Tony Geftos

Toledo

Senior Reporter at WTVG-TV (Toledo, OH)

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Dine in the 419: Borderline Grill

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Tony Geftos

SYLVANIA, Ohio (WTVG) - Top-notch cuisine in a laid-back setting is a recipe for success at Borderline Grill, 5680 Mayberry Square E, Sylvania, Ohio!This new establishment is the labor of love for Chef Kris Parker and General Manager Nikki Falk. The two ventured out on their own to open their own restaurant near the border of Michigan and Ohio. Its location is perfect for those heading out to Centennial Terrace or simply planning an evening near Mayberry Square.
Ye Olde Durty Bird restaurant reopens 17 days after fire

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Tony Geftos

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Two and a half weeks of repairs, and Ye Olde Durty Bird is once again open. That’s after a fire forced the restaurant to shut down. “It’s awesome. The staff is so pumped to be back and running, and being here around our friends, cause we’re like one big family here and we’re really excited and we can’t wait to serve all of downtown Toledo,” said Ashley Przymierski, a Part Time Manager. Fire broke out here the evening of Saturday, May 10th.
First of planned 23 murals brightening banks of Maumee River

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Tony Geftos

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - When Dean Davis thinks up an idea, he thinks big. “It’s kind of easy to lose perspective on this when you’re up here like this. So, they key to it is kind of taking a step back when after you get so far,” said Davis. “But this collection of murals will actually be the largest one in the world.”The artist who runs Art Farm and River Gallery Studio is also known for his murals.
Put-in-Bay Paul is headed to space!

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Tony Geftos

PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio (WTVG) - Paul Jeris, 65, is reaching for the stars and following in his father’s footsteps. “My father was an engineer for NASA for 29 years, and then he worked for a private company, Analex, mostly on the Viking Centaur rockets,” explained Jeris. Now, Paul is headed to space. He was selected to be part of a crew that will blast off with Blue Origin. “I don’t know what, how I got on.
Dine in the 419: Shorty's True American Roadhouse

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Tony Geftos

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - So much meat! Carnivores unite at Shorty’s True American Roadhouse, 5111 Monroe St., Toledo, Ohio. This Mancy’s family restaurant has served up smoked favorites for 22 years! The unique indoor/outdoor smoker built right into the wall of the building allows you to smell what the staff is cookin’.
Mother who works for ProMedica Foundation found her 1-year-old son in need of hospitalization

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Tony Geftos

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - It’s a journey the Bates family never expected to take. In 2024, just before his first birthday, Brody Bates caught a respiratory virus. Brody had complications and was admitted to the ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital. “Started off as like a cold and just kept getting worse,” said Brody’s mother, Alexa Bates.
Adrian teen remains in hospital nine months after hit-and-run

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Tony Geftos

ADRIAN, Michigan (WTVG) - Dakota Courington remains on the long road to recovery. “Still responding with his eyes. They’re working on trying to get him to start voicing. They did put him on a medication to help him start talking. That hasn’t started working yet,” said Dakota’s father, Jack Courington. In August 2024, Dakota was riding his bike in Adrian when police say someone driving a Silver Sedan or Small SUV hit him, running Dakota over and speeding away.
Family donates millions to hospital in honor of triplet who did not survive premature birth

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Tony Geftos

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Greg Hillabrand is the President of Hillabrand and Sons Construction in Northwood. He and his wife Julie also head up a non-profit in honor of their sone. In December of 2019, Greg and Julie welcomed their first children, triplets who were born premature. Miley, Cora, and Griffin spent months in the NICU. In March 2020, Griffin’s short life came to an end.
Dine in the 419: Erin Ann’s

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Tony Geftos

SYLVANIA, Ohio (WTVG) - No gluten, no dairy? No problem! Enjoy Erin Ann’s Homemade Ice Cream & Juices, 5661 Main St., Sylvania, Ohio!Owner Erin Stampflmeier explains how she launched her namesake shop in November of 2022 as a celiac-safe, gluten-free kitchen. It’s also dairy-free, using natural alternatives for the ice cream concoctions and baked goods. Watch as the staff prepares an açai smoothie bowl topped with banana, strawberry, granola, and honey.
Meijer showcasing locally-made food products, boosting small businesses

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Tony Geftos

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - From the Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen in Bowling Green to the big time. You can now buy food products created right here in Northwest Ohio off the shelves in Meijer. “We launched in 2022 the Kabob-It at Home line. We launched in Meijer this past weekend,” said Kendra Baroudi, who co-owns Kabob-It restaurant in BG with her husband, Zach. Three years ago, the Baroudis started bottling the house-made dressings and marinades featured in their restaurant.

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