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LYONS VILLAGE COUNCIL: MCS Manufacturing Closing; Funding For Village Discussed
MCS Manufacturing … The company located on County Road 10-3 will soon close its doors as announced at the Lyons Village Council Meeting. The Lyons Village Council held their meeting on Monday, July 1st. The meeting began at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance, before members moved on to discuss the following items.
Lucas County Canine Care and Control is asking the public to step up
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Summer is anything but relaxing for dog shelters. Especially, around Independence Day. Lucas County Canine Care and Control (LC4) said from July 1-4, it picked up 36 stray dogs. But, from Memorial Day to July 4, LC4 recorded 395 intakes, compared to 338 that same time...
Toledo neighborhood beautification contest is back for 2024
The city of Toledo is inviting homeowners, business owners, and garden groups to demonstrate community pride by participating in a neighborhood beautification contest. Launched in 2021 to inspire residents to enhance their property exteriors, the contest is back, the city announced last week. The contest encourages participants to improve the facades of their homes, businesses, and gardens. The focus is on “community involvement and keeping Toledo the beautiful place it is,” said Amy Voigt, city spokesman. Participants are required to provide a maximum of 10 “after” photos of the property; the “before” photos are encouraged but not required. The deadline for entering the contest is July 22.
Summer car shows in Adrian finding a new home at Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds
ADRIAN — Car shows in Adrian that were once part of the First Fridays summer lineup of events in the city have found a new home. Shows organized and held in and near the East Church Street parking lot of Nova’s Soda Pop Candy Shop, 105 E. Church St., and throughout the downtown streets, have relocated to the Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds on the east side of Adrian. The first show held at the county’s historic fairgrounds was in June and the next monthly show is scheduled for today, Friday, July 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Toledo ranks near bottom of another national study
Recent WalletHub studies have not been kind to Toledo or Ohio in general. In May, a study showed Toledo to be among the nation’s most unhealthy cities. That same month, another study showed Ohio carrying one of the nation’s highest student debt loads followed by a June study that showed Ohio’s economy ranked near the bottom.
City of Toledo committed to building new splash pad at Savage Park
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The current water play area at Savage Park is more than 20 years old and now, Toledo’s mayor is committed to building a new one. “I saw the water going, so I asked the kids if they wanted to get their feet wet. But we just happen to be actually dripping wet,” said Anna Shay Tyson.
Deep-fried goodness: Food remains highlight of fair season across the state
County and state fairs often evoke nostalgia for Midwesterners, with memories of carnival rides, games, and of course, food coming to mind. There’s something about going window to window, ordering a lemonade shake up, then a bucket of fries soaked in vinegar and salt.If one thing’s for sure — Ohioans know all about the guilty pleasures found at the fairgrounds. And if they don’t, they will now. Lucas County Fair Susan Stram, the vice president of the Lucas County Agricultural Society, said a fair food she can’t go without is onion rings.
Free concert series brings original music to Hudson
HUDSON — It’s what organizer Dave Sheely calls “one of Lenawee County’s best kept secrets” — a concert series that, for more than a decade, has been bringing talented acoustic groups and singer-songwriters to play free concerts in Hudson. “I wanted others in the...
Toledo taking submissions for new city flag
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo officials announced they're now taking design submissions for a new city flag. "This initiative aims to engage the community in reimagining the city’s visual identity and unify residents around a new flag design that reflects Toledo's spirit and values," the City of Toledo wrote on its website. "A Design Review Board (DRB) composed of community members and design experts will guide the redesign process."
Two Lenawee County natives open chiropractic office in Tecumseh
TECUMSEH — Tribe Chiropractic, located in downtown Tecumseh, is owned by Dr. Devan Marry and Dr. Shane Wallace. Marry, who is originally from Hudson, and Wallace, who is originally from Onsted, knew each other in high school and met up again at Life University in Marietta, Georgia, where they both studied to earn their degrees in chiropractic.
2024 Buckle Up – Batter Up: 13 “Saved by the Belt” recipients recognized during this year’s event
TOLEDO, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The Findlay and Bucyrus districts of the Ohio State Highway Patrol teamed up with the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD), AAA and the Toledo Mud Hens for the 2024 Buckle Up – Batter Up “Saved by the Belt” event at Fifth Third Field.
Family af-fair: County fairs promise summer of wholesome entertainment
For hundreds of thousands across northwest Ohio and surrounding regions, county fairs are best spent with loved ones. “Fairs are your annual reunion,” Darryl Diamond, manager of the Monroe County Fair said. “It’s an opportunity for families and friends to gather, eat the food, see their grandkids and their kids showing animals. It’s like a family tradition.” From July to September, a range of fairs take place in the areas surrounding Toledo, spanning urban to rural counties, with attendance ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 fairgoers. Many of the area’s county fairs have been operational for well over a century. “When fairs first started over 100 years ago, it was a way for the community to come together as a whole and highlight what has been going on in the community for the year,” said Shane Warner, president of the Lucas County Agricultural Society which oversees the Lucas County Fair. “That’s what we’re really trying to get back to.”
Perrysburg Twp. trustees will rebid $3.7M administration building project
The process to build a new Perrysburg Township administration building has reversed. At this week’s meeting, the trustees voted to rebid the $3.7 million project after an attorney for one of the companies that was not awarded the construction bid complained about the process. The bid had been awarded to Rudolph Libbe Inc., of Walbridge, Ohio, on June 5. “Since that time, one of the other firms has contested the proposal, saying that it had deficiencies,” said township Administrator Jon Eckel. “I have talked with our attorneys and to avoid any future problems or issues with this, we have decided that we will redraft that proposal.”
Kentucky bourbon maker honors Ottawa Lake veteran, her organization
OTTAWA LAKE — Jamie Paxton and her organization were honored recently by a Kentucky bourbon company. Paxton is a retired Air Force veteran and the founder and executive director of Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach. She was one of six U.S. veterans chosen as 2024 American-Made Heroes by Evan Williams Bourbon.
Boys and Girls Club of Toledo Renovates Homer Hanham Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Toledo recently completed their $1.7 million renovation of the Homer Hanham Club. The doors opened to the renovated club, located at 2250 N. Detroit Avenue, at noon on June 3 where children poured into the new space. Renovations of the Hanham Club include a...
2 Toledo-area educators sampling Lake Erie aboard U.S. EPA's largest vessel
Two Toledo-area educators will be joining Great Lakes scientists for a week aboard the Research Vessel Lake Guardian as it plies Lake Erie in search of more clues about the world’s 11th largest freshwater lake. Amanda Miller, Imagination Station experience manager, and Ethan Jessing, a science teacher at Hull Prairie Intermediate School in Perrysburg, will board the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency vessel at the Port of Cleveland on Sunday. They are among 15 educators who will be part of the vessel’s crew until next Saturday. “I'm hoping to learn and absorb everything I can,” Ms. Miller said. Mr. Jessing said the opportunity will give him the chance “to do more meaningful teacher development.”
Revitalizing Toledo's Black downtown: Leaders working to create historic district around Dorr Street Corridor
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Robert Smith said the African American Legacy Project began without a single display, photograph, or artifact. Now, 20 years later, it hosts thousands of pieces preserving Toledo’s African American history, particularly its history on Dorr Street. “Neighborhoods that were associated with Dorr Street, they were...
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