Toledo Free Press

02/10/2025

Hundreds of Ohioans gathered at the Statehouse on Saturday, Sept. 27, to protest House Bill 1 (HB1) and Senate Bill 88 (SB88), a pair of bills that would restrict certain individuals and entities from acquiring property in the state.

Read more: toledofreepress.com/ohio-statehouse-rally-against-hb1-and-sb88

02/10/2025

The Toledo Top 64 event, held Sept. 20-21 at Scott High School, was a free, invitation-only basketball showcase for college basketball prospects in northwest Ohio to play against some of the best competition in the area.

Read more: toledofreepress.com/toledo-top-64-showcases-top-talent-in-northwest-ohio

02/10/2025

Organizers are looking forward to hosting the 2026 Toledo Classic.

Read more: toledofreepress.com/organizers-looking-forward-to-hosting-2026-toledo-classic

01/10/2025

West Toledoan Justin Scott Slater was publicly recognized for his extraordinary heroism during a recent Toledo City Council meeting.

“For his courageous actions, Justin Scott Slater is getting honored,” read Julie Gibbons, the clerk of council, as she recounted the 195 feet Slater swam to rescue a woman who was drowning.

Read more: toledofreepress.com/community-profile-justin-scott-slater-recognized-for-saving-woman

01/10/2025

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29/09/2025

It's been a week since the 419MusicFest, and we’re still replaying the memories 🎶 We’re proud to have sponsored such an incredible event that shines a spotlight on local talent.

📸 Photo credit: North of Nashville, Remnantz & Thomas Taylor

26/09/2025

Looking for things to do in Toledo? Here are a few ideas, and you can find more at our events page: https://toledofreepress.com/toledo-news-briefs/

26/09/2025

Last night we celebrated two wins at the Toledo Touchstone Awards, a Toledo Press Club event that honors local journalism! Stephen Zenner and Erin Holden were among two of the winners for their stories. Special shout-outs: Allyson Ritchey, a BGSU grad student and former intern at TFP, received a scholarship; our media partners WTOL and WGTE both went home with awards as well.

What a night! We'll be sharing more about the stories and photos from last night. For now, check out this link to see which stories in Toledo made the biggest impact in news.

Local Journalists, Emerging Talent, Community Leaders Honored at 2025 Touchstone Awards Posted on September 26, 2025 by toledopr The Press Club of Toledo’s annual Touchstone Awards returned to the Valentine Theatre Thursday, Sept. 25, celebrating outstanding work in journalism and communications. ...

25/09/2025

In preparation for the November 2025 election, the Toledo Free Press is creating a voter's guide, complete with video interviews like this one. Stephen Zenner speaks to Toledo City Council Member At-Large George Sarantou about his goals for improving the lives of Toledoans.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest candidate interviews, and look for our comprehensive guide on the TFP website by the end of this week.

In preparation for the November 2025 election, the Toledo Free Press is creating a voting guide, complete with video interviews like this one. Stephen Zenner...

24/09/2025

Latest letter to the editor, complete with signatures from many community leaders: "Mercy Health and Nationwide have recently agreed to participate in mediation to build a productive and inclusive path forward for comprehensive pediatric care in the Toledo community. ProMedica indicated it is not inclined to participate in mediation while claims against it remain pending."

Read the statement submitted to TFP by Mercy Health:

Mercy Health and Nationwide agreed to mediation for comprehensive pediatric care in Toledo. ProMedica indicated it will not participate.

24/09/2025