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Exclusive: Debrand Grows Circular Logistics Capacity with Ohio Opening
Canadian-based firm Debrand—which specializes in “next-life logistics” for apparel merchandise—has opened its first directly-operated U.S. facility as it seeks to expand its impact in diverting textiles from landfills.How a Nylon Recycling Upstart Won Over Etam and Victoria's Secret With 'Powder in a Test Tube' The 32,000-square-foot facility in Ohio opened last month and is now operational. Automated sorting technology and equipment processes goods for recycling or downcycling, focusing on getting the most value out of garments. In the last 18 months, Debrand’s three existing facilities have processed and kept 4.5 million pounds of textiles out of landfills for brand partners like...
DNC chair fires back at Nate Silver over Ohio ballot deadline
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison fired back at pollster Nate Silver online Tuesday over the Ohio ballot deadline. In a post on the social platform X, Silver posted an excerpt of a New York Times article quoting Harrison saying the DNC wants to push President Biden’s official nomination forward to avoid legal challenges…
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
First Buc-ee's store in Ohio sets groundbreaking date
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WKEF/WKRC) - The convenience chain die-hard fans have been waiting for now has a groundbreaking date for its first Ohio location. Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore posted information on social media noting that the official groundbreaking ceremony is set for Aug. 8. Buc-ee's, a "large-format travel center"...
Lewis Family Mcdonald’s Hosting Backpack Giveaway
Lewis Family McDonald’s will be holding Bookbag Giveaways at various locations on Monday, July 22nd from 4:00pm until 7:00pm while supplies last. They will be giving away backpacks full of school supplies for school-aged children. They will also be collecting school supplies in their lobbies for local charities. The...
Ohio Renaissance Festival caps daily attendance, visitors must purchase tickets in advance
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information provided by a Renaissance Festival spokesperson. Ohio Renaissance Festival visitors will have to plan ahead this year due to new daily attendance limits. ...
Civic Center to sell tickets for upcoming shows
LIMA — Tickets for Broadway shows at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center go on sale at noon Friday, July 19 at limaciviccenter.com or by calling the venue’s box office at 419-224-1552. Shows in this year’s Broadway series include “Shrek the Musical” Oct. 13, “Dear Evan Hansen” March 23...
Com_UNITY Ministries celebrates their 5-year anniversary
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - One Lima organization is celebrating their 5-year anniversary of their pursuit to curb violence and encourage unity in the city. On Monday evening, Com_UNITY Ministries gathered with residents to celebrate those 5 years with a "Praise and Prayer Picnic." The evening was also filled with honor as organizers held a "Remembrance Wall" where the names of 45 Lima citizens who lost their lives to violence. The religious group formed in 2019, following a series of shootings in June of that year, and since their inception, they have been working hard to fulfill a mission of peace and unification.
Hardin County ‘Doggo Day’ Taking Place on Saturday
Hardin County Doggo Day will take place this Saturday, July 20. The hours are from 10am until 2pm at the Hardin County Dog Pound and Warden’s Office located at 49 Jones Road in Kenton. The adoption fee for that day only will be $30, which includes a microchip and...
Lima's Mulcahy, former Kentucky All-American Castle qualify for Dana Open
Mary Kelly Mulcahy’s year has reached a level of implausibility that she didn’t foresee. The Lima native writes down her goals before each golf season, crossing them off when completed. “National player of the year was one of them. Palmer Cup was one of them. This wasn’t one of them, but I guess it’s probably the best one of all,” Mulcahy said just before sunset Monday at Highland Meadows after qualifying for the Dana Open in a playoff. It’s the continuation of a golf dream that includes being named the Division II player of the year at the University of Findlay and going 4-0 in the Palmer Cup while leading the Americans to victory in Ireland.
Rodeo to return to Lima
LIMA — The Lima Stampede will bring the rodeo to town at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima. The event will bring bareback bronco riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping and bullriding, among other competitions, to the grandstands at the fair. For...
Rally Point to hold annual River Ride
LIMA — The Rally Point Youth Center will hold its 16th annual River Ride Bike Tour all day starting at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, starting at the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 2500 Ada Road, Lima. An estimated 200 participants will ride along four routes of varying...
Learning about the rich history of Wapakoneta through tours with the Auglaize County Historical Society
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - History buffs took to the streets Tuesday night in downtown Wapakoneta to learn more about the rich history of the Auglaize County seat. The Auglaize County Historical Society hosted tours beginning at the Auglaize County Municipal Court and took local residents through Downtown Wapak to learn about some of the buildings they may drive by every single day. The tour included stops at the local post office and the Wapa Theatre, as well as various shops and restaurants along East Auglaize Street. The goal is to let residents learn something new about the city they live in.
Findlay Fire Department Reminds Residents of Free Smoke Detectors Available
The Findlay Fire Department is reminding Findlay residents that they can get three smoke detectors for free and have them installed by Findlay firefighters. The smoke detectors were provided by the American Red Cross. For more information, please contact the Findlay Fire Department at 419-424-7814.
'Unconscionable' conditions of mobile home park in sight of downtown Toledo draw ire of city and state | 11 Investigates
TOLEDO, Ohio — The flies appear to be mutants – large, annoying and fierce. Water bubbles and flows from beneath two mobile homes, flooding a field that drains into the nearby Swan Creek. Riverside Mobile Home Estates sits yards from the Anthony Wayne Trail, within sight of downtown...
Bluegrass Music Concert coming to Clyde Museum lawn
A bluegrass music band, Bridge County Bluegrass of the Toledo area, will perform at the Clyde Museum at 124 W. Buckeye St. in Clyde on Friday, July 19, from 6-8:30 p.m. It will be an enjoyable night of traditional & modern-day bluegrass music performed on the museum lawn. Bring a...
Turning lemons into lemonade: Local Roots Juice Co. locations stay open despite construction errors
TOLEDO, Ohio — Local Roots Juice Co. is dealing with not one, but two water main breaks: one at its Perrysburg location and the other at its new Sylvania location, which had just opened on Saturday. Rachel Balester, the owner of Local Roots, said that in both cases, construction...
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