Ohio Postman's Debut Single 'Weak' Hits Top 30
Preston Cooper's blues-influenced track was inspired by his 14-mile mail route.
Newcomer's Mail Route Inspires Breakout Hit
State Senator to Host Data Center Town Hall
Lifestyle
Toledo Celebrates African-American History Month with Community Events
Local organizations honor Black leaders and culture through exhibits, programs, and celebrations.

Toledo Museum of Art to Host 'Cursed!' Exhibit on Ancient Magic
The exhibition will explore the power of magic in the ancient Mediterranean world through 75 rare objects.
New Born Giraffe Charms Ohio Zoo Visitors with Distinctive Hair
The four-week-old baby giraffe named Eugene has a unique tuft of hair that has captivated the public.
Crime
Toledo police officer fired after Walmart theft case
Department cites policy violations and maintaining community trust as reasons for termination

Person hospitalized after reported shooting at Glass City Academy
Students heard gunshots shortly after 3 p.m. at the downtown Toledo school
Toledo Police Officer Fired After Walmart Theft Charges
Gregory Long, Jr. was terminated following criminal conviction and internal investigation.
Entertainment
Brooks & Dunn Bringing Neon Moon Tour 2026 to Toledo's Huntington Center
Country music legends to perform with David Lee Murphy and Kaitlyn Butts on September 17

Darius Rucker Announces Songs of Summer Tour 2026
Everything You Need to Know About the Country Star's 20-Date Summer Concert Series
Newcomer Preston Cooper Scores Hit with 'Weak' After Mail Route Inspiration
The 22-year-old's debut single climbs the charts after he wrote the song while walking a 14-mile mail route in Ohio.
Politics
Conservative Group Calls for Lucas County GOP Chair to Resign
Toledoans for Trump criticizes Barbara Orange's leadership, citing lack of fundraising and weak candidate recruitment

Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Leaves Legacy in Toledo
Reverend visited city over four decades as activist and presidential candidate
Toledo Native Tom Pruss Running for Ohio Secretary of State
Pruss, a small business owner, is running as a Libertarian focused on ballot access, election transparency, and business reform.
Science
Researchers Identify Lake Erie Shipwreck Tied to 2024 Dive Tragedy
The wreck is a stone-hauling vessel from the 1860s named the Clough.

New Model Maps Frost's Impact on Corn More Accurately
Brazilian researchers develop remote sensing method to assess crop damage from extreme weather events.
Physicists Forecast Cadmium Telluride PV Boom
Researchers see significant growth potential for this solar energy technology in the U.S.