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)
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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)
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A true story of the city’s Black-owned barber shops and their work in their communities. (24m 1s)
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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)
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The House That Love Built showcases the origins of the Ronald McDonald House in Toledo. (28m 46s)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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See how three men began the contemporary glassblowing movement at the Toledo Museum of Art (24m 17s)
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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)
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Sunshine Children's Home pioneered modern, integrated care for children with disabilities. (26m 47s)
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Islamic Toledo explores how the first Muslim immigrants arrived and developed a community. (29m 28s)
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Toledo Ballet has been a vibrant leader in our region's performing arts community. (29m 31s)
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Follow the construction progress of the Huntington Arena in downtown Toledo. (28m 17s)
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A showcase of historical places of worship in the Greater Toledo area. (53m 11s)
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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)
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Highlights some of the little known stories of life in Northwest Ohio during WWII (58m 1s)
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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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Toledo Stories is a local public television program presented by WGTE