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WTOL 11Regional newsOct 11
Auctions, raffles for special experiences at Bowling Green Community Holiday Parade open until mid November
The Chamber of Commerce offers various packages for bidders to ride a pedal bike in the parade, watch festivities from a heated second-floor venue and more.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 11
Driver killed in single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday morning in Lenawee County
The 25-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle on Weston Road near Clement Highway in Seneca Township. Alcohol may have been a factor, authorities said.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 11
Northwest Ohio voter guide: Nov. 3, 2026 General Election
Get ready for the Nov. 3 General Election with vital info on early voting, voter ID, polling locations, candidates, issues and live results coverage from WTOL 11.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 11
Trick or treat in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan: When and where to celebrate Halloween
Check out this list of trick-or-treat dates and times for communities across our area. More will be added as trick-or-treating schedules are announced.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 11
Toledo City Council members considering push to end Flock camera usage
Some council members say they want to review the results of an independent audit before making a decision.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 11
'Roche de Brush' plein air gathering to celebrate transformation of historic northwest Ohio landmark
A bridge built in 1908 has become iconic in the Waterville community. Organizers are inviting artists to preserve this piece of history through creative expression.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 11
Officials in northwest Ohio brainstorm on e-bike regulations
“We’re one fatality away from being blamed,” one official warned, agreeing that something needs to be done.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 11
Student started Grand Haven High bathroom fire with toilet paper dispenser
Students were evacuated from Grand Haven High School on Thursday after a student intentionally set a toilet paper dispenser on fire, according to deputies.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 10
Domestic violence most common 911 call in Lucas County; Prosecutors, emergency shelters working to support victims
The city of Toledo's chief prosecutor says the domestic violence cases have been the number one charge in court for decades. Resources are available to survivors.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 10
Season changes causing headaches or congestion? Air pressure changes might be the cause
In the northwest Ohio region, barometric pressure climbed 18 millibars in 48 hours as of Friday evening. It's expected to drop again Sunday.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 10
50,000th bird to receive band as part of tracking research in north central Ohio marsh
Springville Marsh researchers say they've been tracking and banding birds over four decades to understand bird populations and movements over time.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Maumee power outage impacts MHS football game, downtown theater's early closing
Over 2,000 customers saw outages in the Maumee area Friday evening until roughly 7:20 p.m.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Wauseon voters to decide on parks and recreation levy
The proposed levy would cost homeowners about $56 annually for every $100,000 of home value.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
What is MIB and why is it affecting Fremont’s tap water?
Fremont officials say MIB, a naturally occurring compound associated with bacteria in water, is causing an earthy taste and smell.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Cardinal Stritch High School would have to cut all student life in order to stay open until May, according to document sent to parents
The school sent a document with questions and answers to families, outlining why the school is closing now and why a new school year began.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Ohio Casino Control seizes illegal gambling machines, money from Findlay game parlor
Findlay police and Ohio Casino Control Commission officials served a search warrant, removing over two dozen suspected illegal slot machines at Shamrock Skill.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Rossford council member reversed deciding vote after texting husband, Wood County Democratic Party chair
Brenna Reynolds says the decision was hers and texts were procedural advice, but Mayor Neil MacKinnon calls getting guidance from someone in the audience "bizarre."
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Group of Toledo City Council members introduce legislation to drop Flock contracts
The council members acknowledged the investigative value of automated license plate readers but raised concerns regarding privacy and civil liberties.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Grand jury: No further investigation needed in fatal Mercy Health police shooting
The officer, whose identity has been withheld under state law due to being classified as a victim, shot and killed Christian Strassburg, 35, at the hospital June 6.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Addison man fatally struck by vehicle on Lenawee County highway
The man was pronounced dead at the scene on U.S. 12 overnight Thursday.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Allen Township data center rules could exempt proposed 240-acre campus
OnSite Partners’ proposed Hancock County campus could proceed under separate, township-approved standards through a planned unit development.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Rogers and El-Sayed trade attacks in first Michigan Senate debate
The first debate in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race turned combative Thursday, Oct. 8.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Catholic schools will open doors to families stranded after Cardinal Stritch's December closure
The schools' presidents both say they are ready to welcome students looking to continue their Catholic education.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
McComb schools seek $23.8 million bond, income tax increase to replace aging building
The approved proposal would allow for the replacement of the oldest section of the school while asking taxpayers to help fund construction and daily operations.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Sturgeon Fest: Come face-to-fin with an ancient species that once thrived right here in Ohio
Prehistoric fish will be released into the Maumee River and attendees can enjoy activities, food and beverages at a Toledo Zoo event on Saturday,
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
Judge resentences man in crash that killed four asphalt workers
Koester will serve 30 days in jail instead of a year, as well as 2-5 years of probation for the 2023 crash.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
'A new sense of excitement': St. Luke's demolition nears finish as redevelopment moves closer
Mercy Health nears completion of the St. Luke's Hospital demolition as the developers prepare for the site's transformation.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
'Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal': Former teacher, alum at Cardinal Stritch reacts to school's closure announcement
The Diocese of Toledo announced Thursday that the high school will close in December, while the academy will continue to operate.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
3 years later, Toledo groups reflect on lives lost and impacted by Israel-Hamas war
Members of the local Jewish community and Free Palestine groups said they want the human lives lost to remain in the public's awareness.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
Lucas County revives tax lien sales after 20 years, targeting 407 properties with out-of-town owners
Treasurer Lindsay Webb says the pilot program could recover nearly $3.7 million in delinquent taxes.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
Hotel Lorraine sold for $200,100 during sheriff's auction
The unidentified third-party bidder bought the building during the auction Thursday morning, following the building's foreclosure in August.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School to close in December 2026
The high school currently has an enrollment of 69 students.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
Jury finds Felisha Madison not guilty in Dakota Courington hit-and-run
Madison was found guilty of the lesser charge of lying to a peace officer following the 2024 crash that left Courington with permanent injuries.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
TFRD recovering body from Maumee River near International Park
The person's age and identity are not known at this time.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
$1.7M settlement reached in Port Clinton fire department sexual harassment suit
In a statement, attorneys for the plaintiff said the monetary settlement reflects the severity of the harm suffered by their client throughout the ordeal.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
Hometown Spotlight: Findlay
Dietsch Brothers has been serving up sweets and dedication to the community for almost 90 years.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
Auto body shop, vehicle damaged by fire in west Toledo
Crews on the scene in the 3400 block of W. Alexis Road confirmed that one vehicle inside of Precision Auto Detailing was a total loss.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 8
Ohio Democratic candidates Amy Acton and Marcy Kaptur make ‘anti-transgender remarks,’ face backlash
Equality Ohio rated Kaptur a D and downgraded Acton to a B; Both have shown support for preventing transgender athletes from competing in women's, girls' sports.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 7
Ohio lawmakers propose statewide e-bike safety regulations
Ohio lawmakers proposed statewide e-bike safety legislation with age and registration requirements.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 7
Fremont mayor: Test results show water is safe to drink, identify source of earthy taste, smell
The mayor said the water's odd odor and smell come from the natural compound MIB, and that treatment methods had already begun while the city investigated the issue.

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