie Miller — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:26:00 EDT

New details have emerged surrounding the investigation into how the Romes brothers died after an Amber Alert was issued. The call their mother made to a Putnam County Sheriff's dispatcher the day the three boys vanished has been released.

Judge rules Moody Manor shooting suspects to be tried together

Erin Kelly — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:42:00 EDT

The three men accused of shooting into an apartment at Moody Manor and killing a little girl appeared in court Thursday. The judge ruled the suspects will not be tried separately.

Hospice of northwest Ohio to host honor flight movie

Erin Kelly — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:56:00 EDT

Veterans and their families are invited to attend a FREE showing of the Honor Flight: One Last Mission movie.

Tonight at 11: Most dangerous speeding zones

Lisa Stromme Warren — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Most of us have been pulled over. We all dread it. But there are areas in the city of Toledo where you have a better chance of getting pulled to the side of the road. And knowing those areas could help

911 logs reveal details in Ottawa teens' deaths

Holly Roney — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:42:00 EDT

With the release of 911 logs from last Thursday, we now know what the mother of Ottawa teens Blake and Blaine Romes told police when she discovered them missing.

Central Ave, 475 interchange may get makeover

Holly Roney — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:18:00 EDT

The Central Avenue strip could change drastically if potential construction starts in 2015.

Sylvania teen on So You Think You Can Dance

Holly Roney — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:08:00 EDT

Sylvania teen Tyrone Cobham auditioned for the tenth and current season of So You Think You Can Dance, and made it through the first round.