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Chmiel loads up on height, versatility in 2nd season as BGSU women’s basketball coach
BOWLING GREEN — The roster for Fred Chmiel in his second season coaching Bowling Green State University’s women’s basketball team has a common theme. There is a whole lot of height, length, and versatility. With eight of the 15 players that comprise BGSU’s 2024-25 squad standing at least 6-feet, the Falcons will not only have one of their tallest rosters in the last 15 years, but one of the tallest in the Mid-American Conference this season. As BGSU continues to go through summer workouts and build chemistry with a handful of key veterans returning and a solid group of newcomers, Chmiel is excited for the possibilities of his versatile unit. “I think it’s a game changer,” he said. “Last year, we were a little handcuffed with personnel and size, and mostly, our numbers. It’s a great deal to have some people that can fill in at any spot.
Alumna, media professional to help kick off 2024-25 school year
Haylie Robinson’s passion for media and community storytelling took flight during her time as a student at Heidelberg University, where she was highly engaged in campus life and media. Today, Robinson, class of ’15, is an award-winning TV producer, media executive and creator of Finding Festivals, the national PBS series that explores, celebrates and shares diverse community traditions through storytelling.
Special events: Jeep Fest and the Wood County Fair round out the weekend
Jeep Fest, the annual celebration of all things Jeep, runs Thursday through Sunday. The weekend is jam-packed with events spanning from corner to corner of the city. Highlights include the Jeep Off-Road Course Welcome Party, which begins at 3 p.m. Thursday in Monroe, the Glass City Crawlers Block Party, which begins at 6 p.m. Friday in downtown, and the All-Jeep Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown. A full schedule of events can be found at toledojeepfest.com. ■ Come down to the St. George Cathedral Summer Festival, going on 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, and...
Very hot and humid today with strong storms possible later in the day
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Meteorologist Derek Witt is live this morning with a digital look ahead at the weather in our region. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals.
For the birds: Photographer turns lens toward winged creatures migrating across Lake Erie
Alex Goetz has photographed wildlife in places like Tasmania, the Marshall Islands, and Botswana. Those travels have only heightened his appreciation for the ecosystems back home. “I feel like every single time I come back from a trip, I always come back realizing that we have equally exciting animal species and ecosystems here in northwest Ohio,” Goetz said. WHAT: Community Conversation with Alex Goetz
Toledo man accused of molesting 3-year-old family member
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man is facing multiple charges of gross sexual imposition for allegedly touching a child he is related to. Brandon Langley, 25, was in court Thursday after being arrested on July 31. His bail was set at $50,000. Three separate instances of molestation are listed...
Oregon recycling facility catches fire early Thursday
OREGON, Ohio — A fire broke out at an Oregon, Ohio recycling facility overnight, a stubborn blaze crews battled for some time. According to Oregon Firefighters on scene, the fire broke out at Gateway Recycling on Dearborn near Navarre overnight. The stubborn fire kept crews busy as they worked to put it out.
Hendel: Chamber clambake hits at Toledo Zoo once again
BALMY breezes, cool cocktails, fabulous food, and decadent desserts were all part of the fun at the 2024 Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Clambake presented by PNC on July 25 at the Toledo Zoo in the Malawi Event Center. Complimentary parking and golf cart transportation was available for this ticket-less event. Registration opened at 4:30 p.m. so guests could get a head start on the cocktail hour at the Africa! Overlook where many fed the giraffes, including Annemarie Blanks, while others sipped spirits and nibbled appetizers as live music filled the air. Many enjoyed the free sunglasses by Hawaiian Pools which were at the entrance to the fun. Then the buffet opened in the event center where the giant aquarium was the featured decoration as guests feasted while roaming and visiting.
August's Friends of the Library Book Sale
August's Friends of the Library book sale is coming up (Th) Aug. 8 - (Sa) Aug. 10! Don't miss out on the opportunity to get great books at great prices. All gently-used books are $1 or less!. Friends of the Library is a nonprofit organization that encourages, promotes, and supports...
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Brings Services to Toledo Library
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, staffed by medical professionals from ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hosptial will visit various Library locations each month to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services, including school and sports physicals, immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, mental health assessments, and more.
Family and friends of hit-and-run victim gather for vigil
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Friends and family of 30-year-old Nicholas Reinhart gathered Wednesday evening to honor his life. The young father was riding his bike near the intersection of Alexis Rd. and Telegraph before he was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday around 2:40 a.m. “I called back Mercy Health...
The Blade's 2024 high school football preview guide
Touchdown! Get hyped, because high school football is approaching quickly. Practice in Ohio began Thursday, while Michigan high school practice begins Aug. 12. The first Ohio games are scheduled for Aug. 23. To avoid getting sacked, it’s the right idea to know the game plan. Here are links to The Blade’s high school football preview content. Updates to this page will be made until the start of the season on Aug. 23.
Whitehead leaving provost position, moving to professor, senior advisor role
Dr. Joe Whitehead will step down as BGSU’s provost and senior vice president and become a professor of physics and serve as senior advisor to the president for regional science initiatives beginning August 5 according to an email from university president Dr. Rodney Rogers. Whitehead served as provost and...
Get to know Mississippi State football's 2024 opponents: Toledo Rockets
Mississippi State football begins the 2024 season in just one month, and we're getting acclimated with their competition. On September 14 at 6:30 pm CT, the Bulldogs will host the Toledo Rockets. The Rockets won 11 games a year ago and were one of the nation's best G5 teams. Here's...
'Come on down and fall in love with the Jeep': Toledo Jeep Fest expected to bring 72,000 visitors to northwest Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo's celebration of all things Jeep is less than a day away. Toledo Jeep Fest will be four days this year, with the event expected to bring in 72,000 people to northwest Ohio, according to Destination Toledo. The first Toledo Jeep Fest started as a half-day...
Maumee City Council repeals controversial sewer ordinance
Maumee City Council has repealed a widely condemned ordinance that required sewer inspections before homes were sold. At a special meeting Wednesday, council voted unanimously to repeal the ordinance. Mayor Jim MacDonald recommended the repeal to council. “We tried to tackle the problem the best we could,” the Maumee mayor said. “We thought that was the best course of action. Our residents obviously did not.”
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