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Federal funding secured for major road construction project in Shawnee Township
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Plans for a major road construction project in Shawnee Township are underway. The Allen County Engineer has secured federal funding that will cover the majority of a 2.8-million-dollar project that will make improvements at both the Shawnee Road and Breese Road intersection along with the South Dixie and Breese Road intersection. Breese Road between the two intersections will also get improvements, along with new pavement. A recent study has been completed on what changes would increase the safety of those areas.
'Hard to explain': Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson questions whether Trump shooter acted alone
FONTANA-ON-GENEVA LAKE, Wisconsin − As Congress begins to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13, one congressman from the Cincinnati region questioned whether the shooter acted alone. "It's such a level of negligence that it's just hard to conceive that it was simply negligence," U.S. Rep. Warren...
K. Schmit & Friends at Huggy Bear
MIDDLE POINT--Kaitlyn Schmit & Friends will be playing Huggy Bear campground as part of the annual St. Jude benefit this Friday, July 19 from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.--and not 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. as previously stated. They will also be playing from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in Fountain Park on August...
Trevor Bassitt, Clearing Hurdles: From Underdog to Olympian
Bluffton native and professional track athlete Trevor Bassitt has qualified for his first-ever Olympic Games, punching his ticket to Paris in the 400m Hurdles. You can catch Part II of this story Thursday at 10 & 11.
Slow progress halted by roof issue at former Great Eastern shopping center
Northwood city officials continue to try to stop work on a shopping center from going south. At the July 11 council meeting, Administrator Kevin Laughlin said there seems to be crisis after crisis at the former Great Eastern shopping center on Woodville Road, which has been in disrepair for years. On July 5, Zoning Inspector Amy Stribny called him and told him the roofs were missing on some of the suites in the shopping center, now called Northwood Commons, Mr. Laughlin said. “She was worried about the structural soundness of the units,” he said, adding that they contacted county building inspection. “They didn’t have building permits, they didn’t have zoning permits, anything to do the the work. And it’s not just the roofs, on several of the units, they’ve actually built walls — they’ve created office spaces and things like that without the proper authorization.”
Dr. John Francis “Jack” Brunner: Pioneering Toledo endocrinologist was a caring mentor
Dr. John Francis “Jack” Brunner, a pioneering Toledo endocrinologist and clinical professor, died July 8 in his Toledo home. He was 97. Dr. Brunner died after a brief illness, his son Rick Brunner said. He had several health conditions common for his age, Mr. Brunner said. As one of the first board-certified endocrinologists in Toledo, Dr. Brunner “took care of a lot of people with rare and complex health problems,” said his other son Dr. Jack Brunner, who followed in his father’s steps to become an endocrinologist. Dr. S. Amjad Hussain, a retired Toledo surgeon, said the elder Dr. Brunner was also “a very kind and caring physician and teacher,” noting that he was a former intern of Dr. Brunner at what is now Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital.
Decade-long Ponzi scheme comes to an end, 2 Hamilton County men arrested
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - Two men have been indicted in Hamilton County as a part of an alleged Ponzi scheme that spanned a decade, scamming at least 200 clients out of more than $72 million. Bradley J. Konorman of Cincinnati and Adam R. Salon of Toledo were charged yesterday...
Maumee residents concerned over Ford St. project
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Residents along Ford St. in Maumee say they’re concerned over a project that will rip up their sidewalks for a multi-use path. Celeste Roberts said her elderly mother has lived in her home along Ford St. since the 60s. She said she is against the project.
The Fair Housing Center to Host Community Listening Sessions to Address Barriers to Fair Housing Choice
TOLEDO, OH. – The Fair Housing Center is excited to announce a series of community listening sessions aimed at identifying and addressing barriers to fair housing choice. We invite all residents and community leaders to participate in these sessions, share their experiences, and help shape the future of fair housing in our community.
TPD announces return of Dia/Stalker Toy and Pet Supply Drive
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo Police Department has announced the return of its annual Dia/Stalker Toy and Pet Supply Drive. TPD says those who wish to donate can drop off items to the following locations:. Ottawa Park Station located at 2145 N. Cove Blvd. The Safety Building located at...
Fremont business owner wrongly arrested
FREMONT, Ohio (WTVG) - A Fremont business owner was arrested and taken to jail in a case of mistaken identity Friday. The Fremont Police Department has launched an internal investigation. Body cam video shows Fremont police officers going into Darnell McCloud’s restaurant and arresting him. “I have some bad...
City council temporarily bans new car washes, storage facilities in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — You will see fewer storage units and car washes popping up in the Glass City after Toledo City Council voted Wednesday on a temporary moratorium, or ban, on these types of new developments until Jan. 31, 2025. Luciano Dailey cleans and washes his car a few...
11 Investigates: Owners of rundown mobile home park near downtown have not made a tax payment since 2022 purchase
TOLEDO, Ohio — The owners of a rundown, dilapidated mobile home park within sight of downtown have not made a tax payment to the county since purchasing the property in 2022. On Wednesday, days after 11 Investigates highlighted multiple issues at Riverside Mobile Home Estates, a judge vacated his...
Four US Automation Companies Unite Under One Brand - HAHN Automation Group US
The HAHN Automation Group US is bringing the power of four well-known automation companies - Invotec, HAHN Automation, REI Automation, and HAHN Plastics - together. MIAMISBURG, OH / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2024 / This transition signifies more than just a merger. With 30+ years in business, it marks the beginning of a unified approach in the US as well as the group's 22 global locations.
For years, Springfield has invited immigrants to move and settle there. Now the city fights for existence.
Springfield, Ohio – Usually a peaceful city with about 60,000 residents, Springfield has become well-known nationally following Mayor Rob Rue’s recent request on national television for federal help. The little community is struggling with a significant population growth linked to an inflow of Haitian migrants pushing public services to their limits.
Napoleon man sentenced for pursuit across state line, fatal crash
MONROE, Mich. — A judge in Monroe on Thursday sentenced a Napoleon man to prison for leading police on a pursuit last year across the Ohio-Michigan state line that ended in a crash that killed his passenger. Kim Lynn Fitch Jr, 32, received 17-30 years for involuntary manslaughter, fleeing...
Alger First United Methodist Church Hosting Free Monthly Meal on July 24th
The Alger First United Methodist Church will sponsor a Monthly Meal on Wednesday, July 24th. The meal will be served from 4:30pm until 6:00pm that day at the Community Outreach Center, 305 North Main Street in Alger. You can dine in or carry out, and deliveries can be requested by...
Join the Fun: Plenty of Booth Space Still Available for Ada’s 38th Harvest and Herb Festival
Are you a vendor, crafter, baker, or just want to promote your business? There is still plenty of booth space available for the 38th Annual Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada. The event will be held on Main Street in Ada on Saturday, September 21st from 9am until 4pm. A...
Ottawa resident recognized for supporting Navy Reserve Sailors
July 16, 2024, Press Release from the Navy Office Of Community Outreach: SAN DIEGO – David Godsil, an Ottawa, Ohio, resident, from Daikin Applied Americas, Inc., who represented one of 47 companies from across the nation, was honored by the Chief of Navy Reserve for their exceptional support of America’s Navy Reserve sailors during the Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE), in San Diego on June 11, 2024.
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