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Gov. DeWine appoints Linger to Columbiana court bench
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Kelly Linger to serve on the Columbiana County Municipal Court. Linger, of East Liverpool, will assume office July 23, taking over for Judge Katelyn Dickey, who resigned upon being appointed to the Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals. Linger will serve the remainder of...
Tri-Valley junior is recognized with state 4-H award
COLUMBUS − Hayden Weck of Zanesville recently received the Food and Nutrition Achievement Award at the Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards presented at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. The 16-year-old is a member of the Adamsville Renegades 4-H Club. He participates in a variety of...
LIST: County fair season arrives in the Miami Valley
** Video in player above shows 2023 coverage of the Greene County Fair ** DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — It’s that time of year again — county fairs are popping up across Ohio. As the summer season progresses, many counties are celebrating bountiful harvests, judging various livestock in competition and enjoying the summer sun. 2 NEWS […]
Lenawee Intermediate Tech Center students showcase innovation in nation's capital
In a room overlooking the White House, Lenawee Intermediate School District Tech Center students Diego Juarez (Tecumseh) and Sam Solis (Onsted) recently represented Lenawee County in the nation’s capital as they presented a team project at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation event. Their project was part of the Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC), an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between education and industry through high-quality, project-based learning. ...
Wauseon teen donates clothes to those in need
WAUSEON, Ohio — Sometimes purging your closet can feel fulfilling. But what if you knew your clothes were going to someone who could really need them? That's what Hailey Coulter, an eighth-grade student in Wauseon, is trying today. The Coulter family was inspired to give back after they experienced...
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.
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.
West Unity American Legion Riders Post 669 Organizes Memorial Ride For Michael Frybarger
The West Unity American Legion Riders Post 669 is organizing a memorial ride in honor of Michael Frybarger, a dedicated man who was responsible for the Wreaths Across America program in West Unity. The event, titled “Michael Frybarger Memorial Ride,” is scheduled for July 14th, 2024. The ride...
FBI launches campaign encouraging residents to help prevent mass violence
CLEVELAND — Mass shooters don’t just “snap” one day, said Brad Hentschel, a supervisory special agent in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. Often, perpetrators of mass violence show signs that indicate they might be intending to do others harm, either by making jokes about violent plans or repeating fantasies about committing violent acts. “We’ve seen time and again that there are noticeable, observable behaviors,” Mr. Hentschel said. “Recognizing and reporting the warning signs of someone thinking about and preparing for violence can be lifesaving.” To encourage residents to report individuals who are exhibiting concerning behavior that could lead to instances of mass violence, the FBI Cleveland Division and the agency’s Behavioral Analysis Unit launched its Prevent Mass Violence campaign.
Person shot multiple times in West Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A person was shot multiple times early Sunday morning, sending them to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Toledo Police Department. Around 5 a.m. police said they responded to a call about a person being shot on California Blvd. When officers arrived, they found...
Sunday Chat with former WNWO-TV, Ch. 24 sportscaster and sports director Jim Tichy
Sunday Chat is a weekly feature appearing in the Blade’s print and digital platforms each Sunday. As a fixture on Toledo television for more than three decades, Jim Tichy combined a friendly demeanor with an infectious passion for local sports that endeared him to thousands of viewers. A longtime sportscaster and sports director at Channel 24 (WDHO, later WNWO), Tichy joined the local TV sports scene fresh out of Bowling Green State University in 1972. Tichy became the dean of local sportscasters before he retired in 2007 after 35 years at Channel 24.
SCORE mentors help local entrepreneurs achieve their business dreams
Three Toledo-area businesses are thriving today, thanks in part to SCORE's free advising, mentoring, and tutoring. Founded in 1964 by an act of Congress as the volunteer arm of the Small Business Administration, SCORE was initially an acronym for Service Corps of Retired Executives. As the organization matured, it ceased being an acronym and became known simply as SCORE in order to reflect the fact that nearly half of its volunteer mentors are actively working. The organization has helped over 17 million entrepreneurs start or grow a business or nonprofit. In 2023, SCORE facilitated the start of 31,167 new businesses and the creation of 120,948 nonowner jobs. People who want to start a business or a nonprofit can fill out a form on the SCORE website. They are matched with a volunteer mentor. The two can then set up mutually convenient times to meet virtually or in person. The mentor will usually ask questions about the business founder’s ideas, goals, progress, and difficulties and offer advice, resources, contacts, and insights.
Hendel: Leading Families Home spends 'Summer in Paris'
SUMMER in Paris, a Leading Families Home annual event, on June 20 at Inverness Club raised $48,885 including more than $18,000 from the "Gifts from the Heart" auction. This auction helped fund the emergency family shelters, behavioral health services, and housing programs for families facing homelessness in Lucas County. Leading Families Home started in 1921 as Beach House Family Shelter for mothers with children and single women facing homelessness. In 2016, Beach House Inc. merged with F.O.C.U.S. to create Leading Families Home. Accordionist Eric Hite played tunes during the cocktail hour as guests sipped sparkling Francois Montand Brut and nibbled on hors d'oeuvres while shopping the silent auction.
Farmers Market adjusting to new location
Jul. 6—LIMA — Leslie Jenkins said going to the Lima Farmers Market on Cable Road is much more convenient than it used to be. The market moved to the parking lot of the UNOH Racers Station in June (bit.ly/4bAnzr9) and sets up every Saturday until September. "I love it," Jenkins said. "It's a chance to get fresh vegetables and they always have something that you might not see somewhere else." ...
Ear to the ground: what to look for in ear infections, especially in young children
Ear infections can sometimes fester within a child’s ear without anyone realizing. Kimberly S. Traver, a clinical audiologist and chair of Bowling Green State University’s department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, says she often sees children who, according to parents and teachers, “aren’t paying attention in class.” “It’s not that they’re not paying attention,” Ms. Traver said. “It’s that they’re not hearing well.” Middle ear infections – most common in infants and young children – can cause temporary hearing loss. However, very young children might have trouble expressing their discomfort, meaning ear infections can be difficult for parents to detect. Such infections can also be very painful.
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