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- Volunteer firefighter numbers falling as calls for service increase; Toledo residents pushed out of real estate market as rental costs surge | Leading Edge
Asst. Fire Chief Mark Grove | Woodville
Chief Deputy Rick Sluder | Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office
There's a quiet crisis affecting fire protection in smalltowns and rural communities nationwide.
Here in Ohio, nearly 70% of our nearly 1,200 firedepartments are staffed primarily by volunteer firefighters.
But between 2018 and 2021, Ohio saw a 6.5% drop involunteers, even as calls for service rose 9%.
Janek Schaller | Journalist | Midstory
While real estate surges in Toledo and home prices rise,many residents find themselves struggling — sometimes pushed to the brink ofhomelessness.
22 min - University of Toledo President on challenges, opportunities for institution | Leading Edge
James Holloway is taking over the reigns at the University of Toledo. He sits down with WTOL 11's Jeff Smith to talk his goals for the institution.
22 min - Leading Edge | Chelsea Ziss on Maumee leadership shakeup; Tom Bush on AI and tech growth in NW Ohio | August 2, 2025
Chelsea Ziss on Maumee civic unrest and resignations; Tom Bush on AI events and tech community expansion across northwest Ohio.
22 min - NFL Films director Steve Trout on NFL quarterbacks and new WWE series | July 27, 2025
NFL Films' Supervising Producer/Director Steve Trout reveals how “Quarterback” captures the real lives of QBs Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Kirk Cousins, and previews his new WWE documentary.
23 min - Commissioner Pete Gerken talks Lucas County Jail; Party in the Park progess; Murals in Toledo | Leading Edge - July 20, 2025
LUCAS COUNTY JAIL | Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken
DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT AND BUSINESS | Cheryl Hardy - ConnecToledo
MURALS IN TOLEDO | Dean Davis - Local mural artist
22 min - Bruce Rumpf on O Canada Fest and cross-border commerce; Bobbi Rebell on budgeting apps and money mindfulness | July 13
Bussinessman Bruce Rumpf, CEO of Job1 USA, previews O Canada Fest, an effort to maximize the potential of economic development in northwest Ohio from the new Gordie Howe Bridge.
Also, Personal Finance Expert Bobbi Rebell offers budgeting tips and insights on managing subscriptions.
23 min - Dr. Christie Jenkins, Annika Awls, Kathy Mull and Fonda Royster on domestic violence prevention and breaking the cycle | July 6, 2025
Jeff Smith honors Ashley (Morris) Fonseca and talks with experts about domestic violence cycles, community roles and the urgent need for support and prevention.
23 min - Leading Edge: Derek Merrin on Ohio's 9th District race; Tedd Long on Toledo's restaurant history | June 29, 2025
Republican Derek Merrin discusses his renewed congressional bid.
Tedd Long explores Toledo’s rich dining legacy in his new book on lost local eateries.
23 min - Leading Edge: Vivek Ramaswamy on Ohio gubernatorial race; Stephanie Kuhlman on vacant land scams | June 22, 2025
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Republican Vivek Ramaswamy; Stephanie Kuhlman shares a scam affecting realtors.
22 min - Leading Edge: Author and influencer Brittany Gibbons on branding and Party in the Park; 80s rock star and actor Rick Springfield on music, fans and sci-fi | June 15, 2025
Brittany Gibbons on influencer branding and Toledo events; Rick Springfield on fans, 80s music, and sharing the stage with fellow rocker Sammy Hagar.
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