Toledo neighborhood still waiting for streetlight repairs

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Residents along Talmadge Road in Toledo say they've spent more than a year pushing Toledo Edison to repair several streetlights that were knocked out by crashes, including at neighborhood entrances. They're worried the dark, busy stretch is unsafe and feel they're paying utility bills without getting the service they expect, while the company says it's looking into the problem.

Why it matters

Functioning streetlights are crucial for public safety, especially on busy roads. The prolonged outage on Talmadge Road has left the neighborhood feeling unsafe and underserved by the utility company.

The details

Several streetlights along Talmadge Road in Toledo have been out for over a year after being damaged in crashes. Neighbors say they've repeatedly contacted Toledo Edison, the local utility, to get the lights repaired, but the company has been slow to address the issue. Residents are concerned the dark stretch of road is a safety hazard, especially at the neighborhood entrances.

• The streetlights have been out for over a year.
• Neighbors have been pushing Toledo Edison to repair the lights for more than a year.

What they’re saying