Latty
LATEST NEWS
Parrish is long-time supporter of Lambert Days
Jason Parrish has lived in Ohio City for 65 years. “Ever since I was born,” he chuckled in an interview during this year’s Lambert Days. “I grew up in Ohio City and graduated from Ohio City-Liberty schools in 1977.”
Hay presents dental hygiene program to seniors
Jill Hay, Professor and Program Coordinator of the Dental Hygiene Program at Rhodes State University, spoke at the monthly Good to Know, Lunch & Go program at Delphos Senior Citizens on July 17. She provided vital information and common-sense instruction for many oral and dental issues. The next Good to Know, Lunch & Go program will be held on Aug. 21. (Photo submitted)
Hilltop Class Of 1969 Gathers For 55th Reunion
(PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) CLASS OF 69 … On July 20 the Hilltop Class of 1969 held their 55th class reunion at Jackie Blu’s in Bryan. Pictured are: Front – Dave Heer, Cathie (Gerig) Batt. Middle – Jim Greek, Susie (Walker) Musser, Bonnie (Ledyard) Batt, Jerry Horton. Back – Marilyn (Jody) Royal, Jackie Tanner, Darold Oxender, Mike Berthold, Ernie Tebeau, Allan Altaffer, Stan Fitzenrider. Missing from picture: Tom Royal.
Quirky home in Maumee draws national attention on 'Zillow Gone Wild' page
A house for sale in Maumee has gone viral on the “Zillow Gone Wild” Facebook page for an eccentric feature originally meant to deflect unwanted attention: the house is covered — floor to ceiling, inside and out — with bulletproof Lexan paneling. The house, previously owned and occupied by Trudy Stranahan of the Champion Spark Plug Company’s founding family, also boasts a robust driveway that cost an estimated $300,000 to build, plus $100,000 in fences. Breezeways connect the house to two outbuildings, one of which hosts a gym with myriad equipment, in addition to more workout equipment inside the main house. “She was just a unique person,” said Hanna Modene, a Realtor with the Jon Modene team at Re/max Masters, which listed the property. “I don’t think she liked not having security.” The property sits on five acres overlooking the Silver Lake and bordering Side Cut Metropark. It was listed last week for $399,900.
Lima Police Department investigating body found in wooded area downtown
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Police Department is investigating a body found Monday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m., police received a report of a body found in a wooded area on the corner of Jackson and Market Street, beside the train tracks. The body had been there for a significant amount of time and appeared to be male. There were no signs of a struggle or clues as to the cause of death where it was found. The deceased individual was sent to the Lucas County Coroner to determine their identity and cause of death, but a report may not be complete for several weeks.
Ghostlight Coffee closing its Midtown location
Video from the location’s 2019 opening above DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Your options for coffee Downtown/Midtown is shrinking by one. Ghostlight Coffee took to its Instagram page to share that it would be closing its location at 800 South Patterson Blvd. after Tuesday, July 23. “Thank you Dayton for your support of this location over […]
Chardon woman killed in fatal crash that closed part of Ohio Turnpike in Sandusky County
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Chardon woman died Monday in a head-on crash on the Ohio Turnpike that closed the highway for about five hours, officials said. Samantha Smith, 35, of Chardon died in the crash on Interstate 80 in Milan, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. If you...
More than 300 local performers and artists will be at free Art In the City event
Across downtown Dayton, art of all mediums will be celebrated at the annual Art in the City event. The Aug. 3 festival is part of the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s “Summer in the City” series. There will be live performances, art on display, food trucks and activities for all ages.
Card shower announced for Eugene Baker’s 103rd birthday
LAURA — The family of Eugene (Gene) E. Baker, who turns 103 on Aug. 8, invites everyone to participate in a card shower to celebrate his birthday. Baker was born on Aug. 8, 1921. He is the son of the late David and Kate Jane (Cordier) Baker. He lived his most of his life in the Laura area. He also spent time serving his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII.
Toledo groups tackling polarization with cross-partisan events
Second of two parts Thinking about the challenges facing American political discourse, Alfonso Narvaez, a self-described community leader in Toledo, harkened back to the words of Abraham Lincoln: “A house divided cannot stand.” Dan Messina, who works with a group focused on creating political dialogue, found inspiration in a different Lincoln quote: “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” The fact that both men looked to President Lincoln, who guided the nation through its most divisive political moment, for inspiration in the present seems apt as the Pew Research Center reports that Democrats and Republicans feel farther apart than they have in decades.
Car show aims to fill a cruiser with school supplies
An annual car show sponsored by the Mercy Health Protective Services Department will be held Saturday at Mercy Health Perrysburg Hospital.The festivities run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 12623 Eckel Junction Rd. There is no entry fee, but attendees are asked to bring school supplies to donate to local schools. The show’s goal is to completely fill a police cruiser with school items. All types of vehicles will be on display, including sports cars, muscle cars, and classic cars. The cars will be lined up in the hospital’s surgery center parking lot outside Entrance C. Coffee and food trucks and a bounce house will also be on site.Competition categories for the cars include chief’s choice, best muscle car, best classic car, and people’s choice.
Crews battle abandoned house fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fire crews responded to an abandoned house fire on Fort Wayne’s east side, near New Haven, early Tuesday morning. The fire broke out at a house near the intersection of Waverly Drive and Prize Street around 1:15 a.m. Officials with the New Haven Fire Department told WANE 15 that the fire was fully involved upon their arrival. Fire crews knew the house was vacant, so they prioritized getting the blaze under control above saving the structure. No injuries were reported.
FWCS: Phone pouches approved for upcoming school year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A few months ago Fort Wayne Community Schools tested Yondr phone pouches to reduce distractions in schools. At Monday’s board meeting, board members voted on whether or not the district would adopt them for the upcoming school year. “We did see a difference in...
$5M gift to help fund elevated walkway over busy Fort Wayne boulevard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WISH) — A nonprofit foundation donated $5 million for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the busy Coliseum Boulevard for the the Pufferbelly Trail in Fort Wayne, the city government announced Monday. Jim Vann of the Vann Family Foundation was a former shareholder and chairperson of Rea Magnet Wire in Fort […]
Benedict officially tabbed Carroll boys basketball coach
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – In a move that’s been widely speculated in Summit City sports circles since Ryan Abbott stepped down earlier this month, Chris Benedict was officially hired as the head boys basketball coach at Carroll High School during Monday’s Northwest Allen County Schools board meeting. Benedict heads to Carroll with a lengthy […]
City to hold public meeting about North Clinton Street improvements
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne officials are inviting the residents to attend a public meeting about the North Clinton Street Improvements Project. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a roadway that can “effectively accommodate future traffic volumes and operate at an acceptable level of service during the design year of 2048, and to increase connectivity of pedestrian facilities.” The meeting will answer questions about the project location and anticipated schedule.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.