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Inspired to give back: Local businessman takes on big project for Toledo school
Making good on some promises he made to himself, Brian Cutlip of Genoa, Ohio, started showing up for Rosary Cathedral Catholic School in a way that surprised the school administration. “I was literally telling my girlfriend,” said Mr. Cutlip, who runs his own business, Blu Collar Renovations LLC. “I was like, ‘I think maybe I should do something with the community. You know, I've gotten blessings. Why not return them?’” Inspired by a company that redid a parking lot inexpensively in his community in Genoa, Mr. Cutlip thought he could use his Midwestern handyman prowess to help out central city schools in Toledo. “And then the very next day, my friend, Tyler ... just messaged me and goes, ‘Hey, my mom's got this little project,’” Mr. Cutlip said. “I'm like, ‘Well, it doesn't get any more clear than that.’”
Football: Leipsic comes from behind to defeat McComb
Oct. 5—LEIPSIC — With a little less than four minutes left in the first half of Friday's key Blanchard Valley Conference football game, McComb was leading Leipsic 21-0. McComb seemed to be in complete control. However, Leipsic battled back from its huge first-half deficit and eventually slipped out with a thrilling 30-27 victory over McComb at John Edwards Field. Leipsic improved to 5-2 ...
BGSU TE Fannin's rise in college football 'not a surprise' to those who know him best
BOWLING GREEN — Harold Fannin, Jr.’s rapid ascension into one of the best tight ends in college football wasn’t much of a surprise to the coaches and players the Bowling Green State University star has had in his life. From his days doing nearly everything on the gridiron at Canton McKinley High School until now, when the Falcons’ junior is finding new ways to impress the nation, Fannin’s talent level was substantial. “He’s a true football player,” McKinley coach Antonio Hall said. “A lot of guys play football, but he’s a football player.” When asked to recall his first impressions of Fannin in high school, BGSU football coach Scot Loeffler said: “He’s going to be a pro football player. There was no question.”
Sunday Chat with BGSU play-by-play announcer Todd Walker
Sunday Chat is a weekly feature appearing in The Blade’s print and digital platforms each Sunday. BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green State University’s football and men’s basketball programs have had plenty of highs, lows, and other noteworthy moments for the past 22 seasons. Todd Walker has been there for nearly every step of it. The play-by-play announcer for the two BGSU teams since 2003, Walker has called every Falcons’ football game during that span and almost every basketball contest. Walker, the “Voice of the Bowling Green Falcons,” has been grateful for his role covering the teams.
BGSU hockey wins opener 2-1 in Williams' coaching debut
ERIE, Pa. — Bowling Green State University opened its ice hockey season with a narrow 2-1 win on the road at Mercyhurst on Friday in the Falcons’ debut under new head coach Dennis Williams. BGSU will look to make it two in a row on Saturday back at Mercyhurst Ice Center. Make it ✌️for the Falcons, courtesy of Brody Waters⏰ 5:07 2nd Period#AyZiggy pic.twitter.com/hEhydP0CAl During Friday’s game, the Falcons carried a 2-0 lead until just past the midway point of the second period. Jaden Grant converted an even-strength goal for the Falcons 11:28 into the first, assisted by Breck McKinley and Maxwell Martin.
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