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Freighter voyage returns as top prize in Great Lakes museum's raffle
A multiday trip for two aboard a working Great Lakes freighter is once again being offered as a top prize for the National Museum of the Great Lakes’ fund-raising raffle. “We are really excited to have it back” after a three-year hiatus prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, Kate Fineske, the Toledo museum’s executive director, said Wednesday afternoon. Museum officials greatly appreciated that other businesses, including the American Queen cruise line that operates Great Lakes tours, stepped in to offer prize trips, Ms. Fineske said, during the years that freighter operator Interlake Steamship Co. put a hold on having visitors aboard its ships. But a drop in revenue, she said, clearly demonstrated that the freighter trips, which aren’t available to the general public any other way, were the raffles’ big draw.
Dennis Hopson resigns after 5 years at the helm of Lourdes basketball
SYLVANIA, Ohio — Dennis Hopson has resigned as head coach of Lourdes University's men's basketball team "to explore other opportunities for my career," according to a press release from the university on Friday, Aug. 16. "This was not an easy decision," said Hopson."I enjoyed my time working with coach...
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway marks 10th anniversary with big bash
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend. Friday’s hours were 7 p.m. through 10 p.m. Saturday’s are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. All guests under 21 must enter from the lower racing entrance, all other entrances are only 21+ only.
Man arrested after early morning Fort Wayne Police chase ends in Ohio
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A man was arrested after leading the Fort Wayne Police Department on a chase that ended in Ohio Sunday morning. Around 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 18, the Fort Wayne Police Department received a call about a suspicious vehicle on a private property parking lot. Officers arrived and found 24-year-old Gage Maples sleeping.
Winning Powerball numbers for the $35 million jackpot on August 17, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $35 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state -- including one big winner who hit a prize worth $50,000. Here's a list of those...
Ohio man completes 10,000 mile motorcycle challenge to help fellow veterans
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio man has completed a 10,000 mile motorcycle challenge — and he did it all with the goal of helping veterans. Patrick Romeo, who is a veteran himself, first completed the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge in 2020. After completing it once, he did not think he would do it […]
Language confirmed for Issue 1, the proposed redistricting amendment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After a two-hour long meeting, the Ohio Ballot Board approved language for Issue 1, the sole statewide initiative that will be on the ballot this November. Issue 1 is a proposed constitutional amendment to give citizens, instead of politicians, the power of the pen when it comes to redistricting. The final […]
Owens president looks to continue momentum in second year of strategic plan
Dr. Dione D. Somerville began her fourth academic year as president on Monday, Aug. 12 by sharing highlights of the Owens Community College strategic plan for faculty, staff and community guests, including Ohio Association of Community Colleges president and CEO Avi Zaffini. She also recognized this year’s Presidential Teaching Award...
Big-hearted Ron Woofter doesn’t do anything half-heartedly
Ron Woofter knows basketball, bridge and business. A lifetime learner, he also knows that a little generosity can make a big difference in a person’s path to success. Though uncomfortable talking about his philanthropy, Woofter can pinpoint the moment when he decided he wouldn’t squirrel away his money. The lightbulb came on in college while he was watching the final scene of the black and white classic, “Going My Way,” with Bing Crosby.
Briggs: Toledo native Jim Joyce at peace, but he's 'all for' renewed effort to overturn blown Galarraga call
Dating to the bygone afternoon that a future Toledo high school teacher named Lee Richmond pitched the first “no-man-reach-first baseball game” — as he called it in 1880 before there was a name for such a feat — there have been 24 perfect games in MLB history. Or is it 25? If another Toledoan has his way, it is past time to amend the official count. “Absolutely,” Jim Joyce said. “I’m all for it. If the commissioner can do that, I’ll sign the papers tomorrow. Send them to me.”
Hundreds of bikers ride into Fort Jennings to kick off "Fort Fest"
FORT JENNINGS, OH (WLIO) - Patriotism filled the entire village of Fort Jennings on Friday as residents began a full weekend of festivities!. The Putnam County village kicked off this year's Fort Fest with the biker escort tradition of the POW/MIA wall as a way to pay tribute for our soldiers. Nearly 400 bikers, along with emergency and military vehicles, started their engines in Beaverdam and rode through Delphos, Kalida, and Ottoville before arriving back in Fort Jennings. When the bikers arrived, the streets were lined up with festival goers passionately waving the American flag, a sight that symbolizes the meaning of Fort Fest—to honor those brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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