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Meals with Maddie: Prep for the Rib Off with delicious 'Hot 'n Fast' ribs
This month’s Meals with Maddie, in partnership with Durocher’s, 5555 Monroe St., features a special guest showing off his barbeque skills just in time for summer. Bryan Blair, the athletic director at the University of Toledo, is practically a rib expert, considering he’s been perfecting his recipe for “Hot ‘n Fast” ribs for over a decade, with the “Rocket” in the recipe’s title honoring his role at UT. After growing up in the Carolinas, and moving to Texas for several years, he’s become quite familiar with good barbeque, and that’s evident in his cooking as well. When cooking ribs at home, he prefers his seasoning blend to hit both sweet and savory flavor notes from his mix of brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and more.
Person shot multiple times in West Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A person was shot multiple times early Sunday morning, sending them to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Toledo Police Department. Around 5 a.m. police said they responded to a call about a person being shot on California Blvd. When officers arrived, they found...
Hit-by-pitch with bases loaded in 11th gives Toledo Mud Hens win over Columbus Clippers
Recap: Bligh Madris was hit by a pitch in the 11th inning to score Akil Baddoo with the winning run. With John Doxakis pitching for the Clippers, Baddoo started the inning on second base. With one out, Spencer Torkelson walked before Dillon Dingler and Madris were hit by pitches. Each team scored two runs in the 10th inning, with the Clippers tying the game on a two-run single with two outs by Myles Straw. Jose Tena, Johnathan Rodriguez and Raynel Delgado each had two hits for Columbus. Rodriguez also hit a home run.
Why one SEC school keeps coming back to Toledo for football recruits
It is difficult to separate Toledo football from Vince Marrow, and vice versa. Marrow was an all-conference tight end at the University of Toledo en route to a 10-year professional playing career. After a few years coaching in the now-defunct NFL Europe league, he returned to the Toledo area to become the head coach at Springfield High School. Following a year of coaching in the high school ranks, Marrow returned to UT as the tight ends coach. At the same time, he sent his son to Central Catholic. As a player, coach, recruiter, and parent, Marrow became familiar with the coaches in the area and the level of talent on the field.
The first Black family on the block: How an Ypsilanti street became Minnie Hughes Drive
YPSILANTI, MI - Minnie Hughes was a giver, her family says. Her name is well known in the Ypsilanti neighborhood at Michigan Avenue and South Hamilton Street near downtown. Described as a mother to her neighbors, a mentor to youth and a leader in her church, the longtime Ypsilanti resident died Feb. 24 at 89 years old.
Michigan Football Recruitment Update: Taz Williams Gets Penn State Crystal Ball Projection
Michigan football's recruitment hit a snag as WR target Taz Williams receives a Penn State crystal ball projection, shifting momentum away from the Wolverines. Williams is ranked No. 275 overall in the 2025 class and 37th among wide receivers. Williams, a 6-foot, 190-pound wide receiver from Red Oaks, Texas, is...
Toledo police make arrest in 2023 fatal hit-and-run
TOLEDO, Ohio — One person was arrested and charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist nearly a year ago, according to Toledo police and court documents. Ashly Clark, 29, was arrested Tuesday for a July 11, 2023 crash that killed a motorcyclist. Police issued a warrant for Clark's arrest in May on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and fleeing the scene of a crash.
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
2 men pulled from Lake Erie with critical injuries after crashing boat into seawall on Fourth of July
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department says drinking and speeding may have played a part in a July 4 boat crash near Bolles Harbor on Lake Erie, which left a Monroe man and his son critically injured after they had to be rescued from the water.
15 puppies that survived canine parvovirus up for adoption from Toledo Humane Society
TOLEDO, Ohio — Fifteen puppies have survived bouts with canine parvovirus under the care of the Toledo Humane Society after a cruelty officer found them in a distressing state outside during last month's heat wave. According to a social media post on Friday from THS, the officer responded to...
Ralph Thomas Bixler
Ralph Thomas Bixler, aged 90, of Wildwood, Florida, formerly of Holland, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2024. Born on August 6, 1933, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph and Nettie (Lambert) Bixler. Tom was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Bixler, Eleanor (Bixler) McQuade and Mary (Bixler) Liggett, and son, Donald Andrew Bixler.
Former Michigan Star JJ McCarthy Receives Huge Praise from Vikings' Teammate
Former Michigan Wolverines star and current Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy is expected to be the long-term face of the franchise for his new team. After leading the Wolverines to an NCAA Championship win last year, McCarthy is battling for playing time as a rookie with the Vikings. Right now, it seems that the team will roll with Sam Darnold as their Week 1 starter barring a major change.
This Has Been Crowned Michigan’s Most Popular Attraction… And it’s Not a Lake
When I think about what draws people to Michigan, it's all about water! We are the Great Lakes State after all. Well, according to a travel publication, this is Michigan's most popular attraction... and it's got nothing to do with water. LoveExploring.com sought to find the top attraction in each...
5 great places to eat – or make – pasta near Ann Arbor
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- From freshly made carryout to do-it-yourself classes, Ann Arbor has plenty of options for the pasta passionate. Whether you like to slurp spaghetti or feast on a farfalle, check out these local eateries for all your pasta needs. If you purchase a product or register for...
5 most important Michigan football players in 2024
The best players on a team aren’t always the most important. Sometimes, they are but for Michigan football, one of the most important players is going to be the quarterback — whoever that ends up being. In my mind, the best option for Michigan football is Alex Orji....
Jason M. Brooks
Brooks, Jason M. July 2, 2024. Age 49 of Woodhaven. Beloved fiance of Cristina Shuryan. Loving son of Michael (Lisa) Lyell. Dearest brother of Michael Lyell Jr., Andrew Lyell, and Ryan Lyell. Bonus dad of Joel (Ally) Terry, Aden Terry, Lucas Drum and 2 grandbabies with one more on the way. Also survived by his daughter, Lauren Ashley, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother, Diane Moser, and brother, Matthew Brooks. Arrangements by Molnar Funeral Homes ‘ Southgate Chapel. www.molnarfuneralhome.com.
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