Author: Barry

  • The Toledo Tribune

    Dear Readers, Let me begin with an apology, one meant to soothe the neglected hearts of our loyal readers. The last dry days of autumn, that brief window when tasks that demand sunshine cry out for attention, swept me away like leaves on the wind. There were gutters to clear, wood to stack, and a…

  • Toledo Tabletop Wargamers

    Here is an announcement from the Toledo Table Top Gamers Club. Toledo Tabletop Wargamers: A Call to Muster There’s a new hum of activity at Bruster’s Whimsy, and it’s not just the clinking of teacups or the shuffle of euro-style board games. No, it’s the sound of armies on the march, banners snapping in the…

  • Whimsy and wonder:

    The Toledo Tribune. In this quiet little town of Toledo, where folks know each other by first names and wave at passing cars, there’s a tradition that’s quietly woven itself into the fabric of our community, much like a well-worn quilt. For over 40 years, the Toledo Elks have been preparing Holiday food baskets for…

  • Whimsy and Wonder:

    By the Toledo Tribune. On Main Street, right in front of the Timbers Restaurant, there’s a hanging basket that could make even the gloomiest day shine a little brighter. It’s the fullest, most colorful basket you’ll find, its tendrils reaching all the way to the ground like the lush vines of some tropical paradise. Locals…

  • Whimsy and Wonder:

    “From a dogs perspective, tales for consideration and consternation” It was a Tuesday in Toledo, a town where stories lingered in the air like the scent of fresh-baked bread from Mrs. Johnson’s bakery. I was lost, all alone under a pile of logs, a woeful predicament that befell me one autumn afternoon. The guard at…

  • From the Editor

    Dear friends and neighbors, As the morning mist lifts from our beloved town and the coastal breeze whispers through the trees, we are reminded of the stories that breathe life into Toledo. It’s these tales—of courage, kindness, and the everyday moments—that we wish to capture and share. We turn to you, the heart of our…

  • The Toledo Tribune

    “At the heart of our small, spirited community, we hold firm to the values that define us: honor, integrity, duty, truth, community, and hospitality. In the quiet of early mornings and the bustle of late afternoons, the Toledo Tribune gathers stories of our town—tales of resilience, kindness, and the simple yet profound moments that weave…