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WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 9
Ella Langley cancels Oklahoma concert due to 'serious security threat'
Ella Langley canceled her concert Friday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, citing a "serious security threat" to the venue.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 9
Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Families headed by someone aged 75 or older are now America’s wealthiest, while the youngest families saw their wealth decline in the past three years.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 9
How American society could react to a livestreamed public execution
Michael Radelet, a lifelong death penalty researcher, expressed dismay that the Pentagon plans a public execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 9
Alabama makes changes to game against Georgia, Trump will no longer attend as Hurricane Isaias approaches
The University of Alabama shortened tailgating hours but remained on schedule for a game against Georgia Saturday night despite Hurricane Isaias.
Toledo City PaperMediaOct 9
Maumee Coffee Shop Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts Launches Online Store
A Maumee-based coffee shop is reaching out to a national audience. With its new online store, Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts has expanded its business beyond its downtown Maumee storefront and sales in local stores. Georgette’s is a part of Sunshine Communities, a nonprofit founded in 1950 as Sunshine Children’s Home by Georgette and Roy Engler […] The post Maumee Coffee Shop Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts Launches Online Store appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
Toledo City PaperMediaOct 9
Humanity Meets AI in New Play, “Is Anybody There?
Local playwright pens inspiring tale about humanity’s relationship with technology “What does it mean to be human in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence?” Toledo playgoers will step outside their traditional theater experience this October with an original play titled, “Is Anybody There?”. Written and performed by Joni Arredia and directed by Juliette Quinlan, […] The post Humanity Meets AI in New Play, “Is Anybody There? appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
Toledo City PaperMediaOct 9
Rebranding and Rebuilding: The Loft 419
Toledo has known the Toledo Tech Loft for some time, but now it’s reemerging with a new name and a fresh coat of paint. A company built on hometown Toledo pride, its rebrand celebrated at the block activation party at N. Superior St. on Wednesday the twenty third of September. Ericca Ross, the Community Director […] The post Rebranding and Rebuilding: The Loft 419 appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
Toledo City PaperMediaOct 9
Art Notes October 2026
Art Loop Celebrates Ohio Poetry Day The Arts Commission partners with the Ohio Poetry Day Association and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library for a celebration of Ohio poets and poetry. The free, all-ages event takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon–4pm at the Main Branch Library, 325 N. Michigan St. ohiopoetryday.blogspot.com Losing Ourselves Together: […] The post Art Notes October 2026 appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
Toledo City PaperMediaOct 9
Film Notes October 2026
Classic Film and Coloring Enjoy an afternoon of classic Hollywood with a screening of Dial M for Murder. Light refreshments provided and there’s no wrong answer when it comes to getting creative. Free and open to adults 18+. Oct. 12, 1:30-3:30 pm. West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave. Honest Conversations, Real Perspectives Explore the […] The post Film Notes October 2026 appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
Toledo Free PressMediaOct 9
Whitehouse to interview three clerk candidates
WHITEHOUSE – Whitehouse Village Council will interview three clerk of council candidates during a special meeting following its Tuesday, Oct. 13 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council President Steve Fine […] The post Whitehouse to interview three clerk candidates appeared first on Toledo Free Press .
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Toledo Free PressMediaOct 8
Toledo Free Press Voter’s Guide: Issue 8 for the Library
TOLEDO – This year, Lucas County residents will see a number of funding asks on their ballot. Among them is Issue 8 — a five-year levy to cover the Toledo […] The post Toledo Free Press Voter’s Guide: Issue 8 for the Library appeared first on Toledo Free Press .
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Toledo Free PressMediaOct 8
Waterville Fire honors 30-year volunteer
WATERVILLE – Robert Grogan Jr. may have hung up his Waterville Fire Department uniform, but his three decades with Station 77 will stay with him indefinitely. “It has been a […] The post Waterville Fire honors 30-year volunteer appeared first on Toledo Free Press .
Toledo Free PressMediaOct 8
Eggs & Issues: A data center discussion
ROSSFORD – A bright red sunrise greeted attendees of the Eggs & Issues fundraiser for the Toledo Free Press. Danny’s Cafe, 600 Dixie Hwy., hosted the event in Rossford, the […] The post Eggs & Issues: A data center discussion appeared first on Toledo Free Press .
Toledo Free PressMediaOct 7
Classical schools cut screens, a return to old-fashioned learning
TOLEDO — For many school districts, the availability of one-to-one devices is an indicator of privilege, and that students have equal access to the latest technology to prepare them for […] The post Classical schools cut screens, a return to old-fashioned learning appeared first on Toledo Free Press .
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Toledo Free PressMediaOct 6
Limited Home Rule meetings set
MONCLOVA TOWNSHIP – Limited Home Rule public meetings, speeding tickets at the Albon and Salisbury roundabout and fire department purchases were among the topics covered during a 21-minute Monclova Township […] The post Limited Home Rule meetings set appeared first on Toledo Free Press .
Toledo Free PressMediaOct 6
Strange Shapes at Maumee Indoor Theater
TOLEDO – It was August last year when Ansley Hendrix got some exciting news. “My mom was driving me home from the grocery store,” Hendrix recalled. “My twin sister, Maddie, […] The post Strange Shapes at Maumee Indoor Theater appeared first on Toledo Free Press .
Toledo City PaperMediaOct 5
Here Comes the Bacon: Pig Fest Comes ‘Flying’ to Toledo
The smell of pulled pork, barbecue, and bacon will be the aroma on Adams Street, well before pigs can fly. The Flying Pigs of Toledo School for the Arts (TSA) are hosting the first Toledo Pig Fest, a festival featuring food trucks and live entertainment, on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11am to 7pm. “Whether someone […] The post Here Comes the Bacon: Pig Fest Comes ‘Flying’ to Toledo appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
Toledo City PaperMediaSep 11
Solemn Ceremony Honors 9/11 Victims And First Responders
People gathered Friday in Sylvania to pay respects to those lost in the 9/11 terror attacks. The event marked 25 years since that tragedy. They also honored the heroes who rushed in to help them. The annual observance was held at Toledo Memorial Park and Cemetery, where a monument stands holding a steel beam from […] The post Solemn Ceremony Honors 9/11 Victims And First Responders appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
Toledo City PaperMediaSep 11
The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Michigan Brings its New Exhibition History, Memory and Michigan Voices to Toledo
A traveling exhibition on The Holocaust is coming to Toledo, September 1 through October 30, at The Church at Lion of Judah. The new exhibition was created by The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Michigan to bring History, Memory and Michigan Voices to cities state-wide. Its focus is centered around the experiences and stories of the […] The post The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Michigan Brings its New Exhibition History, Memory and Michigan Voices to Toledo appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
Toledo City PaperMediaAug 28
Bluff Street Village: Helping All Own a Home
How the Tiny Home Community is Providing Low-Income Housing After sitting abandoned for many years, Bluff Street is now turning into a community of tiny homes, nearly halfway finished. Since 2020, Bluff Street Village, located near and run by the Monroe Street Neighborhood Center, has one mission: providing high-quality housing for those who make less […] The post Bluff Street Village: Helping All Own a Home appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
WGTE Public MediaMediaAug 18
Participate in a WGTE Focus Group
Participate in a WGTE Focus Group Eric Klinger Tue, 08/18/2026 - 15:54 WGTE Public Media is seeking input from the community! We are planning a focus group for Wednesday, September 30, where participants can share their opinions on upcoming locally produced programming. Please fill out the form. Seating will be limited to 25 people. We are seeking a representative cross-section of the community. You do not need to be a member of WGTE to participate. Name First * Last * Email Address * Phone Number * Are you a member of WGTE? Yes No ZIP Code *
Who is on The Wire
- WTOL 11 42
- Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo 37
- WTOL 11 (CBS) 31
- 13abc / WTVG 21
- The Blade 21
- Toledo Mud Hens 20
- BG Independent News 18
- University of Toledo + UTMC 17
- City of Bowling Green 15
- Metroparks Toledo 10
- BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network) 10
- University of Toledo Athletics 10
- Toledo Free Press 10
- EPIC Toledo 9
- Toledo City Paper 9
- Destination Toledo (Toledo-Lucas County CVB) 8
- City of Perrysburg 8
- City of Oregon 4
- Toledo-Lucas County Health Department 4
- City of Maumee 4
- Lucas County Children Services 2
- The Andersons 2
- United Way of Greater Toledo 2
- The Fair Housing Center 2
- Lucas County 2
- O-I Glass 1
- Toledo Police Department 1
- NBC24 / WNWO 1
- Wood County 1
- Health & Safety Desk 1
- City Hall Desk 1
- WGTE Public Media 1