Ohio Turnpike closed following fatal crash Monday morning - Toledo news - NewsLocker (2024)

ELMORE, Ohio — A Cleveland-area woman was killed Monday morning on the Ohio Turnpike when a tractor-trailer crashed through the median barrier in a construction zone and struck her vehicle, which then caught fire, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported.

Toledo Crime Log: 7/25

Click on icons in the map to find details of reported crimes. For a full list of all reported crimes in Toledo this week, consult the table below.

Neighbors critical of proposed East Toledo roundabout

Neighbors pushed back Wednesday against a proposed roundabout at Main Street and Starr Avenue in East Toledo, part of a $28.5 million federally funded project to improve the Main and Front streets corridor connecting East Toledo to the downtown riverfront and Glass City Metropark.

2nd arrest made in West Toledo drive-by shooting

Police have arrested a second suspect in a drive-by shooting Feb. 11 in West Toledo that killed a 20-year-old man.

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Toledo places moratorium on demolition permits for historic buildings

Toledo City Council recently approved a one-year moratorium on issuing demolition permits for buildings of historical community importance while the plan commission conducts a study on the matter.

Toledo man one of many parolees under supervision that go missing each year in Ohio

A Toledo man who was released on parole in January after spending 46 years in prison for aggravated murder has since gone missing twice, adding to the tally of more than 2,000 Ohio parolees whose whereabouts are unknown.

NFL player, team donate $10,000 to Monac Elementary

Reporting for the first day of Atlanta Falcons training camp, Toledo native Storm Norton made even bigger news off the field on Wednesday.

Kitto given life without parole for beating girlfriend's toddler son to death

A man convicted by a jury last week of fatally beating his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son will spend the rest of his days in state prison under the sentence a Lucas County judge handed down Wednesday.

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Lucas County commissioner race takes to television

The county commissioner race is moving to television, as one candidate’s advertisem*nts will start airing as soon as Friday.

Ability Center seeking puppy raisers for its assistance dog program

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo is in urgent need of volunteers to help raise and foster puppies for its assistance dog program.

2 Findlay residents to be rewarded for helping to solve arson

FINDLAY — Two Findlay residents will receive rewards Thursday for providing witness accounts that helped solve a 2022 arson case, state officials said.

Bryan church files for relief following federal judge's decision

A federal district court judge has denied a request for a preliminary injunction by Bryan church Dad’s Place, which has been operating a 24-hour ministry, that would have halted further action against the church as its Jan. 22 civil complaint against the city of Bryan unfolds.

Maumee residents could see 2 city issues on November ballot

Maumee residents could be voting on a rental ordinance referendum and a sewer inspection ordinance initiative in the fall — or they could see neither issue on Nov. 5.

Metroparks takes another step forward with plans for family rec center in Vistula District

By a 4-0 vote Wednesday, Metroparks Toledo’s Board of Park Commissioners approved a $1.98 million contract with the Delventhal Co., of Millbury, for parking lots, a walkway, landscaping, and other improvements to be done by Nov. 15 in support of the future family recreation center under construction in North Toledo’s Vistula District.

A year after expansion, criticism, praise for Ohio's EdChoice vouchers

Critics say Ohio’s expanded school voucher program is draining funds from public schools, while proponents argue that parents should be able to decide who educates their children.

Railroad work to close Holland-Sylvania near Angola

Railroad crossing repairs will close part of Holland-Sylvania Road along the Toledo-Springfield Township border on Thursday and Friday, the Lucas County Engineer’s Office announced.

Spill closes U.S. 20 after two tractor-trailers collide

ASSUMPTION, Ohio — A head-on collision between two tractor-trailers early Wednesday caused only a minor injury but a resulting oil spill closed U.S. 20 in eastern Fulton County for hours, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported.

Photo Gallery: Mud Hens players help design jerseys at Ebeid Children's Hospital

Toledo Mud Hens players helped kids atProMedicaRussell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital color in jerseys to be worn during a game, July 23, in Toledo.

Maumee mayor proposes fund to help residents pay for sewer repairs

At Monday’s council meeting, Maumee Mayor Jim MacDonald said city officials on Friday submitted a Sewer System Evaluation Study, which was done over three years, to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

City of Maumee's share of sewer costs estimated at $150 million

Maumee officials have estimated that the cost of a 20-year project to fix the city’s sewer problems will run to $150 million or more.

Commissioners approve annexation petition for the development of villas in Sylvania

Lucas County Commissioners Tuesday approved an annexation petition to transfer property from Sylvania Township to the City of Sylvania for a developer who wants to build villas at the six-acre site.

Women's wing for corrections center dedicated in Wood County

BOWLING GREEN — Judge Matthew Reger is sometimes stopped at the grocery store by men he has sentenced in Wood County Common Pleas court.

BGSU searching for new provost

BOWLING GREEN — The search is on for a new provost at Bowling Green State University.

Lourdes University president to visit D.C. with U.S. Rep. Kaptur

The President of Lourdes University, William Bisset, will join U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) in Washington D.C. Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress.

Redistricting question headed to Ohio ballot

COLUMBUS — Voters will decide on Nov. 5 whether to amend the Ohio Constitution to take the power of redrawing congressional and state legislative districts out of the hands of elected officials and other politicians.

Man shot by police near Blade gets 18 months in prison, faces unrelated gun charge

A man shot by police in front of The Blade building during a foot pursuit in the fall received an 18-month prison sentence Tuesday from a Lucas County judge.

Lourdes, Owens form partnership to respond to Ohio teacher shortage

Lourdes University and Owens Community College have agreed to a new partnership aimed at addressing the teacher shortage in Ohio.

State funding available to help preserve historic buildings

State funding is available for the preservation and rehabilitation of historical buildings across Ohio.

Mercy Heath announces August dates for mobile mammography unit

Mercy Health has announced the August dates for its mobile 3D mammography unit.

Mercy Health announces August dates for mobile mammography unit

Mercy Health has announced the August dates for its mobile 3D mammography unit.