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Madcap Puppets delight children at Brumback Library
VAN WERT—The Brumback Library was abuzz with excitement on Friday as Madcap Puppets took the stage, providing a delightful and engaging performance for local children. Library Director Nellie Schmidt says programs like this are important for the kids.
The Cigar Affair Introduces Dennis Hopson’s Party Bus to Toledo
The Cigar Affair in Maumee has entered a new partnership with the Ohio State University basketball legend Dennis Hopson to bring new entertainment and event experiences to the Toledo area. Hopson’s journey in Basketball took him from Bowser High School all the way to Ohio State where he now holds...
Police looking for teen reported missing out of west Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are asking the public for helping in searching for a teen who has been missing for several days. According to a social media post from the city's police department, Ashton Morrow, 14, was last seen Monday, July 15. Morrow is missing from the 4000 block of Peak Road in west Toledo.
Toledo police: Suspect approaches car with firearm, robs occupant
TOLEDO, Ohio — Police are investigating an armed robbery at a west Toledo gas station late Thursday. According to a Toledo police report, authorities responded to the Sunoco Gas Station in the 500 block of Reynolds Road after receiving a call regarding a robbery shortly after 10 p.m. Police...
Richland County property transfers recorded July 8-12
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12: 1302 Rock Road, Mansfield; Todd R. and Brianne S. Dille to Timothy and Melissa Shira; $360,000 95 N. Gamble St., Shelby; Carl Schroeder Properties LLC to Johnny and Crysaleen Grace: $200,000 ...
Home Depot’s Skelly the Giant Skeleton is back, and he’s brought friends
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — It may be the dregs of July, but that isn’t stopping some people from thinking “Halloween.”. Home Depot has rolled out its popular Halloween product line for 2024, and while Skelly, its 12-foot-tall skeleton, will once again attract all the attention, there are several new additions.
High School Sports: Strengthening Communities Through Volunteerism and Outreach
High school sports go beyond mere competition and athleticism; they act as catalysts for community engagement, volunteerism and positive social change. Across the nation, student-athletes, coaches, and teams actively contribute to their communities, making a difference well beyond the game. One of the primary ways high school sports enhance community...
Ohio gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.28 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 16 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as...
Ohio governor accuses Democrats of scapegoating state over Biden roll-call vote
MILWAUKEE – Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) voiced frustration on Thursday with the blame Democrats are laying at Ohio’s feet over a vote to nominate President Joe Biden weeks before their August convention. The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call during the first week of August despite the convention not starting until Aug. […]
Marblehead cookbook to support work on St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church
MARBLEHEAD ― Twin sisters at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church have led efforts to comb through the church's past 70 years of old cookbooks, thrown in 20 new recipes and generated the "All Things New" cookbook to raise funds for building repairs. The church had 500 cookbooks printed and they have been selling...
Ignite Van Wert helps with local projects
VAN WERT—Wanda Baker lost her husband Gary in June of last year. Since then, money has been tight and repairs and improvements on their home in the 1000 block of Leeson Avenue have not been made. Her garage was a neighborhood eyesore with the wood siding warping.
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