Laura Sandlin

Ohio

Multiskilled Journalist and Producer at WTOL-TV (Toledo, OH)

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Could Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' interrupt nursing home operations?

1 week ago | wtol.com | Laura Sandlin

PERRYSBURG, Ohio — U.S. lawmakers are still discussing President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill." However, concern has continued to increase for local nursing homes across the greater Toledo area on how the proposed cuts to Medicaid may impact their facilities. The Senate Medicaid work requirement is said to be the strictest ever proposed by Republicans, raising the odds that large numbers of Americans will lose medical coverage.
Phase 2 of construction on BG's South Main Street set to begin; here's what that will include

1 week ago | wtol.com | Laura Sandlin

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — For over a year, construction has been taking place on South Main Street in Bowling Green. Phase 1 began last year with renovations to water lines along the street. "What a lot of folks who maybe aren't around the table don't realize is that while it looks on the surface again that this is like the longest paving project ever, really that infrastructure project was the first piece of it," said Amanda Gamby, the city of Bowling Green's communications director.
Wood County Committee on Aging hosting BGSU's first study to help grandparents, caregivers connect with children with autism

1 week ago | wtol.com | Laura Sandlin

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — The Wood County Committee on Aging is holding a first-of-its-kind workshop in Bowling Green, focused on helping connect grandparents to their grandchildren who are on the autism spectrum. Anyone who identifies as a grandparent of a child on the autism spectrum is welcome to attend, and participants do not need to be proficient in English, as the content will be adjusted for speakers of alternative languages.
Woman starts project to aid grieving parents after her own loss

1 week ago | wtol.com | Laura Sandlin

SYLVANIA, Ohio — The loss of a child is a situation no one ever wants to imagine themselves in. David and Kamryn Ranazzi found out they were pregnant just a month before their wedding. However, for the Ranazzi's that unimaginable situation became their reality in 2024 when the family lost their son, Daniel, who was stillborn at 34 weeks and 5 days old. "He was born on Nov. 11, 2024.
Toledo Library says it will see funding cuts if state budget passes

2 weeks ago | wtol.com | Laura Sandlin

TOLEDO, Ohio — Library systems across the state, including the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, are currently facing the possibility of significant financial cuts. On Friday, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library sent an email to members through their newsletter. The newsletter explained the state budget proposal, which the state senate is set to vote on on Thursday.
Why are motorcycle crashes increasing? Ohio State Highway Patrol explains

3 weeks ago | wtol.com | Laura Sandlin

TOLEDO, Ohio — It's the time of year when more motorcyclists are out on the roads, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is urging the public to be on the lookout for them due to the increase in number of crashes, both fatal and nonfatal over the last 5 years. In 2024, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that motorcycle crashes rose 4% with 20,000 crashes reported between 2020 and 2024. Despite fatal crashes lowering by 7% during that time period, there were still over 1,000 deaths.
Health experts offer tips for mosquito and tick-borne illness prevention

3 weeks ago | wtol.com | Laura Sandlin

TOLEDO, Ohio — As warm weather returns and schools let out, the outdoors becomes a favorite destination. But with summer fun comes a seasonal nuisance — mosquitoes and ticks. The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is reminding residents to take steps now to prevent bites and the diseases they may carry. Infectious disease epidemiologist Teresa DeTano emphasizes that prevention is key.
Local adult day center offers financial assistance opportunity

4 weeks ago | wtol.com | Laura Sandlin

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — MemoryLane in Bowling Green is now offering new opportunities for seniors in need. It recently launched a scholarship program, offering people across Wood and Henry counties who apply and qualify a free month of services. "Getting on a program like this actually help to slow the progression of the disease.
Perrysburg begins work on two-part downtown revitalization project

1 month ago | wtol.com | Laura Sandlin

PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Downtown Perrysburg broke ground last week on the start of the city's two-phase $6.3 million revitalization plan. The project is aimed at beautification, infrastructure repair and improving overall accessibility while following ADA laws. "The city of Perrysburg decided that downtown just needs an upgrade.
Sergeant Norman Drewes, who was killed in WWII, returned home after 80 years

1 month ago | abc10.com | Laura Sandlin

HAMLER, Ohio — As many continue to honor and remember veterans on Memorial Day, one local family was reunited with their loved one for the first time in eight decades. In 1944, Sergeant Norman Drewes was killed during Operation Forager, which was part of the Battle of Saipan during WWII in the Pacific Theater. Sgt. Drewes was a member of the U.S. Army's 708th Amphibious Tank Battalion.