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Wildfire smoke could again pollute Ohio's air this summer. Here's how to prepare.
The U.S. EPA said people in the Great Lakes region should prepare for potential wildfire smoke exposure this summer, which can worsen air quality. The EPA says climate change is fueling more frequent wildfires and a longer wildfire season in the western U.S. and Canada. And the smoke from those flames are drifting to the Midwest, affecting air quality here in Ohio.
As partisan divide grows, political discourse struggles
First of two parts Toledo resident Erin Kramer was shopping at Meijer in a Moms Demand Action shirt when a man approached her to ask why she wanted to take away everyone's guns. She clarified that her goal was not to ban all weapons but rather to create stronger gun control regulations to promote safe practices and prevent children or dangerous actors from acquiring weapons. As the conversation continued, the man flashed a gun on his hip, explaining that he always carried it for safety. By the end of the discussion, the two realized their different opinions stemmed from a shared value of protecting their families.
Sunday Chat with former NCAA champion, Olympic team wrestler Greg Wojciechowski
Without dispute, former wrestling great Greg “Wojo” Wojciechowski is one of the best handful of athletes ever produced by the University of Toledo, or by the city itself. Born to parents Richard and Elaine Wojciechowski in 1951, Greg was a protege of local wrestling icons Dick Torio, Joe Scalzo, and UT coach Dick Wilson while working out as a youth at Torio’s health club. He won back-to-back heavyweight state wrestling championships with unbeaten seasons for Whitmer High School in 1967 and ’68. Because of his three trusted mentors, Wojciechowski chose to wrestle at UT when he could have gone to any program in the country. He posted a 55-2 career record in three seasons for Wilson’s Rockets, reaching the NCAA heavyweight finals each year, winning the national championship as a junior in 1971, and ending as runner-up in 1970 and 1972. Between 1969 and 1979 he also won eight freestyle national AAU championships and five Greco-Roman titles.
Wing wo-man: Doulas deliver prenatal to postpartum support to Toledo
When Tiana Taylor read a book with a chapter on birthing babies in college, she was hooked; two years later she started work as a certified doula. “I love being a doula,” Ms. Taylor said. “I love going to birth.” Doulas, different from obstetric nurses or midwives, are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant people and their partners during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. They work in conjunction with medical professionals to ensure women have positive birth experiences. “Doulas are advocates, doulas are teachers, doulas are educators. Doulas are there to care,” Ms. Taylor said.
Wannasaen Grinds Out Second LPGA Tour Victory at Dana Open
On Championship Sunday in Toledo, Thailand’s Chanettee Wannasaen claimed her second LPGA Tour victory in as many years on Tour, winning the Dana Open by one stroke over her fellow LPGA Tour sophomore Haeran Ryu. Shooting her fourth round in the 60s with a final day 67, this second victory comes just two weeks before Wannasean is set to defend her title at the Portland Classic and one week after the Thai golfer posted her best major championship result at the Amundi Evian Championship. Feeling confident at the top of her game, Wannasaen showcased her best golf at Highland Meadows Golf Club, setting new career-low 36- and 54-hole scores, and ultimately finished 20-under par with a score of 264.
Strumming along: Youngsters strum ukuleles like Tiny Tim in BeInstrumental classes
Jimi Hendrix. Carlos Santana. Eric Clapton. Their names always appear in the list of the best guitarists ever, But can you name the top, or most famous, ukulele players? Among them are many current stars, Taylor Swift and Eddie Vedder are just two, as well as the late George Harrison, Tiny Tim, John Lennon, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, who, some say, basically brought the instrument out of obscurity with his renditions of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Wonderful World.”
7/21: Erin's Sunday Forecast
A bit of moisture is felt Sunday with temperatures in the middle 80s this afternoon. Some upper-level clouds will filter the sun through the early evening. Periodic, pop-up showers are expected Monday and Tuesday, though most communities stay dry through Wednesday. It will be warm and humid through the work week with our greatest chance for storms Wednesday afternoon. Downpours and gusty winds can be expected in stronger storms. Cool and dry air follows storms Thursday morning, and we can expect temperatures to drop in the lower-80s Thursday and Friday. A “return to normal” is seen in the long-term forecast, with the upper 80s to lower 90s with decent humidity on deck.
What will happen with medical marijuana?
Hi, I’m Anthony Shoemaker, the statehouse bureau chief for The Enquirer. Last year, Ohio voters approved recreational marijuana use in the state. Sales have not started yet, but patients in the state’s current medical marijuana program are already concerned. State bureau reporter Haley BeMiller has been covering marijuana...
Pain, joy, and thousands of dollars: Get to know the new era of club volleyball
Hitting the road is a regular part of life for the Rodriguez family from Oregon. “You come home and you look at the bank account sometimes, and you’re like, ‘Man. But it was a fun weekend,’” said David Rodriguez, the father of 18-year-old Adella and 17-year-old Hayden. The travel — and expenses related to it — aren’t vacations. Instead, this plays out at the end of many two-day trips to national club volleyball tournaments in which the daughters play. Adella and Hayden have played on the Toledo Volleyball Club’s travel teams for the past eight years or so. And several times a year, Rodriguez and his wife will join their girls on trips to Florida, Missouri, Maryland, or wherever else the tournament might take them. Their daughters bring their laptops to do homework on the flights or between matches, but they work to enjoy the rare unscheduled moments on the road.
Trending upward: Valentine Theatre's upcoming season keys in on what people want
The Valentine Theatre will be paying tribute to music icons ranging from Neil Diamond to Cher during its 2024-2025 season. While some musical celebrations are returning to Toledo, two shows, Always Loretta and Hank and my Honky Tonk Heroes, are new to the area. The two represent an initial foray into classical country music by the Valentine, which is making the best of two trends: the rise of tribute shows and a resurgence in country music. “A significant number of people love the music of the ’70s and ’80s and want that live performance experience — reliving their youth or simply 'seeing' bands they wish they could have seen back in the day,” said Jason Stumbo, director of bands at the University of Toledo.
Blade staff bring home 13 awards from Associated Press Managing Editors’ Ohio awards
A Blade sports columnist and photographer took top honors in the Associated Press Managing Editors’ Ohio awards announced Sunday during a banquet in Columbus. David Briggs took home the first place award for best sports columnist during 2023 in Ohio. Jeremy Wadsworth was selected as the state’s best photographer. Artist Joe Landsberger won third place for best full page design, best graphic artist, and best illustration or informational graphic. Photojournalist Steven Zenner won second place for best photo story, as well as third place for best news photo and third place for best feature photo. Sarah Readdean, The Blade’s religion writer, was named the third best features writer in Ohio.
The Lima News wins 12 awards in 2023 contest
COLUMBUS — The Lima News won 12 awards, including three first-place awards, at the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors awards announced Sunday at an event in Columbus. The newspaper tied for third place in general excellence in Division IV, a category for mid-sized newspapers across the state that included newspapers in Canton, Cleveland, Elyria, Findlay and Warren.
Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry's claims that it's environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
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