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Mayor Smith updates Lima Rotary on efforts to improve housing such as 3D printing homes in city
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The mayor of Lima gave the Rotary Club an update on the city government's accomplishments over the last six months. Mayor Sharetta Smith explained to Rotarians Monday afternoon how her office has been working towards improving the local economy and quality of life. One of Smith's main areas of focus is handling the lack of safe and affordable housing. There are grant programs available to help both homeowners and landlords improve their properties.
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Ohio
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $360,310 in May, 3.9% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, […]
Motorcyclists pay tribute to fallen Ohio officers, including Jacob Derbin and Jamieson Ritter
A solemn and roaring tribute to fallen officers across the state of Ohio and locally was held Sunday in Cleveland. It was the 16th annual Cops Ride and fundraiser.
Check out what's in the audio pages of WYSO's weekly radio magazine
Check out the latest WYSO Weekend - our weekly radio magazine with host Jerry Kenney, who brings you the latest features from WYSO producers and interviews from around the Miami Valley. Piqua Battery Burn: Lithium-ion batteries power everything from cell phones to electric vehicles. But they can combust suddenly and...
Beating the heat at the Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Lines were wrapped around the gates going into the Ohio State Fair on Saturday. With more people checking out the fair, the temperature rose to the low 90s. Luckily, the fair has misting and fan stations throughout the area. If you plan on going to...
Monday Memories: Stickney plant wrangled Jeep model from Canada in 1992
Toledo auto workers cheered when the first 1993-model Jeep Wranglers rolled off the assembly line In July 1992. It was a proud moment and a victorious return for a descendant of the original Toledo-made, World War II-era Jeep. Workers had gone through a tumultuous couple of years at the plant. Chrysler announced it would discontinue production of the Grand Wagoneer in early 1991 and close the plant, laying off 1,000 workers. That summer, they announced they would reopen the plant and move production of the Wrangler from Brampton, Ontario, to Toledo. The first Wranglers rolled off the line a year...
Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation Teams Up With Findlay Police Department
The Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation teamed up with the Findlay Police Department at a few area parks last week. Through the interactions, relationships between local police officers and area residents were strengthened. More community engagement activities are planned throughout the year and you can follow their page on Facebook to learn...
Dola Man and Belle Center Teen Escape Injuries in Two-Vehicle Crash on Saturday
A Dola man and a Belle Center teenager escaped injuries in a two vehicle crash this past Saturday evening in Logan County. According to the report from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, the 17-year-old attempted to cross US Route 68 from a stop sign on State Route 273. His...
"We treat all the kids like family" | Toledo woman inspiring young boxers
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo woman is using her boxing success to teach young people not only how to punch but how to stay focused and out of trouble. Clarice Morales is a professional boxer who is helping between 50 and 60 kids every day through her summer youth empowerment program at Soul City Gym.
Death can be a gentler exit for those enrolled in hospice care
A baby coming into the world needs a lot of care, and families prepare for that wailing, cooing bundle of life with cribs, and changing tables and advice from mothers-in-law. When baby formula was in short supply, family members branched out to scour retail shelves for the necessities. For those leaving this world, care is also needed, according to Victoria Palenske, branch director for Elara Caring, which offers home health and hospice services in the Toledo area. Such souls may need oxygen, pain medications, and spiritual counseling, as well as a hand to hold. “People deserve a lot of care at the beginning of life, but they also deserve care at the end of their life,” said Ms. Palenske, who began her career as a registered nurse whose focus turned to hospice services. “It is a calling.”
Bryan resident wins $150,000 on Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off game
Bryan, Ohio – A lucky customer at the Burger Daily Store, has won $150,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at the store located at 314 S Walnut Street in Bryan, Ohio. A Significant Win. The winner, whose identity remains...
Sunday Chat with Perrysburg Olympic gold medalist Anna Tunnicliffe Tobias
Anna Tunnicliffe was a stranger in a strange land. The 12-year-old had moved from England to Perrysburg and she just wanted to fit in. She found her happy place: North Cape Yacht Club in nearby La Salle, Mich., where she started a competitive sailing career that would take her around the world and to the top of the Olympic podium. The 2001 Perrysburg graduate was a three-sport star for the Yellow Jackets — cross country, swimming, and track, winning the district championship in the 800 as a senior. In 2022, Tunnicliffe was inducted into the Perrysburg athletics Hall of Fame.