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Guardians vs. Tigers ALDS series gives major boost to Toledo businesses
TOLEDO, Ohio — It's a big day in Detroit as the Guardians and Tigers prepare to face off in game 3 of the American League Division Series (ALDS). It's the middle of playoff baseball in October and the ALDS series between the Tigers and Guardians is tied at 1-to-1. Excitement is building in Detroit as the city gets ready to host its first playoff baseball game in a decade.
Washington Local Schools unionized teachers reach 100 days without a new contract
TOLEDO, Ohio — It's been months of back and forth for contract negotiations between Washington Local Schools and the Teachers' Association. Contract negotiations started in March and the contract ended in early July. Washington Local teachers have been working without a new contract for 100 days. Teachers throughout the...
Grand Marshals, broadcast dates announced for 37th annual Blade Holiday Parade
The 37th annual Blade Holiday Parade, in conjunction with the Distinguished Clown Corps, will be televised by WGTE Public Media, organizers announced Monday. The parade begins at the corner of Summit and Jefferson streets at 10 a.m. Nov. 16. It will feature high school marching bands, color guards, giant balloons, dozens of clowns, mascots, and dance teams and the guest of honor, Santa Claus. It will be led by grand marshals Libby Servais and Stephan Stubbins, a “Broadway power couple” who fell in love on stage and have been together ever since. Ms. Servais grew up in the Toledo area and went to Maumee High School. She played the role of Glinda on Broadway in the hit show Wicked. Mr. Stubbins, also from Ohio, made his Broadway debut in the hit show Mary Poppins. The parade will be broadcast on WGTE HD at 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 1 and 10 a.m. Dec. 24. It will also be available on wgte.org and the WGTE App. Announcers for the event will be WGTE’s Mary Claire Murphy and Logan Cooney.
Campus security to be increased at Jefferson Jr. High following social media threat
TOLEDO, Ohio — Washington Local Schools and Toledo police investigating a series of social media threats against the district, seemingly made by a Jefferson Jr. High Student. According to a Facebook post by Whitmer High School, also in the WLS district, district leaders were notified by the community of...
Oak Grove Collective opens in Bowling Green — but just once a month
BOWLING GREEN — When planted together, oak trees interlock their roots and anchor one another. A grove makes them stronger together than if they were alone. That’s the concept behind the new downtown business, Oak Grove Collective. The store consists of more than 20 vendors coming together for a monthly experience not to be missed, said owners Kati Thompson and Kala Barcus. “The ‘oak grove’ is trees grow stronger when they’re growing next to each other. It was the idea of collecting all these other business, collecting our own staff, and then growing better together,” Mrs. Barcus said.
TARTA becomes fully staffed after graduating 19 new drivers
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority is fully staffed after graduating 21 new drivers on Monday with more than 300 hours of experience each. Nineteen of those new graduates are fixed line operators, including husband and wife Danny Gray and Samantha Davidson, who were especially excited to begin their jobs.
Former Ardagh plant in Whitehouse becoming toy distribution center
The former Ardagh Metal Beverage USA Inc. plant in Whitehouse will soon reopen as a regional distribution center for a New Jersey-based toy company that has been in business for 106 years. Flybar, Inc., which opened in 1918, is best known for its pogo sticks. But since coming under new ownership in 2015, it has diversified with many other products for children, including tumbling mats, swing collections, animal hoppers, hopper balls, scooters, hand-held toy cars, battery-operated cars big enough for kids to ride in, tents, and sleds. Stalyn Freile, Flybar vice president of people and culture, told The Blade that the company hopes to have the former Ardagh plant reopened as a regional toy distribution center within days so it can help fulfill orders for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Perrysburg's Blue Pacific Grill to celebrate being around for 20 years
Blue Pacific Grill has survived many events in its history. According to owner Kirk Falknor, actually being around for 20 years is almost a miracle. Mr. Falknor and his wife, Becky, were living in Greenville, Ohio, when they first heard about the establishment. “Our kids, Brandon Falknor and Kasey Moon, were at Bowling Green State University when this place opened,” Mr. Falknor said. “They both were working here and told me how much they loved it. My wife and I ended up buying it through the Wood County court. Eighteen years later we are still going strong and still loving the business.”
Domestic violence shelter observes awareness month
BOWLING GREEN — Lampposts along Main Street will be adorned with purple ribbons throughout October in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The ribbons are one of the ways The Cocoon, a domestic and sexual violence advocacy center and emergency shelter in Wood County, will highlight its work. “While The Cocoon supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and their children, all year long, October is a nationally recognized time to lift the voices of those experiencing violence, celebrate their successes in transitioning to lives free from abuse, and mourn those who have lost their lives,” Robin Guidera, the shelter’s director of development and communications, said in a statement. A pair of displays in the student union of Bowling Green State University are also planned. The Wood County Clothesline Project, consisting of T-shirts created by violence survivors or in honor of others, will be exhibited in the Oval on Oct. 16. The What Were You Wearing display, featuring outfits that mirror those worn by survivors at the time of their assault, will be displayed Oct. 23-24.
Stone: Apple crunch of a different kind
The very first time I heard about the great apple crunch, my mind immediately took me to the kitchen and the amazing smells of a pan of freshly baked apple crunch right out of the oven. To my disappointment at first, and then excitement soon after, I learned of the real meaning of The Great Apple Crunch. Now is a perfect time to try the many varieties of Ohio apples. The Buckeye State is one of the top 10 states in apple production in the U.S. Apple producers that call Ohio home produce around 50 different varieties, including some Ohio originals. Each apple variety possesses its own unique appearance, flavor, and texture which ultimately helps determine its use or uses. Did you know that apples are one of the most popular fruits consumed in the United States? Apples are great to eat, cook with, preserve and grow. Growing fresh fruit in your own backyard can be a fun way to put tasty treats on your table, but there are also many decisions to make as you think about growing apples.
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