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Van Buren defense stifles Kalida
A suffocating defense helped Van Buren handle Kalida 3-0 in an Ohio boys soccer matchup on Aug. 24. Recently on Aug. 16, Kalida squared off with Ottawa-Glandorf in a soccer game. Check out our complete boys soccer roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on...
Warm Weekend Ahead for Cleveland and Northern OH, NWS Flags Potential for Isolated Thunderstorms and Heat Advisory
For those reveling in the recent wave of balmy weather, the trusty National Weather Service in Cleveland offers insights for the weekend and the week ahead that might require some wardrobe adjustments. The bulletin, dispatched early this Saturday morning, promises a continuation of the high pressure centered near the eastern seaboard to govern our weather through Monday. According to the NWS Cleveland, Ohioans can anticipate temperatures to nudge a few degrees higher from Friday’s pleasantness, with highs ranging from the low 80s in northwestern PA to the mid to upper 80s throughout much of northern OH.
Shawshank campers: Airstream enthusiasts to converge on Mansfield for “Reformatory Rally”
MANSFIELD – The historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield will play host to the “2024 Reformatory Rally,” a unique gathering of Airstream campers from across the country, Sept. 12 to 15. Hosted by Mansfield locals Annamarie Fernyak, Michele Newmeyer, and Kristen Wiltanger, this event will bring together...
Ohio Dad Allegedly Left Kids Unattended At Amusement Park To Ride Roller Coasters
An Ohio dad allegedly left 3 young kids unattended while he went to ride roller coasters with his oldest child at Cedar Point. Now, he’s in trouble with more than just their mom!. A trip to the amusement park with the family sounds like a lot of fun. Of...
FirstEnergy’s chief ethics officer knew about $4.3 million payment the company said was a bribe
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two top lawyers at FirstEnergy, plus the company’s most senior accountant, knew about and helped process a $4.3 million payment that the company later said was a bribe to a top state regulator, according to a newly unearthed memorandum and deposition. Up to now, the...
TV producer recalls generosity of talk show legend and Ohio native Phil Donahue
A giant of the television world, Phil Donahue, died this week at 88. Born in Cleveland, Donahue was dubbed the “king of daytime talk” for his program which aired from 1967-96. He hosted everyone from entertainers to presidents. Carol Story, who also hails from Northeast Ohio, was one of his producers during a 29-year run.
Ottoville squeezes past Ottawa-Glandorf
Ottoville topped Ottawa-Glandorf 3-2 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys soccer matchup on Aug. 24. Ottoville thundered in front of Ottawa-Glandorf 2-0 to begin the second half. The Big Green chalked up this decision in spite of the Titans’ spirited second-half performance. In recent action on Aug....
La Niña Is Back—Get Ready for a Wild Michigan Winter
Brace yourselves, Michigan. La Niña is making a comeback this fall, and if you're a fan of winter and extreme weather, you're gonna be a happy camper. As for the rest of us who tolerate Michigan's winter months so we can enjoy the brief interlude between snowflakes, get ready because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the waters in the Pacific Ocean are about to take an ice-cold dive. This means winter is going to give you every reason to invest in a new shovel or snowblower.
Tour de Buckeye Lake sees biggest turnout in cycling event history
Cyclists from across Ohio and beyond took to the trails and country roads around Buckeye Lake this past weekend. With over 800 participants, this year’s Tour de Buckeye Lake was the event’s largest since it began eight years ago. Riders followed one of three routes (11-, 28- or 62-miles) which started and ended...
Huge EV battery recycling facility comes online in Ohio
Cirba Solutions officially opened its expanded lithium-ion battery processing plant, using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. A big facility for recycling lithium-ion batteries is now operating in Central Ohio, where workers are busy salvaging and repurposing the metals and minerals needed to drive the clean energy transition. On Thursday,...
Hamler Patrick Henry tops Hicksville
Hamler Patrick Henry left no doubt on Friday, controlling Hicksville from start to finish for a 47-6 victory on Aug. 23 in Ohio football. Hamler Patrick Henry opened with a 14-6 advantage over Hicksville through the first quarter. The Patriots opened a mammoth 41-6 gap over the Aces at the...
Pride parade entries exceed prepandemic numbers
All the colors of the rainbow piggy-backed on some unicorns Saturday, making their way along Adams Street in Toledo for the 15th annual Pride celebration and 14th annual parade. More than 200 groups participated in this year’s parade in what organizers called the first year to fully recover from the coronavirus pandemic. “More people registered than ever,” said Brent Rabie, the executive director of Equality Toledo and the parade coordinator for Pride. Representatives, businesses, and organizations, including Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, First Solar, and Owens Corning, walked toward the Maumee River where about 150 vendors and sponsors had booths in between the Imagination Station and Promenade Park.
High school football: Lima Senior's win over Piqua looks familiar
Aug. 24—Some of the names and faces are different but in a 35-20 win over Piqua at Spartan Stadium on Friday night in its season opener, Lima Senior appeared ready to follow up last year's turnaround season with another good campaign. "We've still got some things we have to clean up but our seniors did a great job and there were a lot of new guys stepping up and making plays," Lima Senior ...
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