City of Bryan, church dispute safety, sleeping arrangements in court - Toledo news - NewsLocker (2024)

Semantics were at the center of discourse Tuesday between legal counsel for the city of Bryan and a downtown Bryan church: What constitutes a sleeping area? Which positions constitute sleeping? What constitutes religious activity?

Toledo police exchange fire with domestic violence suspect

A Toledo police officer fired his weapon Wednesday afternoon at an armed man who was running nude with a gun in hand on Charlestown Avenue in West Toledo, police said in a report.

Headstone of former enslaved man Peter Pointz unveiled on Juneteenth

CLYDE, Ohio — Mid-'90s temperatures didn’t stop Bettyna Turner and her daughter Kahri from honoring a former enslaved man known for his courage and bravery.

Documents detail unusual employee separation agreement while Lopez was auditor

As Lucas County auditor, Anita Lopez paid thousands of dollars to at least one employee to sign a separation agreement promising not to disparage her, according to records obtained by The Blade.

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Beloved Oregon coach honored with dedication of new pavilion

Tom Roberts, who died nearly 12 years ago, was a pillar within youth sports in Oregon, having coached youth football, baseball, and basketball for the Oregon Recreation Department for 18 years.

Water line improvement project starts in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN —A water line improvement project, on South Main Street from Ordway Avenue to Gypsy Lane Road, will begin Monday.

More parking spaces coming to uptown Perrysburg

Some parking and paving improvements will be made in four areas of downtown Perrysburg this summer. Work is tentatively scheduled to begin Monday.

Suspect sought in Feb. 20 Central Toledo shooting

Toledo police are searching for Rashad Boyd, 37, the suspect in the Feb. 20 shooting of Markies Turner, also 37.

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Police, Ohio Liquor Control Commission react to recent shootings at bar near UT campus

Undercover liquor-control agents were among those on the scene when Toledo police investigated the first of two recent shootings outside a bar on Dorr Street near the University of Toledo, reports show.

Police and Ohio Liquor Control Commission react to recent shootings at bar near UT campus

Undercover liquor-control agents were among those on the scene when Toledo police investigated the first of two recent shootings outside a bar on Dorr Street near the University of Toledo.

Voting drive, re-enactors, highlight modern legacy of Juneteenth

In the shade of a large tree in Smith Park, music, food, and memorabilia reminded a group of Toledo residents about the modern relevance of Juneteenth.

Ride and read library event planned in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN — The city’s second slow roll bike ride for 2024, titled Ride Beside Me — Books and Bikes, will be held at 6 p.m. June 26, starting and ending in the Wood County District Public Library parking lot, 210 N. Main St.

Lucas County Canine Care & Control is opening a dog food pantry for residents’ furry friends in need.

J.D. Vance considered for Trump’s VP pick: what that could mean for Ohio

The Republican National Convention is less than a month away, and speculation about who former President Donald Trump will announce as his vice president is ramping up.

Fill out FAFSA and get a free food truck meal

Toledo Tomorrow will be hosting a FAFSA and food truck event this Friday.

Heat wave is a harbinger of what's to come if climate action stalls, experts say

Although this week’s incredible heat wave is likely the result of a temporary event, scientists believe it is consistent with climate change and predicted more severe events in the future if action isn’t taken now to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

Perrysburg school board still discussing proposed levy for Nov. 5

The Perrysburg Board of Education has narrowed a list of levy options to three for the Nov. 5 ballot, and is expected to make a decision at a special meeting next week.

Movie shoot at casino closes street, I-75 ramps

Closings of Miami Street and two of its I-75 ramps on Tuesday were caused by Hollywood — and not just the nearby casino bearing that name.

Body of man found in Ottawa Park identified

The Lucas County Coroner’s Office has identified the Michael Dronebarger, 39, as the man who was found dead Monday in a wooded area near the Ottawa Park golf course.

Man committed to hospital after grandmother's 1997 murder gets conditional release

A Toledo man who was found not guilty by reason insanity for his grandmother’s murder in 1997 will be transferred from a psychiatric hospital to a group home.

Virginia man killed in Ohio Turnpike crash

FREMONT — A Virginia man was killed Tuesday morning when the car he drove crashed into the back of a broken-down tractor-trailer stopped on the Ohio Turnpike’s westbound right shoulder near Fremont, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported.

National Museum of the Great Lakes to host Sensory Friendly Morning event

The National Museum of the Great Lakes will host its second Sensory Friendly Morning of the year from 9 to 10 a.m. at the museum on Saturday.

TPS reminds parents to register, request bus service

Toledo Public Schools wants to remind parents to register their students using the online enrollment forms located on the district’s website, tps.org.

Budget chief says Ohio can afford $4.2 billion capital budget

COLUMBUS — Ohio's chief budget prognosticator on Tuesday assured lawmakers that the state can afford $4.2 billion in new spending on brick-and-mortar and technology projects across the state despite tightening tax collections.

Pork-a-lean fund-raiser in Bowling Green moved because of heat

BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and Belleville Brothers’Meats annual pork-a-lean fund-raiser to support the city’s July fireworks display will become a drive-through because of the extreme heat.

Person shot Monday night

A 19-year old man told police he was shot in the central city Monday night.

Maumee church's work camp engages students to repair local homes

Jason Armstrong, the assistant pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, attended seven work camps across the country during his time as a youth pastor; now, he is leading a work camp here at home.

Former homelessness board executive director appointed to new county position

Michael Hart, former executive director of the Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board, has been named Lucas County chief of staff and director of government affairs.

Firefly Nights lights up downtown Bowling Green Friday

BOWLING GREEN — Firefly Nights, a free festival on Main Street, is set for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday downtown.

DeWine administration divides up $10M evenly among county fair boards

The administration of Governor Mike DeWine said Monday it is dividing up $10 million evenly among 92 of Ohio’s 94 county fair boards, including those in Lucas, Fulton, Ottawa, Wood, and other northwest Ohio counties.