David Yonke
David Yonke is the editor and community manager of ToledoFAVS. A veteran reporter, editor, and author, his name is familiar name to many area readers for his many years at The Blade newspaper including the last 12 years as religion editor.
Christian group to turn former abortion clinic into memorial garden
After battling addictions, Creed frontman Scott Stapp renews his faith
Thrivent Financial is no longer for Lutherans only
Pope Francis’ Conn. appointment draws criticism
Exonerated inmates push Ohio to scrap the death penalty
Cancer diagnosis gives second life to Carman’s music career
Mosque arsonist Randolph Linn sentenced to 20 years
Judge rejects bid to withdraw guilty plea in mosque arson
Indiana man seeks to withdraw guilty plea in Ohio mosque arson
Truck driver pleads guilty to setting Ohio mosque on fire
Racing reverend puts faith into 750-horsepower dragster
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (RNS) Until his recent retirement, the Rev. Dale Schaefer spent most Sunday mornings wearing vestments and leading worship services at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Whenever he had a day off, the soft-spoken preacher would slip a helmet over his gray hair, don a racing suit, and climb into the cockpit of a 750-horsepower dragster he built from the ground up. By David Yonke.
Female Lutheran pastor mounts uphill bid for Ohio congressional seat
TOLEDO, Ohio (RNS) The Rev. Angela Zimmann is an ordained Lutheran minister and is believed to be the only female minister running for Congress this year. By David Yonke.
‘Extreme Makeover’ family has a call to ‘change the world’
TOLEDO, Ohio (RNS) Aaron and Jackie Frisch had more than their 15 minutes of fame when ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" built them a dream home four years ago. Ever since then, they've been carrying out an extreme makeover of their own, with 25 children in the extended brood. Call it Extreme Makeover: Family Addition. By David Yonke.
Mosque in Toledo, Ohio scorched by arson
TOLEDO, Ohio (RNS) Muslim worshippers are reeling from an arson fire at the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, but are grateful for an outpouring of support from the local interfaith community. By David Yonke.
