Reconciling Jackson and Jackson
By Ben Jealous Guest Column The party of Andrew Jackson has spent a decade running from him. It should keep the two things he got right. I was 14 the first time I raised my […]
Month: June 2026
Peace, Love and Parenting
By June Boyd Guest Column Saturday, June 6, 2026, the 53rd Annual Old West Festival became the wild, wild west. Most of us are scratching our heads and asking why? On what began as a […]
Lucas County Commissioners statement on Old West End Festival shooting
“We are heartbroken and hurting alongside our community in the aftermath of the senseless shooting at the Old West End Festival,” the Lucas County Commissioners said in a joint statement. “Our thoughts are immediately with […]
Kaptur Statement On Shooting At Toledo’s Old West End Festival
On Saturday night, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement following a shooting and gun violence at Toledo’s Old West End Festival: “Our community is in pain tonight as a result of senseless gun […]
Books for Father’s Day for Kids by Various Authors and Illustrators
c.2026, various publishers $9.99 – $18.99 various page counts By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor Good old Dad. He’s there for you every day, playing with you, tucking you into bed, teaching you […]
Monroe Street Neighborhood Center Continues Transforming Lives in Toledo
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Some places feed more than hunger. They feed hope. On any given Tuesday at the Monroe Street Neighborhood Center, neighbors quietly line up for food, clothing and support. Seniors […]
Toledo Raises the Gay Pride Flag
The Truth Staff For the ninth year, the Gay Pride flag was raised at One Government Center as city and county leaders praised this area’s acceptance of diversity, the commitment residents have shown to love […]
Riding With Purpose: Dem Ryders Turn Passion Into Community Impact
By Michelle McCalister Special to The Truth For the members of Dem Ryders, riding is about more than enjoying the open road—it is also about giving back. The Toledo-area Slingshot riding group recently donated essential […]
The Fogg, Williamson, Weddle, Mason Family Reunion
The Truth Staff The Fogg, Williamson, Weddle, Mason Family Reunion was held the weekend of May 22-24 in Toledo and family members from as far away as California journeyed to the Glass City to participate […]
Is a Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Necessary?
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor The question Democratic lawmakers are raising in Columbus is – why do we need a constitutional amendment to enshrine voter identification requirements, when current laws already do that and […]