BREAKING | Toledo Fire Department Standing by for EPA After a “Leak” into Swawn Creek Was Discovered
Emergency crews are investigating a possible leak at Swan Creek Metropark in south Toledo after an unknown substance was found flowing into the creek Tuesday morning.
Metroparks Toledo public relations director Scott Carpenter said the material appears to be entering Swan Creek from a roadside ditch near Glendale Avenue, outside the park’s boundaries, before moving into the waterway.
Toledo Fire and Rescue responded to the scene around 9:15 a.m. and will remain on site until the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency arrives to take over the environmental assessment, according to Carpenter.
Officials say the source of the leak is not within the metropark itself, but they have not yet identified what the substance is. It is not yet clear whether areas beyond the immediate site have been affected.
Authorities expect to release more details once the EPA completes its initial review. This remains a developing situation, and local officials are asking the public to monitor updates from WTOL 11 as more information becomes available.
BREAKING | U.S. Launches Strikes on Venezuela; Trump Announces Capture of Maduro
President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been “captured and flown out of the country” following large-scale U.S. military strikes on Venezuela. The announcement sparked swift condemnation and concern from governments around the world.
According to U.S. officials, the operation was executed by the Army’s elite Delta Force unit. A Republican senator told CBS News that Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated Maduro will face criminal prosecution in the United States, where he was previously indicted. Rubio also suggested that no additional U.S. military actions in Venezuela are planned.
The Trump administration has long accused Maduro of drug trafficking and collaboration with organizations designated as terrorist groups—allegations that Maduro has consistently denied.
Saturday’s strikes come after months of heightened U.S. military activity in the region. American forces had recently deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and other warships to the Caribbean, seized two oil tankers near Venezuela, and conducted strikes on more than 30 boats alleged to be transporting narcotics. Trump also said the U.S. targeted “the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs.”
BREAKING! Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Oysters Spreads to 22 States
A multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to raw oysters has sickened 64 people across 22 states, with 20 hospitalizations reported and no deaths as of December 23, 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The CDC and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating, noting a higher-than-expected hospitalization rate compared to past oyster-related outbreaks. Of 27 people interviewed, 74% (20 individuals) reported eating raw oysters before falling ill.
Illnesses began as early as late June 2025, with many in November. No common oyster source or recall has been identified yet.
Symptoms of Salmonella include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, appearing 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. Most recover in 4-7 days, but vulnerable groups—children under 5, adults 65+, and those with weakened immune systems—face higher risks.
Health officials stress: Raw oysters can carry bacteria year-round. Hot sauce or lemon juice won’t kill germs, and contamination isn’t visible.
Recommendation: Cook oysters thoroughly (boil, fry, broil, or bake to 145°F internal temperature).
The true case count is likely higher, as many recover without testing. Stay updated via the CDC’s outbreak page. If you’ve eaten raw oysters recently and feel ill, contact your doctor.
