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New veteran's clinic opening in Findlay
FINDLAY, Ohio — The Veteran's Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System has announced the opening of the new VA clinic in Findlay on Oct. 1. The new clinic will serve over 3,000 eligible veterans in the area and will provide services such as primary care, mental health, dietetics and more. For services not offered at the new clinic, veterans still have access to the VA clinics in both Toledo and Ann Arbor.
Briggs: The tantalizing paradox of Bowling Green football
BOWLING GREEN — It may only count in horseshoes and hand grenades — and for seven points in Scrabble — but what if close today means a cigar tomorrow? Hard not to wonder with Bowling Green football. In a notable paradox, the Mid-American Conference team that’s displayed the most consistency through the first month is the one with a losing record. Consider: All last season, just eight power-conference teams either beat or played at least two ranked opponents within a touchdown on the road.
New ALDI location to open in Sylvania Township
TOLEDO, Ohio — A new ALDI location is coming to Sylvania Township in early October, and its grand opening will feature a giveaway and sweepstakes opportunity. In a press release from the grocery retailer Tuesday, the company announced the location of its newest northwest Ohio store: 3160 Percentum Rd. It will open at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 3, after which it will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hendel: Senior citizens lead Pemberville parade
FALL is here, but ah ... the fun had over the summer, including for senior citizens. A decorated motorized scooter, wheelchair, and golf cart parade was presented by Otterbein Portage Valley Senior Living in Pemberville, Ohio on Sept. 8. Many spectators decorated their walkers to add to the fun afternoon. Bravo to event chairman, nonagenarian Betty Marlow Miller Dibert. After the parade, Kevin Clark provided music and Jim and Judy Day along with Mary Berridge provided refreshments. ALSO having fun as a senior is Jim Oedy, owner of Genesis Village retirement community. As a member of the Side by Side Band, he has volunteered his time for 45 years performing for seniors and communities, which includes some Genesis Village residents.
Editorial: Use STRS town hall well
Thursday the State Teachers Retirement System is holding a town hall meeting in Toledo at the Sanger branch library. Of course the discussion is most salient to educators reliant on STRS for their retirement security, but because STRS is seeking legislation to increase the taxpayers contribution to the fund, it would be time well spent for any citizen to attend. Read more Blade editorials The Blade Editorial Board urges participants in the town hall meeting to demand details from STRS leadership on investment management costs and seek a commitment to full transparency.
Savage Park receiving some major upgrades
TOLEDO, Ohio — Savage Park revitalization project has been in the works for the last two years. According to the city of Toledo a new federal grant through the U.S. Department of Interior will cover 50% of the cost of revitalizing Savage Park. One of the main goal with...
Toledo City Council mulling over salvage yard moratorium
TOLEDO, Ohio — Danelle and Paul Zemenski have lived near Laskey Road and North Detroit Avenue for over 20 years, an area they say can get loud. "There have been times where we'll be in the bed sleeping, and there will be such a loud boom, it'll literally shake the house," Danelle said.
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