Toledo Free Press

18/07/2025

In a Weston, Ohio basement transformed by ambition and curiosity, 14-year-old Ollie Schroeder runs OJ Tech, a hardware-focused repair and server startup he co-founded with his dad. From swapping SSDs to building gaming servers with salvaged government tech, Ollie is turning a passion for computers into a business—before even starting high school.

Jeremy and Ollie Schroeder are a father-son team who founded OJ Tech Solutions & Repair together last year.

18/07/2025

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17/07/2025

Sherry Wohlfarth shares her concerns on the unchecked dumping in South Toledo, stating the mayor's silence makes him complicit in the environmental damage. Read more about her opinion here:

A Toledo citizen's letter to the editor outlines her thoughts on Rocky Ridge Development and its controversial operations.

15/07/2025

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14/07/2025

Residents in South Toledo are pushing back against Rocky Ridge Development, which has been mining on Angola Road without proper zoning since 2021. Despite not being approved for mining, the company has received city contracts and continues operations, raising concerns about dust, health risks, and unequal enforcement. The controversy is now headed to a key city council vote tomorrow, July 15.

Though Rocky Ridge Development LLC is operating in an area not yet zoned for industrial use, residents note dust and noise disruptions.

14/07/2025

Janitors represented by SEIU Local 1 in Toledo are pushing for higher wages and better working conditions as their contract expires, with many workers saying their current pay leaves them struggling to afford basic needs. The union is also advocating for recognition of culturally significant holidays and protections like paid sick days, while negotiations with janitorial contractors continue.

The Toledo Master Janitorial Agreement expires on July 14. SEIU Local 1 negotiations could continue until the end of July.

13/07/2025

From farm field to mulch to mining - it's a mess at 4004 Angola Road in Toledo. Neighbors are fed up with the dust and noise caused by Rocky Ridge Development LLC, their neighbor inhabiting 30 acres of residential property for .... mining.

Read the story by Stephen Zenner here >

Though Rocky Ridge Development LLC is operating in an area not yet zoned for industrial use, residents note dust and noise disruptions.

12/07/2025

Sure, there's lots of event calendars by amazing orgs that support Toledo, like Destination Toledo and Downtown Toledo, but we have our own - News Shorts/ Event Calendar!

Located on the Toledo Free Press website homepage, it's a little different ... we post portions of press releases from organizations that are also doing great things.

Check out our News Shorts for events happening today and beyond. It's updated daily!

From arts and culture to business and politics, The Toledo Free Press has compiled the latest Toledo-area news and upcoming events.

11/07/2025

In this episode of Behind the Byline, guest Lucas Camuso-Stall explains how Ohio’s new library funding model could cost the Toledo-Lucas County system $1.6 million. He warns it adds strain as libraries now share funding with statewide services, despite growing community demand.

This week’s Behind the Byline guest is Lucas Camuso-Stall, director of Government Relations & Advocacy | Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

08/07/2025

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed several items in the state’s new $100 billion budget, siding with public schools, libraries, and families on key issues like property taxes, Medicaid for children, and censorship of LGBTQ+ content.

This story was originally published by Signal Statewide. Statewide is a nonprofit media partner of the Toledo Free Press. By Andrew Tobias | Signal Statehouse OHIO – Gov. Mike DeWine sided with public schools, libraries and local governments as he vetoed several high-profile items from the state b...

08/07/2025

Toledo Day Nursery (TDN) is making childcare more accessible for Toledo families by offering tuition-free periods and programs supported by the Bainum Family Foundation. Read more here:

Toledo Day Nursery (TDN) is creating initiatives that make childcare more affordable and accessible for families.