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A former officer says tragedies like violence and mass shootings in schools aren't going away anytime soon so he wants bus drivers and school officials to have a plan.

Salvation Army Volunteer Event Coordinator, Laura Henthorn, told 13abc that with over 1,200 backpacks filled with supplies, they did end up reaching their goal with the “Stuff the Bus” campaign.

Ford says, it’s more important than ever, to get younger students to explore these various medical career paths because there is a critical shortage in almost every area.

He says the whole point of this count is to go to areas that they have already identified as places people in need might be living, like under a bridge for example, and engage with those people.

The Director of Sylvania Neighborhood Bridges said they are still accepting monetary donations that will eventually be turned into gift cards for the families in need.

Not only is the local food truck, Toledo Let’s Eat, cooking up tasty American classics, but also provides real-life work experience to school-aged youth. It’s all part of Pathway Toledo, an organization whose main goal is to reduce poverty in Lucas county.

After 57 years in the business, Fred Malczewski tells 13abc he is ready to retire, especially after experiencing some recent health issues.

Although there were no apparent injuries on the cat, officers stated it was clearly dead and there was blood.

After a deadly fire broke out this morning at a house on N. Superior St., a community was left shocked and devastated.

The primaries are just around the corner and some Ohioans want to get their votes in ahead of time.Election Day is not until August 2, but there are several ways to cast your ballot early, if you so choose.

Many have questioned the credibility of the Arizona-based company behind the Taco & Margarita fest, but the Huntington Center says it's taking it over to ensure Toledo's event is all above board.

According to Japanese law, possession of firearms, as well as certain kinds of knives and other weapons, is illegal without a special license. Importing them is also illegal.

He must register as a tier one sex offender.

It’s an annual campaign put on by several local organizations to ensure all kids can start the school year off on the right note.

Fireworks aren’t the only things reaching the skies this Fourth of July. From higher food prices to higher gas prices, some people are being forced to adjust their holiday traditions. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, this Fourth of July’s cookout will be about 17 percent more expensive than it was a year ago.

A Local daycare called The Nest BG, said it supports mothers and fathers by allowing them to complete their education and their family at the same time. It does this by offering free childcare services to parents who are still in school.

A local social worker recommends therapy or even joining online support groups run by professionals for those experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression about the future of abortion access in the U.S.

Ohio’s Heartbeat Bill is now state law, meaning abortions are illegal in the state after approximately six weeks of pregnancy. So, what will this mean for adoption agencies and children’s services?

In Ohio, the six-week abortion ban is now law, so abortion clinics have to adjust. A worker for the Toledo Women’s Center says in just one afternoon, she fielded 80 calls of people asking questions.

For 40 recruits the future is now one step closer, as Friday marks the first day of training for the 69th class of the Toledo police academy.

Retirees going back to work is not unheard of, but just within the past few months, it’s starting to become more common.

Toledo Metroparks camp counselors had to move some of their activities indoors Wednesday as temperatures neared 100 degrees.

FirstEnergy tells 13abc that crews have been out all day trying to restore power for it’s customers, but it looks like for about 2,800 people, power still won’t be back up and running until Wednesday evening.

With all this extreme weather in the forecast, it’s important to be prepared so you can stay safe. Local experts say, when it comes to extreme weather, especially record-breaking temperatures, you can’t necessarily go about your normal routine.

Small businesses are having to decide between keeping prices the same and potentially losing money, or raising the cost of their goods and services and possibly losing customers.

According to experts at Gas Buddy, fuel prices at those kinds of stores are always lower. In fact, Costco gas averages 19.8 cents cheaper per gallon than all other non-member stations.

With gas over five dollars a gallon right now in most areas, how can you make sure you get every drop you’re paying for? Weights and Measures Inspectors are out at gas stations testing pumps for possible error, including here in Lucas County.

House Bill 99 is gathering mixed reviews from local families.

In just a couple of months, Lucas County will install its first Safe Haven Baby Box at the Springfield Township Fire Department. The goal is to help prevent illegal infant abandonment. The Safe Haven Baby Box allows mothers in crisis to give up their baby legally and safely, following the Safe Haven Law.

According to the American Trucking Association, more than 70 percent of freight is transported by trucks, and as we know, trucks need diesel to travel. Just last month, diesel fuel hit a national average of $5.47 Per gallon. Wednesday in Northwest Ohio, the price sat right around $5.49.

A 16-year-old transgender, high school graduate, named Jay Rober, is refusing to walk the stage this Sunday. He says it’s because the school won’t use his preferred name at graduation.

Many parents and teachers were left in fear today after yet another school shooting. Those we spoke with say they’re worried their child’s classroom, or their workplace, might be next.

Teachers retiring early and even resigning from the profession has been a common trend the past few years. The Center for American Progress found that nationally, student’s interest in teaching dropped from 2010 to 2018.