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Editorial: Use STRS town hall well
Thursday the State Teachers Retirement System is holding a town hall meeting in Toledo at the Sanger branch library. Of course the discussion is most salient to educators reliant on STRS for their retirement security, but because STRS is seeking legislation to increase the taxpayers contribution to the fund, it would be time well spent for any citizen to attend. Read more Blade editorials The Blade Editorial Board urges participants in the town hall meeting to demand details from STRS leadership on investment management costs and seek a commitment to full transparency.
Workers in Toledo, Napoleon among those losing jobs with shutdown of Yelloh
Yelloh, formerly known as Schwan’s, has announced it is ceasing operations in November, idling more than 1,000 people nationwide, including nearly 100 workers in Ohio. According to a letter filed with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 13 workers at the Toledo facility at 322 Arco Dr. and eight employees at the Napoleon facility at 635 Independence Dr., are being laid off due to the pending shutdown, as are employees at eight other locations across the Buckeye State. Founded in 1952, the Minnesota-based company known for its iconic yellow refrigeration trucks helped pioneer the the food home-delivery market, delivering frozen meals, foods, treats, and ice cream to homes across the country. When making the announcement Monday, the company cited “multiple insurmountable business challenges” for the decision, including economic and market forces, as well as changing consumer lifestyles.
Alzheimer's workshop to address changes in the disease, care
The impact dementia has on families and how the disease journey changes over time is the topic of an upcoming seminar at the University of Findlay. “Echoes of Memory: Explaining the Alzheimer's Journey” will feature local experts and organizations discussing everything from the diagnostic process, medications, and treatment to home safety, palliative care, and hospice care, Patricia Carroll, a spokesman for the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter, said in a news release. The Oct. 10 event is free to attend and includes local vendors, dinner, and presentations. It starts at 5 p.m. at the University of Findlay, Alumni Memorial Hall, 1000 N. Main St., Findlay. RSVP by Thursday to 419-419-5858 or matorsell@alz.org.
Mercy Health celebrates St. Luke’s Hospital legacy with commemoration ceremony
Mercy Health will celebrate the legacy of St. Luke’s Hospital with a public commemoration event showcasing its history and service to the Maumee community. The Saturday ceremony in the hospital auditorium, 5901 Monclova Rd., is open to all former St. Luke’s and Mercy Health associates and the community. The event begins with a 1 p.m. social period, followed by a formal program at 1:30 p.m. with a prayer service, ceremonial flag lowering, and speakers sharing patient stories and historical perspectives. Mercy Health acquired the campus assets in June, 2023 after McLaren Health Care decided to close the hospital and related outpatient services. Since then, Mercy Health has welcomed nearly 400 former St. Luke’s associates and 22 providers. Mercy Health is seeking proposals from developers to implement the next phase in the campus redevelopment, with the goal of an announcement later this year.
Falcon Marching Band ready to wow at BGSU homecoming
BOWLING GREEN — White caps and orange shirts gave visual unity to the hundreds of Falcon Marching Band members being directed by Jon Waters, who emphasized each beat of music at a recent practice from atop his directing podium. Students faithfully drilled, preparing for Bowling Green State University’s homecoming celebration Saturday. Up a few stories of metal lattices, a band associate observed the students moving as a sea of orange. As Mr. Waters conducted, drum majors mimicked the same gestures off to either side of him, and, like an animated school of fish, the musicians formed BGSU’s falcon emblem.
Ohio soccer picks up first MAC win in shutout of BGSU
The Ohio soccer team (6-1-3, 1-0-2 MAC) returned to action on Thursday (Sept. 26), battling Mid-American Conference foe Bowling Green (5-3-1, 2-1-0 MAC) and securing its first MAC win with a decisive 3-0 victory. Ohio outshot Bowling Green, 19-11, with the Bobcats putting 12 shots on target compared to the Falcons' six. Junior goalkeeper junior Celeste Sloma (Columbus, Ohio) made six saves, while the team earned four corner kicks during...
Savage Park receiving some major upgrades
TOLEDO, Ohio — Savage Park revitalization project has been in the works for the last two years. According to the city of Toledo a new federal grant through the U.S. Department of Interior will cover 50% of the cost of revitalizing Savage Park. One of the main goal with...
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