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Unemployment claims in Ohio increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Ohio rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,162 in the week ending July 13, up from 7,495 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
1 injured in crash near Union City
DARKE COUNTY – On Sunday at approximately 4:20 p.m. Darke County Deputies along with Union City Police and Union City Fire and Rescue responded to the 400 block of State Route 571 for a two-vehicle injury crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a red GMC Sierra pick up, driven by Raymond...
Michigan Man Wins Lotto After Following This Advice From His Dad
Mom's and dad's give their kids all kinds of advice to try and help them make the best decision possible as they navigate their way through life. One Michigan man took the simple advice his father gave him and it ended up having a dramatic impact on his life for the better.
Drivers reminded to 'Move Over, Slow Down'
There are 350 work zone accidents on highways each year in Lucas County, with six of those accidents resulting in casualties since 2019, said Lt. Alec Coil, post commander of Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance post. In an effort to prevent work zone deaths and accidents across the state, the patrol and the Ohio Department of Transportation are once again encouraging drivers and motorcyclists to obey the “Move Over, Slow Down” law, to ensure construction workers make it home safely. “These folks are doing their jobs,” Lt. Coil said. “They have a family. They’re just trying to get out there and have a safe day and get their job done.” Construction workers do their best to watch their surroundings but it’s difficult when they also have to focus on the task at hand, said Connor Landerversicht, District 2 engineer for ODOT.
OSU Extension provides access to education, information, knowledge to all
From 4-H camp experiences and cardiovascular health programs to sustainable food systems and environmental quality, the Wood County Extension Office–and all extension offices across the state and the nation–are committed to providing access to education. Extension offices are the outreach component of the nation’s land grant institutions, explained...
Construction to close 2 West Toledo streets
Construction projects will close two West Toledo streets for long-term work starting Monday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. Roadway resurfacing will close southeastbound Tremainsville Road between Alexis and Laskey roads for eight weeks, with traffic detoured via Alexis, Secor Road, and Laskey. Northwestbound Tremainsville will remain open. And a waterline and reconstruction project will close Middlesex Drive between Central and Carskaddon avenues for four months. No detour route will be posted and local access will be maintained.
Swanton Post investigate pedestrian fatality on Ohio Turnpike
A Toledo man walking on the Ohio Turnpike was fatally struck Saturday night in Springfield Township, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported. Matthew T. Savord, 30, was walking across the turnpike’s eastbound lanes near the I-475/U.S. 23 overpass about 10:45 p.m. when he was hit by a pickup truck driven by Ashley L. Hartford, 40, also of Toledo, troopers at the patrol’s Swanton post said. Mr. Savord was pronounced dead at the scene. The patrol’s report did not specify whether he was a motorist or had entered the turnpike on foot.
Ohio politicians react to Biden dropping re-election bid
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — President Joe Biden dropped his re-election campaign Sunday, July 21, in an earthquake to the presidential race. Politicians in and from Ohio offered their opinions: I thank President Biden for his years of committed service to the country we love — as Senator, as Vice President, and as President. Sen. Sherrod […]
Mud Hens' bats silent in 11-3 loss to St. Paul Saints
A four-run top of the second inning was all St. Paul needed to dispatch Toledo, but for good measure the Saints continued to add on throughout the game for an 11-3 victory over the Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field on Saturday. In that top of the second, St. Paul’s Wynton Bernard led off with a single and scored the game’s first run when Anthony Prato followed with a triple. Then, Patrick Winkel’s RBI single scored Prato to make it 2-0. Two batters later, after a Payton Eeles walk, Dalton Shuffield’s single scored Winkel (3-0). The Saints later added another run on Rylan Bannon’s one-out RBI single. For Toledo (42-52) in the bottom of the inning, Spencer Torkelson garnered a leadoff walk and rode home on a Bligh Madris double that made it 4-1. Following Ryan Kreidler’s fly out, the Mud Hens trimmed the deficit in half (4-2) thanks to Justice Bigbie’s RBI single, scoring Madris.
Happy-do-lucky Calvin, a red lab mix, loves stuffed animals and tossed tennis balls
Meet Calvin – a 2-3-year-old red lab mix that came to the shelter as a stray. He has the typical happy-go-lucky lab attitude and loves everybody he meets. He will be your best friend if you toss a tennis ball. He loves stuffed animals, and loves to pick his own out to take back to his kennel with him.
BG Police arrest local female for alleged assault of another woman
Bowling Green Police were called to a reported assault Friday (July 19) around 1:20 a.m., at an apartment in the 900 block of South Main Street. Aaryn Epson, a 21-year-old woman from Bowling Green, was charged with assault of another woman – allegedly ripping out chunks of her hair, and leaving bloody scratch marks on the woman’s shoulder and middle of her back.
Saints restart with 8-6 win in Toledo thanks to offensive output
After their four-day break, the St. Paul Saints returned to play with an 8-6 win in Toledo, Ohio on Friday. The Sa7ints entered the International League break with six straight losses but snapped the streak with a big offensive night. Randy Dobnak (8-5) pitched five innings, allowing two runs on...
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