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High school girls cross country: Who are top runners to watch during 2024 season?
There are several top girl cross country runners in the Toledo area returning to their respective teams this fall. Perrysburg has a pair of girls back from its team that won state in 2023. Also, Eastwood has its top runner back after the Eagles took 16th as a team at state in Division II a season ago. Action should be competitive in the Northwest Ohio Athletic League as well, where many talented runners are back with state experience. Here’s a look at 10 of the top Toledo-area girl runners, listed alphabetically by school. Times and finishes courtesy of Ohio MileSplit and Baumspage.
Police: Suspect shoved drugs up his rectum, had ‘full-on meltdown’
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Police allege that a suspect arrested on August 15 wounded himself, after allegedly placing narcotics in his rectum to evade arrest. According to the Toledo Police report, Deontae Brown, 26, was spotted selling drugs at the intersection of Bancroft and Franklin Thursday afternoon. He allegedly got...
Summer campers get Olympic experience complete with medals, ceremonies
Communities around the world tuned in to see the spectacle of the Paris Olympics this summer, and Children’s Discovery Centers used the international hubbub to keep kids across northwest Ohio engaged. “We had an opening ceremony at the beginning of our summer camp experience, and we're closing out our summer camp experience after 12 weeks with a closing ceremony,” said Tamara Glassbender, the summer camp coordinator for the Children’s Discovery Centers. The five separate locations for the centers formed different “countries” and competed in field day activities at Side Cut Metropark in Maumee on Thursday. First, second, and third-place medals in the classic gold, silver, and bronze were presented to the kids for kindness and helpfulness. Sportsmanship and exposure to other cultures were the main focuses for Laura Burrell, the co-director of the Talmadge center location.
DeWine orders flags at half-staff in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to be lowered. The order follows the death of Robert Hagler, a former judge in Greene County. Hagler’s obituary details the former judge died on Aug. 3 at 84-years-old. On all public buildings and grounds within Greene County, flags should be flown at half-staff […]
New beginnings: Pennsylvania curator takes leadership role at TMA
For Anna Marley, visiting the Toledo Museum of Art to speak about an exhibition she created in Pennsylvania felt like finding the perfect match on a dating app. “It was like walking into a party, meeting someone, and just really liking them,” she said of her April visit. “It just felt like I could help the Toledo Museum of Art team get to where they wanted to be.” Come September, Marley will take on the role of director of curatorial affairs at TMA, where she will lead the curatorial and interpretation teams to tell the stories of global art history. “I absolutely fell in love with the collection and the institution,” Marley said in an interview. “And I guess they fell in love with me, too.”
Mom’s House celebrates back-to-school with “Lemons to Lemonade” fundraiser
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Turning lemons, into lemonade, and a brighter future. Local non-profit, Mom’s House, put on its annual back-to-school lemonade stand Thursday. The money raised from the event helps single moms break the cycle of poverty through education. Executive Director, Christina Rodriguez, says this is the third...
Blissfield bicentennial: Village comes together during July weekend to celebrate its past
BLISSFIELD — Blissfield’s bicentennial year continues, but its official weekend of celebration — July 27-28 — is now part of the history books. There are still upcoming events in Blissfield scheduled through the remainder of the year that honor and pay homage to the village’s 200 years of existence: July 28, 1824, to the present. ...
Driver charged in crash that killed four K&B Asphalt workers on Labor Day 2023
ADRIAN — A driver has been charged with causing a crash that killed four employees of an Adrian paving business on Labor Day 2023. Matt Allen Koester, 56, of Adrian was arraigned Friday in Lenawee County District Court on four counts of reckless driving causing death, according to court records. Bond was set at $200,000. A bond hearing is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19, a probable cause conference is scheduled for Aug. 23, and a preliminary examination...
Lenawee County Football Coaches Preview Show to Air on 96.5fm The Cave & Lenawee TV
Manitou Beach, MI – The Lenawee County High School football season is just about two weeks away, with most teams beginning their 2024 campaigns on Thursday, August 29th. 96.5fm The Cave and Lenawee TV will feature the 2024 Football Coaches Preview Show Sunday, August 18th at Hometown Pizza in Manitou Beach.
Michigan Motor Carrier Officers crack down on speeding in construction zone
Michigan State Police (MSP) issued dozens of citations during a recent commercial vehicle speed crackdown in a construction zone. The post Michigan Motor Carrier Officers crack down on speeding in construction zone appeared first on CDLLife.
200-acre family farm saved from development in Washtenaw, Lenawee counties
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Ron Jansen still raises sheep on a portion of his 200-acre family farm south of Saline. He leases the rest to local commodity crop farmers. In the interest of preserving Jansen Farms as farmland, Jansen entered into a conservation deal with nonprofit Legacy Land Conservancy to permanently protect it from development.
Wood County domestic violence shelter gets $5,000 grant
BOWLING GREEN — The Cocoon, Wood County’s comprehensive domestic and sexual violence advocacy center and emergency shelter, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation. Since 2002, the foundation has given more than $2.4 million to nonprofits. The Cocoon received funding to help increase safety for survivors and their children. More than 900 survivors reach out to Cocoon advocates each year for emergency safe shelter, safety planning, and support, which is available around the clock. For more information about the Cocoon, visit thecocoon.org or call 419-373-1730.
Seniors can now register for 'spectacular' event in Wood County
BOWLING GREEN — Registration is open for the 90s Plus Spectacular event, which is set for Sept. 16 at the Wood County Senior Center. The 4 p.m. event at the 140 S. Grove St. center will celebrate Wood County individuals who are 90 years of age and older. Honorees may bring one guest to celebrate. There will be a slideshow, musical entertainment by a harpist, and awards presented by elected officials. Beef stroganoff is on the menu. Those who are unable to attend in person will get a framed certificate. Registration is required by Aug. 23. Participants should complete a brief biographical form and provide an emailed picture for the slideshow.
Point Place homes may be affected by sanitary main collapse
A 24-inch sanitary main along Ottawa River Road has collapsed and is in need of two separate repairs, the city of Toledo announced Thursday. Repair work is set to begin Monday. In the meantime, sewer and drainage crews will use pumps to minimize the impact on residents and will monitor the area over the weekend. The main services Point Place homes between Ottawa River Road and 305th Street and down to 131st Street. Residents are asked to call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020 to report water in a basement.
How to “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” When Back-to-School Shopping
Adrian, MI – The Lenawee County Solid Waste and Recycling Department has published tips to practice sustainability while back-to-school shopping. Julie Maurer’s blog post on the County website, titled “Low Waste Back-to-School Shopping,” talked about the Three R’s… Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Here are a...
OSHP announces OVI checkpoint in Wood County Friday evening
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Wood County Friday evening. OSHP said the checkpoint will be held on Front Street in Perrysburg from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The checkpoint will be in conjunction with the Perrysburg Police Department, the Perrysburg Township Police Department and the Wood County Sheriff's Office.
Itching to be a leader: Marjoe Cooper named new Lake superintendent
MILLBURY, Ohio — His father was so taken by the name of the main character of the 1973 Oscar-winning documentary Marjoe that the new superintendent of Lake schools has lived with it all of his life. The film told the story of Marjoe Gortner, a child evangelist and faith healer who was preaching on the Southern tent-revival circuit by the age of 3. Marjoe Cooper learned to own the eccentric name over the years, adopting “Coop” as a nickname. “I don’t have a middle name either. So, you can imagine the ridicule,” he said wryly.
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