The Ground Has Shifted
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Whenever persons are rejected by society, the result is Exile… they have no sense of belonging, neither to the community nor to the territory. – Peter […]
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Smoke Over Cahokia
A millennium ago, the greatest city north of what is now Mexico rose on the Mississippi. Then it emptied. Last week, smoke found it again. By Ben Jealous Guest Column The smoke came down out […]
Toledo Welcomes Ghanaian Dennis Obeng Agyei
By Paul Hubbard, Board Cahir Maritime Academy Guest Column Sister Cities held a conference in Washington DC. Jim Rush, vice president of Thread Marketing Group, was there working for Toledo Sister Cities. Rush met with […]
In Memoriam — Larry Stanley Rocker
June 7, 1952 – July 22, 2026 Larry Stanley Rocker was born on June 7, 1952, in Monroe, Michigan. He was one of six children from the union of Peter Rocker and Anna Lee (Nelson) […]
Rep. Grim Receives RAINN Legislator Award
Special to The Truth Rep. Michele Grim (D-Toledo) last week was honored to receive the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Legislator Award. “As a lifelong advocate for survivors, I am honored to receive […]
National Grant Supports Vistula Improvements
Residents will soon begin seeing the first improvements along the Vistula section of Summit Street after the City of Toledo was selected as one of only five communities nationwide to receive a GM on Main […]
August: A Time to Restore, Reconnect and Prioritize Wellness in Our Community
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist As August arrives, many families in Toledo are preparing for a new school year while squeezing in the last days […]
Here Are Five Things to Do to Lower Your Healthcare Costs
Special to The Truth Healthcare is expensive. Families feel it every time they pay an insurance premium, pick up a prescription, open a medical bill, or put off care because of worries about the cost. […]
Experiencing Hair Thinning or Hair Loss? Here’s How to Prepare for Your Consultation
By Dr. Hope Mitchell, MD The Truth Contributor It’s Hair Loss Awareness Month. One of the most common questions I hear from patients is, “Will my hair grow back?” The answer depends on identifying what […]
Development Highlights Resources for Entrepreneurs During National Black Business Month
Special to The Truth Black-owned businesses are growing across Ohio, creating jobs, investing in communities, and contributing to the state’s economic momentum. During National Black Business Month, the Ohio Department of Development is highlighting that […]