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BBB: New Financial Fraud Alert
BBB is getting calls from our Accredited Businesses we well as area consumers reporting a new fraud crime in the area: Scammers are sending emails claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) – one of the very agencies charged with preventing financial fraud. These emails masquerade as the “U.S. Business Compliance Commission,” and implore you to fill out a BOI Report (Beneficial Ownership Information Report) to avoid financial penalties. A false phone number is given, as well as a fake link, not ending in “.gov,” but “.net” (.gov websites belong to official government organizations in the United States).
Nonprofit teaching life lessons with skateboarding
Friction between polyurethane wheels and concrete reported the locations of skaters as they whizzed around the Frederick Douglass Community Association during a recent practice session of the On Deck Alliance. Intermittent clacking of skateboard trucks told of the success or failure of each individual outfitted with helmets and kneepads. During these sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and again from 5:30 to 8 p.m., kids and coaches gather on the first floor of the community center, 1001 Indiana Ave. in central Toledo, and give their best attempt at balancing on top of a board in motion. “They’ve been looking forward to this for a while,” Jessica Lothery, 37, of South Toledo, said of her three children wanting to skateboard at a community event with On Deck Alliance. “It’s always good to experience positive things in the neighborhood. Sometimes I get excited and try to do a few tricks myself.”
Kruse re-signs with Walleye
Toledo, Ohio – Forward Brandon Kruse will return to the Toledo Walleye, marking his second season in Toledo after agreeing to terms for the 2024-25 season. Kruse, a native of Saline, Michigan, posted a career year for the Walleye in 2023-24, tallying 54 points (18g-36a) over 70 games. The 25-year-old added another 11 points (4g-7a) in Toledo’s 14 playoff games.
Ottawa resident recognized for supporting Navy Reserve Sailors
July 16, 2024, Press Release from the Navy Office Of Community Outreach: SAN DIEGO – David Godsil, an Ottawa, Ohio, resident, from Daikin Applied Americas, Inc., who represented one of 47 companies from across the nation, was honored by the Chief of Navy Reserve for their exceptional support of America’s Navy Reserve sailors during the Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE), in San Diego on June 11, 2024.
Swanton Valley Rehab Hosting Family Fun Fair
On August 1, Swanton Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center will host its annual free petting zoo and family fun fair from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine (barring severe weather) at 401 W. Airport Highway in Swanton. In addition to the petting zoo,...
Learning about the rich history of Wapakoneta through tours with the Auglaize County Historical Society
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - History buffs took to the streets Tuesday night in downtown Wapakoneta to learn more about the rich history of the Auglaize County seat. The Auglaize County Historical Society hosted tours beginning at the Auglaize County Municipal Court and took local residents through Downtown Wapak to learn about some of the buildings they may drive by every single day. The tour included stops at the local post office and the Wapa Theatre, as well as various shops and restaurants along East Auglaize Street. The goal is to let residents learn something new about the city they live in.
Stars shine at Mansfield Sr. passing scrimmage
MANSFIELD — Even without one of the top high school quarterbacks in the country, the Mansfield Senior passing scrimmage lived up to its marquee billing. Senior High welcomed some of the premier programs in Ohio to Arlin Field for its annual seven-on-seven tournament on a sun-soaked Tuesday. Two-time defending...
For years, Springfield has invited immigrants to move and settle there. Now the city fights for existence.
Springfield, Ohio – Usually a peaceful city with about 60,000 residents, Springfield has become well-known nationally following Mayor Rob Rue’s recent request on national television for federal help. The little community is struggling with a significant population growth linked to an inflow of Haitian migrants pushing public services to their limits.
Dayton Police Department hosts hiring event on Wednesday to address staff shortages, base pay nearly $78k
Dayton, Ohio – With a hiring event this Wednesday, the Dayton Police Department is intensifying its attempts to attract new officers in order to meet persistent challenges in staffing its ranks. Sessions for the event will be set for 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Montgomery County Job Center at 1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
Former Wapakoneta mayor prevails in appeal
Jul. 16—LIMA — The Ohio Third District Court of Appeals, in a split decision, reversed two felony convictions against former Wapakoneta Mayor Thomas Stinebaugh that were handed down in 2022. The appellate court's decision, released Monday, returns Stinebaugh's case to the Auglaize County Common Pleas Court for the ultimate resolution of three remaining misdemeanor charges. The announcement ...
‘Schitt’s Creek’-themed murder mystery dinner coming to Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Feeling “a little bit Alexis”? Don’t miss the Murder at the Rosebud Motel. David, Moira, Alexis and Johnny will be at Bock Family Brewing on Sunday, Aug. 18. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the show begins at 2 p.m. Event organizers...
Paulding County Recycling Event THIS Saturday!
The special recycling event is almost here (July 20th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. across from the Paulding fairgrounds) and I wanted to provide some additional details. Call Shannon at 419-399-3630 with questions. 1. Upon arrival, you will see balloons. That will be your entrance as all others...
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is asking for volunteers
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is asking for volunteers and fosters. Last year volunteers and foster families donated nearly 133,000 hours of their time to the Humane Society to improve the lives of local animals. There are many different volunteer possessions available. Including working with...
LPGA’s 2024 Dana Open set to celebrate ‘Lexi Thompson Day’ with F-16 flyovers
When Lexi Thompson tees off on Friday at 1:02 p.m. local time in Sylvania, Ohio, a pair of F-16s from the Ohio Air National Guard will fly over Highland Meadows Golf Club to celebrate the 29-year-old’s LPGA career. Friday has been designated Lexi Thompson Day at the Dana Open, in honor of her last full-time season on the LPGA. While Thompson has never won the event, she finished runner-up to Sei Young Kim in 2018. In addition to the flyovers, the tournament will be handing out a limited number of pink “Lexi” hats as well as “Thank you, Lexi” buttons. The popular American,...
Driver dead, passenger seriously injured in motorcycle crash on Ohio Turnpike
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — One person is dead and another is hospitalized with serious injuries following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon in Wood County. The crash happened at 4 p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike near I-280 in Lake Township, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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