Dominique O'Neill

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CAREY, Ohio — Families in Carey now have a new place to gather and play, as the village celebrated the grand opening of a fully inclusive playground at Memorial Park. The project, which began in 2022, was designed to ensure children of all abilities can enjoy outdoor recreation together. The playground took more than three weeks to complete and officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by dozens of community members on Friday.

1 week ago | wtol.com | Dominique O'Neill

OAK HARBOR, Ohio — A historic building that has stood in Oak Harbor for more than 125 years is getting a new lease on life. Once known as the Kuebeler Hotel, the long-vacant structure is being transformed into a restaurant by local residents Barb and Don Gruber, who have already invested approximately $200,000 in renovations. The building, located in the heart of Ottawa County, originally operated as a hotel.

1 week ago | wtol.com | Dominique O'Neill

TOLEDO, Ohio — Empowered AI, a nonprofit founded by Actual Reality Technologies COO LeSean Shaw, is introducing elementary-aged children to artificial intelligence in a creative and engaging way by helping them write and publish their own books. For Shaw, artificial intelligence isn’t just a trend. He believes it’s a transformative tool that should be accessible to all communities.

1 week ago | wtol.com | Dominique O'Neill

TOLEDO, Ohio — Craft breweries in Toledo are feeling the pinch of inflation, prompting price increases on popular beers. Patron Saints Brewery, located off Bancroft Street in west Toledo, has recently raised prices to offset rising labor and ingredient costs, but loyal patrons remain undeterred. Like many breweries across the country, Toledo’s local beer makers are adjusting to economic pressures. At Patron Saints Brewery, some beer product prices that were once $6 are now selling for $8.

1 week ago | wtol.com | Dominique O'Neill

TOLEDO, Ohio — Families and community members affected by gun violence gathered in front of the Lucas County Courthouse on Saturday to remember the young lives lost and call for an end to youth violence in Toledo. A group of about two dozen people attended the "Remembering the Young Lives Lost in Toledo" memorial event. The gathering was organized to offer support to grieving families and raise awareness about the toll gun violence has taken on the city’s youth.