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A decade after water crisis, progress for Lake Erie remains sluggish
Ten years ago this Friday, Toledo-area residents woke up to an algae-driven water crisis that brought unwanted attention from other parts of the world and inflicted a scar on the city’s reputation. Panic set in during the wee hours of the morning of Aug. 2, 2014, when the city, under orders from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, posted on Facebook at 2 a.m. that an algal poison from Lake Erie, called microcystin, had made Toledo’s tap water unsafe to drink and even unsafe to touch until further notice. Though the order lasted fewer than three days, it felt like an eternity to many people and underscored how much humans rely on safe water during their everyday lives. “It was kind of a chaotic mess,” Andy McClure, Toledo’s Collins Park Water Treatment Plant commissioner of plant operations, recalled.
Hurter has heroic start in Hens' 7-4 victory
TOLEDO — Fans flooded into Fifth Third Field and were greeted with a smile and a Muddy themed straw hat to celebrate Margaritaville night. The Toledo Mud Hens dawned some Jimmy Buffett-esk uniforms in their matchup with the Louisville Bats. The Hens got off to an amazing start thanks to their pitching and some timely hits. In the end, the Margaritaville Mud Hens came out on top 7-4. “We’ve been waiting for it all to click,” Tim Federowics said. “And, these last four games, it has.”
The big event in Dayton this weekend is Free!
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, I’ve got the perfect event. It’s the Dayton Celtic Festival by United Irish of Dayton. A place to immerse yourself in Celtic heritage, tradition and of course food. Festival Hours: Friday, July 26, 5.30 p.m -11 p.m Saturday,...
Mega Millions jackpot worth $306 million: See the winning lottery numbers for July 26, 2024
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $306 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 26, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Brace for Weekend Heat
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are set to experience a significant rise in temperatures this weekend, with highs reaching up to 90 degrees. Residents can expect clear skies and sunny conditions, making it a perfect time for outdoor activities, albeit with some caution due to the heat.
No Bones About It: Ohio Should Elect Donnelly, Stewart and Forbes to Ohio Supreme Court by C. Ellen Connally
In 2017, Michael Berkheimer went to dinner at Wings on Brookwood, a family-owned and -operated restaurant in Hamilton, Ohio. Berkheimer placed his usual order of boneless chicken wings with parmesan garlic. While eating his second boneless wing he felt like something went down the wrong way. Berkheimer went to the...
Vance argued for higher tax rate on childless Americans in 2021 interview
As former President Donald Trump's new running mate, JD Vance, faces renewed scrutiny over his previous comments criticizing childless individuals, an unearthed 2021 interview shows the Ohio senator advocating for higher taxes on Americans without children. The comments came in a 2021 episode of The Charlie Kirk Show podcast, where...
4-H announces poultry, swine, horse and pony, performing and communications arts winners
ADRIAN — The following results of 4-H judging at the 2024 Lenawee County Fair were provided by the Michigan State University Extension office. Additional categories will be published in upcoming editions of The Daily Telegram. Poultry Junior Showman: Ellie Huff, Britton Macon. ...
O-G’s Hoffman has local throwing company at BGSU
Three Northwest Ohio throwers, Emma Hoffman (Ottawa-Glandorf), Karma Williams (Fostoria), and Trista Fintel (Patrick Henry) are bringing their talents to Bowling Green State University’s track and field team. Last spring at the Western Buckeye League championships, Hoffman won the discus (133-3) and finished second in the shot put (37-½)....
There are Just 5 Rural Southern Michigan Counites Without an Interstate Highway
Southern Michigan is the most populated region of the state, so it's no surprise that the most interstate highways crisscross this portion of the state. Interstates 94 and 96 run west to east and I-69 and I-75 are north-south (until I-69 hits Lansing and changes orientation). Add in I-196 up the lakeshore and you will find nearly all counties in the southern portion of the state have interstate highways.
2 shot outside Waite High School Saturday night
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Two people were taken to a local hospital after they were found shot outside of Waite High School on Saturday night, according to Toledo Fire and Rescue dispatchers. Crews were clearing the scene just after 9:30 p.m. The conditions of the two people shot weren’t immediately...
Forum planned at Wood County Senior Center to gather input on assisted living facilities
With the aim of improving the lives of assisted living facility residents, the Ohio Department of Aging will be hosting Assisted Living Feedback Forums across the state in August and September. At these Feedback Forums, ODA will hear directly from Ohioans about their experiences with assisted living facilities. ODA will...
UM Professor to give talk in Maumee on political misinformation
Barbara McQuade, the former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan and a current law professor at the University of Michigan, will talk about disinformation in American politics during a program at the Maumee Branch Library. Ms. McQuade’s recently published book, Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America, explores how authoritarian regimes throughout history have utilized disinformation to consolidate power and ways to combat the rise of these trends in the United States. The event, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, is hosted by the Maumee Branch Library in association with the UM alumni association.
Maumee announces plans to re-evaluate sewer ordinance
In response to efforts by a citizens group to repeal the city’s sewer inspection and remediation ordinance, Maumee officials announced Friday afternoon that they are re-evaluating the ordinance as part of “a multi-faceted approach to addressing the sanitary sewer system problems.” Officials said they are “working to determine how the city might spend public money on private property for a private purpose” and will “continue conversations and negotiations with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.” They also said the city will expand the proposed sewer repair grant program “to provide additional financial relief to our residents” and that the city “is committed to supporting the democratic process and the citizens’ initiative” to repeal the ordinance the city implemented in June. Another aspect of the plan announced Friday was the city’s intentions to hold a series of roundtable sessions with the community “to gather input on the solutions needed to address our city’s sanitary sewer problems.”
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