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Judge gives man 94 years after rape convictions
An East Toledo man convicted by a jury last week of sexually assaulting three girls — one of them repeatedly over a period of nearly four years — was sentenced Wednesday to at least 94 years in state prison by a Lucas County judge. Antonio Ramirez, 39, of the 2100 block of Bakewell Street, was defiant before Judge Joe McNamara in Lucas County Common Pleas Court, maintaining his innocence and accusing the primary victim of making up everything. Ramirez’s remarks followed a victim statement to the court by that girl, who said she has been ridden with fear, shame, and anxiety that made her suicidal at times and has hobbled her academics and work efforts. “I hope he thinks about me while he rots in jail,” the girl, whose name The Blade is withholding because of the sexual crimes involved, told the court while requesting a maximum sentence. “I’m going to keep telling my story so no child ever thinks what he did was appropriate.”
Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day at these 5 great places in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - Even in these divided times, few things have the power to bring the country together like National Root Beer Float Day, which is Tuesday, Aug. 6, this year. From drive-ins that have been offering their own specialty root beer for more than 50 years, to newly-founded...
Reading woman injured in single-vehicle crash Tuesday
READING TWP. — Hillsdale County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a single-vehicle personal injury crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched to a crash around 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, on Bankers Road near Jerry Drive in Reading Township. A preliminary investigation showed that Donna Snyder, 69, of Reading was traveling westbound...
Ohio residents can soon use digital IDs to clear airport security, buy booze, but not vote
Attention in the terminal: You may now use your Apple Wallet to store a digital version of your state ID and use it to get through the TSA security checkpoint. At Columbus' John Glenn International Airport, Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted heralded the development as an easy, safe and private...
Not every Ohio business has gone sales tax free and it’s causing major problems
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -It’s time for Ohio’s annual sale tax holiday, which has been expanded in multiple ways this year, but unfortunately not every business got the memo. State law allows for the suspension of sales tax, for at least three days, on the first weekend of August...
Ohio Gov. DeWine lost all credibility when he repeatedly voted for illegally gerrymandered maps
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine clutching his pearls Wednesday morning about predetermined partisan outcomes after he forced unconstitutional district maps on voters that gave his party 67 out of 99 Ohio House seats and 26 out of 33 Ohio Senate seats in a 56-44 state was hilarious, absurd and pathetic. Even more striking was how condescending […]
2024 Chelsea Community Fair Books, Service Center Hours
It’s Aug. 1, the unofficial start of Chelsea Community Fair Season. Fair takes place from Aug. 20-24. You can pick up this year’s fair book or brochures at the following locations:. McCalla Feeds. Parts Peddler. Chelsea Chamber of Commerce. Car Quest. Chelsea District Library. Or, you can go...
Jackson to host informative event for 100 Homes Program
Jackson’s Human Relations Commission will host an informational session regarding its 100 Homes Program, focused on attracting prospective applicants who are searching for affordable housing in Michigan. The community housing event, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., will be held at the MLK Recreation...
MHSAA picks Dundee's Layton for prestigious multi-sport award
DUNDEE — Dundee athletic director Ross Crow kept a pretty good secret in late June. When Dundee senior Ethan Layton picked up a prestigious statewide honor from the Michigan High School Coaches Association, Crow held on to the breaking news until the Dundee scholar athlete awards banquet just before graduation. “I had no idea...
Toledo man spots house fire while driving to work, pulls over to alert family and extinguish flames
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - When Jason Quillen spotted intense orange flames on the side of a house, he ran to the rescue. “I didn’t think that I could put it out. It was that bad. It was like roaring,” recounted Quillen. “I just knew I needed to let somebody know, get them out of there.”
Students from Dexter and Chelsea Make the List
From Alaska to New Jersey and here in Michigan, college students from Dexter and Chelsea are working hard. Here’s a look at some local students who made the grade. At the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Rheana Grudzinski of Chelsea was named to the spring 2024 dean’s list. Students receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.89 are named to the deans’ list. The list recognizes students’ outstanding academic achievements.
Toledo pharmacist sentenced for crimes related to improper dispensing of opioids
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local pharmacist was sentenced on multiple criminal charges Monday after investigators say the business violated the Controlled Substances Act. Court records show Wilson Bunton, a pharmacist, withdrew his previous not guilty plea and entered a no contest plea to Telecommunications Fraud and Attempted Tampering with Records. Judge Eric Allen Marks sentenced him on July 29 to five years of probation and 90 days at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, but that time behind bars was suspended as long as he follows the terms of the court -- which includes paying $56,000 to cover the cost of the investigation, among other conditions.
Ann Arbor Pride kicks off Saturday with 150 vendors and lineup of performances
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – More than 150 vendors and a lineup of local and national performers will take over downtown Tree Town on Saturday during the annual Ann Arbor Pride. From noon to 9 p.m., the free event will have dancing, singing, live music and drag performances spread over two stages at the Main and Liberty intersection.
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