Alexandria Manthey

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Alexandria Manthey

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The first day of summer is likely to bring some excitement to spend more time outdoors. But, with a heatwave on the way, local health experts warn that too much time in the sun can be dangerous. Kendra Kec, the Childhood Wellness Director with the Toledo Lucas County Health Department, is urging you to keep an eye on those most at risk for heat stroke. “We really want to protect the most vulnerable, which includes infants, children, and the elderly,” Kec said.

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Alexandria Manthey

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Making a difference one bag at a time. One organization in Ottawa County is ramping up its summer lunch program. The program helps feed kids in the area while school is out and the need is growing. Inside the Family Advocacy Center’s warehouse in Oak Harbor is the hustle and bustle of packing up food in an assembly line. “Today, they are going to be packing up almost 500 meal bags,” summer program director, Ashley Walterbusch, said.

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Alexandria Manthey

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo grandmother is warning others to be careful when donating to causes online. She set up an online fundraiser to pay for her grandson’s funeral, only to find someone impersonating her and using her photos to get money. It’s an unfortunate situation for the family involved in the fundraiser, but also for people who may be donating to the cause under the impression it’s legitimate.

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Alexandria Manthey

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - South Toledo will soon be home to a new cutting-edge facility for creativity, learning and innovation. Some community partners are coming together to work on a new STEM center for students. The facility will be complete with 3D printers, a computer lab and robotics. The building on Broadway Street looks abandoned now, but come later this summer, it’ll be full of students learning. “We bought this building with the help of a state grant two years ago.

3 weeks ago | azfamily.com | Alexandria Manthey |Emily Van de Riet

BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WTVG/Gray News) – A 13-year-old boy suffered a broken sternum when he was slammed to the ground by another student at school in what his parents believe was an act of bullying. The attack, which was caught on surveillance video, happened last week at Bedford Junior High School in Michigan. Joshua and Desaray Hunt said that when they picked up their son from school, he said he was having chest pain and was struggling to breathe.