Have you ever wondered about your city’s past? About what the biggest story was in your city before you were born? If so, keep reading to find out about your world, past and present.

Almost 20 years ago the biggest story in Toledo was the mysterious disappearance of Mary Jane Zich. On November 29, 1991 was the last day Mary Zich was ever seen. Zich and her daughter had just returned back to their home in Toledo from a Thanksgiving celebration at Zich’s parent’s house. Soon after they arrived back home Zich received a mysterious phone call and left the house and 3 year old daughter behind.

Rumors state that when she got back to her house she told her husband Tom she wanted a divorce. No one knows what Tom said or what his reactions were but because of the past violence in the household many questioned him for her disappearance.

On December 7, 1991 Tom reported his wife missing. Many Toledo residents asked why he waited 8 days to report the disappearance of a loved one. On December 18, 1991 an anonymous caller said they found Zich’s car. When cops arrived they opened the trunk to find the frozen body of Mrs. Mary Jane Zich. The cops suspected Tom but they had no evidence. So, as her murder remained unsolved her daughter grew up.

Then 14 years later cold case investigators took a second look at the case. They re-interviewed several witnesses. Finally in 2007, Tom Zich was charged with the murder of his wife Mary Jane Zich. Desirre Zich, now known as Desirre Pena, has children of her own.

The biggest recent story in Toledo is the same news that is sweeping the state: snow. People have been rushing to the store buying enough food to last up to 2 weeks. The recent snow fall could cause up to 13 inches of snow. Lots of meteorologists are arguing about whether or not we are getting ready to have a repeat of the blizzard of 78. The blizzard of 78 had snow covering houses. The snow drifts were up to second stories of homes. So I’d be prepared it’s going to get a little chilly.

For more information on Toledo, please visit these sites: www.toledoblade.com and www.mothersvanishing.blogspot.com