Lissa Guyton

Reporter at WTVG-TV (Toledo, OH)

I am a reporter at @13abc. I have been a journalist for 30 years.

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Local high school students raise thousands of dollars to help charities that serve kids

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Lissa Guyton

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo area is home to some impressive young people. And that includes a group of high school students who are part of a special program through Leadership Toledo. Youth in Philanthropy Encouraging Excellence, or YIPEE for short. It’s a partnership with the Leadership Toledo and the Greater Toledo Community Foundation. It’s for high school juniors and seniors. The goal is to teach them about the value of giving back.
Toledo teen brings home top honors from Tulsa

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Lissa Guyton

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo is the hometown of several successful boxers and now another name can be added to the list. A local teen just brought home the hardware from a huge national tournament for amateurs. 18-year-old Izaiah Darden stepped into the ring at the Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions in Tulsa, Oklahoma, earlier this month and came home a champion. Darden was first introduced to boxing 10 years ago at the age of eight.
Sally’s Market sees big increase in need for help

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Lissa Guyton

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Many of the food pantries that helped local families are struggling to keep the shelves stocked right now. That includes Sally’s Market at the Salvation Army in Toledo. Sally’s Market is a busy place. Hundreds of families are helped every month and that need for help has increased significantly in the last year.
There’s a full slate of family-friendly activities at the W.W. Knight Preserve this summer

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Lissa Guyton

PERRYSBURG, Ohio (WTVG) - We live in a region with so many amazing outdoor spaces to enjoy and explore. The W.W. Knight Preserve in Perrysburg is one of them. With summer right around the corner, plenty of parents are looking for options for the kiddos. And the preserve has plenty of activities for little explorers. The preserve is a beautiful example of the diverse habitats throughout our region. The natural areas found at the 44-acre site include wetlands, native prairies and woods.
Overview of school enrollment requirements after Wood County case sparks questions

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Lissa Guyton

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Continuing coverage of a story that has stunned the Perrysburg community and beyond. A man is facing forgery charges after he posed as a teenager and enrolled at Perrysburg High School. Police say that Anthony Labrador Sierra duped the school by providing a false birth certificate. That was in November of 2023. The document stated he was born in 2007. Turns out, he was actually born in 2001, and is currently 24 years old.
Local students defeat dozens of other teams to win a national competition

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Lissa Guyton

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Fort Meigs has a full slate of activities for history lovers of all ages

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Lissa Guyton

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - There are all kinds of historical sites and museums to explore around our region and there’s one in Wood County that was an important part of helping shape our nation. High above the banks of the Maumee River stands an important piece of American history that dates back more than 200 years. “Fort Meigs is a U.S. Army base and battlefield from the War of 1812. So, Ohio plays a crucial role and we have the frontlines of this conflict right through the Maumee River Valley.
A dream decades in the making

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Lissa Guyton

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Friday is a big day for hundreds of students at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. It will have a bit of extra meaning for one of them. Amy Waters and her life are a great example of the power of perseverance. For many people, life is full of what-ifs. But a Toledo woman changed her story by saying, “Why not?” And it may just inspire you to chase your dreams, too.
First look inside the new Lucas County Canine Care and Control shelter

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Lissa Guyton

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Crews have been working on the new Lucas County Canine Care and Control shelter since the fall of 2023 and they are now in the home stretch. For the very first time, we’re able to show you the progress on the inside of the new multi-million-dollar project. There is a stark contrast between the old and the new. After years in a building that was never intended to be used as a dog shelter, a new chapter is about to begin for LC4. Dave Blyth is the new director.
Local woman focused on helping rescue dogs through pictures

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Lissa Guyton

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - They say every dog has its day, and thanks to a local photography studio, dozens of rescue dogs are going to have a very special day. Rebecca Trumbull is a Toledo-based photographer who has donated countless hours to help animals find their forever homes. In honor of National Rescue Dog Day, her studio is hosting a photo shoot this weekend. Local rescues and shelters are able to bring adoptable dogs in for free bio pictures.