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UM alumni association returns with author’s talk on disinformation
The Toledo branch of the University of Michigan alumni association hosted its first major event in years this week, as roughly 80 people showed up to hear UM law professor Barbara McQuade talk about her new book, Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America. As she began speaking Tuesday at the Maumee branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Ms. McQuade noticed a man in the front row wearing an Ohio State University shirt. “This shows something right in society,” she said while shaking his hand. “We can have rivalries, we can have friendly rivalries, but we don’t need to be enemies. We can root for Ohio State or we can be right and root for Michigan.” The crowd laughed, but she explained that she was being serious, going on to express concern about growing animosity across partisan lines and how that has led to the erosion of public trust.
Commercial vehicle crashes into bridge in central Toledo, driver cited
TOLEDO, Ohio — No one was seriously injured after a crash in central Toledo involving a commercial vehicle Wednesday evening. The crash happened on North Hawley Street just south of Klondike Street at approximately 5:30 p.m. A FedEx truck was unable to clear the 11-foot bridge while driving south, Toledo police said. The truck struck the underside of the rail bridge, resulting in damage to the vehicle.
United Way's African American Leadership Council to host event on wealth, health
Strengthening the community in Toledo has been a huge focus for the African American Leadership Council of the United Way for the last few months, the council’s leader said. Every year, the leadership council hosts its Lunch with Leaders quarterly series to discuss and educate local residents about different issues and the solutions to those issues, said Jonathan Dorcely, affinity leader for the leadership council and director of marketing and engagement for United Way. “This year, we’ve really been focusing on wealth building,” Mr. Dorcely said. “We’ve looked at personal wealth, so just those strategies for how you can build wealth for yourself and your family. Then we hosted a budgeting workshop about how you create a budget so you can reach those financial goals.” This time around, the African American Leadership Council will take “a step back” and discuss wealth building at the community level at its Lunch with Leaders: Community Wealth Building event, which will see three local leaders who specialize in the areas of housing, health, and economics at Frederick Douglass community center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 8.
Man, 18, arrested for drive-by shootings of two teenagers
Bond has been set at $250,000 for an 18-year-old charged with a drive-by shooting Saturday evening that wounded two teenagers playing basketball near Waite High School. Terrence Frazier, of the 500 block of Yondota Street, is charged with five counts of felonious assault, with two specifying serious injury to the victim, according to documents filed in Toledo Municipal Court. According to police affidavits, Mr. Frazier was a passenger in a moving vehicle who fired at least six shots toward a group of people. He was identified based on witness statements and surveillance video, the affidavits state. He was arrested Tuesday. During his arraignment Wednesday, Judge Nicole Khoury appointed a public defender and scheduled Mr. Frazier’s next court appearance for Aug. 6.
Toledo man spots house fire while driving to work, pulls over to alert family and extinguish flames
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - When Jason Quillen spotted intense orange flames on the side of a house, he ran to the rescue. “I didn’t think that I could put it out. It was that bad. It was like roaring,” recounted Quillen. “I just knew I needed to let somebody know, get them out of there.”
BGSU welcomes award-winning country singer for free Homecoming concert
As part of its 2024 Homecoming celebration, Bowling Green State University invites the community to enjoy a free pre-game concert featuring country music star Phil Vassar at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. Set to hype up fans for the homecoming football matchup against Old Dominion, the free 90-minute concert will take place in Tailgate Park just south of The Doyt. Vassar’s singles include “Carlene,” “Just Another Day in Paradise,” and “In a Real Love.” Following the concert, the community is invited to watch the Falcons take on the Old Dominion Monarchs. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. and a free fireworks show will follow the game.
Welfare check in Findlay leads to an arrest and seizure of suspected drugs
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - A welfare check leads to a drug arrest in Findlay on Tuesday. Officers from the Findlay Police Department seized suspected fentanyl, prescription pills, drug paraphernalia, and over $9,000 in cash after they served a search warrant at 512 College Street. Officers were originally called to do...
First flight after repairs ends in crash
The pilot reported that the CubCrafters CC11-160 was involved in an accident in 2020 before he bought it. After purchasing the airplane he made extensive repairs to return it to an airworthy condition. The accident flight was the first test flight since the previous accident. The pilot taxied from his...
Manufacturer to lay off more than 60 workers in Dayton
Michigan-based manufacturer iDX Corporation will lay off nearly half of the workforce at its Dayton plant. The company, which produces retail store fixtures like wall units for businesses, has issued a notice to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services about the intended layoffs. Most of the 62 jobs...
Island Safe Harbor receives generous donation from RVI
Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe haven for dogs in need, recently received a heartwarming visit from RVI, Inc, a non-profit organization based in Ottawa County. On July 9, a team from RVI, Inc. visited the sanctuary, located at 3620 State Rd. in...
WATCH LIVE: Vice presidential candidate JD Vance hosts rally in Arizona
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) will be speaking at a rally in Glendale, Arizona, on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Eastern. It’s a moment for Arizona voters to become more acquainted with the Ohio senator. Former President Donald Trump lost the swing state by less than 11,000 votes in 2020. CLICK HERE TO […]
Ohio's first K9 therapy dog Mattis honored at memorial held final post at Westland High
A tearful memorial ceremony on Tuesday morning honored the life of Mattis, a K9 therapy dog at the Frankin County Sheriff's Office and the first law enforcement therapy dog in Ohio. Mattis died on June 28. ...
Efforts to keep students safe discussed at Ohio School Safety Summit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Back to school is not just a matter of school supplies and new clothing. For teachers and educators it’s also paying attention and reassessing security. The Ohio School Safety Center, a division of the Department of Public Safety is holding a conference at the...
100 days until election: Sherrod Brown, Bernie Moreno rally for Mahoning Valley votes for U.S. Senate
Republican Bernie Moreno is set to challenge incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate. Voters will decide between Moreno and Brown in November’s election, fewer than 100 days away. How are the two candidates rallying supportive voters in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas of...
Governor DeWine appoints conservator to oversee Eastern Gateway closing process
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed a conservator to oversee the closing of Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC). According to the release, Fred Ransier will serve as conservator effective August 1 and will manage the college while overseeing the dissolution and closure process. Earlier this year, the EGCC Board of...
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