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Ohio budget passes Senate with tax cuts, stadium funding

2 days ago | wtol.com | Chase Bachman

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The proposed Ohio state budget plan for the next two fiscal years (2026-2027) passed through the House and Senate on Wednesday. The proposal passed the Republican-controlled Senate along party lines 23-10. The budget involves more than $200 billion in annual spending, beginning with $108.62 billion for 2026 and $110.70 billion for 2027. The budget would make significant changes to what programs are funded through the state and the way that the state funds these programs.
Community members, county commissioner voice concerns to CCNO board over agreement with ICE

2 days ago | wtol.com | Michael Sandlin

DEFIANCE, Ohio — A coalition of faith leaders, activists and concerned citizens gathered Wednesday morning at the Defiance County Emergency Management building, hoping to sway the CCNO board into ending its controversial contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). More than 170 letters of encouragement were delivered on behalf of migrants currently detained at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.
Shotgun blasts take out cable/internet lines for Middleton Township woman

3 days ago | wtol.com | Steve Iwanek

WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — A Middleton Township woman says she lost internet and cable service for over a week due to an unusual cause: multiple shotgun blasts to a cable line. Kathy Seeman said the trouble began on June 15. She works from home and relies on her internet connection, but started experiencing repeated outages. "We couldn't get the TV to start, and my app said we were in an outage," Seeman said.
Man dies after drowning at Portage Lakes State Park beach

3 days ago | wtol.com | Tyler Carey

NEW FRANKLIN, Ohio — A man is dead after drowning in the waters off Portage Lakes State Park Tuesday afternoon. Officials say the victim, a male, drowned in the lake near the park's public beach.
Ice Cream Trail: All 45 locations in northwest Ohio

3 days ago | wtol.com | Karmann Ludwig

TOLEDO, Ohio — The state of Ohio has released its annual Ice Cream Trail Guide. Of the 150 ice cream shops included in the list 45, were in the northwest Ohio region - the highest out of all five regions designated by the state (central, northeast, southeast and southwest being the others.) If you need a way to cool down and have a hankering for a sweet treat, check out the list of ice cream shops in the area, as compiled by the state of Ohio.
Woman raises awareness for colon cancer after she was diagnosed at 27 years old

4 days ago | wtol.com | Matt Klinedinst

WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — At age 27, Rylie Toomey has lived a life full of milestones. She landed her dream job at Three Mile Island, recently got engaged to her loving fiancé and adopted a new puppy. Now she is facing her toughest obstacle in battling colon cancer. "I've got my dream job and my dream life," said Rylie.
Can your child legally run a lemonade stand in Michigan this summer?

4 days ago | wtol.com | Brielle Meyer

MICHIGAN, USA — The summer of 2025 came in with a vengeance as a heat wave blanketed the central and eastern United States. The hot weather has many across Michigan seeking ways to cool off and refresh. One great way to stay hydrated is with a cool drink. And one of summer's most popular beverages is a nice cold glass of lemonade. While kids are off from school, a lemonade stand can be a great way for them to profit from the drink's popularity while learning business skills.
Sylvania Air Force veteran, owner of brewery has filed to run for Congress

4 days ago | wtol.com | Karmann Ludwig

TOLEDO, Ohio — An Air Force veteran and local business owner has filed to run for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. Wayne Kinsel will run for Ohio's 9th Congressional seat in 2026, currently held by longtime incumbent Marcy Kaptur (D). On June 19, Kinsel filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for the seat. According to the FEC, he is running as a Republican. Kinsel, of Sylvania, is currently the Director of Voodoo Brewery Toledo.
Sylvania Air Force veteran, owner of taproom franchise, files to run for Congress

4 days ago | wtol.com | Karmann Ludwig

TOLEDO, Ohio — An Air Force veteran and local business owner has filed to run for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. Wayne Kinsel will run for Ohio's 9th Congressional seat in 2026, currently held by longtime incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur. On June 19, Kinsel filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for the seat. According to the FEC, he is running as a Republican. Kinsel, of Sylvania, is currently the director of Voodoo Brewery Toledo, a taproom and restaurant.
After 2024 defeat, Derek Merrin says he will run for Kaptur's seat again

4 days ago | wtol.com | Karmann Ludwig

TOLEDO, Ohio — Derek Merrin, who lost by a narrow margin to incumbent Marcy Kaptur in the 2024 election, will run for Ohio's 9th congressional seat again in 2026. In a release from Merrin's office, the 39-year-old announced his candidacy for the seat. Last year, Merrin lost to Kaptur by fewer than 3,000 votes. Kaptur is the longest-serving woman in the United States House of Representatives. She was elected in 1983.