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Fourth Annual Task Force 20 Veterans Award Banquet Honors Veteran Supporters
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — As the founder of Task Force 20 – an organization that supports veterans dealing with PTSD and depression – Jason Graven has formed relationships with other veteran supporters in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. So in 2021, he launched the...
PORT CLINTON OHIO - Little Portage H2Ohio Wetland Restoration Project Complete
PORT CLINTON OHIO - Little Portage H2Ohio Wetland Restoration Project Complete. As part of Governor Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has completed a new wetland restoration project at Little Portage Wildlife Area in Ottawa County. The project will improve water quality while benefitting the surrounding communities and revitalizing the area’s ecosystem.
Toledo Opera to Receive $15,000 Grant from Ohio Humanities to Fund Opera Out of the Box
Toledo Opera has been approved for a $15,000 Ignite Grant award from Ohio Humanities to support 2024-2025 content of the Opera Out of the Box series. The content produced in the 2024-2025 season will pertain to Toledo Opera’s mainstage season of “Love and War.” The funds awarded will support Toledo Opera in producing and developing deeply researched, engaging, and immersive podcast episodes which will enrich the productions of Tosca and South Pacific for a wide variety of audiences.The support will be pivotal in aiding Toledo Opera in its goal to grow and diversify its audience base and return to pre-pandemic audience and program participation numbers. Toledo Opera’s project is among an almost $120,000 sum awarded to various organizations across the state of Ohio.
Grant of $375,000 will help create evidence-based substance abuse prevention initiatives
The Sandusky County Board of Health was awarded $375,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), according to a news release from Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-Toledo). The award, under the program Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance, will support the Enhancing Prevention Initiative and Infrastructure Consortium (EPIIC) project aimed at addressing substance abuse prevention in the county. ...
Local Democrats react to 4th and final day of DNC
TOLEDO, Ohio — For one organization in Toledo, Thursday night's acceptance speech by Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention was anticipated for a long time. "We know that whatever she does will be exceptional and it will be great for the country," said Val Amos-King, president...
Equality Toledo relocating office to Planned Parenthood building
TOLEDO, Ohio — Equality Toledo announced Wednesday the relocation of its office to a new space within the Planned Parenthood building. The new office is located at 1301 Jefferson Avenue in downtown Toledo. Equality Toledo said the move will allow it to "host more events, offer additional resources, and...
Coffee with customer service vibe: 7 Brew planned for Perrysburg Twp.
A new coffee store is percolating in Perrysburg Township. A 7 Brew franchise will be open this spring on U.S. 20 in the Kohl’s Department Store parking lot, if plans continue to be approved by township officials, according to Matt Books, director of operations for the company. On Tuesday, the township zoning board of appeals approved the variance for a reduction in parking space requirements, which was requested by Toth & Associates on behalf of Brew Team OH LLC and Kohl’s. The property is located on the south side of Fremont Pike between Oakmead Drive and Simmons Road. It is zoned C-2 community business district and located within the state route 20/23 overlay district, according to township documents.
Northeast Ohio road construction: Where are the new detours and delays?
CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are more new detours and delays for motorists in Northeast Ohio as road construction projects continue. The Ohio Department of Transportation has released a list of new impacts that drivers can expect over the coming weeks. Cuyahoga County. I-480 westbound at I-77 will be reduced...
Two dogs that got loose after a series of crashes on the Ohio Turnpike are safe
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Four people were killed and 10 others were hospitalized after a series of crashes on the Ohio Turnpike in Swanton last Thursday morning. A family from Maine was involved in one of those crashes. They were traveling with their two dogs. And as they were all being taken to the hospital, the two dogs got loose. But thanks to the help of a lot of people, the dogs are both safe.
AES Ohio making significant changes to all accounts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — AES Ohio customers will soon see major changes to their account. Starting Aug. 28, AES Ohio will be replacing the outdated customer system with new technology. Once the new system is enacted, each customer will receive a new account number. Customers will also have more options to manage their account with […]
On The Radar September 2024
The University of Toledo held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new pedestrian bridge over Douglas Road. The new bridge connects the University’s engineering buildings to the Main Campus. The cost of the project is expected to be $3.4 million, funded by state and University capital dollars with completion expected by May 2025. For more information, visit news.utoledo.edu.
Active shooter response training offered
Members of the Wood County Sheriff’s Office Special Response (SWAT) team will be presenting Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE), designed and built on the Avoid | Deny | Defend™ strategy on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. Bowling Green Veterans Memorial Building, 520 Conneaut Ave, Bowling Green.
Cooling schools in a hotter climate | WTOL 11 Weather Impact
TOLEDO, Ohio — The school year is now in full swing for many students across the country as we round the corner of meteorological summer and inch closer to fall. However, extended summers across the US, including the Midwest, mean schools will need to take extra efforts to keep kids cool during the day. Here's how students, the climate and education are affected by late summer heat.
Several Perrysburg railroad crossings to close for resurfacing
PERRYSBURG, Ohio (WTVG) - Multiple railroad crossings in Perrysburg will be closed down from Sept. 4 through Sept. 7 for construction. According to a press release from the city of Perrysburg, the railroad crossings will be closed for a resurfacing project. The crossings include; W. Boundary Street, W. Indiana Street,...
Artist displays her fascination with tools in exhibit in Owens’ Terhune Gallery
The Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery in the Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts is hosting a solo show by award-winning local artist Julia LaBay. The exhibit opened Thursday, Aug.22 and continues through Oct.r 18. Hours of the Walter E. Terhune Gallery are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The gallery is open by appointment only on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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