Sashem Brey

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Sashem Brey

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we want to shine a light on a new program that is aimed at giving new moms peace of mind and encouragement when they need it most. It’s called the SHINE Mom Mentor Program and it’s a partnership between the Sisters of Notre Dame and The SHINE Coalition.

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Sashem Brey

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - It is almost Mother’s Day and most moms will tell you the greatest gift they could ever ask for is to see their children succeed. So in this graduation season, 13 Action News is introducing you to a local mom who has raised two very impressive young men and all three have everything to be proud of. Problem solving in the classroom just might be where Ashton and Austin Nichols are most comfortable.

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Sashem Brey

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - If you’ve ever taken a little one to a regular indoor or outdoor play area, you know it can be a lot of stimulation and for children with special needs, it can be overwhelming. Now, there’s a brand new spot that is aimed at providing comfort amid the chaos. DOT Playspace is the brainchild of Erica Zimmerman, a new mom herself.

1 month ago | cleveland19.com | Sashem Brey

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One local woman is showing that she knows a thing or two about being a tough cookie. Carol DeGroff Van Zile is now the third woman in the nation to earn an 8th-degree black belt in taekwondo, but believe it or not, that wasn’t her hardest test. For DeGroff Van Zilefor, taekwondo is basically second nature. She was introduced to the art more than 35 years ago, when she started taking her ninja-turtle-loving kids to lessons.

1 month ago | 13abc.com | Sashem Brey

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One local woman is showing that she knows a thing or two about being a tough cookie. Carol DeGroff Van Zile is now the third woman in the nation to earn an 8th-degree black belt in taekwondo, but believe it or not, that wasn’t her hardest test. For DeGroff Van Zilefor, taekwondo is basically second nature. She was introduced to the art more than 35 years ago, when she started taking her ninja-turtle-loving kids to lessons.