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Lucas County Dogs for Adoption: 10/10
Dogs remain available at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control Office. For information, call 419-213-2800. For a complete list of available dogs, go to lucascountydogs.petfinder.com. A $100 adoption fee includes spay-neuter, a heartworm check, microchip ID, vaccinations, and a behavioral evaluation. Dogs killed Dogs killed Oct. 4 under the direction of Lucas County chief of staff Michael Hart, interim warden and director of the Lucas County Canine Care & Control: Breed and description; reason; intake type and date with location found if stray. Dogs killed for poor behavior on body-handling and resource-guarding assessments are scored on a scale of 5, with higher scores being more aggressive. Dog-aggression assessments are not scored:
Former Toledo Public Schools student asks mentor for hurricane relief assistance; community steps up in a big way
HOLLAND, Ohio — A former Toledo Public Schools student called back home for hurricane relief assistance, and his mentor Lisa Guthrie answered. After Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast part of the U.S., Guthrie said she was surprised to get a call but ready to help. It was a student she mentored, Jordan Sanderson, now a cellphone tower worker in North Carolina.
First things first: Toledo football initial scholarship offers foreshadow success
What do Blake Corum, Erick All, Tommy Eichenberg, Ruke Orhorhoro, DeWayne Carter, and Javon Foster have in common? Answer: Their first scholarship offers were from the University of Toledo. (Another answer: All six were NFL draft picks.) Toledo’s recruiting is constantly under the microscope, and for good reason — the Rockets have displayed a keen sense of who can help their program and how to develop them into contributors, routinely ranking No. 1 in the Mid-American Conference. The evaluation skills of former recruiting guru Ricky Ciccone, current recruiting director Bryan Gasser, and head coach Jason Candle have been nearly flawless, whether it’s assessing a high school freshman who evolved into a four-star at Michigan or Ohio State or an unheralded player from Florida who became one of the best players in Toledo history.
Predators using online video game Roblox to reach children, report says
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — Kids these days have endless opportunities for entertainment and opportunities to interact with friends online. But when it comes to letting their kids online, parents should remain vigilant. Experts say parents should be vigilant even on "kid-friendly" platforms. "The playground is these apps. These kids...
Week 7 scouting report: Toledo football at Buffalo
The Rockets are a double-digit favorite on Saturday at Buffalo, a surprising number considering their foibles along Lake Erie and Buffalo’s win at Northern Illinois. That’s the respect level of Toledo, though, which is aiming for its 10th consecutive regular-season conference win. UT's only won twice at Buffalo, and the last trip to UB Stadium was not one of them. In 2022, the Rockets blew a 27-10 fourth-quarter lead to the Bulls, a historic collapse that nearly derailed the season. They can afford one MAC loss this season, but Toledo isn't interested. “Heading to Buffalo this week is going to continue to be difficult,” Toledo coach Jason Candle said. “We’ve got to handle the trip going out there.”
To the editor: Undecided electorate conundrum
A recent Blade editorial cartoon showed a restaurant scene of an undecided voter saying, “Tough choice: Should I get the chicken or the soup bowl full of raw sewage?” Seems to me that this is a spot-on example of the ridiculous, asinine pretense of a so-called undecided voter. What would it take to solidify the choice? Rather than guessing, why not as the opinion of people who might actually know — the people who were in the room where it happened? The people the executive personally selected as his advisers. Submit a letter to the editor
Toledo Fire & Rescue ISO rating drops. What does it mean for you?
TOLEDO, Ohio — There are lots of reasons you want a well-staffed, well-trained fire department in your community. However, one you may not think of is what you pay for home insurance. Every four to five years an evaluation is done on fire departments by a private organization called...
Repair work to restrict traffic on Key Street at the Anthony Wayne Trail
Pavement repair work scheduled for Saturday will heavily restrict traffic on Key Street at the Anthony Wayne Trail. According to Maumee city officials, cars traveling north and south on Key will not be able to cross through or make a left-hand turn where the street intersects with the Anthony Wayne Trail. The restriction will be in place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Monday, drivers may expect lane closures at the Gibbs Street roundabout due to the installation of street light poles. The work will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and flaggers will be on site to help move traffic along.
Oregon Ducks' New Nike Dunk Shoe, Apparel Release: Honors Uniforms, NIL Benefits
The Oregon Ducks Division Street NIL collective have teamed up with GOAT and Flight Club to release new Nike Dunk sneakers that honor Oregon's brightly-colored uniforms. Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and many Oregon athletes benefit from the 'Ducks of
Maumee Fire Department now has staff for fire and EMS 24/7
MAUMEE, Ohio — The Maumee Fire Department is now staffed 24/7 and 365 days a year with full-time firefighters and paramedics. The department recently hired six full-time firefighters and paramedics, which Chief Brandon Loboschefski said was possible because of a levy that passed in November of 2023. "Before our...
Facade grant helps Maumee businesses, but not everyone is a fan
Keeping up with an almost 200-year-old building is a tough job. Gretchen Fayerweather, who owns Clara J’s Tea Room, 219 W. Wayne St., with her husband John Polkinghorn, said they are grateful for a $60,000 facade grant from the city of Maumee. The grant will be used toward replacing the ramp, windows, and awnings of the 1837 building. Ms. Fayerweather said they are also expanding the kitchen and removing concrete board on the exterior, refurbishing it with original wood siding and painting. The grant is imperative to the improvements, she said.
High school football: Start tops Bowsher in City League action
The visiting Start Spartans erased an early Bowsher lead to roll to a 42-14 victory and improve to 5-3 overall and 4-0 in City League play on Thursday. Bowsher fell to 2-6 overall and 2-2 in the City League. Start took charge with a dominant performance on the ground, scoring five rushing touchdowns. Additionally, Bowsher had three first-half turnovers that helped the Spartans’ cause. It was the Blue Racers taking the lead first on a 73-yard rushing touchdown from quarterback Jordan Singer, and after the extra point was blocked, they led 6-0 at the 8:14 mark of the first quarter.
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