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Out-of-the-Way Michigan Pizzeria Gets Love For its Well Worn Exterior
There's something about a faded exterior of a pizza place that screams, "the pizza is so good and we've been around so long, don't worry what it looks like, just get inside." That may be the case with Detroit Beach Pizza north of Monroe on the shores of Lake Erie.
Toledo's Savage Park splash pad reopens
Smiles spread across the faces of about a dozen children as they played in the water of the Savage Park splash pad for the first time since the summer of 2023. The splash pad, which failed a health department inspection last spring, had been out of operation for the start of the 2024 season; Tuesday at noon it finally reopened. The city reported it had made “all of the necessary valve adjustments to the water system,” and the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department on Tuesday morning OK’d the opening. “It’s a great relief to see that the children in this community now can have a splash pad to go to, that’s workable, and they can cool off during the hot summer months,” said Earl Mack, a longtime resident of the neighborhood.
2014 Toledo Water Crisis documentary to be released in August
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A new documentary focused on the Toledo Water Crisis of 2014 is scheduled to be released in August, according to Three Pines Production Company. The documentary, titled “The Big Problem in the Great Lakes,” recounts the Toledo Water Crisis of 2014 and investigates the causes of the algal blooms that formed in Lake Erie which led to the City of Toledo declaring its tap water not safe. The film will also feature residents and experts discussing their experiences and proposed solutions to the problems with Lake Erie algal blooms.
10 questions with Jamie Hunter, co-owner of The Rusty Cup
IDA — Jamie Hunter and her husband, Heath, own and operate The Rusty Cup, a coffee shop located at 2866 Lewis Ave. The Monroe News recently interviewed Jamie to find out more about the Ida business. How long has the coffee shop been in this location? We opened April...
List of local coffee shops participating in Coffee Quest 419 announced
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - In August, Coffee Quest 419 will return with 27 different local coffee shops participating. Coffee Quest 419 is a coffee trail that has been organized by local coffee shops since 2018. The quest lasts from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31 and features a new “Road Trip”...
Powell: Owners dread day beloved pet gets sick
With tears, hope, and prayers, many of us who consider our pets as family members dread the day that comes all too soon. Our cat or dog that has been part of the family for years is ill with little chance of recovery. That is when we must come face to face with what we have always known but ignored. They don’t live as long as we do. That explains the heartache I am facing with Maximilian, my seven-year-old tiger cat. His illness and loss of five pounds should have been expected. The veterinarian on the first visit after the kitten was rescued warned me that he had feline leukemia and with love and good care could possibly live to be six. At the time, six years was a long time and the good care included eight B-12 shots.
Local nonprofit arts newspaper highlights creators and crafters across the area
TOLEDO, Ohio — Started back in February 2024, the normally eight-page arts and culture newspaper focused on Ohio artists, The Scribe, is a completely free-to-the-public paper aimed at making sure artists from all mediums get some recognition for their hard work. The Scribe's co-founder Jeffrey Darah said the highlighting...
1st-time local author makes debut with mystery novel
When she went to the library with her mom for the first time, Kate Michaelson had no idea where to start. The Ottawa Hills resident was told by her mother, Connie Oney, “You can never go wrong with a mystery,” she said. Years later, Ms. Michaelson went from reading mysteries to writing one of her own. Her first book Hidden Rooms, has received mass acclaim from readers of the mystery novel, garnering many four to five-star reviews on Google Books and Amazon.
Coffee Quest 419 returns with Toledo's ultimate 'Road Trip' journey
TOLEDO, Ohio — Coffee Quest 419 kicks off on Aug. 1 with 25 local shops on the list. The month-long challenge is simple: Visit the participating locations from Aug. 1 to Oct. 3 and get your Coffee Quest 419 card - which can be picked up at any of the locations - stamped after a purchase.
Director Series, Doubt: A Parable at The Village Players July 18th-21st
Join The Village Players for the first of their Director Series, Doubt: A Parable, at The Village Players July 18th-21st. *Please note, there is only one price for the Director Series. *All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to exchange tickets for another performance. Thank you for...
National Museum of the Great Lakes celebrates Ding Schoonmaker Day
Visitors enjoyed a bright sunny day with their friends and families as they walked aboard the historic Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship admission-free in honor of Ding Schoonmaker Day on Monday. The National Museum of the Great Lakes offered free admission onto the Schoonmaker to tourists who bought a museum-only ticket to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the ship’s rechristening and honor Ding Schoonmaker, grandson of Col. James M. Schoonmaker, who was a significant part of the ship’s restoration. The ship was rechristened back to its original name in 2011 — from the S.S. Willis B. Boyer to the S.S. James. M. Schoonmaker — almost 100 years after the ship was commissioned in 1911. “This is the largest artifact that we have in our collection,” said Ashley Streichert, marketing and communications manager for the National Museum of the Great Lakes, who also alluded to the tugboat Ohio. “Seeing both of the boats gives you an opportunity to really go back in time. It’s a self-guided tour, but we do have volunteers on board if you have any questions.”
Toledo Jazz Orchestra formally merges with Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts
The Toledo Jazz Orchestra (TJO) and Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) have announced a formal merger, effective immediately. The two organizations have been working under a strategic partnership since 2022. In this new agreement, TJO officially joins TAPA as its third musical member. Alain Trudel will continue to serve as TJO Artistic Director, as he has for the past two seasons.
Stone: Local foods and happenings sprout homegrown
When we think of gardening or agriculture, fruits, and vegetables are often topics of interest. Whether you are a consumer, backyard gardener, or producer — growing, harvesting, preparing, serving and eating healthy and fresh foods is something we can strive for. Over my career as an agriculture and natural resources educator with Ohio State University, I can say that I have seen an incredible increase of interest in local foods over the years. I hope this week’s column will be inspiring and maybe a little thought provoking, ultimately giving readers a call to action including three food related opportunities. There isn’t anything better than watching someone young, or young at heart, grabbing the leaves of any root crop like a carrot, radish, or beet and with a pull, expose the edible underground portion of the plant that previously went unnoticed because it was growing underneath the soil. I have been blessed to see the eyes filled with excitement when new gardeners, of all ages, harvest their first root crop. And what is even better is the reaction of that first bite of the food that they grew.
Playing Up the Natural Ginger with Just For Redheads
In 1994, Paula Pennypacker lost her bid to become mayor of her native Toledo, OH. But it wasn’t long before the strawberry-blonde began to see red. But not in an angry sense. A rejection in a career in politics was a redirection to address the politics of the ginger-haired community with a color cosmetics line just for redheads.
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