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Jonathan Sagaser is one of millions of American parents working to send his kids to college. "We had the inspiration to do it early on," he says. Jon and his wife own Sebastiano's Italian restaurant in South Toledo. Their three children, age six, four and two spend a lot of time there as the couple sometimes works 60 to 80 hours a week as small business owners. They plan to pay for half of each of their children's education. "I guess we just want to give them a little b...
More >Jonathan Sagaser is one of millions of American parents working to send his kids to college. "We had the inspiration to do it early on," he says. Jon and his wife own Sebastiano's Italian restaurant in South Toledo. Their three children, age six, four and two spend a lot of time there as the couple sometimes works 60 to 80 hours a week as small business owners. They plan to pay for half of each of their children's education. "I guess we just want to give them a little b...
More >We're all familiar with our fantastic metroparks, the Toledo Zoo and the Toledo Museum of Art. We have our staples, but if you're up for an adventure this summer, and need to watch your wallet, you need ideas and advice. “The more you can be out and about doing things, the less time they're spending in front of a tablet or a TV,” said Jen Sherwin. Between nieces and nephews, babysitting, and her own child, Sherwin has finding things to do down to a science.
More >We're all familiar with our fantastic metroparks, the Toledo Zoo and the Toledo Museum of Art. We have our staples, but if you're up for an adventure this summer, and need to watch your wallet, you need ideas and advice. “The more you can be out and about doing things, the less time they're spending in front of a tablet or a TV,” said Jen Sherwin. Between nieces and nephews, babysitting, and her own child, Sherwin has finding things to do down to a science.
More >The Toledo rental market is tight. There are fewer units in comparison to demand for them. That makes it an owner’s market.
More >The Toledo rental market is tight. There are fewer units in comparison to demand for them. That makes it an owner’s market.
More >If you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck, you’re certainly not alone. A CareerBuilder survey shows 78 percent of Americans are in the same boat. So, how can you get out of the financial treadmill? You're going to want some tips to help your dollar go the extra mile.
More >If you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck, you’re certainly not alone. A CareerBuilder survey shows 78 percent of Americans are in the same boat. So, how can you get out of the financial treadmill? You're going to want some tips to help your dollar go the extra mile.
More >The unthinkable happened, over several years. Girls as young as 11 or 12, or even in their early 20s, being abused by a man they trusted.
More >The unthinkable happened, over several years. Girls as young as 11 or 12, or even in their early 20s, being abused by a man they trusted.
More >The average gas price may be climbing - some places getting close to $3 a gallon - but it doesn’t mean you have to give up planning that summer road trip. By using fuel reward perks at gas stations, drivers are finding foolproof ways to save at the pump.
More >The average gas price may be climbing - some places getting close to $3 a gallon - but it doesn’t mean you have to give up planning that summer road trip. By using fuel reward perks at gas stations, drivers are finding foolproof ways to save at the pump.
More >“Not one person at this school has said, 'you can’t do this because you’re hard of hearing.'"
More >“Not one person at this school has said, 'you can’t do this because you’re hard of hearing.'"
More >You've probably talked to your children about "stranger danger." You think they got the message, but did they?
More >You've probably talked to your children about "stranger danger." You think they got the message, but did they?
More >Grocery stores are undergoing some of their biggest changes since they opened in the 1940's. Online grocery shopping is also revolutionizing how we spend our valuable time.
More >Grocery stores are undergoing some of their biggest changes since they opened in the 1940's. Online grocery shopping is also revolutionizing how we spend our valuable time.
More >Nearly 8 million U.S. workers are holding multiple jobs-and that number is rising.
More >Nearly 8 million U.S. workers are holding multiple jobs-and that number is rising.
More >Americans spend more money on drugs than people in any other country. Is there any way to help ease this financial burden?
More >Americans spend more money on drugs than people in any other country. Is there any way to help ease this financial burden?
More >Sitting in the chair at the dentist might not be your favorite thing to do, but it can save your life. Just like it did for one local girl.
More >Sitting in the chair at the dentist might not be your favorite thing to do, but it can save your life. Just like it did for one local girl.
More >In a special report, WTOL 11's Amanda Fay is finding out what's killing our babies.
More >In a special report, WTOL 11's Amanda Fay is finding out what's killing our babies.
More >Finding someone to sit with you at lunch can be tough during school. But the newest struggle among some students is questioning whether what is on their plate is acceptable or not.
More >Finding someone to sit with you at lunch can be tough during school. But the newest struggle among some students is questioning whether what is on their plate is acceptable or not.
More >The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, or LLS, is an organization that exists to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
More >The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, or LLS, is an organization that exists to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
More >Holy Toledo! There's no doubt you've heard that expression before. But do you know where it comes from?
More >Holy Toledo! There's no doubt you've heard that expression before. But do you know where it comes from?
More >Cullop has been a head coach at the collegiate level for the past 18 years, the last 10 at the helm of the Toledo Rockets Women’s basketball team.
She says this behavior not only turns coaches away, but also some players as well.
More >Cullop has been a head coach at the collegiate level for the past 18 years, the last 10 at the helm of the Toledo Rockets Women’s basketball team.
She says this behavior not only turns coaches away, but also some players as well.
More >The Ohio Legislature passed a law in 2016 making medical marijuana legal, under a number of restrictions.Two years later, the program is supposed to be fully operational by September 2018. With just a few months left to go, we wanted to know if the drug is dangerous or beneficial. It seems there are still a lot of unknowns.
More >The Ohio Legislature passed a law in 2016 making medical marijuana legal, under a number of restrictions.Two years later, the program is supposed to be fully operational by September 2018. With just a few months left to go, we wanted to know if the drug is dangerous or beneficial. It seems there are still a lot of unknowns.
More >Being an official is not easy. With all the booing and yelling from fans, you’ve got to have tough skin. And chances are, you’ve heard or even contributed to chaos in the stands.
More >Being an official is not easy. With all the booing and yelling from fans, you’ve got to have tough skin. And chances are, you’ve heard or even contributed to chaos in the stands.
More >When you watch Regan dance, you'd never know what she's endured in just 12 years of life.
More >When you watch Regan dance, you'd never know what she's endured in just 12 years of life.
More >After spending a majority of her life in the hospital, she will now be spending her time on stage competing in the Baby Miss American U.S.A. Patriot Pageant in Cincinnati on April 27.
More >After spending a majority of her life in the hospital, she will now be spending her time on stage competing in the Baby Miss American U.S.A. Patriot Pageant in Cincinnati on April 27.
More >The airstrikes during the civil war burdening Syria seems like an issue that exists thousands of miles away for most. On the seventh anniversary of the blood shedding war, a local family living in Sylvania reminds us, it is a closer issue than we think.
More >The airstrikes during the civil war burdening Syria seems like an issue that exists thousands of miles away for most. On the seventh anniversary of the blood shedding war, a local family living in Sylvania reminds us, it is a closer issue than we think.
More >When it comes to applying make-up, there's one step a lot of people overlook: washing make-up brushes.
More >When it comes to applying make-up, there's one step a lot of people overlook: washing make-up brushes.
More >While many are ashamed to talk about having HPV, WTOL 11's special investigation found an Ottawa Hills man who didn't shy away, because he wants to save lives
More >While many are ashamed to talk about having HPV, WTOL 11's special investigation found an Ottawa Hills man who didn't shy away, because he wants to save lives
More >As boss of northwest Ohio's second largest school district, the new Sylvania Superintendent decided the best way to learn the job is to become the student himself.
More >As boss of northwest Ohio's second largest school district, the new Sylvania Superintendent decided the best way to learn the job is to become the student himself.
More >Police officers: Sworn to protect others while putting their safety on the line. But is the job getting more dangerous? Are more officers being shot at?
More >Police officers: Sworn to protect others while putting their safety on the line. But is the job getting more dangerous? Are more officers being shot at?
More >While pre-workout supplements are advertised to give you that extra pep in your step before heading to the gym, some contain banned ingredients, and others aren't even approved by the FDA. The questions are: Do they really work, and are they safe?
More >While pre-workout supplements are advertised to give you that extra pep in your step before heading to the gym, some contain banned ingredients, and others aren't even approved by the FDA. The questions are: Do they really work, and are they safe?
More >Bitcoin is one form of cryptocurrency or digital money.
More >Bitcoin is one form of cryptocurrency or digital money.
More >An investigation involving alleged misconduct at a Toledo school has been going on since November.
More >An investigation involving alleged misconduct at a Toledo school has been going on since November.
More >In his last year in office, Republican Ohio Governor John Kasich joined WTOL to discuss accomplishments in Ohio over the last seven years, “unfinished business,” and what is next for the state’s chief executive and former Republican 2016 presidential candidate.
More >In his last year in office, Republican Ohio Governor John Kasich joined WTOL to discuss accomplishments in Ohio over the last seven years, “unfinished business,” and what is next for the state’s chief executive and former Republican 2016 presidential candidate.
More >For us, the snow, cold and ice are harsh winter conditions are about as far away as you can imagine from hot and stagnant summer days where algae blooms thrive on in Lake Erie.
More >For us, the snow, cold and ice are harsh winter conditions are about as far away as you can imagine from hot and stagnant summer days where algae blooms thrive on in Lake Erie.
More >Who really is new Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz?
To answer that question, I spent a day with him to get a glimpse into the man and the leader. His days start early and end late.
More >Who really is new Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz?
To answer that question, I spent a day with him to get a glimpse into the man and the leader. His days start early and end late.
More >One cannot place a value on a child's life.
Though sometimes the method of rescuing a child may sound ineffective, any effort to save a child's life is worth it.
More >One cannot place a value on a child's life.
Though sometimes the method of rescuing a child may sound ineffective, any effort to save a child's life is worth it.
More >"I think it’s about continuing to do something that people say you can’t do."
More >"I think it’s about continuing to do something that people say you can’t do."
More >Isabell Hutchins defines courage and strength. She is dignified, despite the fear and pain that caused her great suffering. But most importantly, Isabell Hutchins is a survivor.
More >Isabell Hutchins defines courage and strength. She is dignified, despite the fear and pain that caused her great suffering. But most importantly, Isabell Hutchins is a survivor.
More >Isabell Hutchins defines courage and strength. She is dignified, despite the fear and pain that caused her great suffering. But most importantly, Isabell Hutchins is a survivor.
More >Isabell Hutchins defines courage and strength. She is dignified, despite the fear and pain that caused her great suffering. But most importantly, Isabell Hutchins is a survivor.
More >One cannot place a value on a child's life.
Though sometimes the method of rescuing a child may sound ineffective, any effort to save a child's life is worth it.
More >One cannot place a value on a child's life.
Though sometimes the method of rescuing a child may sound ineffective, any effort to save a child's life is worth it.
More >"I think it’s about continuing to do something that people say you can’t do."
More >"I think it’s about continuing to do something that people say you can’t do."
More >Crime is affecting some families in our area more than others and now a study of criminal activity in Toledo breaks it all down into specific neighborhoods.
More >As associate principal from Evergreen High School in Vancouver has been charged with having a sexual relationship with a student who was 17-years-old at the time. Sadie Pritchard is facing three counts of sexual misconduct with a minor and she made her first appearance on the charges in a Clark County courtroom Friday morning.
More >As associate principal from Evergreen High School in Vancouver has been charged with having a sexual relationship with a student who was 17-years-old at the time. Sadie Pritchard is facing three counts of sexual misconduct with a minor and she made her first appearance on the charges in a Clark County courtroom Friday morning.
More >Crews are working to contain multiple fires in the central Oregon area after lightning strikes Wednesday and Thursday led to more than three dozen separate incidents.
More >Crews are working to contain multiple fires in the central Oregon area after lightning strikes Wednesday and Thursday led to more than three dozen separate incidents.
More >The judge said he also considered the man's mental illness — he has been diagnosed with schizophrenia — before administering the sentence.
More >The judge said he also considered the man's mental illness — he has been diagnosed with schizophrenia — before administering the sentence.
More >Suicide rates in the United States have gone up more than 25 percent since 1999. In 2016 alone, about 45,000 people took their own lives.
More >Suicide rates in the United States have gone up more than 25 percent since 1999. In 2016 alone, about 45,000 people took their own lives.
More >On Friday, the State Attorney's Office announced that the four juveniles and one adult who laughed and recorded a Florida man's drowning death last year, will not face any criminal charges.
More >On Friday, the State Attorney's Office announced that the four juveniles and one adult who laughed and recorded a Florida man's drowning death last year, will not face any criminal charges.
More >DNA evidence from a discarded restaurant napkin was used to identify a suspect in the slaying of a 12-year-old girl in 1986, police in Tacoma, Washington, said Friday.
More >DNA evidence from a discarded restaurant napkin was used to identify a suspect in the slaying of a 12-year-old girl in 1986, police in Tacoma, Washington, said Friday.
More >On day six of protests in Portland, a sea of demonstrators still surrounds the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters.
More >On day six of protests in Portland, a sea of demonstrators still surrounds the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters.
More >A lucky Central Point man won $7.3 million after buying a "mistake ticket."
More >A lucky Central Point man won $7.3 million after buying a "mistake ticket."
More >A woman jogging along a beach accidentally crossed the US border from Canada, and ended up detained in Washington state for two weeks.
More >A woman jogging along a beach accidentally crossed the US border from Canada, and ended up detained in Washington state for two weeks.
More >It's a boy! Chip and Joanna Gaines, famous for their former TV show Fixer Upper, announced the birth of their fifth child Saturday morning.
More >It's a boy! Chip and Joanna Gaines, famous for their former TV show Fixer Upper, announced the birth of their fifth child Saturday morning.
More >State Senator Edna Brown (D-Toledo) provided testimony to Senate Resolution 256 encouraging support for the agreement between Ohio, Michigan, and Ontario to reduce the amount of phosphorus in Lake Erie.
More >State Senator Edna Brown (D-Toledo) provided testimony to Senate Resolution 256 encouraging support for the agreement between Ohio, Michigan, and Ontario to reduce the amount of phosphorus in Lake Erie.
More >Last week the Ohio EPA officially declared its waters of western Lake Erie impaired. But what thresholds were met to make this classification? And how can the waters get declassified with a clean bill of health? The process will use satellites to track any harmful algae blooms between July and October. If one-third or more of western Lake Erie of Ohio's waters are covered by a bloom more than a quarter of this time, that year will be flagged. "If that season was fl...
More >Last week the Ohio EPA officially declared its waters of western Lake Erie impaired. But what thresholds were met to make this classification? And how can the waters get declassified with a clean bill of health? The process will use satellites to track any harmful algae blooms between July and October. If one-third or more of western Lake Erie of Ohio's waters are covered by a bloom more than a quarter of this time, that year will be flagged. "If that season was fl...
More >Despite the Water Quality Dashboard continuing to be on 'clear' status, the quality of the water in Lake Erie and now in the Maumee River is causing concern among residents and leaders in Toledo.
More >Despite the Water Quality Dashboard continuing to be on 'clear' status, the quality of the water in Lake Erie and now in the Maumee River is causing concern among residents and leaders in Toledo.
More >The EPA did not include Lake Erie in their latest list of impaired waters in Ohio.
More >The EPA did not include Lake Erie in their latest list of impaired waters in Ohio.
More >The fight to have Lake Erie declared impaired in Ohio is going to court. Several environmental groups in both Ohio and Michigan have filed suit against the US EPA.
More >The fight to have Lake Erie declared impaired in Ohio is going to court. Several environmental groups in both Ohio and Michigan have filed suit against the US EPA.
More >The U.S. EPA along with the Canadian government helped to author the 2017 State of the Great Lakes report. The report analyzes all five lakes and says whether they are fair, unchanging or deteriorating.
More >The U.S. EPA along with the Canadian government helped to author the 2017 State of the Great Lakes report. The report analyzes all five lakes and says whether they are fair, unchanging or deteriorating.
More >The Wood County Health District says residents in and around flooded areas should check their drinking water.
More >The Wood County Health District says residents in and around flooded areas should check their drinking water.
More >Sen. Rob Portman discussed specific projects funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in northeast Ohio Friday as a part of an effort to combat the president’s plan to cut funding to the lakes.
More >Sen. Rob Portman discussed specific projects funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in northeast Ohio Friday as a part of an effort to combat the president’s plan to cut funding to the lakes.
More >Though the Water Quality Dashboard remains 'clear,' the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department issued a public health advisory Thursday for the algal bloom in the Maumee River near Promenade Park downtown. The algal bloom extends to Cullen Park.
More >Though the Water Quality Dashboard remains 'clear,' the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department issued a public health advisory Thursday for the algal bloom in the Maumee River near Promenade Park downtown. The algal bloom extends to Cullen Park.
More >Three years ago, a harmful algae bloom gripped the Toledo into a devastating water crisis. Three summers later, rumors still swirl of another crisis.
More >Three years ago, a harmful algae bloom gripped the Toledo into a devastating water crisis. Three summers later, rumors still swirl of another crisis.
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