Collins pledges continued development, job growth
From the polar vortex to the water crisis to a number of percolating economic development opportunities, Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins spent most of...
Former Ohio judge pens legal thrillers
Linda Rocker was practically born into the legal system. Her father was a judge before she followed in his footsteps, and she proudly proclaims...
Inmates assemble bikes to be donated to abused, neglected kids
Eighty-eight kids in Northwest Ohio will get bikes this Christmas thanks to a partnership between Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) and a Columbus-based nonprofit.
The...
City purchases land near Jeep plant in hopes of keeping Wrangler
With a unanimous vote approving the purchase of 28.8 acres of land near Jeep’s Toledo Assembly Complex, Toledo City Council hopes it dealt city...
Toledo strengthens hate crime law to include transgender people
Toledo City Council voted unanimously Dec. 2 to strengthen the city’s hate crime law, adding language that makes it clear crimes against transgender people...
Girl Scout cookies to be sold online — but not in Northwest Ohio
Yes, Girl Scout cookies will now be available to order online — but not in Toledo.
Eighty-nine of the 112 Girl Scout councils in the...
Lucas County sues City of Toledo for $1.3 million in jail costs
The Lucas County Commissioners filed a lawsuit Dec. 2 against the City of Toledo for a breach of contract for services at the county...
Adult education center opens at former Macomber school
Facing the staggering statistic
that 60,000 Lucas County residents over the age of 25 do not have a high school
diploma or equivalent, Cherry Street Mission...
‘Stubborn’ exotic animal owner still grappling with state
Kenny Hetrick
has been caring for wild exotic animals at his Tiger Ridge compound for 40
years in Stony Ridge, and not once has one of...
A Reason to Dine event to raise funds for HIV/AIDS prevention
By Russell Axon, Toledo Free Press Staff Writer
Toledoans will soon have the opportunity to help fight HIV and AIDS just by eating out.
A Reason...
