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Ohio redistricting amendment campaign raises, spends $25 million for November election. Who paid for it?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The group backing Ohio’s redistricting reform amendment has spent nearly $25 million in their campaign to qualify for the ballot and sway voters to approve it this November, according to state disclosures. Citizens Not Politicians filed a campaign-finance report on Wednesday, ahead of a state...
NFL players join support to ban synthetic turf in Ohio pro stadiums
(The Center Square) – Just after the Cincinnati Bengals spent $1 million on new synthetic turf, legislation is moving forward to require professional sports teams in Ohio to play their games on natural grass. The Bengals are the only professional team in the state that plays on synthetic turf. Rep. Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, calls the bill a way to protect professional athletes and the NFL Players Association agrees. ...
Will the northern lights be visible in northwest Ohio? Aurora forecast
TOLEDO, Ohio — Northwest Ohio, along with a surprisingly large portion of North America, was treated in May to a dazzling display of the northern lights when a powerful G5 geomagnetic storm interacted with Earth's magnetic field. Another geomagnetic storm is slated to reach Earth Wednesday night. But will...
Sweet stop: Library bookmobile visits Mel-O-Creme
The Wood County District Public Library’s bookmobile will stop at Mel-O-Creme Ice Cream Shop, 1512 Woodville Rd., Millbury, from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday. The bookmobile offers a variety of books, movies, magazines, and crafts. Future visits to the Mel-O-Creme will be on Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and 30, and Oct. 14. The bookmobile visits daycares, schools, and home care facilities, along with 18 other public stops around Wood County. For more information, visit wcdpl.org/bookmobile.
Reward offered for info on fire that destroyed Carroll Township home
OAK HARBOR, Ohio — A reward of $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for an arson fire that destroyed a Carroll Township home. Early in the morning of July 12, the Carroll Township Fire Department and other area agencies responded to 6636 N. Parkway Rd. to investigate a report of a house fire. Crews found the structure engulfed in flames. The house was vacant at the time and was a total loss. No one was injured. The state fire marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigations Bureau determined the fire was intentionally set. The fire marshal is seeking tips from the public to help identify those responsible, including four people of interest captured on security cameras near the scene. Images show four people in the area at the time of the fire on a red and tan golf cart. Investigators are interested in speaking with those people regarding this fire.
Evacuation orders issued because of 32,100 pounds of hazardous materials in a truck fire
FREMONT – Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued for Rice Township residents and businesses after a Volvo semi-tractor-trailer hauling hazardous materials burst into flames on the Ohio Turnpike Monday at approximately 4 p.m. The truck was hauling 32,100 pounds of organic peroxide, a highly flammable hazardous material. ...
Man shot at Vistula Heritage Village apartments
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Police are on the scene of a shooting at the corner of Erie and Locust Street Thursday. The victim was located by a Toledo Police officer in the hallway of the Vistula Heritage Village apartments around 10 a.m. That man was taken to the hospital and...
Liberty-Benton receiver Seth Elchert commits to Toledo's 2026 class
Seth Elchert won’t have to go far for college. The 2026 Liberty-Benton wide receiver committed to the University of Toledo on Wednesday. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Elchert had offers from Bowling Green, Miami, Marshall, Central Michigan, Akron, and Kent State. Last year, he had 74 receptions for 1,052 yards and 12 touchdowns. During his freshman season, he caught 48 passes for 871 yards. Elchert, whose twin brother Zach is a running back at Liberty-Benton, was a breakout star at Ohio State’s summer football camp. He has visited Ohio State, Northwestern, Purdue, and Louisville.
Anthony Wayne boys golf looks to build off 2023 state title
Coming off of its Division I state championship season last fall, the Anthony Wayne boys golf team aims for another successful run this year despite some crucial losses to graduation. Entering his 17th year as head coach of the Generals, Pat Phillips is hoping some new talent will emerge from within the program to help fill the sizable void left by departure of team leader Logan Sutto and fellow graduated seniors Ian Briars and Myles Murphy. All three are now playing collegiately. That leaves senior Ted Robertson and junior Michael Distefano, the only returning starters, to lead the Generals in a quest for a fourth straight trip to the 12-team Division I state tournament. The 2021 Generals tied for eighth at the state tournament, and the 2022 squad placed sixth.
College financial aid program set for Aug. 9
Toledo Tomorrow will host a College Financial Aid/FAFSA event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Mott Library, 1010 Dorr St. Toledo Tomorrow is an educational non-profit event dedicated to helping high school students find college and career opportunities. Staff will be on hand to help with any questions students may have about college, FAFSA, trade school, and available scholarships. Participants who complete their FAFSA will get a voucher for a free lunch from the Big O’s food truck, which will also be at the event. The event is open to everyone and FAFSA has no age limit, so students looking to go back to school can fill it out too.
Toledo According To… Steve Taylor Jr.
Occupation: Owner & Operator, Steve Taylor car dealerships. My story, in one sentence: I went to St. John’s for high school, then attended Wittenberg University and met my wife there on the first day of school. We have three kids. I love Toledo, I think it’s a great place to raise a family. We are Toledo-committed with our businesses; we have seven dealerships in Northwest Ohio in Sylvania, Perrysburg, Findlay and Lima. My dad started the company in 1979 with a Buick dealership. I got into the car business full time in 1998 with Taylor Kia. We were one of the first dealers to have the franchise. We grew fairly quickly and met lofty goals, and that helped put us on the map with other brands.
Toledo pharmacist sentenced for crimes related to improper dispensing of opioids
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local pharmacist was sentenced on multiple criminal charges Monday after investigators say the business violated the Controlled Substances Act. Court records show Wilson Bunton, a pharmacist, withdrew his previous not guilty plea and entered a no contest plea to Telecommunications Fraud and Attempted Tampering with Records. Judge Eric Allen Marks sentenced him on July 29 to five years of probation and 90 days at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, but that time behind bars was suspended as long as he follows the terms of the court -- which includes paying $56,000 to cover the cost of the investigation, among other conditions.
An important mission behind a fun night at the beach | #11Together
TOLEDO, Ohio — The biggest party of the year is almost here. The 23rd annual Barefoot at the Beach is coming up on Aug. 10 and will end up helping around 4,000 local kids. The event is the largest fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo. When...
Multicultural Expo to return to amphitheater
LIMA — The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce will hold the second annual Multicultural Expo from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater, 128 E. Spring St., Lima. The event celebrates diversity and culture with music, dance, food and art from...
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