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Data center moves along in Middleton Twp., but developer still a secret
HASKINS, Ohio — Plans for a $750 million data center in Middleton Township are progressing, but the name of the company developing it is still a secret. Members of the township zoning commission and neighbors said at a meeting Wednesday all the secrecy sets a bad tone. “That’s one thing that’s just really stuck in my craw,” said zoning commission member Ross Fought, who lives on North Dixie Highway across from the site. “Everybody keeps saying ‘We want to be a good neighbor.’” “Well, not telling us who you are, not telling us who the end user is ... that’s not being a very good neighbor,” Mr. Fought said.
Big Crowd Turns Out For Maumee Summer Fair And Celebrates City With Fun, Food & Music
BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — The sounds of live music and friendly chatter filled uptown Maumee for the 47th annual Maumee Summer Fair on August 9 and 10. In the West Mews parking lot, music from several local bands kept the crowds entertained on both days during the Parking Lot Party and MaumeePalooza.
Wood County domestic violence shelter gets $5,000 grant
BOWLING GREEN — The Cocoon, Wood County’s comprehensive domestic and sexual violence advocacy center and emergency shelter, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation. Since 2002, the foundation has given more than $2.4 million to nonprofits. The Cocoon received funding to help increase safety for survivors and their children. More than 900 survivors reach out to Cocoon advocates each year for emergency safe shelter, safety planning, and support, which is available around the clock. For more information about the Cocoon, visit thecocoon.org or call 419-373-1730.
Kaptur was briefed by the head of NTSB regarding deadly Ohio Turnpike crashes
TOLEDO, Ohio — U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) spoke with National Transportation Safety Board Director Jennifer Homendy regarding Thursday's fatal Ohio Turnpike collisions and hazmat situation. A total of 12 vehicles were involved in three crashes that closed a 15-mile stretch of the turnpike from Lucas to Fulton counties,...
Full pull! Bowling Green welcoming 57th annual National Tractor Pulling Championships
TOLEDO, Ohio — This weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for the city of Bowling Green as people crowd the city for big events including the National Tractor Pulling Championship at Wood County Fair Grounds. Keith Seiler, director of the event, said they're expecting more...
Local woman in the fight of her life
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The community is stepping up to help a local woman who is in the fight of her life. Sarah Fitzgerald has been hospitalized for weeks after being diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation or AVM. Fitzgerald is 23 years old and an EMT, she was working to become...
'This whole building is a big biohazard': Residents voice concerns over conditions at north Toledo apartments
TOLEDO, Ohio — Caution signs were placed on the slippery floors of the Vistula Heritage Village II apartments on Locust Street after issues caused the floors to be covered in water Wednesday morning. Residents said they believe the water issues come from a pipe bursting as the city is...
Seniors can now register for 'spectacular' event in Wood County
BOWLING GREEN — Registration is open for the 90s Plus Spectacular event, which is set for Sept. 16 at the Wood County Senior Center. The 4 p.m. event at the 140 S. Grove St. center will celebrate Wood County individuals who are 90 years of age and older. Honorees may bring one guest to celebrate. There will be a slideshow, musical entertainment by a harpist, and awards presented by elected officials. Beef stroganoff is on the menu. Those who are unable to attend in person will get a framed certificate. Registration is required by Aug. 23. Participants should complete a brief biographical form and provide an emailed picture for the slideshow.
Rest area closure planned, commercial truck parking to remain available
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced on Thursday that it will close the Northbound I-75 rest stop for one day on Tuesday, August 20, for pavement maintenance. Parking lots on the passenger vehicle/car side of the rest area will be closed beginning at approximately...
Public meeting held for roundabout
The city of Sylvania’s Safety and Service Director Joe Shaw and members of the Tetra Tech lead design team hosted an Aug. 6 public meeting to present information, design options, and gather input from citizens regarding the Erie and Monroe streets roundabout scheduled to be constructed in 2027. The...
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