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State issues first algae advisory of 2024 at Maumee Bay State Park
Maumee Bay State Park’s Lake Erie Beach got its first state health advisory for algae a little after 4 p.m. on Friday. The warning was issued by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The toxin concentration was not disclosed, but swimmers are advised to stay out of the lake and be careful around the shoreline because of a new recreational public health advisory. It is especially important to keep dogs and young children out of the water. A scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told The Blade on Thursday that Lake Erie’s Summer 2024 algal bloom began south of Monroe and in north Maumee Bay during the first of July, earlier than normal. It is expanding, last known to cover 180 square miles of the lake, and is becoming stronger along familiar territory in the warm, shallow water along the Toledo-to-Monroe shoreline.
Richland County property transfers recorded July 8-12
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12: 1302 Rock Road, Mansfield; Todd R. and Brianne S. Dille to Timothy and Melissa Shira; $360,000 95 N. Gamble St., Shelby; Carl Schroeder Properties LLC to Johnny and Crysaleen Grace: $200,000 ...
Setting the scene: Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo festival gets underway
Brock Behlke couldn't wait to get back to the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival. "I only went for a day last year," the 22-year-old Mansfield resident said. "It was my first concert ever." A Wooster graduate, Behlke planned to be there for all three days of the festival, which kicked...
Kayaking concert takes to the water
Shamarr Allen, a trumpeter from New Orleans, will take the stage, sort of, in Toledo on Wednesday night. Mr. Allen is set to be the first of three performances this summer on the Maumee River as part of Black Swamp Conservancy’s Paddle and Groove series. He will play on a pontoon boat as listeners kayak around him. Attendees will launch in their kayaks from International Park at 5:30 p.m. and then kayak downstream toward the sunflower murals on the Glass City River Wall. The goal of the event is both to provide listeners with a unique concert experience and increase awareness of the conservancy’s work both upstream and in the downtown area.
Joe Whitehead leaving post as BGSU provost
BGSU faculty has been informed that Joe Whitehead will be leaving his post as provost and senior vice president. In a message sent earlier this week, President Rodney Rogers told the faculty that Whitehead will teach physics and, as of Aug. 5, serve senior advisor to the president for regional science initiatives.
‘You have to take it’: Parents react to Cincinnati schools plan to combine schools
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Public Schools’ plan to merge several buildings ahead of the 2024-2025 school year has parents feeling like the plan is being forced on them and their kids. Board member Brandon Craig said on Thursday that parents had little choice in the district’s plan, which was...
Fans gather to peek at Superman movie filming in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The movie currently filming across Cincinnati might be one of the worst kept secrets in the city right now. Filming for the new Superman movie has been going on in two locations. Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Superman gathered at Union Terminal Thursday as film...
Area hospitals experiencing issues due to major IT outage
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Hospitals in southwest Ohio have confirmed their systems experienced issues due to the IT outage the is being reported across the world. Hospital networks in the Dayton area have not yet reported experiencing any issues. However, some Cincinnati-area networks have been affected by the outage:. Cincinnati Children's.
Bracelet program helps locate people with dementia, autism
TIFFIN, Ohio — On July 9, 75-year-old Susan Biller from Tiffin went missing around 4:40 pm. She has dementia. In a hurry to find her, the Tiffin Police Department posted on Facebook asking the community to be on the lookout. "We went from 10 officers and firefighters to people...
Zac Taylor breaks into top 10 list of coaches ranked by ‘Big-Game Resume’
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is no stranger to the highs and lows of the NFL. In his relatively short time as the franchise’s leader, the Bengals have been bad enough to earn a No. 1 and No. 5 overall draft spot, and they’ve gone to two conference championship games and a Super Bowl.
A new, controversial change to a popular local park has been accepted
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A controversial plan to make a big change to a popular park is a step closer to reality. On Thursday, the Cincinnati Park Board voted to approve the budget and design for a new dog park at Burnet Woods. The plan has drawn opposition, with a large...
Hillsboro Rent-2-Own to give away freezer full of groceries
The Rent-2-Own store in Hillsboro is giving away a freezer full of groceries to the person who comes closest to guessing its cost. Entries can be submitted on Facebook, at the store or by calling 937-393-5606. The winner will be announced on Monday, July 22. “We’re a family-owned business here,...
Bengals Guard Cody Ford's Ex-Fiancee Details Shocking Cheating Allegations
Cincinnati Bengals guard Cody Ford proposed to social media influencer Tianna Robillard in April. In a since deleted-post on Instagram, Robillard called the evening they got engaged the “best night of my life.” Less than two months later, Robillard stunned fans by announcing their breakup ...
Lucas County Children Services running out of money, adding levy to November ballot
TOLEDO, Ohio — Lucas County voters in November will see a 1.5-mill levy on the ballot for Lucas County Children Services. LCCS Executive Director Randy Muth said the agency is in dire need of money, so if this new levy doesn't pass, there will be financial cuts. Since the agency is predicted to be operating in the red by the end of 2025, Muth said it's necessary to ask taxpayers to help in the short term.
The Cigar Affair Introduces Dennis Hopson’s Party Bus to Toledo
The Cigar Affair in Maumee has entered a new partnership with the Ohio State University basketball legend Dennis Hopson to bring new entertainment and event experiences to the Toledo area. Hopson’s journey in Basketball took him from Bowser High School all the way to Ohio State where he now holds...
Angry Woman’s Meltdown Shatters Cybertruck’s Bulletproof Windows, Crushing Ice Cream Business
A 29-year-old Indiana woman was arrested for smashing the windows of a Cybertruck in Ohio. The $10k damages left the EV inoperable, ending the owner’s summer ice cream business. Tesla won’t be able to replace the bulletproof windows until September. The bulletproof windows of a Tesla Cybertruck were...
11 Investigates: Sandusky County judge accused of sexualizing courthouse workplace
FREMONT, Ohio — The Sandusky County Common Pleas Court staff is following the recommendations of a Columbus human resources consulting firm after two employees filed discriminatory harassment complaints against Judge Jon Ickes and his bailiff, Candice Talbott. 11 Investigates has learned that both employees accused Ickes of often using...
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