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Toledo Stories

Toledo Stories

WGTE's series of remarkable television programs that celebrate and document the people, places and moments that built Northwest Ohio into the strong and vibrant region we live in.

Toledo Stories is a local public television program presented by WGTE

Rethinking Jails and Justice Documentary

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Learn why Lucas County stands at a crossroads in its journey toward criminal justice reform. (56m 46s)

The Trail Fire of 1961: Toledo Firefighting's Deadliest Disaster

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This documentary delves into the story of the tanker truck explosion that happened on June 10, 1961, (26m 47s)

Magic of the Old West End

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Magic of the Old West explores the history of one of Toledo's oldest suburbs. (58m 50s)

Sister Eileen and Her Boyz, an HIV in the Rust Belt Story

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A Catholic Sister serves gay men in NW Ohio during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis. (27m 59s)

Sons of Toledo

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A true story of the city’s Black-owned barber shops and their work in their communities. (24m 1s)

Freedom Means Never Surrender

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Follow the exceptionally heroic lives of Marian and Wladyslawa Wojciechowski. (26m 56s)

Lakeside Chautauqua: An American Treasure

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This program explores the history, present, and future of Lakeside Chautauqua. (26m 46s)

The House That Love Built

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The House That Love Built showcases the origins of the Ronald McDonald House in Toledo. (28m 46s)

In Pursuit of Justice

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This program shares the legacy of Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE). (26m 46s)

Toledoans of Color: Stories of COVID-19

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African American Toledoans share their stories and experiences with COVID-19. (55m 7s)

The Battle for One

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Learn why infant mortality is a threat and how it is being addressed in Lucas County. (26m 46s)

West Side Montessori: Empowering Children for Life

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We look into the past, present and future of Toledo's own West Side Montessori. (26m 46s)

Toledo Choral Society - The First 100 Years

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Learn about the music and people that sustained the Toledo Choral Society for 100 years. (26m 48s)

A Soldier's Story: Never Forgotten

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Family members of the fallen and experts on the Battle of Munda Point explore the tragedy, (26m 46s)

Flight Path: The World of Migratory Birds

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Follow the astonishing travels of migratory birds and the people who love them. (56m 46s)

Remembering Mary Manse College

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Mary Manse College closed after 50 years, but its legacy lives on. (26m 46s)

The Unexpected Gift of Hospice

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Meet the driven leaders at Hospice of Northwest Ohio and see how it has evolved. (26m 46s)

A Chance for Every Child

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Learn about the roots of Toledo Public Schools in this new Toledo Stories. (27m 10s)

The Warehouse District Revitalized

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The second in a two-part series, take a look at the future of the Warehouse District. (26m 46s)

The History of the Warehouse District

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Shaped by trading via the Miami Erie Canal in the 1800s, this unique district thrives. (26m 46s)

The Prohibition Chronicles

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The true story of gangsters and bootleggers who dominated Toledo during Prohibition. (56m 57s)

Beyond the Ballet Barre: Ballet Theatre of Toledo

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Explore how ballet transforms every part of a dancer’s life with Ballet Theatre of Toledo. (26m 46s)

Encore! The Story of the Valentine Theatre

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“Encore! The Story of the Valentine Theatre” explores the history of this Toledo theatre. (56m 46s)

Retrospective

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Look back at 15 years of iconic Toledo Stories. (56m 46s)

The Zoo Life

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Go behind the scenes at the Toledo Zoo, where every day brings something new and exciting. (56m 46s)

Watch! Bid! Buy! The TV 30 Auction Rewind

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This program is a nostalgic look back to the first ever “Buy In” to air on WGTE in 1968. (26m 44s)

Fair Housing: A Place to Call Home

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Learn about the 40 year history of The Toledo Fair Housing Center and its important work. (26m 47s)

Body by Fisher

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Body by Fisher was a hallmark of reliability and American manufacturing and style. (26m 47s)

Wildwood: Land as Good as Gold

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Wildwood Preserve was created after a hard-fought effort to save it from a bulldozer. (56m 45s)

MCO: A History of Healing and Teaching

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MCO: A History of Healing and Teaching explores how the college was born. (55m 35s)

Timelapse Toledo

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Timelapse Toledo showcases stunning and illuminating time-lapse images of Toledo. (26m 28s)

Grain: The Harold Anderson Story | Part Three

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The story of an Ohio man's dream to grow an agriculture company. (29m 56s)

Grain: The Harold Anderson Story | Part Two

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The story of one Ohio man's dream to grow a local agriculture company. (30m)

Grain: The Harold Anderson Story | Part One

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The story of one Ohio man's dream to grow a local agriculture company. (30m)

War of 1812 in Michigan

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The War of 1812 in Michigan would decide who controlled the Northwestern Frontier. (28m 30s)

War of 1812 in the Old Northwest

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War of 1812 in the Old Northwest brings to life the history of the War of 1812. (56m 40s)

Into the Fire

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See how three men began the contemporary glassblowing movement at the Toledo Museum of Art (24m 17s)

Cherry Street’s Mission

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After 65 years, The Cherry Street Mission Ministries continues to embrace those in need. (27m 2s)

Lourdes College: A Community Moving Forward

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Learn the history and mission of Lourdes' College. (28m 30s)

A Gift of Life: The Jobst Story

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Retrace the history of the Jobst family legacy and how they saved millions of lives. (28m 27s)

Making Sunshine

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Sunshine Children's Home pioneered modern, integrated care for children with disabilities. (26m 47s)

Islamic Toledo

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Islamic Toledo explores how the first Muslim immigrants arrived and developed a community. (29m 28s)

Reverence: Toledo Ballet

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Toledo Ballet has been a vibrant leader in our region's performing arts community. (29m 31s)

Arena: Building Community

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Follow the construction progress of the Huntington Arena in downtown Toledo. (28m 17s)

Holy Toledo

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A showcase of historical places of worship in the Greater Toledo area. (53m 11s)

The House That Glass Built

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Learn how the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion was ultimately made possible by glass. (52m 52s)

Undefeated: The Chuck Ealey Story

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WGTE looks at the history and legacy of The University of Toledo Quarterback Chuck Ealey. (58m)

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra: Music Among Us

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Toledo Symphony Orchestra: Music Among Us explores why the orchestra is so important. (28m 25s)

The Homefront

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Highlights some of the little known stories of life in Northwest Ohio during WWII (58m 1s)

Jeep: Steel Soldier

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Follow the story of the Jeep's original design and how this vehicle helped win the war. (28m 19s)

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