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Monday start for USDA rabies vaccine drops in the Valley
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to distribute oral rabies vaccine bait for wildlife in the Valley. The distribution begins July 29th and will run through most of August. The bait is green, contained in a blister pack and scented. The smell attracts wild animals, who eat the bait and are then vaccinated against rabies.
Ohio’s sales tax holiday expands to 10 days and includes more items
Families looking to save money as they head back to school will want to plan their shopping during the state’s annual sales tax holiday — this year expanded to 10 days and including more items than ever before. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the 2024 expanded sales tax holiday will take place from 12 a.m. Tuesday through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 8. In conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly, Mr. DeWine expanded the event’s length to 10 days and will allow tax-free purchases made in person or online on all eligible items of up to $500. Previous sales tax holidays ran three days, included only school-related items, and offered much lower purchase price limits of $75 maximum on an item of clothing, and $20 per item of instructional material and school supplies.
ALERT: Michigan Residents Targets Of New Door-To-Door Scam
I've never understood why some people have made a living out of scamming other people but honestly, I hope to never be in a position to where I would understand their motives. Scams have been around since humans found out that some people are very gullible, and they could con people out of their things. Whether simple or complex, these scams have been multiplying over the years, making it hard to keep up with them.
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...
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