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Museum receives $500,000 for Glass Pavilion repairs, upgrades
The Toledo Museum of Art will receive $500,000 from the state for maintenance and renovations to the Glass Pavilion, officials announced Thursday. The funding was part of the two-year state budget approved by the Ohio General Assembly earlier this summer. The award was announced Thursday by state Rep. Michele Grim (D., Toledo) at a news conference at the Glass Pavilion. Museum CEO Adam Levine said the money will be used for various renovation projects at the Glass Pavilion including replacing the exterior doors and canopies, improving accessibility, and promoting more energy-efficient climate control. “As the Glass Pavilion nears its 20th birthday, we have exciting plans for its future, and these state dollars for infrastructure will help ensure that future comes to pass,” Mr. Levine said.
2024 Toledo Rockets Football Preseason Preview: Offense
There’s always one thing you can count on in a college football season: Toledo will be Toledo. Toledo has been somewhat of a standard bearer in the MAC throughout the last decade and counting. The Rockets boast the conference’s longest streak with 14 consecutive seasons finishing .500 or better. They’ve crossed the double-digit win threshold three times since 2015, compiling an 11-3 record as the MAC runner-up in 2023. Although the Rockets fell short of a conference championship in Detroit, they’ve prevailed there before, bringing home recent titles in 2017 and 2022 under head coach Jason Candle.
Homer Noble Farm Gains Patriotic Mural
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — A 156-year-old Weckerly Road farm is the backdrop for what will be the area’s first semiquincentennial barn mural. As the nation readies for its big celebration on July 4, 2026, Ohio will seek to have barns painted with the 250-year logo – and imagery that reflects community – in every area of the state.
'Bringing the clinic to the community': Black Men's Wellness Day tour coming to Scott High School
TOLEDO, Ohio — In the Black community, Black Men have higher rates of diabetes, prostate cancer and other health diseases, according to health website Verywell Health, which cites information from the Center for Diesase Control. Organizations like the African American Male Wellness Agency do their part in bringing the...
Alcohol believed to be a factor in crash that killed man; Woman in critical condition after being airlifted to UM Hospital in Ann Arbor
Michigan State Police investigators believe alcohol was a factor in a Lenawee County crash Wednesday night that claimed a 72-year-old man’s life and left a 75-year-old woman in critical condition.
Proof That Ohio is Full of Bad Drivers
According to a recent study, Ohio drivers have the 2nd most speeding tickets in the United States. Insurify crunched numbers of Ohio drivers in each state with speeding tickets on their driver records over the last 7 years compared to those without,. The Insurify data team compared the number of...
Climate change contributes to shift in Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms
Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration. Lake Erie's harmful algal blooms have started sooner and had longer peak periods over the past decade compared to earlier years, newly released data shows. Warming temperatures linked to climate change are a cause, according to researchers for NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, with interactions among species likely playing a role as well.
Ohio Projects Expected to Create 1,600 Jobs, More Than $185M in Investments
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the approval of eight projects that will create 1,664 new jobs and retain 2,201 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Collectively, the projects are expected to result in more than $138 million in new payroll and spur more than $185 million in investments across Ohio.
Rep. Carey drafts bill that seeks to end Social Security overpayment clawbacks
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) is working on legislation that seeks to end the practice by the Social Security of collecting overpayments. © Shutterstock The bill would prevent the Social Security Commissioner from collecting an overpayment if the payment occurred more than three years prior or if the overpayment was due to error on the […] The post Rep. Carey drafts bill that seeks to end Social Security overpayment clawbacks appeared first on Financial Regulation News.
Friday Night Futbol: High school soccer teams embrace spotlight of opening games
High school soccer takes center stage under the Friday night lights this week as teams across northwest Ohio get an early opportunity to highlight the sport, its coaches, and its players. Dozens of area boys and girls soccer teams will participate in the “Friday Night Futbol” event. “Anytime our sport is in the limelight, it's a positive for us all,” Findlay girls coach Mike Aubry said. “I know that our players are really excited about the opportunity to play under the lights and get their season kicked off. Futbol Friday gives us such great publicity around the area.” In 2015, the Ohio High School Athletic Association started the statewide initiative where soccer games take place the Friday before the high school football season kicks off. The OHSAA permits the soccer games to be played one day earlier than the traditional Saturday start of the soccer season.
Bernie Moreno won’t talk about abortion bans. He supported one in Ohio, physician-activist says
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is in a difficult position when it comes to abortion, and he appears to be trying to hedge. To win a close race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, he needs an important part of the Republican coalition — abortion opponents— to show up to the polls. But […]
Ottawa Hills Green Bears | Big Board Friday Countdown
TOLEDO, Ohio — Ottawa Hills overview:. 2023 Record: 11-2 (Advanced to 3rd Round of playoffs) Head Coach: Brandon Carter (2nd year) Reddik Pillarelli, Senior WR (Honorable Mention All-Ohio) Rocco Pillarelli, Junior RB (Honorable Mention All-Ohio) Micah Walker, Senior K (1st Team All-TAAC) Jackson Snyder, Senior DB (1st Team All-TAAC)
THE 10 BEST GAMES TO SEE IN THE AREA THIS WEEK
The following are the ten best high school football games played by schools within the Heart of Ohio Sports coverage area. The top five will be released in an article two days from today, Friday. These will be a weekly article that come out on Mondays, but we've released it early for week one in excitement of the start of the season. If you’d like us to cover your region, please contact us at heartofohiosports.com. Recruiting rankings are from 247sports.com.
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