Junction Coalition News Today

The Toledo woman told Call 11 for Action that she has no working toilet, bath or sink and she hasn't even seen her contractor since March 15.

The grant, which will be used to reduce lead exposure and poisoning in the Junction community, was only one of 11 awarded in the country.

The National Retail Federation estimates that families with children in elementary through high school should be planning to spend an average of $890.07 this year.

"If you want to see this community be better, if you want to see Toledo be better we need to see the work be done," said Smith.

“It’s a done deal now. I hope that the selection committee, the mayor, and the chief understand the responsibility that is now in their hands.”

City leaders, including Toledo City Council, think groups like neighborhood associations or coalitions could be one way to help reduce the city's violence.

Designed to connect the research hubs of Oakland and Hazelwood Green, the transit project will be on hold when Gainey takes office next year. Meanwhile, anxious residents await word on flood relief to which the project is tied.

Two of the homicides happened on Junction Avenue, which the city of Toledo has been attempting to make safer over the years due to its history of crime.

Algae blooms are hiking the cost of water for people already struggling to pay their bills.

The Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity and Junction Coalition partnered together for the central Toledo homes.