Ohio

The Kent State junior disappeared while heading back to her dorm room. — Judy Martins was excited about her plans for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend in 1978. The 22-year-old, who was a junior at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, was going to be spending the weekend with two of her friends in New York. On Tuesday, May 23, 1978, Judy left…

Last week, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz launched the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. And this week, on Community Focus, I’m joined by the director of that new office: Malcom Cunningham. —

The Old West End Festival generated a large turnout Saturday morning, with both the parade and vendors gaining the attention of people from all across the area. I spoke with two couples, including the one that kicked off this morning’s parade! —

The clinic is mobile. — TOLEDO, Ohio — Getting access to healthcare can be a real challenge for some in our community, which is why CommunityCare Clinics is working to change that. “It’s one of the largest student-run free healthcare clinics in the state,” said Steuart Besly, director of…

In our one-on-one interview, he addressed a concern about his past. — TOLEDO, Ohio — Shaun Strong is a former City of Toledo clerk specialist in the department of public utilities who’s once again seeking a seat on city council. Tuesday evening at the Reynolds Corners Branch Library, Strong talked of the need for new, bold…

The volunteers have had a uniquely Northwest Ohio experience! — TOLEDO, Ohio — The AmeriCorps is an independent agency of the federal government that was founded by former President Bill Clinton. Made up of civilian volunteers from across the country who complete service projects at various organizations, there are a few groups currently in…

But they may not be getting exactly what they want. — SYLVANIA, Ohio — According to the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments — also known as TMACOG — there are at least 38 traffic lights between Northwest Ohio and the I-270 beltway that surrounds Columbus, making the drive to Columbus anything but direct and…

On this week’s Community Focus, I’m joined by Secretary of State Frank LaRose — who despite expressing disapproval about August special elections back in 2021 — is supporting this year’s. I asked him why, and about the many questions surrounding the election. —

Saturday, a tradition that originated among the city of Toledo’s yacht clubs continued. The “Opening of the Port” marks the official opening of the area waterways and start to the boating season, while also honoring those who died serving our country. —