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    Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:47:55 GMT
    NB I-75 shut down north of Cygnet due to accident involving school bus
    Around two dozen people were injured Tuesday night in a bus crash on I-75. It happened around 10:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-75, just north of the Cygnet exit

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:11:02 GMT
    Imagine picking up the phone to hear your grandchild is in trouble.  You're told not to tell any other family members, and send cash right away. Chances are, it's a crook trying to pull the 'Grandma Scam'.
    Imagine picking up the phone to hear your grandchild is in trouble.  You're told not to tell any other family members, and send cash right away. Chances are, it's a crook trying to pull the 'Grandma Scam'.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:32:52 GMT
    We've been following their journeys since the fall: 170 contestants fighting for the title of Extreme Weight Loss Champion. Now it's time for the crowning moment! 13abc's Kelly Heidbreder introduces us
    We've been following their journeys since the fall: 170 contestants fighting for the title of Extreme Weight Loss Champion. Now it's time for the crowning moment! 13abc's Kelly Heidbreder introduces us to this year's winner…Robin Chlebowski!

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:20:37 GMT
    If a tornado threatens, get into the basement. If you don't have a basement, a small, interior room in the lowest floor of your home is relatively safe. Avoid rooms with windows. Mobile homes are not safe in a tornado.
    If a tornado threatens, get into the basement. If you don't have a basement, a small, interior room in the lowest floor of your home is relatively safe. Avoid rooms with windows. Mobile homes are not safe in a tornado.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:10:38 GMT
    More jobs may be on the way at the old Jeep plant.  One company has announced it will open business there and others are now interested in the site. At one time, 40,000 people worked at the site just
    The 111-acre Overland Industrial park broke ground on a new road that will lead to construction of buildings to house new businesses.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:08:56 GMT
    A Toledo family who moved to Moore less than a year ago only had minutes to take cover. "Its devastation buildings are ripped down families lost their homes houses are flattened." It's been a difficult
    A local woman who moved to Moore Oklahoma almost a year ago survives a deadly tornado. 21 year old Kristina Legree says the twister touched down a mile for her home.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:06:15 GMT
    Safety at our local elementary schools is on the minds of parents after a deadly tornado ripped through schools in Moore, Oklahoma on Monday. Many schools in our area do not have basements. We spent the
    Safety at our local elementary schools is on the minds of parents after a deadly tornado ripped through schools in Moore, Oklahoma on Monday.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:33:57 GMT
    The Toledo area has a long history of tornados. Here is video from nearly 50 years ago. On April 11, 1965 - Palm Sunday - a series of twisters hit Ohio, killing 18 people locally. We are now nearing
    We are nearing the three year anniversary of the June tornado outbreak in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan that killed seven people.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:18:53 GMT
    A suspended TPS teacher charged with receiving, distributing and possessing child pornography has pleaded guilty to receiving child porn on his home computer. Bruce Omlor, 49, was suspended from Riverside
    A suspended TPS teacher charged with receiving, distributing and possessing child pornography has pleaded guilty to receiving child porn on his home computer. Bruce Omlor, 49, was suspended from Riverside Elementary earlier this year.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:12:54 GMT
    The Putnam County teen accused of killing two Ottawa brothers appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. Michael Fay, 17, is charged with aggravated murder. Fay was arraigned on two counts of aggravated murder
    The Putnam County teen accused of killing two Ottawa brothers appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. Michael Fay, 17, is charged with aggravated murder.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:11:44 GMT
    A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was arrested Tuesday. Deputy Paul Little was charged with filing false reports, unlawful transfer of a firearm to a convicted felon, and intimidation of a witness. Little
    A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was arrested Tuesday. Deputy Paul Little was charged with filing false reports, unlawful transfer of a firearm to a convicted felon, and intimidation of a witness.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:10:03 GMT
    The devastation in Oklahoma seems almost unimaginable. Hundreds of miles away, here in Northwest Ohio, the one question on many people's mind is: "how can we help?" Local Red Cross leaders are coordinating
     Local Red Cross leaders are asking for support to help tornado victims in Oklahoma. You can make a $10 donation by texting REDCROSS, to 90999. Visit www.redcross.org to donate online or call 1-800 RED CROSS.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:00:32 GMT
    A Findlay City Council member is accused of stealing about $13 worth of vitamins from Walmart.  Daniel K.C. Collette was arrested on a charge of petty theft. Walmart's loss prevention officer noticed
    A Findlay City Council member is accused of stealing about $13 worth of vitamins from Walmart. Daniel K.C. Collette was arrested on a charge of petty theft.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:02:53 GMT
    A Lucas County sheriff's deputy is out of a job Tuesday. She was fired after a number of internal charges were filed against her.  Dionne Waters is charged with a number of counts, including discourteous
    A Lucas County sheriff's deputy is out of a job Tuesday. She was fired after a number of internal charges were filed against her.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:47:52 GMT
    Toledo firefighters are on the scene of a house fire on the city's East side. Firefighters were called to a home on Thurston Street between Woodville Road and Starr Avenue just after four this morning. There
    Toledo firefighters battled two house fires on the east side of Toledo Tuesday.  A home in the 400 block of Thurston Avenue was firebombed.  Three adults and two children made it out safely.  Firefighters also put out a house fire in the 700 block of Euclid Avenue near Starr Avenue.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:36:01 GMT
    Coast guard crews are searching for a missing boater in Lake Erie. Authorities aren't releasing a name, but they say this person left Meinke Marina in Curtice, Ohio Monday afternoon. The person was due
    Coast guard crews found a boater reported to be missing on Lake Erie Tuesday morning.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:33:21 GMT
    Lakota Local Schools will be dismissing early on Tuesday.  Because of low water pressure, school administrators tell 13abc that all grades will be dismissed at 11:45am. 
    Lakota Local Schools were dismissing early on Tuesday.  Because of low water pressure, school administrators tell 13abc that all grades were dismissed at 11:45am.  There was also no afternoon preschool.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:54:25 GMT
    Portions of Moore, Oklahoma were ravaged by a mile-wide tornado this Monday afternoon. This follows a near-record quiet start to tornado season. Strong storms may reach northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan by Tuesday.
    Recovery efforts continue in Moore, Oklahoma after a catastrophic tornado on Monday.  The tornado season that began quietly in 2013 has roared to life this week.  Severe weather is possible in Northwest Ohio on Tuesday and Wednesday.  13abc and 13abc.com will update throughout the day.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:13:01 GMT
    Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas
    Local charities are organizing to help victims of the Oklahoma tornado.  The Red Cross is accepting donations at redcross.org.  For more information, go to 13abc.com.   

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:11:35 GMT
    For some people in Northwest Ohio, the image of a massive tornado is something they only see on TV.  But Allan Detrich puts himself directly in their path."Seeing the storms out in the plains, they're
    A local man remembers being in Oklahoma City in 1999, when a massive tornado ravaged the city.  Allan Detrich of Fremont says the area was devastated and Monday's tornado reminds him of what happened 14 years ago.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:43:30 GMT
    Two Toledo firefighters suffered minor Monday morning after a fire in West Toledo. It happened in the 3600 block of Berkerly near Berdan.
    2 Toledo firefighters were treated for minor injuries following a fire in West Toledo.  It happened in the 3600 Block of Berdan on Monday.  One was treated for a minor burn and the other for heat exhaustion.  Both have now returned to duty.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:15:43 GMT
    Thousands of shipwrecks rest close to home and some local divers are on a mission to discover them. The weather on Lake Erie can be violent at times without much warning. Darkness, fog, wind and waves
    Local divers are on a search to discover some of the thousands of shipwrecks on the bottom of Lake Erie.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:10:50 GMT
    A plan working its way through Columbus has local towns concerned.  State lawmakers want to change how cities tax people and businesses. House Bill 5 would create a one-size-fits-all taxing system but
    Perrysburg city council is considering a resolution opposing HB 5 which would give Ohio the right to create tax policy not individual towns.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:45:38 GMT
    Three Toledo families are still begging the Russian government to lift its ban on adoptions. Those families' plans to adopt Russian children were blocked in January. Part of their fight led them to Washington,
    Three Toledo families are still begging the Russian government to lift its ban on adoptions. Those families' plans to adopt Russian children were blocked in January. Senator Rob Portman says he is doing what he can to put pressure on the Russian government and get the Obama administration to focus on the issue.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:41:39 GMT
    The warmer weather bring out all of the bugs. Today begins the Toledo Area Sanitary District's battle with mosquitos. Both rainfall and temperature play a role in how many mosquitos we'll have this
    The Toledo Area Sanitary District has started mosquito control. Monday evening marks the first day of light trapping. Biologists trap mosquitos and then study the numbers and types throughout the county. Free backyard sprays begin this week and neighborhood fogging starts in June. Log on to 13abc.com for details.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:39:33 GMT
    A local elementary student wants to help children understand autism. Ashley McNeal has several siblings with the disorder, so she decided to write a book with the hope of raising awareness.  Ashley is
    A local elementary student wants to help children understand autism. Ashley McNeal has several siblings with the disorder, so she decided to write a book with the hope of raising awareness.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:22:06 GMT
    A scary situation Monday afternoon as a car slammed into a house on McCord Road. Police say a woman was driving a car southbound and lost control. She swerved and cut across the northbound lanes near
    A scary situation Monday afternoon as a car slammed into a house on McCord Road. Police say a woman was driving a car southbound and lost control. She swerved and cut across the northbound lanes near Angola.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:10:08 GMT
    A man was taken to the hospital Monday after a drive-by shooting. It happened in the 1200 block of Belmont. Toledo police say someone inside a black SUV opened fire on a minivan. The driver of the minivan
    A man was taken to the hospital Monday after a drive-by shooting. It happened in the 1200 block of Belmont.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:28:56 GMT
    "I want to make sure that we keep focused on the facts and focused on the science," says Jeff Noel, Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation. There are new details in the Clyde Cancer Cluster investigation. Whirlpool
    "I want to make sure that we keep focused on the facts and focused on the science," says Jeff Noel, Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 4:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:26:47 GMT
    Still no arrests in a deadly home invasion in Waterville Township. A local business owner was shot multiple times in his own home. It happened Saturday. The victim and his girlfriend were home when the
    Lucas County Sheriff investigators continue to look for three suspects they say are responsible for the murder of carryout owner James Safadi. He was shot and killed in his Waterville Township home. 

  • Monday, May 20 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:51:10 GMT
    On Monday, we'll likely climb to 88 degrees. If we reach 88 on Monday, it would become our warmest day since August 31st, when we reached 93 degrees. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.
    Monday was the warmest day of the year.  The temperature hit 90 degrees at Toledo Express Airport at mid afternoon.  That is the warmest day since August 31st of last year.  Toledo reached 93 degrees on that date. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.  Get Toledo's only live, local radar 24/7 at 13abc.com/weather.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 3:40 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:40:36 GMT
    Two mobile homes are a complete loss this morning after a late night fire.
    Two mobile homes are a complete loss this morning after a late night fire.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:13:55 GMT
    A newly married Detroit-area youth minister has died in a traffic crash in Ohio while he and his wife were on the way to their honeymoon.
    A newly married Detroit-area youth minister has died in a traffic crash in Ohio while he and his wife were on the way to their honeymoon.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:33:55 GMT
    If you're a local business owner you won't want to miss the Cyber Security seminar sponsored by SCORE of Northwest Ohio and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.
    If you're a local business owner you won't want to miss the Cyber Security seminar sponsored by SCORE of Northwest Ohio and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:02:36 GMT
    The Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters released its 2013 award winners on Sunday.13abc was honored with five AP awards.1st Place - Best Producer: Shelly Gorringe1st Place - Outstanding Sports Operation1st
    13abc has been honored by the Ohio AP with five broadcast awards for excellence.  13abc reporter Tony Geftos won for Best Breaking News Coverage.  Lissa Guyton and Todd Gaertner were honored for Extraordinary Coverage of a Scheduled Event.  The station took the top two places for best producer and was named Outstanding Sports Operation.

  • Source: Sentinel Tribune
    Editor David C. Miller of The (Bowling Green) Sentinel-Tribune newspaper in Ohio died Saturday at a hospital in York, Pa., the paper said in a statement. He was 66.
    Editor David C. Miller of The Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune newspaper died Saturday at a hospital in York, Pa., the paper said in a statement. He was 66.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 8:41 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:41:44 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) - Police say they're looking for a 3-year-old girl who was reportedly taken in Detroit while her father was assaulting her mother. An Amber Alert is in effect Monday for Alonna Anderson,
    A Detroit girl is safe after an early morning Amber Alert. Alonna Anderson was abducted early this morning by a family member. An Amber Alert was issued and she was later found safe in Detroit.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:36:19 GMT
    Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning. About 6 a.m. Saturday, detectives say the three suspects described as
    Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:31:31 GMT
    Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.Part of the road was shut down as the crash scene was cleared. Several cars were involved in the accident, and there were
    Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:05:59 GMT
    Owens Community College graduated more than 50 students Sunday who earned their GEDs.The students celebrated receiving their high school equivalence diplomas.Several students served as keynote speakers.
    Owens Community College graduated more than 50 students Sunday who earned their GEDs.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:00:24 GMT
    Walkers and runners turned out at Olander Park in Sylvania on Sunday for the "Beat the Wheat" 5K.The event raises awareness of and money to fight Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease in an autoimmune condition
    Walkers and runners turned out at Olander Park in Sylvania on Sunday for the "Beat the Wheat" 5K.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:45:43 GMT
    A group of Coast Guard members are traveling across the country to visit veterans, and they've doing it all by golf cart.Sunday, they rode into Toledo and the local Coast guard held a barbecue for the
    A group of Coast Guard members are traveling across the country to visit veterans, and they've doing it all by golf cart.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:01:49 GMT
    Before any boating trip comes the preparation. Sunday's warm up gave some a chance to get their boats ready. "We just really enjoy boating," said Ron Roop who's been boating for thirty years. "This is
    The U.S. Coast Guard urges boaters to take extra time to make sure they have all of the safety equipment required before taking their boats onto the water.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:48:24 GMT
    Sunday, the Toledo Area Humane Society hosted the Bark in the Park walk for animals.Participants enjoyed a 1.5 mile walk around Arrowhead Park with their pets. Other activities included raffles, music,
    Sunday, the Toledo Area Humane Society hosted the Bark in the Park walk for animals.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:30:20 GMT
    We have an update to a car accident we reported on Thursday. It happened on State Route 199 at Eagleville Road. According to the Review-Times, a Fostoria woman remains in the hospital this morning with
    A Fostoria woman remains in the hospital this morning with life-threatening injuries after a crash on Thursday.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:08:48 GMT
    CLEVELAND (AP) - Two state legislators want to end the requirement for two license plates on vehicles in Ohio and require only one per vehicle. The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reports that state Reps. Terry
    Two state legislators want to end the requirement for two license plates on vehicles in Ohio and require only one per vehicle.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 12:06 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:06:58 GMT
    A Norwalk man is facing charges after a fire started in his apartment during a meth lab raid. The raid happened in back in March. The Norwalk Reflector reports authorities found an active meth lab in
    A Norwalk man is facing charges after a fire started in his apartment during a meth lab raid. The raid happened in back in March. The Norwalk Reflector reports authorities found an active meth lab in the apartment of Allen Mobberly, 32. Two other men are also charged in the crime.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:39:37 GMT
    A Sandusky man faces up to 10 years behind bars in connection to the stabbing death of his uncle. We're following this story with the Sandusky Register. Tre'vonte Adcock,18, was arrested in December
    A Sandusky man faces up to 10 years behind bars in connection to the stabbing death of his uncle. We're following this story with the Sandusky Register. Tre'vonte Adcock,18, was arrested in December after his uncle, Jared Rhodes, was stabbed three times. Rhodes later died from his injuries.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:21:41 GMT
    A very lucky lottery player in the Sunshine State is a multi-millionaire this morning! Powerball lottery officials say someone in Florida bought a winning ticket for Saturday night's record $590 million
    A very lucky lottery player in the Sunshine State is a multi-millionaire this morning! Powerball lottery officials say someone in Florida bought a winning ticket for Saturday night's record $590 million drawing. Right now, the winner hasn't been identified.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:50:34 GMT
    Three suspects are still on the loose after an-early morning home invasion and murder in Waterville Township and investigators say the death of 34-year-old James Safadi was not a random act of violence.
    Investigators say the home invasion death of 34-year-old James Safadi in Waterville was not a random act of violence. They believe the local business owner was targeted.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:01:59 GMT
    A team that played  football  for years has reunited to pay tribute to their coach who died from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.It was the fifth year for the Dave Calabrese Football Blitz, but
    It was the fifth year for the Dave Calabrese Football Blitz, but the first without Calabrese, who died just days ago after a battle with ALS.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:57:12 GMT
    While the most intense of the severe weather will be in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley, it is possible that we could see some severe thunderstorms, as early as Monday night, especially west of the Toledo metro area.
    While the most intense of the severe weather will be in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley, it is possible that we could see some severe thunderstorms, as early as Monday night, especially west of the Toledo metro area.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:45:41 GMT
    Nearly 100 Antique automobiles were on display Saturday in Archbold at the annual antique car gathering at Sauder Village.Car collectors showcased their vintage vehicles and talked about these unique cars.Vistors
    Nearly 100 Antique automobiles were on display Saturday in Archbold at the annual antique car gathering at Sauder Village.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:37:55 GMT
    Students at Lourdes University received their diplomas Saturday at a graduation ceremony.Sister Mary Soro-Siak and Owens-Illinois CEO Albert Stroucken received honorary doctoral degrees.Strouken also delivered
    Students at Lourdes University received their diplomas Saturday at a graduation ceremony.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:24:10 GMT
    A Toledo man is accused of animal cruelty after he hit his pit bull with 2 by 4.Police say Donnie Britton was trying to break up a fight between two dogs by hitting them with a board. Both dogs were injured
    A Toledo man is accused of animal cruelty after he hit his pit bull with 2 by 4.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:54:20 GMT
    Verizon Wireless customers have been experiencing voice and data issues throughout the day on Saturday in Ohio.Customers in the Sandusky, Akron and Canton areas have seen an increased in dropped calls
    Verizon Wireless customers have been experiencing voice and data issues throughout the day on Saturday in Ohio.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:22:38 GMT
    Firefighters are investigating just what caused a garage fire in Springfield Township on Saturday.The fire broke out in the 700 block of Hammersmith Circle. No one was injured and the fire was contained
    Firefighters are investigating just what caused a garage fire in Springfield Township on Saturday.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:09:49 GMT
    Neighbors in Waterville are shocked and afraid after a deadly home invasion early Saturday morning.34-year-old James Safadi was shot in his Waterville Township home and three suspects are still on the
    Neighbors in Waterville are shocked and afraid after a deadly home invasion early Saturday morning.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:36:23 GMT
    The Milan Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on the Turnpike near the 88 milepost in Rice Township.The crash happened around 10:30 Saturday morning when a Cadillac
    The Milan Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on the Turnpike near the 88 milepost in Rice Township.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 3:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:28:55 GMT
    An overnight fire destroyed a vacant church early Saturday.Crews responded to a blaze near the 400 block of Pulaski and Hamilton to find flames shooting out of the sides of the church. They attempted fight
    An overnight fire destroyed a vacant church early Saturday near the 400 block of Pulaski and Hamilton.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:31:56 GMT
    A Waterville man is in the hospital this morning after an early morning home invasion. Lucas County Sheriff's deputies got the call of an home invasion in the 8900 block of S. River Road in Waterville
    34-year-old James Safadi of Waterville Township is dead being shot during a home invasion early Saturday morning.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:29:54 GMT
    Up to this point, 2013 has been one of the calmest severe weather seasons on record. However, a slow moving strong storm system is moving through the central parts of the country this weekend. That storm
    A severe weather outbreak is expected to bring tornadoes, wind and hail in the plains this weekend.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:12:55 GMT
    $600 million dollars is up for grabs in Saturday's big Powerball drawing.  It's the highest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, and most expect it'll get even bigger by Saturday night.
    $600 million dollars is up for grabs in Saturday's big Powerball drawing.  It's the highest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, and most expect it'll get even bigger by Saturday night.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:06:39 GMT
    The woman charged with shaking and injuring her infant son was back in court Friday, and angry protestors were there to greet her. Residents gathered outside the Wood County Common Pleas Court wearing
    The woman charged with shaking and injuring her infant son was back in court Friday, and angry protestors were there to greet her.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:41:33 GMT
    Star 105 gave away 500 gallons of free gas Friday. Cars lined up at the Valero station on Holland-Sylvania. If you missed out on the giveaway, you'll have some more chances to get some free gas. Just
    Star 105 gave away 500 gallons of free gas Friday. Cars lined up at the Valero station on Holland-Sylvania.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:36:58 GMT
    An Adrian man, who appeared in federal court wearing a wig and women's clothing, is charged with having hundreds of pictures of child pornography. The case has many asking: Where were the pictures taken,
    An Adrian man who appeared in federal court wearing a wig and women's clothing, is charged with having hundreds of pictures of child pornography. The case has many asking: Were any local children put at risk?

  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:08:13 GMT
    A huge milestone at the Toledo Assembly Complex. The current Wrangler plant opened in 2006 and on Friday, the one millionth Jeep Wrangler JK rolled off the line. There were a lot of smiles, but workers
    A huge milestone at the Toledo Assembly Complex. The current Wrangler plant opened in 2006 and on Friday, the one millionth Jeep Wrangler JK rolled off the line.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:06:53 GMT
    An 11 week old baby was stabbed to death in Sandusky Thursday night. Police say the suspect is the newborn's 19-year-old cousin. The community is in shock. Residents say they're sick to their stomachs
    An 11-week-old baby was stabbed to death in Sandusky Thursday night. Sandusky Police say the suspect is the newborn's 19-year-old cousin Denzel Castile.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:44:20 GMT
    Every year there are students who don't pass the Ohio Graduation Test. There's a program called STRIVE to help students get their caps and gowns. Scott high school student Rushia Robbins gets good grades,
    Housewives of ATL hair stylist Derek J is helping to raise fund for the STRIVE program. The program prepares students for the Ohio graduation test. The hair show fundraiser is Sunday May 19th at 5pm at Scott High School. 

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:38:44 GMT
    A school district in Monroe County was under lockdown Friday morning, but it was planned. Airport Community Schools teamed up with Michigan law enforcement to portray a realistic scenario of a school
    A school district in Monroe County was under lockdown Friday morning, but it was planned. Airport Community Schools teamed up with Michigan law enforcement to portray a realistic scenario of a school shooting.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:14:50 GMT
    An Ottawa County Judge has decided to reinstate Terry Camp Kruse Drivers license. She is the repeat DUI offender who killed 14 year old Ronnie Miller in 1993. Kruse served a 10-year prison sentence for
    An Ottawa County judge reinstated the driver's license for Terry Camp Kruse. She is a repeat DUI offender who admitted to hitting and killing a 14-year-old while driving drunk in 1993.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:14:13 GMT
    Toledo Police are shutting down I-475 between Monroe Street and I-75 due to a gas leak. Crews are also shutting down Central Avenue between Douglas Road and Jackman Road.
    Toledo Police shut down I-475 between Monroe Street and I-75 due to a gas leak Friday afternoon, causing headaches for drivers during their evening commutes.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:59:24 GMT
    A South Toledo man appeared at Lucas County Municipal Court Friday on two misdemeanors. It all started Wednesday night when the man repeated called 9-1-1 because a neighbor's dog was barking.  Timothy
    Timothy Henneman was arrested for improper use of emergency services and disorderly conduct. It all started Wednesday night when the man repeated called 9-1-1 because a neighbor's dog was barking.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:30:49 GMT
    Blaine Romes, 14, and Blake Romes, 17
    Michael Fay charged with murder of two Putnam Co. brothers
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    Hires Dental Care is honoring local veterans today. 'Stars, Stripes and Smiles' starts at 8 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m. Veterans can come to the Hires Dental Care office on West Sylvania Avenue and get
    Hires Dental Care is honoring local veterans today. 'Stars, Stripes and Smiles' starts at 8 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m.

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    Sandusky police now say a baby who was stabbed last night has died. 19-year-old Denzel Castile is being held without bond at the Erie County jail. Investigators say he stabbed the 11-week-old several
    Sandusky police say a 19-year old man stabbed a baby to death. We've got a reporter on the story and will bring you more tonight on 13abc Action News.
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