This week in Toledo history items for June 21-27, 2026.

“Bill” William Harold Phillips, 90 of Oregon, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home with family on April 3, 2026.

Clifford Paul Johnson, born in DeKalb County, Georgia on April 23, 1937, to parents Clifford and Victoria Johnson, passed away peacefully on May 18, surrounded by and cared for by his devoted family …

This week in Toledo history items for June 14-20, 2026.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Jacobs, age 53, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Bay Park Community Hospital.

Ann L. Wallace of Millbury, OH was born on August 28, 1944 in Ashland, OH to Rev. Albert and Mrs. Charlene (Ruhlman) Mathias.

June Campbell, age 97, of Walbridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Otterbein Sunset House in Toledo, OH.

The City of Toledo joined development partner Abbell Associates on June 10 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Westgate Village North, a transformative $60 million redevelopment of the former Sears property that will further establish West Toledo as Northwest Ohio’s premier retail destination.

Genoa’s Lindsey Brown completed a breakout junior campaign by finishing as the Division III state runner-up in the 300-meter hurdles at the Jesse Owens OHSAA State Track & Field Championships June 5-6.

Olivia Cherry ran the second-fastest time in the entire state across all divisions in the 800-meter race at the Jesse Owens OHSAA State Track & Field Championships June 5-6, but she had the unfortunate luck of competing against the only person who had the better time.

Lake’s junior duo of Matt Nietz and Isaac Romero have formed a bond over the past several years, and that healthy competition and friendship between the two has led each of them to become among the best in the state in discus and shot put.

Gibsonburg’s Mckenzie Montgomery capped her junior campaign with a third-place finish in the Division V pole vault completion at the Jesse Owens OHSAA State Track & Field Championships on June 6.

The Eastwood track program capped a highly successful season for both the boys and girls with several podium performances at the Jesse Owens OHSAA State Track & Field Championships June 4-5.

Woodmore had a pair of relay teams perform at the Jesse Owens OHSAA Track & Field State Championships June 4-5, highlighted by a Division V fifth-place finish from the boys 4x100 team.

Clay’s Barack James, a sophomore who has positioned himself as one of the state’s top hurdlers, suffered a heartbreaking false start at the Jesse Owens OHSAA State Track & Field Championships that derailed his chances for a Division II state title in the 110-meter hurdle competition.

Lake Township’s zoning board held a second public hearing for a rezoning request at 508 Union St. on June 10 in the administration building.

Officials with Jake & Cooper’s Bark Park will host a membership drive and appreciation on June 28 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Village council members in Walbridge held their latest regular meeting on June 3, which was highlighted by a debate over the potential lease of the former Carroll’s Health and Fitness Center, located at 417 Main St.