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2024 Toledo Rockets Football Preseason Preview: Defense
The 2023 Toledo Rockets pieced together the best regular season the MAC had seen in quite some time. They entered the MAC Championship Game riding 11 consecutive victories, assembling the first 11+ win regular season by a MAC team since 2016 Western Michigan. The Rockets dropped the ensuing MAC title...
Briggs: Mark my (famous last) words — Toledo and BG are headed for a historic first this year
There may be no ‘I’ in team, but there is one in championship, especially when it comes to the path there this season. I-75 is college football’s glory road. In the national race, a team in the big new playoff could type “title game” into its GPS and — in theory — take the interstate all the way there, playing a quarterfinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta (Exit 249D), a semifinal at the Orange Bowl in Miami (3A), and the final back in the ATL. And in the Mid-American Conference …
Toledo goes all-in on fan experience, builds excitement around football opener
Each spring downtown Toledo is inundated with visitors, as the area around Fifth Third Field overflows with revelers eager to celebrate the return of Mud Hens baseball and spring temperatures and to pay homage to their hometown. The University of Toledo is trying to replicate that energy and community symmetry. And Bryan Blair believes the Rockets have the right formula. “We live in the state of Ohio, where football is a main thing that we all can relate to,” the UT athletic director said. “Whether you’re a Toledo fan or not, you’re in this community. Celebrate that kickoff of football season. Spend that Thursday with us cheering on the Rockets. And then go home and watch another game or 20 other games on your TV like I will Labor Day weekend.” The university has branded next Thursday’s season-opener against Duquense as the “Biggest Party in Toledo.” UT is heavily investing in fan experience, introducing a beer garden, live music, and big-screen TVs in Lot 10 outside the Glass Bowl.
Neighborhood Nuisance: Post office discontinues mail service due to “aggressive” dogs
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Neighbors on the 200 block of Toledo’s Sunnyside Drive say they haven’t received mail in about a month-and-a-half. Kimberly Petee, a mother of two who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer, says the inconvenience is overwhelming. She says she’s facing financial constraints due to her treatments and can’t afford to put up a mailbox.
Woman struck, killed by train in Springfield Township
A woman was struck and killed by a train Saturday in Springfield Township, and Lucas County authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying her. The Lucas County Coroner’s Office says that at 8:30 a.m. a white female about 30 to 40 years old was involved in the accident near the 1700 block of South Crissey Road. “She has long brown curly/wavy hair and gray-blue eyes and was wearing blue jeans, yellow patterned socks, blue T-shirt with Reading Rainbow logo, and light blue zip-up sweatshirt,” according to the coroner’s office. A cell phone found near the body was broken and not functioning. The phone case has “a cartoon image of a dinosaur with multicolor raindrops” on the back.
Dollar General to pay $12 million in fines over worker safety issues
Dollar General has agreed to pay $12 million in a settlement with the federal government over workplace safety. The ubiquitous retail chain, with 19,000 locations including more than 700 in Michigan, agreed to the settlement last month with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It comes after Dollar General had been cited repeatedly for unsafe working conditions and was deemed a “severe violator” by the federal agency.
Major Grocery Chain With 120 Michigan Stores Under Pricing Scrutiny
You may have noticed that Kroger has begun using electronic shelf tags in some locations. They're certainly fancy - but there's concern that these high-tech price tags may lead to a controversial practice known as 'dynamic pricing.'. Kroger in Michigan. Kroger is the largest supermarket chain in the United States...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicting Colder, Drier Winter for Michigan
While some forecasters are predicting a snowier winter than Michigan has seen in years, the Old Farmer's Almanac isn't so convinced. The venerable publication has released its regional projections for the winter of 2024-25, and it's calling for below average snowfall for the Lower Great Lakes region. That's not to...
Donation from BGSU volleyball supporters to provide floor for home matches
BOWLING GREEN — For Mo and Jon Stansbery, what started out as a trip to check out the newly-built Stroh Center on Bowling Green State University’s campus in 2011 has turned into a significant and meaningful friendship with the Falcons’ volleyball team. Because of that, the Stansberys wanted to give back to the players and coaches they love supporting. A generous gift that will soon be revealed will do just that. A financial donation from the Stansberys will provide a new Taraflex floor for BGSU’s home volleyball games beginning this season. BGSU, which will be one of just a few Mid-American...
New Craft Distillery Opening in Whitehouse
Calling all fans of whiskey, Bourbon and craft spirits: Adventure Spirits Distillery, a new and exciting craft distillery, is opening and bringing the fun of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail right here to Northwest Ohio. Owners Joe Carter and Barry Beale are both retired Air Force veterans from the 180th Air...
Fayette’s Bean Creek Valley History Center Announces New Community Event
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Bean Creek Valley History Center is excited to announce a new community event, Walktober Fayette, “Walking Thru History,” to be held on October 5th and 6th, and again on October 12th and 13th. This unique event will offer attendees the opportunity to step...
Man reunited with CareFlight 3 decades after life-saving flight
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Premier Health CareFlight team saves countless lives every year. One Miami Valley man recalls the life-saving flight he took more than three decades ago. “CareFlight saved my life in a couple ways, really,” said George Pepper. This week, a CareFlight crew got to show 79-year-old George Pepper the aircraft they […]
Shawshank campers: Airstream enthusiasts to converge on Mansfield for “Reformatory Rally”
MANSFIELD – The historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield will play host to the “2024 Reformatory Rally,” a unique gathering of Airstream campers from across the country, Sept. 12 to 15. Hosted by Mansfield locals Annamarie Fernyak, Michele Newmeyer, and Kristen Wiltanger, this event will bring together...
Tavien St. Clair, Ohio State QB commit, puts on a clinic in 2024 high school season opener
SIDNEY, Ohio — Ohio State five-star quarterback commit Tavien St. Clair put on an offensive clinic in his first game of his senior season for Bellefontaine High School. OSU’s top QB in the class of 2025 threw for 295 yards and four touchdowns, while running in two of his own on Friday night.
High school football roundup: Wapak tops St. John's Jesuit
Aug. 23—Caleb Moyer's third touchdown run of the night in the fourth quarter sealed the host Redskins' 35-21 victory over St. John's Jesuit. Wapakoneta jumped out to a 21-0 lead with three first-quarter touchdowns. St. John's rallied with a 1-yard touchdown run by Carson Pawlowicz and a 26-yard scoring pass from Coy Hamic to Karter Washington to make it an eight-point game at halftime. After ...
Eat all the donuts guilt-free this weekend in Troy, sign-ups open
Video: Last years’ coverage. TROY, Ohio (WDTN) — The perfect way to exercise and eat some sweet treats is happening tomorrow. On Saturday, Aug. 24, donut shops across Troy will host bike riders participating in the annual Tour de Donut event. The “race” entails that riders bike fast and eat just so. Riders will travel […]
Fall Evening Nature Camp At The Ohio Bird Sanctuary
As the leaves begin to turn and the air takes on that crisp fall edge, the Ohio Bird Sanctuary invites children to experience nature in a whole new light—at dusk! The Fall Evening Nature Camp, scheduled for Friday, September 27 is designed to immerse young adventurers in the enchanting world of the outdoors as day transitions to night.
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