A Poor City’s Tax
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor. – James Baldwin Toledo spent more on public safety […]
Year: 2026
The African American Sports Legends 2026 Hall of Fame Induction
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor This past weekend the African American Sports Legends Hall of Fame welcomed 10 inductees and offered Toledoans several opportunities to celebrate the accomplishments of local sports heroes. On Friday […]
Toledo Ques host Annual Vince Davis Community Health and Wellness Fair
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The members of the Xi Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted their annual Vince Davis Community Health and Wellness Fair June 20th from 12-3:30pm at Martin […]
Divine Nine Meet and Greet Hosted at TolHouse in Support of Judge Duhart’s Re-Election
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The Committee to Re-elect Judge Duhart to the Court of Appeals hosted a meet and greet for the Divine Nine Greek organizations at TolHouse on Saturday, June 20. The […]
Toledo Celebrates Annual Race Amity Day
By The Baha’is of Lucas County Toledo celebrated its annual Race Amity Day Festival at Secor Metropark on Sunday, June 14. Thirty-seven souls experienced the true meaning of amity and the oneness of our human […]
Keep it Cool and Tasty
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor I want to share about the field trips we hosted to our little sensory garden last week at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. While many gardens […]
America at 250: A Republic to Keep
Proud of the promise? Responsible for the work? By Steve Flagg Guest Column On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of the American nation. A birthday worth celebrating, not […]
Betty Amison-Lewis – In Memoriam
Betty Ann Amison – Lewis passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at her bedside. Born on August 18, 1942, to Willie and Alberta, Betty lived a life […]
Elected Officials Discuss Impact of “Big Ugly Bill”
The Truth Staff On the anniversary of the passage of Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” local elected officials spoke out about the impact of that bill on access to health care for millions of Ohioans. […]
How Small Business Owners Can Overcome Cash Flow Challenges in Today’s Economy
Special to The Truth If you’re an entrepreneur, you may be feeling the pinch. New data from Xero suggests increased cash flow pressure for small businesses in 2026. The latest Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) […]