In the latest episode of Jaden Jefferson's Behind the Byline, he speaks with City of Toledo Chief Prosecutor Rebecca Facey as she talks about the upcoming summit on Oct. 1, dating violence and human trafficking. Give it a listen. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

Anthony Wayne Board of Education member Shellie McKnight doesn’t dispute that, while reading about political activist Charlie Kirk being shot last week, she reacted with a laughing emoji. She says it was an accident. Read the full report by Karen Gerhardinger. toledofreepress.com/aw-board-of-...

What a fun night! Thanks for all who came out to the Toledo Free Press's watch party for The Office spinoff, The Paper, based in Toledo! We were happy to have everyone enjoy the show inside the Murray Room at The Blarney Irish Pub Toledo. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FF8...

With access to water, power and hundreds of acres of flat land, developers are eyeing western Lucas County for potential data center locations – as long as the community is welcoming.⁠ ⁠ Karen Gerhardinger has the story.⁠ ⁠ toledofreepress.com/anthony-wayn...

We've got a new contributing writer on board with the Toledo Free Press: Karen Gerhardinger. Karen has many years of experience covering the Anthony Wayne area, and we are so happy to have her work on our site. Check out her first TFP story!❤️ toledofreepress.com/anthony-wayn...

🦆 🐤 The World’s Largest Duck made a splash in Toledo on July 29–30 at Hollywood Casino, drawing crowds eager to see and photograph the massive Mama Duck and her sidekick, Baby Duck. toledofreepress.com/worlds-large...

Employees of Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) are seeking to unionize under UAW Local 2320, citing issues with pay disparities, management practices, and ignored concerns.

Fastball, the beloved alternative rock band known for 90s hits like “The Way,” is playing at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater on July 30, performing both classics and songs from their 2024 album Sonic Ranch.

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🎪 Cirque Italia’s “Water Circus” wowed Toledo audiences with breathtaking stunts and ’50s-inspired music. The circus plans to return to Toledo next year, while its performers continue their national tour.

Toledo City Council voted to stop a controversial mining operation in South Toledo after strong advocacy from the community. Council also approved contracts for firefighters and police command officers.

Lucas County Commissioners voted not to move forward with financing a new jail, citing long-term debt concerns. Ultimately, the commissioners agreed to explore improving the current jail instead.

In a Weston, Ohio, 14-year-old Ollie Schroeder runs OJ Tech, a hardware-focused repair and server startup he co-founded with his dad. Ollie is turning a passion for computers into a business.

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Sherry Wohlfarth shares her concerns on the unchecked dumping in South Toledo, stating the mayor's silence makes him complicit in the environmental damage. Read more on her opinion here:

Despite not being approved for mining, Rocky Ridge Development has received city contracts and continues operations, raising concerns about health risks, and more. The controversy is now headed to a key city council vote tomorrow, July 15.

Janitors represented by SEIU Local 1 in Toledo are pushing for higher wages and better working conditions as their contract expires, with many workers saying their current pay leaves them struggling to afford basic needs. 

From farm field to mulch to mining - it's a mess on Angola Rd. in Toledo. Neighbors are fed up with dust & noise caused by Rocky Ridge Development, their neighbor inhabiting 30 acres of property for ... mining. #mining #zoning #zoning #rockyridgedevelopment Story: toledofreepress.com/rocky-ridge-...

In this episode of Behind the Byline, guest Lucas Camuso-Stall explains how Ohio’s new library funding model could cost the Toledo-Lucas County system $1.6 million. 

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed several items in the state’s new $100 billion budget, siding with public schools, libraries, and families on key issues like property taxes, Medicaid for children, and censorship of LGBTQ+ content.

Toledo Day Nursery (TDN) is making childcare more accessible for Toledo families by offering tuition-free periods and programs supported by the Bainum Family Foundation. Read more here:

We launched a new series covering Lucas County commissioners’ meetings. As your local watchdog, we’re here to report on the policies shaping our community - the good, the bad and the complicated. #Toledo #LocalNews #AccountableJournalism Story by Stephen Zenner > toledofreepress.com/lucas-county...

Did you know Camp Perry has the 2nd largest outdoor rifle range in the world and is home to the Ohio National Guard and the Civilian Marksmanship Program? We were there on June 23. Read story by David Yonke. #CampPerry #firearms toledofreepress.com/camp-perry-h...

In this episode of Behind the Byline, Toledo Persists co-founder joins Jaden Jefferson to discuss reproductive rights, reflecting on Ohio’s constitutional abortion protections and the broader healthcare role of Planned Parenthood. 

While browsing a consignment shop in late May, Tim Casey stumbled upon a $20 tackle box labeled with the name of his late brother, Mike, a beloved teacher and avid fisherman who died in 2004.

Toledo’s underappreciated film scene includes indie productions, curated screenings, and past festivals, now joined by the annual Toledo Jewish Film Festival, which returned this summer with five features running through July 28. 

Guelfi Firenze won the 44th Italian Bowl with a dominant 49–14 performance led by MVP quarterback Andrea Fimiani. But beyond the score, the article highlights the unique nature of the Italian Football League. Read more about the league:

The #LGPA tourney at Highland Meadows in Sylvania, OH next month will be very different this year, compared to decades of Jamie Farr, Dana and #Marathon sponsorships. Read about the latest players to sign on. (Story by golf writer Fred Altvater) toledofreepress.com/inkster-and-...

#Protestors and community members attended a Correction Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) board meeting in Stryker, OH on June 25 to oppose the current contract to house federal #immigration detainees. To read the full story by Barrett Dorner, go here > toledofreepress.com/ccno-keeps-i... #ccno

The Toledo Museum of Art is closing out Pride Month with a day dedicated to creativity, community, and self-expression—here’s what's going on: Pride with Purpose – Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. This event features artmaking, drag bingo, a pride artist panel, and more.

Vice President JD Vance addressed a sold-out GOP crowd in Lima, Ohio, amid a backdrop of national tensions including U.S. strikes on Iran, an immigration crackdown, and a major spending bill fight in Congress. 

In the aftermath of the Bitwise fraud fallout, local leaders like David Ball and Chris Eischen are working to reignite Toledo’s downtown tech scene—reimagining vacant space as a creative hub to draw in talent and jumpstart economic momentum.

This week on Behind the Byline, host Jaden Jefferson talks with April Welch, Toledo’s deputy director of economic development, about how small businesses fuel the local economy and drive neighborhood renewal. Listen here:

Measles cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level since 2019. While Lucas County has had no cases, health officials stress the importance of vaccination, especially for children.

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library has partnered with over 30 health, legal, and social service organizations to offer essential services. These efforts grew after COVID-19 revealed deeper community needs the library could help address.  

SB 1, a #Republican bill, goes into effect June 27. We reached out to local Republicans, including Rep. Josh Williams and a #UToledo student, to get their take on the controversial bill. To read the full story by TFP reporter Neenee Lakatos, go to toledofreepress.com/republicans-... #SB1 #DEI

Ohio’s new House Bill 250 requires all public K–12 schools to create policies limiting student cell phone use during school hours. 

Lucas County launched a TickTracker program to monitor rising tick populations and reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases like Lyme. 

Sylvania’s Main Street is undergoing revitalization through 2026. The project has disrupted traffic and customer flow, but despite the inconvenience, leaders and businesses remain hopeful the upgrades will benefit the area.

Have you ever dropped a bag of clothes down a #donation bin located in a strip mall parking lot thinking it was going to #Goodwill or to the needy? TFP reporter Barrett Dorner looked into the situation and found some of those bins are a little shady. toledofreepress.com/donation-bin...

A new community-made documentary, History Forgotten and Now for All to See, tells the story of Braceville, Ohio—once home to a thriving Black community—and will screen here in Toledo tomorrow, June 21.  Learn more here:

During a tense Toledo City Council meeting, Council Member Adam Martinez pushed for an immediate vote on rezoning ordinances tied to Rocky Ridge LLC’s mining plans, raising concerns about environmental impact and ethical issues. 

Juneteenth, commemorated on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when more than 250,000 enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn more about Juneteenth and local celebratory events: toledofreepress.com/what-is-june... #Juneteenth

The Cocoon in Wood County celebrates 20 years of supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Since 2005, they’ve helped over 8,000 people with shelter, advocacy, and new programs. Join their free 20th Anniversary Kickoff tomorrow, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. toledofreepress.com/the-cocoon-h...

Thousands gathered in Downtown Toledo for the 'No Kings' protest on Saturday. The rally was in solidarity against what protestors described as abuses of power, cruelty and corruption by the Trump administration. TFP Video/Production/Neenee Lakatos #NoKings #ToledoProtest @toledopersists.bsky.social

If the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is passed, Toledo may lose its largest federal grant. toledofreepress.com/east-toledo-...

Cassie Bloomfield, Community Outreach coordinator for Lucas County Canine Care & Control (LC4), gives attention to Charm, a 7-year-old neutered male Pit Bull. Charm, kenneled in the current building, has been waiting for a new home since Jan. 28. toledofreepress.com/inside-lc4-n...

🎉 Here’s what’s going on in Toledo!  #ohioevents #eventsinToledo #downtowntoledo #events

First Quality Tissue is set to bring 407 new jobs to Defiance County with the opening of a new $985 million production facility in 2025. While construction is expected to begin this year, the full impact is detailed in the full article below. toledofreepress.com/first-qualit... #jobcreation