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Kayaking concert takes to the water
Shamarr Allen, a trumpeter from New Orleans, will take the stage, sort of, in Toledo on Wednesday night. Mr. Allen is set to be the first of three performances this summer on the Maumee River as part of Black Swamp Conservancy’s Paddle and Groove series. He will play on a pontoon boat as listeners kayak around him. Attendees will launch in their kayaks from International Park at 5:30 p.m. and then kayak downstream toward the sunflower murals on the Glass City River Wall. The goal of the event is both to provide listeners with a unique concert experience and increase awareness of the conservancy’s work both upstream and in the downtown area.
Bracelet program helps locate people with dementia, autism
TIFFIN, Ohio — On July 9, 75-year-old Susan Biller from Tiffin went missing around 4:40 pm. She has dementia. In a hurry to find her, the Tiffin Police Department posted on Facebook asking the community to be on the lookout. "We went from 10 officers and firefighters to people...
Firefighters battle heavy fire at Toledo house considered a ‘code red’ building
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Fire and Rescue crews are battling a house fire Friday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the house fire at Boalt and Field, not far from the intersection of Broadway and Walbridge, in Toledo before 1:30 p.m. on July 19. The house was already marked as a code red building, meaning that it was not structurally sound, so firefighters won’t go inside.
Clyde man faces multiple drug trafficking charges
TIFFIN — Following a three-month-long investigation into a Columbus-based drug trafficking ring with ties to Seneca and Sandusky counties, the Seneca County Sheriff’s office arrested a Clyde, Ohio, man on multiple counts of trafficking in drugs. Justice A. Slane, 26, was arrested Wednesday following the extensive investigation by the Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH Enforcement Unit into the trafficking of methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl. That agency was assisted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in Columbus and the Ottawa County Major Crimes Task Force. Over the course of the investigation, authorities confiscated approximately 11 pounds of methamphetamine, two kilograms of cocaine, four ounces of fentanyl, four ounces of crack cocaine, and three firearms. “The collaboration between all the local and federal agencies was instrumental to the success of this investigation. It’s always considered a ‘good day’ and a success when that many firearms and that amount of drugs were prevented from reaching the streets in our community,” said Chief Deputy Charles W. Boyer, unit coordinator.
Mansfield Officer Bourget Honored with MADD Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award for Fourth Year Running
It's a badge of relentless determination and vigor that Officer Bourget dons, not just once but four successive times now, as Mansfield Police Department proudly announces via their Facebook page, the prestigious awarding of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award. The commendation, heralding his battle against intoxicated drivers, isn’t new to his shelf; it marks his fourth annual recognition for having the highest number of DWI arrests within his department.
What’s That?!? - Methodist Church Parking Lot
QUESTION: “Hey, what’s going on with the Tipp City Global Methodist Church parking lot? Are they expanding? It seems like they’re doing a lot more than just repaving.”. ANSWER: The church is redoing its parking lot and upgrading portions of it, but the new lot will have 51 spaces, just like the old lot. They’re adding new sidewalks, expanding some areas to offer more ramps, and adding brickwork and new signage. We’ve heard that the construction will likely be completed by the end of July.
Rural Hardin County schools join voucher lawsuit
Jul. 19—KENTON — Hardin County superintendents fear Ohio's next budget crisis will force lawmakers to choose between funding public schools and the state's private-school voucher system. The county's six public school districts — Ada, Kenton, Hardin Northern, Upper Scioto, Ridgemont and Riverdale — came together earlier this year to join the coalition of public schools suing the EdChoice ...
Shawnee Township Fire Department quickly contains nitric acid spill
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - Shawnee Township Fire Department acted quickly to clean up a nitric acid spill leaking from a truck earlier on Friday. Just before 10:30 a.m., firefighters were called out to Buckeye and Fort Amanda roads for two pools of acid spilled when the truck started and stopped on the road. The truck driver was able to shut off the leak on Buckeye Road.
Jury finds man guilty of killing toddler in Sylvania Township
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A jury reached a verdict Friday in the trial for a man accused of killing a toddler he was babysitting in Sylvania Township. Court records show a jury found Michael Kitto guilty on several felonies in the death of 3-year-old Declan Hill. The jury convicted Kitto of Aggravated Murder, Murder, Felonious Assault, and Endangering Children.
OSU-Lima plans registration event
LIMA — The Ohio State University-Lima will offer rapid online registration for the upcoming fall semester from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Galvin Hall 305 on the Lima campus, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima. Students should plan to arrive no later than 4 p.m. to start the process. Participating...
Lima Fire Department extinguishes train car fire
LIMA — The Lima Fire Department responded to a train car on fire Thursday evening, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. Firefighters were initially called at 7:45 p.m. to the vicinity of East Pearl and North Jackson Streets to respond to a report of a fire in a train car reportedly carrying coal. When responders did not find anything at that location, they moved to the rail yard off Robb Avenue, where they found the train car, according to the department.
Lima Municipal Court records, July 11-17
Michiel D. Moore, 40, of Lima, pleaded guilty to no ol. Sentence: 10 days jail. 0 days suspended. $100 fine; pleaded guilty to theft. Sentence: 180 days jail. 0 days suspended. $100 fine. Latasha R. Roberts, 44, of Lima, pleaded guilty to found guilty of persistent disorderly conduct. Sentence: 30...
Ohio home where 26 dogs were found living in terrible conditions is rescued
An animal shelter reported that over 25 dogs were rescued from an Ohio home that was in a deplorable condition, located in Hubbard Township. According to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, the 26 dogs and their elderly owner were discovered living in appalling conditions. Fortunately, the dogs were rescued and taken to a shelter located less than 10 miles away across the Pennsylvania border.
Winning Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket wins top prize of $500,000: Find out where the lucky ticket was sold in Northeast Ohio
One fortunate individual in Northeast Ohio has clinched the top prize of $500,000 in the Ohio Lottery scratch-off game Triple Red 777. According to the Ohio Lottery, the ticket was purchased at Circle K on 30 East Cook Road in Mansfield. After deducting mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28...
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