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Toledoans react to weekend shooting of two juveniles near Waite High School
TOLEDO, Ohio — Residents of the neighborhood around Waite High School in east Toledo are concerned after a weekend drive-by shooting at a basketball left two juveniles hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. "I heard a crack, crack, crack about eight times," said neighbor Danny Newton. "It sounded like someone hitting...
2 injured, police searching for suspects after 'targeted' shooting at Little Caesars in Redford Twp.
Redford Township police detectives are following up on leads to find out what exactly happened at a Little Caesars Pizza restaurant Sunday afternoon when shots rang out.
Biden expected to sign Sen. Brown’s All-American Flag Act
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - American flags purchased by the federal government will soon be required to be completely produced and manufactured in the United States. President Joe Biden is expected to sign a bill soon with the new mandate. The government had previously only been required to buy flags that...
Kids Day: 'Let’s Talk About Music’ featured at Monroe County Fair
MONROE —The Great Start Collaborative (GSC) is hosting Let's Talk About Music at the Monroe County Fair with a free music concert, giveaways and games for young children. Planned for Tuesday, Kids Day, when children up to age 17 will be admitted free until 5 p.m., Beverly Meyer, “the Music Lady,” will perform a free music concert at the free stage from 3-5 p.m. ...
Nonprofit for disabled residents receives free parking lot, sidewalk upgrades
Much needed repairs are finally being done to provide more safety and space at a local nonprofit that provides vital services to disabled residents. Lott Industries, located on Hill Avenue in Toledo, will have a freshly paved parking lot and sidewalks on its campus as a result of two active work days conducted by the Ohio Contractors Association Toledo Chapter on Monday and Thursday. The project, which is worth at least $250,000, is the result of the association’s annual community service project, which sees several construction companies come together to provide repairs, updates, or needed construction to neighborhoods and nonprofit organizations. Tim Menke, executive director of Lott Industries, said its leadership had been talking about the costs of repairing the parking lot and sidewalk for about five years but decided it wouldn’t be able to be a sustainable nonprofit while paying for upgrades.
University of Michigan Health Sparrow News: UM Health-Sparrow Receives Elite Rating for Cardiothoracic Care
LANSING, Mich. – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow’s highly skilled cardiothoracic surgery team has been recognized for its excellence in treating patients who need open-heart surgery, placing UM Health-Sparrow among the most elite medical centers in the United States. Hisham Qandeel, M.D., and Kirill Zakharov, D.O., along with the...
Stone: Late summer shines with goldenrods
The perennial plant goldenrod belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Solidago. Some are flowering, while others are on the verge, and will continue their own bloom-fest in gardens and natural areas into the fall. While we often see the plant growing in drier areas, and can be seen along roadsides, it can be quite adaptable – and sometimes even too adaptable for some. While many might say it is just a weed, this showy native North American perennial can offer a lot to our landscapes. And always remember, a weed is simply a plant that is growing where...
42nd annual Allen Park Street Fair Aug. 2 and 3, here’s what to expect this year
The 42nd annual Allen Park Street Fair will include more than 175 juried artists from across the country. In addition to the art fair, there will be more than 20 food trucks and vendors with a wide and unique selection of food and beverages to enjoy. This year’s event is...
The 12th annual Toledo Memorial Park (The Park) car show will take place on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 10 am-2 pm. This family event benefits the Wreaths Across America program, led locally by the team at The Park.
“I look forward to the car show every summer,” said Mel Harbaugh, local coordinator of Wreaths Across America. “We celebrate our community while giving back to those who served during this long-standing event.”. Visitors can expect to see approximately three-to-four hundred unique and classic cars at the event...
Wyandotte Rotary Park receives new firefighter-themed playscape
WYANDOTTE – City officials, Rotarians, residents and eager children gathered July 28 at Rotary Park for a ribbon-cutting to introduce the new firefighter-themed playscape across Third Street from the city’s Maple Street fire station. The new playground equipment, designed for children ages 2 to 12 years old, features...
Projecting Michigan’s offensive depth chart ahead of fall camp
The defending national champion Michigan Wolverines begin fall camp tomorrow, meaning we’re just about a month away from game action. There are still some questions before that Aug. 31 matchup against Fresno State, though, such as who will start at various positions on both sides of the ball. Let’s...
These Michigan Olympians Accomplished Something Not Done In 16 Years
The Paris Olympics kicked off last Friday, and not even 4 days in Team USA has made a statement win in an event they have notoriously struggled in for nearly 16 years. But this victory wasn't just a big victory for the US, it was also a big deal because two of the team members have ties to Michigan.
One week down: game beginning to slow, in a good way, for Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — One week of training camp is officially in the books for the Lions and the 2024 team has seen plenty over the first several days that has seen them play fast, and slow at the same time. Not your typical slow, though. Much like every...
'We paid the price': Veterans honored Monday at Monroe County Fair
MONROE — It's been a rewarding week so far for Gene Haman, a Korean War Army veteran who looks good for his age (94) and exercises daily. Haman, who lives in Monroe, received a "Hometown Hero" award at a Toledo Mud Hens' game last week, and on Monday was honored as the oldest male veteran present at the annual Veterans Day program at the Monroe County Fair. ...
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