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Former Toledo football star Finn adjusting to Baylor, life in Lone Star State
WACO, Texas — Even though he has turned the page, quarterback Dequan Finn looks back on his time in Toledo with the fondest of memories. The 2023 Mid-American Conference MVP with the Rockets, who he helped lead to an 11-2 record and an 8-0 mark in MAC play by throwing for 2,657 yards with 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions along with 563 rushing yards and seven more scores, Finn after last season transferred to Baylor. In 2022, the Detroit native helped Toledo to a 9-5 record and the MAC title, earning offensive MVP honors in both the MAC championship game and the Boca Raton Bowl. For his career, he threw for 7,074 yards with 63 touchdowns and 23 interceptions and he rushed for 1,840 yards and 25 scores on the ground as a Rocket.
Local charity holds free health fair in central city
Universal Health Aid Toledo, a charitable organization led by local high school students, will hold a free health fair Saturday. The event, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wayman D. Palmer YMCA, 2053 N. 14th St., will offer sports physicals, wellness checks, dental consultations, and vision tests.
Mobile Meals Christmas in July pet photo fund-raiser celebrated
People can get pictures of their pets with “Summer” Santa Dave this Saturday as part of Mobile Meals annual Christmas in July fund-raiser. For a $10 donation to Mobile Meals, participants will receive a framed print of their furry family member with Santa Dave. In addition to dogs and cats, over the years Santa Dave has had his picture taken with all kinds of pets, including snakes, ducks, and even an alligator. To help raise money for Mobile Meals, for pet-less people, Santa Dave will also pose for photos with kids. The photo fund-raiser will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Endless Pets & Supplies at 1546 W. Sylvania Ave. Mobile Meals of Toledo helps those needing assistance with diet and meal preparation, regardless of income, so they can remain in their homes and retain the independence they cherish. Mobile Meals Pet Food Program was established in 2007 after it was discovered that many clients shared their home-delivered meals with their pets.
Four Rockets Named to East West Shrine Bowl Watch List
TOLEDO, Ohio - Seniors Jerjuan Newton, Maxen Hook, Darius Alexander and Anthony Torres have been named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 list, the organization announced this week. The East-West Shrine Bowl is an all-star event that will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on January 30, 2025....
New Ohio law mandates defibrillators in schools and sports venues after Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest
A new Ohio law will require automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, to be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in the state, a change prompted by the sudden cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin during a Monday Night Football game in Cincinnati last year. Hamlin praised the proposal's backers, the state Legislature and Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who signed the bill Tuesday, for saving lives. "I'll always consider Ohio my second home, and I'm delighted that this new law makes the places around the state where young people learn, play, and compete safer, more resilient,...
Cavaliers owner launches new sports network
The RSN industry is in a state of flux, and pretty much all of cable with it. So Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is taking a proactive step, but not with his own team, at least not yet. Gilbert’s Rock Entertainment Group will be partnering with broadcast company and owner of many local stations Gray Read more... The post Dan Gilbert, Gray Media launch new Ohio sports network appeared first on Awful Announcing.
TPS to hold registration event July 30
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A registration event will be held July 30 at the Toledo Public Schools Administration Building for families that have not yet registered their child. According to officials with the school district, the event will begin at 2 p.m. and go until 7 p.m. Food will be provided for those attending the registration event.
Free health fair to be held at Wayman Palmer YMCA Saturday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A free health fair will be held at the Wayman Palmer YMCA on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. The health fair will allow people an opportunity to get a physical for sports, wellness checks, vision tests and dental consultation. The free health fair will start at...
Ohio Inspector General finds that Toledo doctor was doing other work while billing the state
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio Inspector General issued a report Thursday finding that a Toledo doctor was doing work for his own private practice while he was supposed to be working for the state. The report accuses Dr. Christian Maduoma of conducting office visits with his own Hill Clinic...
Mega Millions jackpot worth $306 million: See the winning lottery numbers for July 26, 2024
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $306 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 26, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
These Ohio Cannabis Companies Approved For Adult Retail Sales
COLUMBUS — A group of businesses in Ohio has received the first authorizations to work with recreational marijuana, as the state’s first crop intended for this type of sale has also crossed a milestone. Medical dispensaries and other industry players have been waiting for certificates of operation, the...
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