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Massive ‘Shawshank Redemption’ 30th anniversary celebration set for Mansfield, Ohio
The 30th anniversary of the classic film "The Shawshank Redemption" will be celebrated with a massive event in the Ohio town and surrounding area where much of the movie was shot, featuring guided tours, behind-the-scenes panels, and appearances from cast members.
12th Annual Tree City Film Festival-50 Hour Film Challenge
The 12th annual Tree City Film Festival’s 50-hour Challenge is an exciting and intense weekend that invites teams of professional, student, non-professional, and even “armchair” filmmakers to write, shoot, edit, and premiere their own short films in just 50 hours. Teams start the challenge at the kickoff...
10 Years After Water Crisis, UToledo Researchers Remain Committed to Protecting Region’s Drinking Water
The Power To Do Public Impact Research: Since a harmful algal bloom forced the city of Toledo to issue a “Do Not Drink” water advisory in 2014, UToledo has been working to protect water quality and the health of Lake Erie for the half-million people in the region who depend on it for drinking water. This is the first in a five-part series detailing UToledo’s water quality research efforts over the past decade.
Gibsonburg's Leah Hall among athlete of year stories
Leah Hall was first-team in the Sandusky Bay Conference River Division for softball, second-team for basketball and led Gibsonburg volleyball in kills as a sophomore last season. One of this year's stories in the Michael K. Bosi athlete of the year series, Hall must wait to build on her success....
Twin sisters complete 50 half marathons in all 50 states
SYLVANIA, Ohio — On a July weekend in Sylvania, dozens of friends and family gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of sisters Katie Schohn and Peggy Manning. The 48-year old twins from Chelsea, Michigan recently completed the impressive feat of running 50 half marathons in each of the 50 states before turning 50 years of age.
Maumee mayor holds informational meeting
Maumee Mayor James MacDonald will host a community meeting Tuesday to provide information about a conveyance ordinance that requires a sanitary sewer inspection at private properties listed for sale. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at Maumee City Council Chambers, 400 Conant St. The ordinance was passed June 17 in compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act of 1972 and subsequent state and federal environmental-protection mandates.
UT hosting Campus Crawl for prospective students
The University of Toledo will host an event Saturday for all prospective students who are interested learning more about the institution and would like to explore the main campus. The Campus Crawl will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offer students the opportunity to meet with academic college representatives, talk with people from different campus offices, and meet with representatives of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. People will also be able to play yard games, enjoy food trucks, and explore key campus facilities and landmarks at their own pace. Prospective students, their friends, and their families are welcome to attend. Any prospective students should register for the event in advance at the Campus Crawl page on the university website.
Mud Hens drop series finale at Omaha
PAPILLION, Neb. — The Toledo Mud Hens dropped their fifth out of six games Sunday at Omaha, losing 6-3 as the teams enter the All-Star break. Toledo (42-50) led 3-1 entering the bottom of the eighth inning. Omaha, however, rallied for five runs before setting the Mud Hens down quietly in the ninth to secure the victory. The Storm Chasers (59-32) batted around in the eighth. John Rave and Nate Eaton opened the inning with back-to-back doubles, with CJ Alexander’s infield grounder driving Rave home. Nelson Velazquez’s sacrifice fly sent Eaton home to tie things before a fielding error and a Ryan Fitzgerald base hit set up a Devin Mann RBI single that plated Tyler Gentry with the go-ahead run. Omaha finished out the inning with a two-RBI single by Brian O’Keefe. All the runs came off of Sean Guenther (3-3, second blown save), who replaced Easton Lucas at the start of the eighth.
Two more Lima locations added to Rite Aid closure list
Jul. 15—LIMA — As Rite Aid Pharmacy locations continue to close nationwide due to bankruptcy, the impact has been felt in this area, both in Lima and St. Marys. On Friday, this impact was expanded as two more Lima locations were added to the official list of closures included in filings with the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey. Along with the previous announcements of ...
Coroner ID’s woman killed during RTA pole crash
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — The identity of the person killed during a crash in Montgomery County on Sunday has been revealed. According to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office, Arion Washington, 36, died on July 14 in a crash in the 3900 block of Salem Avenue. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office believes Washington was driving […]
Table 33 temporarily closes, will soon move to Dayton Arcade
Table 33 has temporarily closed its doors on West Second Street as the restaurant prepares to move to its new location inside the Dayton Arcade in the coming weeks. “Sometimes navigating big transitions requires more time and space than we’re afforded in our day to day routine,” a July 13 post on the restaurant’s Facebook page stated. “While we hoped to be able to do it all without missing a beat, we’re finding that we need to step away for a few beats as we focus on our quickly approaching move to the Arcade just weeks from now.”
Comedy and cannabis: Jokes & Tokes Comedy Club brings something different to Dayton
There’s no typical two-drink minimum at a new comedy club in Dayton because its owners wanted people to experience comedy in a much different way. The Jokes & Tokes Comedy Club opened April 20 inside of Delta Dispo at 460 S. Patterson Road in Dayton. Delta Dispo, a dispensary, opened on April 1. The dispensary offers a variety of hemp products from flower to edibles. All their products contain less than .3% delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which does not classify them as controlled substances, according to the 2018 Farm Bill.
Call for federal aid puts Springfield into national spotlight
A call for federal aid from the City of Springfield to help with an influx of Haitian migrants has catapulted it into the national spotlight. Springfield Mayor Rob Rue appeared on “Fox & Friends” on Friday to speak about how the city’s public services are being overwhelmed due to the 14,000-20,000 migrants he said the […]
What’s That Noise? Sonic Boom Warning Issued for Michigan
Even if you know it's coming, a sonic boom can still take you by surprise - and if you're a resident of Southeast Michigan or Northwest Ohio, you may hear some today. The 180th Fighter Wing in Ohio will be conducting testing Monday (7/15) afternoon and says residents should be aware that the loud "booms" could be heard throughout the area.
Rare turtles focus of Michigan and Ohio wildlife officials under new federal grant
LANSING, MI – Michigan will take the lead to study the declining populations of Blanding’s and spotted turtles – rare species being considered for federal protections. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will partner with their cohorts in Ohio to gather information on the status, distribution, and ecology of the two species of native turtles. Both species have experienced range-wide declines and are under review for federal listing under the Endangered Species Act.
RESULTS: 2024 NOPGA Junior Tour – Fox Den
Friday the NOPGA juniors and futures took on Fox Den. In the Boys 16-19 division, Nathan Menapace earned his second win after a stellar four under par, 67. In the Girls 16-19 division, Natalie Kostalnick came in with an amazing three under par, 68 to secure her win. In the Boys 14-15 division, Angelo Rinaldi earned his win after an even par, 71. In the Girls 11-15 division, Sarah Vojtko shot her tournament best with a four under par, 67 on her home course! In the Boys 11-13 division, Hamilton Miller earned his first win with a five over par, 76.
Ohio ranked as one of the top states for business, according to CNBC report
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Recent rankings from CNBC show where Ohio stands in the United States when it comes to business. In the latest 2024 report, Ohio not only ranks in the top 10, but improved from its 2023 rank. CNBC released its ranking of America’s Top States for Business in 2024, where the organization […]
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