Kristen Gerrie, who is accused of a third-degree felony child endangerment charge stemming from a fatal boating incident on Lake Erie, pleaded not guilty in Oregon Municipal Court on July 7.

For a little over five years, Amy Bateman has been a resident at the Sunshine Communities home in Walbridge, where she has been able to create bonds with her peers and enjoy herself.

This week in Toledo history items for July 12-18.

Cassidy Camper, a junior at Woodmore High School, has earned a position on the Ohio National High School rodeo team and will be traveling to Lincoln, Neb. from July 19-25 to compete at the 78th annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in the Breakaway, Team Roping and Goat Tying competitions.

Jerusalem Township suffered historic flooding overnight July 5 into the following morning, and local officials are working to make sure the recovery is as quick as possible.

The fifth-annual Heroes and Hot Rods, a community day to recognize the area’s first responders, is set to take place at the Oregon Recreation Center on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lake Township officials submitted a text amendment request to the Wood County Planning Commission earlier this month to add a Planned Unit Development (PUD) section to its current zoning resolution.

Officials in the village of Oak Harbor are continuing planning efforts for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-mandated replacement of their wastewater treatment plant, a major infrastructure project currently estimated to cost approximately $25 million.

The annual Birmingham Ethnic Festival will take place on Aug. 16  from noon to 8 p.m., beginning with the opening ceremony at 11:15 a.m. at Saint Stephen's Church, followed by a procession to the VFW Veterans Corner, where the official ceremonies will continue.

Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, is urging Ohioans to take extra precautions when handling fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal …

  With the recent heavy rains, the Toledo Lucas County Health Department says we can expect more mosquitoes in our area.  As area residents clean up flooded areas, protect …

A new survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds young adults are missing the health benefits of having a primary care doctor. The national poll of 1,006 adults …

The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties and the Huron County Mental Health and Addiction Services Board have merged to create the five-county …

During its May 20 meeting, the Mercy Health - St. Charles Hospital Auxiliary donated $43,454 to the Emergency Department to support furniture refurbishment. The next meeting of the Auxiliary is …

Geraldine “Jeri” Ellen Ackerman, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Orchard Villa Nursing Home, Oregon, Ohio.

Joel Clifton Reeder, age 60, passed away on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving and supportive family.

Sheila Loujean Winters “Aunt Sheila” 62, of Rossford passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center surrounded by her family while listening to her favorite …

Get ready to serve, volley and smash your way to victory in a benefit Pickleball Tournament to be held at Party in the Park Friday, July 10, at Memorial Park in Pemberville. Check-in will be at …