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Toledo Fire and Rescue has plans in place to ensure construction doesn't disrupt response times
TOLEDO, Ohio — Dozens of construction projects are happening across Toledo this year. Projects causing detours, delays and headaches. For emergency services, it's important to have a plan in place to get around when seconds count. Toledo Fire and Rescue has seen a change in response time, but Deputy...
Woodward High School hosts 2nd annual alumni luncheon, celebrates TPS' 175th anniversary
Woodward High School was a “melting pot” when she graduated in 1966, alumna Cathleen Heidelberg said. She remembers going to school with students of all nationalities and religions, which is something she’s grateful for, Mrs. Heidelberg said. “There was so much diversity,” she said. Mrs. Heidelberg joined about 100 Woodward alumni Tuesday at the second annual Golden Bears of Woodward High School Luncheon recognizing alumni as well as students who graduated 50 years ago.
Stone: Apple crunch of a different kind
The very first time I heard about the great apple crunch, my mind immediately took me to the kitchen and the amazing smells of a pan of freshly baked apple crunch right out of the oven. To my disappointment at first, and then excitement soon after, I learned of the real meaning of The Great Apple Crunch. Now is a perfect time to try the many varieties of Ohio apples. The Buckeye State is one of the top 10 states in apple production in the U.S. Apple producers that call Ohio home produce around 50 different varieties, including some Ohio originals. Each apple variety possesses its own unique appearance, flavor, and texture which ultimately helps determine its use or uses. Did you know that apples are one of the most popular fruits consumed in the United States? Apples are great to eat, cook with, preserve and grow. Growing fresh fruit in your own backyard can be a fun way to put tasty treats on your table, but there are also many decisions to make as you think about growing apples.
Oak Grove Collective opens in Bowling Green — but just once a month
BOWLING GREEN — When planted together, oak trees interlock their roots and anchor one another. A grove makes them stronger together than if they were alone. That’s the concept behind the new downtown business, Oak Grove Collective. The store consists of more than 20 vendors coming together for a monthly experience not to be missed, said owners Kati Thompson and Kala Barcus. “The ‘oak grove’ is trees grow stronger when they’re growing next to each other. It was the idea of collecting all these other business, collecting our own staff, and then growing better together,” Mrs. Barcus said.
Community leaders, organizations ask for community to vote in favor of tax levies in November
Community faith leaders came together to show their support and asked residents to vote “yes” for Issues 19, 29, and 30 at a news conference hosted by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Toledo and Vicinity on Monday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church. Three local institutions — Toledo Public Schools, the Area Office on Aging of Northwest Ohio, and Lucas County Children’s Services — are requesting various tax levies to keep the money coming and their individual services running. Randy Muth, executive director of Lucas County Children Services, advocated for Issue 30, a 1.5-mill, five-year levy which would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $52.50 annually. “We know that adverse exposure to adverse childhood experiences actually changes the physiology of your brain,” Mr. Muth said. “It makes kids more susceptible to obesity, anxiety, [and] heart disease. We also know that if we get comprehensive, intensive and early treatment, we can reverse all of those negative outcomes and that’s what we want to provide for these kids.”
Wayne grad Alexander named MAC Defensive Player of Week
TOLEDO, Ohio (WANE) – Former Highlight Zone star Darius Alexander is the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week after helping lead the Toledo Rockets to a 30-20 win over the Miami Redhawks. A defensive lineman, Alexander tallied a career-high seven tackles, with 3 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. Alexander is tied for fifth […]
Cross country: Top runners, teams to beat at 2024 conference meets
High school cross country conference championships for the 2024 season are scheduled to place this week, beginning with the Toledo Area Athletic Conference meet on Wednesday and the remaining Toledo-area leagues running on Saturday. Here are the top times this season and teams to beat in the local Ohio conferences, according to available results. TOLEDO AREA ATHLETIC CONFERENCE When: Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
Toledo PFF grades: Gleason is nation's top QB, for at least one day
Each week, The Blade will recap the most interesting Toledo football grades released by Pro Football Focus, the scouting website that evaluates players’ performance on every play of every game. For context, grades are based on a 0-100 scale. Tucker Gleason (94.5 passing): How good was Gleason in Saturday’s 30-20 romp over Miami? He was the highest-graded starting quarterback in the country. Gleason completed a career-best 27 passes, and his 318 passing yards were just shy of a career high. His 71.1 completion percentage was his second-best when attempting more than 11 passes. Gleason threw two touchdowns and two interceptions,...
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