Judge orders new trial for 1 of 5 convicted in 1992 homicide - Toledo news - NewsLocker (2024)

Citing exculpatory evidence that Toledo police failed to turn over to either defense lawyers or prosecutors, a Lucas County judge has granted a new trial to one of five men convicted of murder in a Toledo man’s 1992 death.

Hearing continues in disappearance of Dee Warner

ADRIAN — A Michigan State Police detectiveconfirmed on Friday that the presumed dead body of aTec*mseh, Mich., woman had not been found after countless property searches over the course of three years, but he has no reason to expect it was suicide.

Lucas County Republican Party fundraiser Lincoln Day Dinner scheduled for June 20

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague will be a featured guest at the Lucas County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner June 20.

Photo gallery: Best pictures for week ending June 6

Blade photographers head out every day to capture the triumphs, tragedies, and oddities of life in Lucas County and beyond.

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Paying it forward: Water, sewer district gets grant to help those struggling with bills

BOWLING GREEN — The Northwestern Water and Sewer District has been awarded $20,000 to support people who need help paying their bills.

BGSU welcomes Buckeye Girls State

BOWLING GREEN — For the second consecutive year, Bowling Green State University will host the American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State June 9-15, educating rising high school seniors from across Ohio about city, county, and state government.

Photo Gallery: Volunteers build playhouses at Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity fundraiser

A fund raiser for Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity featured 26 different volunteer groups building 30 playhouses, based on the requests from the kids who ultimately get them delivered to their homes, during the Blitz Build for Project Playhouse at Fifth Third Field, June 6, in downtown Toledo.

Area agencies pitch for new levies

The Lucas County Citizens Levy Review Committee on Thursday unanimously approved resolutions that Lucas County Commissioners place three levies on the Nov. 5 ballot.

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Toledo-area McDonald's raise money for charity with milkshake sales

Toledo area McDonald’s restaurants raised nearly $34,000 for charity by donating a portion of February and March milkshake sales.

Sylvania Twp. fire levy expected to be on Nov. 5 ballot

Sylvania Township voters will be asked to approve additional tax money to operate the ever-growing fire department.

Tornado hits Michigan, killing toddler, while Ohio and Maryland storms injure at least 13

LIVONIA, Mich.— A tornado that ripped through suburban Detroit earlier this week downed trees that smashed through the roof of Abby Sata’s family home, sending water gushing below.

Medical marijuana dispensaries, consumers prepare for recreational products

It’s been seven months since Ohio residents voted to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana by state-licensed dispensaries, and now those dispensaries are preparing for license applications to open.

8th annual East Toledo storybook festival set for Saturday

The East Toledo Family Center will host its eighth annual storybook festival on Saturday to promote the importance of early literacy for children ages 12 and under.

Ohio tax collections back in black for May, still in red for year

COLUMBUS — Ohio tax revenues were back in the black last month after a scare lasting several months.

Flag Day, elder abuse awareness event is June 14 in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN — An event recognizingNational Elder Abuse Awareness Month and Flag Day will be held at 10 a.m. June 14at the Wood County Senior Center.

Bowling Green paving project ramps up starting Monday

BOWLING GREEN — Paving in the city using American Rescue Plan Act funds is continuing.

Aviation foundation invites public to awards, day of activities

OTTAWA LAKE, Mich. — The public is invited to festivities next month when a local group awards scholarships to 11 women working toward their pilot certifications.

Perrysburg writer publishes 1st fantasy story

Growing up in Perrysburg, Sarah Pagel divided much of her time between her local parks and the Way Public Library.

Riley urges panel from prison not to take away his law license

COLUMBUS — Via video from federal prison, former Toledo City Councilman Tyrone Riley on Thursday urged a state disciplinary panel not to permanently disbar him from the practice of law in the wake of his bribery conviction.

Toledo Crime Log: 6-6

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.

Photo Gallery: Library Music

People watch the Katch Band concert at the Main Library on Wednesday June 5, 2024 in Toledo.

Toledo City Council approves settlement for 14 of 16 police protesters

Toledo City Council Wednesday approved a payout of $400,000 to settle the claims of 14 of 16 plaintiffs who sued the government alleging Toledo police violated their civil rights with a brutal response at a protest rally on May 30, 2020.

Washington Local school board approves contract with next superintendent

The Washington Local school board approved a contract with the schools’ next superintendent Wednesday in preparation for current Superintendent Kadee Anstadt’s retirement.

Former outdoors editor Matt Markey wins series of awards

Matt Markey, longtime outdoors editor for The Blade, was recently honored with nine awards by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio.

Summer Meal Partners hosts annual Summer Kickoff Event

Summer Meal Partners of Northwest Ohio is set to host its annual Summer Kickoff Event that highlights summer resources for kids.

World War II Cadet nurse reflects on her service: "You did what was needed."

Eighty years ago Thursday, 133,000 remarkable men from the US, the UK, and their allies accomplished the incredible.

Unique location app has endorsem*nt of local first responders

MONROE — Digital technology has helped improve lives in many ways — and now it’s being used to connect stranded people with first responders with greater precision.

U.S. Senate vote on contraception puts spotlight on reproductive rights ahead of general election

The U.S. Senate is ensuring that abortion and reproductive health care are at the forefront of the Nov. 5 general election, voting Wednesday on a bill that would ensure contraceptive availability.

Most Blessed Sacrament Parish hosts summer festival

Most Blessed Sacrament Parish will host a summer festival this weekend.

Perrysburg council approves Harbor Town housing change

Perrysburg Council has approved a Harbor Town housing change on the south side of the city while acknowledging concerns about the burgeoning school population.