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 […]
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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) […]
We Are Already Unified: Stop Debating, Start Doing
By Carla Thomas The Truth Contributor In light of the OWE Festival incident, I see a lot of people asking, “What do we do now? Where do we go from here?” And I’ve seen a […]
June 27: National PTSD Awareness Day—Understanding Trauma, Extending Grace, and Promoting Healing
By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, Licensed Professional Clinical Therapist & Air Force Veteran The Truth Contributor National PTSD Awareness Day was created to promote awareness and understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to encourage […]
Off the Ground
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Every teenager isn’t bad, every parent don’t raise their kids to go out and do what they did — but I just hope situations like these […]
The Political Power of Black Music
By Hazel Trice Edney Guest Column Politicians give floor speeches. Civil rights leaders and activists march and protest for change. Lobbyists advocate on behalf of their clients. Those are just a few strategies by which […]
What I saw at Andrew Jackson’s Plantation
By Ben Jealous Guest Column On Juneteenth, I traveled to the Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson’s plantation outside Nashville, to celebrate Black music. Neither Juneteenth nor Black music had ever been celebrated there before. Lela Harris […]
Juneteenth Weekend Events Begin with a Parade
The Truth Staff What a celebration Juneteenth has turned into over the past decade. This Juneteenth celebration was the biggest yet as a variety of organizations – Toledo Museum of Art, the Metroparks, City of […]
The Grand Reopening of Superior Made RV Resort
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor Retired Toledo Police Officer Floella Wormely has had a recreational vehicle for more than 10 years and during that time has searched for ideal sites to park her RV […]