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French fry perfection: Results are in for who has the best french fries in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY — In honor of National French Fry Day last Friday, July 12, we dared to ask the question — who makes the best French fries in Monroe County?. We reached out to our Facebook community for nominations. We watched as many of you responded passionately to the post. We collected the nominations and posted a list of local french fry artisans on our website, asking people to vote for their favorite.
Promenade park ‘Splash Pad’ closing for 80s rock concert Friday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Promenade Park Splash Pad will be closed all day Friday, July 19 due to the ‘80s Rock Invasion’ concert. The concert will be held at the Promenade Pavilion located at 400 Water St. The concert is hosting five multi-platinum-selling, award-winning rock bands that...
Cheers: Wine Crawl comes to downtown Monroe July 19
MONROE — Several newly opened businesses are participating in this year's Downtown Monroe Wine Crawl. The annual event will run from 5:30-9 p.m. July 19 in downtown Monroe. Typically, 425 people attend. Wine Crawl is hosted by the Downtown Monroe Business Network. This year’s crawl offers 15 wine stops and four food stops. "It...
Actors reunite 35 years later to present 'Tuna' sequel
MONROE — Thirty-five years ago, Monroe actors Brian Burchette-Ross and David P. Wahr were cast in the two-man comedy “Greater Tuna.” Monroe Community Players staged “Greater Tuna” as a dinner theater in 1989 at Monroe's former Holiday Inn. This weekend, the men will reunite in the "Tuna" sequel “Red, White and Tuna.” It will...
Pizza Palooza returns to Sylvania this weekend
SYLVANIA, Ohio (WTVG) - The community will have the chance to decide who has the best pizza in northwest Ohio during the 12th annual Pizza Palooza this weekend. The event will take place on July 19 and July 20 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Centennial Terrace located at 5773 Centennial Road in Sylvania.
'The melody just comes to me': Monroe music man is a published composer
MONROE — After 40 years of writing music, there’s harmony in Kyle Engelmann’s life. The 63-year-old is a newly published composer. Engelmann, a composer and arranger, began his career at Oakland University in Rochester as director for the university’s "Godspell" performances. During his time there, he composed several pieces for the Pontiac/Oakland Symphony that were performed in the Pontiac Silverdome’s banquet hall. ...
TPD announces return of Dia/Stalker Toy and Pet Supply Drive
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo Police Department has announced the return of its annual Dia/Stalker Toy and Pet Supply Drive. TPD says those who wish to donate can drop off items to the following locations:. Ottawa Park Station located at 2145 N. Cove Blvd. The Safety Building located at...
Q&A with Strong Roots Event Space: bringing in the outdoors
MONROE — Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Poupard want to bring the outdoors to weddings, graduation parties, and more. Strong Roots Event Space recently opened after three years of work trying to make it a reality. The Monroe News got to talk with the Poupards about their new business and how they hope to use it for the Monroe community. ...
Village Players deliver gripping drama with ‘Doubt: A Parable’
In the background of “Doubt: A Parable” is the long sordid story of the Catholic Church’s clergy sexual abuse scandal. In a tense, terse 90 minutes, “Doubt” taps all the elements of the scandal — the denial, the collusion of the hierarchy, the suspicions, the betrayal, the victimization.
Pizza Palooza preview pleases palates
The showroom at Grogan’s Towne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram featured some unusual models Tuesday. Instead of being packed with Pacificas, jammed with Rams, chock-full of Challengers, or crammed with Compasses, it was filled with tasty pizzas from a dozen local eateries, all of which will be competing in the upcoming 12th annual Pizza Palooza for the coveted Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice awards. The event will be held on Friday and Saturday at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania. Doors open at 5 p.m. “This is a great week for Sylvania,” Mayor Craig Stough declared. “We have the Dana Open at Highland Meadows and Pizza Palooza going on at the same time. It’s events like these that draw people to town and make Sylvania a great place to live.” The formidable list of culinary competitors this year includes Bambino’s, Half Time, Romeo’s, Mama Mary’s, Viking Pizzeria, Jet’s Pizza, J-Cups, Dandino’s, Bombay Kitchen, Hindsight Pizza, the V.I., and Mike’s Pizza.
National Museum of the Great Lakes: The Second Wave TikTok
The National Museum of the Great Lakes is introducing its Second Wave. Ideally, the purpose is to create a hub encouraging Great Lake conversations by preserving the history, fueling education and boosting economic vitality in our region. This will be achieved with fundraising and donor support of a $6 million goal.
5K walk to kick off city's annual Let's Get Moving wellness campaign
The city of Toledo will kick off its annual Let’s Get Moving wellness campaign with a 5K walk at 11 a.m. Saturday starting at the Liz Pierson Shelter House in Ottawa Park. The event, organized by the city’s Department of Parks and Youth Services, and presented in partnership with Mercy Health System and the Area Office on Aging, will also include a variety of activities and free health screenings. The Neighborhood Health Association and Community of Hope Free Clinic will also be on hand to share information on resources that available for residents. The city of Toledo Parks and Youth Services will provide water and light refreshments throughout the event. There will also be giveaways and a raffle.
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