VP Kamala Harris and newly announced running mate head to Detroit - Toledo news - NewsLocker (2024)

ROMULUS, Mich. — The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was flooded with people on Wednesday, but it wasn’t to catch a last-minute flight.

Individuals appointed by court replace Lucas County commissioners to vote on Ten Mile Creek petition

Two court-appointed individuals voted in place of Lucas County commissioners Tuesday and delayed until March the final hearing for the Ten Mile Creek project after commissioners recused themselves because of possible conflicts of interest.

The Northwestern Water & Sewer District hosted an open house to celebrate their 30th anniversary, Tuesday, in Bowling Green.

TPS unveils newly rehabbed Natural Science Technology Center

Kamila Hernandez, a soon-to-be freshman at the Natural Science Technology Center, was excited by the newly rehabbed facility on Elmer Drive.

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Black Men's Wellness Day event is Saturday

The African American Male Wellness Agency will hold a Black Men’sWellness Day Saturday at Scott High School.

BGSU previews new commercial jet simulator set to be utilized this year

Bowling Green State University senior Holly Hayes sat in a co*ckpit surrounded by rows of flight controls, preparing for “take off” from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the university’s new state of the art flight simulator.

Lucas County commissioners agree to spend thousands more to moving company

Lucas County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to spend tens of thousands of dollars more to a moving company that encountered problems moving furniture and technology for the Lucas County Children Services Board, which has moved from 701 Adams St. to its new facility at 333 N. Summit St.

City closes Roosevelt Pool a week early after near drowning

A city pool where an 11-year-old boy nearly drowned Monday after he and a 9-year-old scaled a fence to get in will not reopen this season, a city spokesman said Tuesday.

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FirstEnergy to pay $20 million to avoid prosecution in scandal

COLUMBUS — FirstEnergy Corp. has struck a deal to pay $20 million to avoid prosecution for its admitted role in fueling a $61 million bribery scheme that has already led to the imprisonment of a former Ohio speaker of the House and criminal charges against two of its former executives.

Hungarian Food Fest bringing taste of the old country back to Birmingham

For many, the Birmingham festival was one of the highlights of the summer season. The last festival was held in 2019. Then, the coronavirus reared its ugly head.

Local law enforcement will soon be training with virtual reality

Law enforcement trainees at Owens Community College will soon enter virtual reality.

Teen shot, killed in central Toledo

A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in central Toledo early Tuesday morning, police said.

State justice races garner greater attention given abortion cases

COLUMBUS — A series of cases challenging abortion laws on Ohio's books in light of voter passage of last year's reproductive rights constitutional amendment are on a trajectory to reach the state's highest court.

Area communities receive funds to manage road salt, reduce chloride runoff

Five area communities will share in more than $260,000 in grant money to aid their efforts to reduce chloride runoff and keep Ohio drivers and waterways safe in winter.

Toledo man killed, 2 others injured in crash in western Lucas County

A Toledo man died Monday evening after failing to stop for a stop sign at the intersection of Frankfort and Fulton-Lucas roads on the western edge of Lucas County, the Toledo post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.

Public comments mixed on Toledo police seeking 2nd armored vehicle

Toledo City Council’s Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Committee heard Monday the public’s takes on the police department’s request to acquire a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected armored personnel carrier.

Pay raise for Sylvania magistrate and court administrator up in the air

A proposed pay increase for Sylvania Municipal Court’s magistrate and court administrator continues to languish in Sylvania City Council.

Boy, 11, in critical condition after entering closed swimming pool

An 11-year-old boy was in critical condition early Monday evening after he and a 9-year-old scaled an eight-foot fence at a city pool, and the 11-year-old jumped into the water and went under, Toledo police said.

Back to School Bash planned for Wednesday

Free school supplies and food will be among the offerings at the Toledo Public Schools’ Back to School Bash on Wednesday.

Owens Community College celebrates accomplishments, looks toward future

Owens Community College took time Monday to recognize what it had achieved during the last school year while planning on continuing to grow into the future.

Disciplinary panel recommends indefinite suspension for Riley

COLUMBUS - A disciplinary panel announced Monday that it has recommended that Tyrone Riley, the former Toledo city councilman serving federal prison time for extortion, should indefinitely lose his license to practice law.

Elected officials bring millions to their districts each year but don't do it alone

This year, U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) has brought more than $495 million into the 9th Congressional District, but she didn’t do it alone.

First-responder drone program may take flight in Perrysburg Twp., Rossford

A drone could soon become the first responder to a fire, pursuit, or other emergency situation in Rossford and Perrysburg Township.

Body found after Bedford Township garage fire is put out

LAMBERTVILLE — Human remains were found in a vehicle inside a residential garage in Bedford Township after the garage burned Monday morning, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported.

Bridge inspection to close only one I-75 exit; Collingwood ramp to stay open Tuesday

The Ohio Department of Transportation has altered plans for inspection Tuesday of I-75’s viaduct near downtown Toledo so that two northbound exits to the downtown area don’t need to be closed simultaneously, a district spokesman said.

Mom’s House to host 3rd annual Lemons to Lemonade event

Lines of lemonade stands and children with pitchers filled to the brim with lemonade will be shutting down Franklin Avenue as part of a fund-raiser for a local nonprofit on Thursday.

Seneca County, state investigating after couple found dead in backyard

REPUBLIC, Ohio — Deputies responding to a 911 call about two unresponsive people found the bodies of a Scipio Township couple in the backyard of their home.

Trio of septuagenarian brothers mark childhood home's transfer to Put-in-Bay park district

PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio — Marvin, 75, Allen, 76, and Walter Duff, 78, three brothers entrusted with the Duff Homestead, celebrated the passing of their childhood home to the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy and Put-in-Bay Township Park District recently on South Bass Island.

Coroner's Rulings: 8/12

The Lucas County Coroner has ruled in the following deaths:

Street closings closures for Perrysburg Hearts the Arts

Several downtown Perrysburg streets will be closed next weekend during the Perrysburg Hearts the Arts fine art fair.