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Blissfield bicentennial: Village comes together during July weekend to celebrate its past
BLISSFIELD — Blissfield’s bicentennial year continues, but its official weekend of celebration — July 27-28 — is now part of the history books. There are still upcoming events in Blissfield scheduled through the remainder of the year that honor and pay homage to the village’s 200 years of existence: July 28, 1824, to the present. ...
Local woman in the fight of her life
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The community is stepping up to help a local woman who is in the fight of her life. Sarah Fitzgerald has been hospitalized for weeks after being diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation or AVM. Fitzgerald is 23 years old and an EMT, she was working to become...
Public meeting held for roundabout
The city of Sylvania’s Safety and Service Director Joe Shaw and members of the Tetra Tech lead design team hosted an Aug. 6 public meeting to present information, design options, and gather input from citizens regarding the Erie and Monroe streets roundabout scheduled to be constructed in 2027. The...
Monroe County schools, districts announce what's new for 2024-25
MONROE COUNTY — A new school year means changes. Local schools share news of new staff, building upgrades and curriculum changes. Here's a roundup of the new things students and parents can expect to see this year. St. Mary Catholic Central High School opened Monroe County's 2024-25 school year this week. All other...
Projects apart of MDOT's multi million dollar investment begin to open, starting with the Lune Pier bridge
MONROE COUNTY, Michigan — This Thursday the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will reopen the Luna Pier Road bridge that goes over I-75. According to a press release, the project is among MDOT's $126 million investment to rebuild I-75 between Erie Road and Otter Creek in Monroe County. It also includes the rebuilding of five additional bridges with ramps in the same area. Over 1,500 jobs are expected to be supported by the investment.
'This whole building is a big biohazard': Residents voice concerns over conditions at north Toledo apartments
TOLEDO, Ohio — Caution signs were placed on the slippery floors of the Vistula Heritage Village II apartments on Locust Street after issues caused the floors to be covered in water Wednesday morning. Residents said they believe the water issues come from a pipe bursting as the city is...
Sanitary main in Point Place collapses, won't be repaired until Monday, city says
TOLEDO, Ohio — A sanitary main that collapsed in Point Place will not be repaired until Monday due to anticipated rain, according to a city of Toledo press release. The 24-inch main services households from Ottawa River Road to 305th Street and 131st Street. It needs two separate repairs after crews from the city's sewer and drainage department found it collapsed Thursday afternoon.
School officials give green light to Adrian Public School's 'rigorous' curricular offerings
ADRIAN — Core classes, non-core classes, interventions, electives, virtual courses and a host of several other curricular offerings will be available to enrolled students throughout the Adrian Public Schools district during the 2024-25 school year, which begins in less than two weeks. Course listings and course books for all Adrian schools — Alexander, Lincoln, Michener and Prairie elementary schools, Springbrook Middle School, Adrian High School and Adrian Community High School — were reviewed by the district’s Board...
Monroe County Caregiver Summit Aug. 22 in LaSalle
LASALLE — The emotional and mental stresses of caregiving will be discussed at this year’s Monroe County Caregiver Summit. The summit is set for 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at LaRoy’s Hall, 12375 S. Telegraph Road. Admission is free. The registration deadline has been extended to Aug. 15. To register, call 734-240-3290. The summit is sponsored by the Monroe Aging Consortium. ...
Committee Moves Forward with $20 Million Contract for Maurice Spear Campus Project
Adrian, MI – The Lenawee County Personnel Ways and Means Committee approved the first step of a contract agreement with Granger, the contractor at risk with the Maurice Spear campus project. The bids came in at a total of just over $20 million. Lenawee County Administrator Kim Murphy spoke with WLEN News after the meeting Tuesday morning…
Lenawee County Democrats plan candidate event
ADRIAN — The Lenawee County Democratic Party is planning a candidate meet-and-greet with the party’s nominees for various local offices from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Island Park, 1090 N. Broad St., Adrian. The candidates who are scheduled to attend are:. Libbi Urban, who is running against...
Common Pleas filings received on August 14, 2024
"CI" are the letters of designation for inquiries on Common Pleas Civil Cases:. “TF” are the letters of designation for inquiries on Common Pleas Tax Foreclosure Cases:. Ci202403444 Natalie Ragland vs Holly Glen Heathcare LLC. Action for monetary judgment w/int & cost alleged due for Negligence. Tamara Gurchik (0097634) assigned to Judge Mandros.
Lenawee County plans scrap tire collection on Aug. 28
ADRIAN — Lenawee County residents have an upcoming opportunity to recycle unwanted passenger vehicle tires. A collection event will take place from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Lenawee County recycling dropoff site, 307 River St., Adrian. According to Lenawee County solid waste coordinator Julie Maurer, proper disposal...
City of Adrian Announces Upcoming Downtown Street Closures
Adrian, MI – The City of Adrian has released several dates and times for upcoming downtown street closures. The 100 block of West Maumee Street will be closed Saturday August 17th from 8 am until Midnight for the Annual Pets for Vets Fundraiser sponsored by The Brick Wall Pub and Grill.
River Raisin water advisory cancels Ducky Dash; river cleanup still held
MONROE — The current River Raisin full-body contact water advisory has canceled Thursday’s popular Ducky Dash. But, it didn’t stop Saturday’s River Raisin Cleanup Event. Late last week the Monroe County Health Department announced that the section of the river from the Ida-Maybee Road bridge east to the mouth near Lake Erie contained high levels of Escherichia coliform (E. coli). Humans and pets were advised to avoid full-body contact with the water. Retesting of the water is...
‘Helping to make history’: Local delegates prepared for Democratic National Convention
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Pierrette “Petee” Talley attended her first Democratic National Convention in 1996 in Chicago. When she threw her hat in the ring to be elected as a delegate to the 2024 convention in the Windy City, she didn’t imagine she’d be part of this specific moment.
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