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United Way in Ottawa County to Host 2024 Incredible Rubber Duck Race
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, United Way in Ottawa County will host the 2024 Incredible Rubber Duck Race in partnership with the Port Clinton Lighthouse & Maritime Festival. The Lighthouse & Maritime Festival runs from 10am to 4pm at Waterworks Park, and the Incredible Rubber Duck Race launches at 2pm at Derby Pond – free and open to all to observe!
Gibsonburg Lemonade Stand draws 40 booths, 75 young entrepreneurs to Williams Park
The Great Big Gibsonburg Lemonade Stand event was held at Williams Park on Saturday. The day began with introductions by Village Administrator, Marc Glotzbecker and Tyler Kneeskern, president of the Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was held under a large white tent featuring...
'Good family time': Crawford County Fair has something for everyone each day this week
Preparing for sheep shows has been a summertime ritual for Corbin Bloomfield longer than he can remember. "Ever since peewee showmanship, which was before 4-H," the 17-year-old said. "Probably about 12 years." Bloomfield was back in action Monday, the first day of the 2024 Crawford County Fair − the breeding...
Wyandot County Fair Hosting Second Annual Family Fun Weekend
The Wyandot County Fair is hosting their second annual Family Fun Weekend on August 9th and August 10th with free admission. The two-day family friendly event will take place on Friday, August 9th from 4:00pm until 10:00pm and Saturday, August 10th from 10:00am until 10:00pm. There will be a variety...
ALERT: Sam’s Club Policy Change Affects All Michigan Members
Sam's Club and Costco have been around for decades and have slowly changed the shopping world over the years. Both stores are wholesale institutions that provide their customers will large quantities of items for affordable prices. The gag is that you have to purchase a membership that you either pay yearly to monthly to have access to their inventory.
Port Clinton Artists’ Club to host 66th Annual Arts in the Park Festival
The Port Clinton Artists’ Club is thrilled to announce the 66th annual Arts in the Park festival, set to take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4, at Lakeview Park in Port Clinton. The festival will open its doors to art enthusiasts at 10 a.m. both days, and admission is free to the public.
Ottawa resident recognized for supporting Navy Reserve Sailors
July 16, 2024, Press Release from the Navy Office Of Community Outreach: SAN DIEGO – David Godsil, an Ottawa, Ohio, resident, from Daikin Applied Americas, Inc., who represented one of 47 companies from across the nation, was honored by the Chief of Navy Reserve for their exceptional support of America’s Navy Reserve sailors during the Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE), in San Diego on June 11, 2024.
Former Crestline fire chief gets 60 days in jail, 4 years probation for 2 felonies
MANSFIELD — A former Crestline Fire Department chief will spend two months in the Richland County Jail. Matthew Wells on Monday was sentenced to 60 days in jail after he pleaded guilty in June to two criminal counts related to working full-time jobs for multiple public agencies simultaneously. Richland...
Filing deadline to remain at 75 days for Shelby candidates
SHELBY — A proposed filing deadline extension for Shelby candidates was denied Monday evening by Shelby City Council. The failed legislation would’ve let Shelby voters decide in November whether or not to extend the filing deadline for the city’s candidates from 75 days to 90 days. Councilmembers...
Leyland greatest moments countdown No. 5: Perrysburg baseball field dedication
Leading up to Sunday’s Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Perrysburg native Jim Leyland, we’re counting down our five favorite Leyland moments. No. 5: Perrysburg baseball field dedication As much as Perrysburg loves Leyland, the feeling has always been mutual. The 1962 Perrysburg grad never forgot his roots.
Music Academy of Karate hosts annual camp and fundraising auction July 27
SHELBY — The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment will host its annual Karate Camp and Black Belt promotion on July 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 3814 Bowman St. Those attending should bring a chair for the outdoor event. The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment,...
Oak Harbor basketball standout Stokes transfers to Arizona prep school
With a nod toward connecting with his father for his final year of high school, former Oak Harbor standout two-sport athlete Ethan Stokes has transferred to Rancho Solano Preparatory School in Scottsdale, Ariz. Stokes, a 6-foot-5 guard-forward for the Rockets’ basketball team and a wide receiver on Oak Harbor's 12-1 football squad last fall, will begin at his new school on Aug. 7, residing with his father, Stone Stokes. Ethan Stokes was named first team All-Northern Buckeye Conference in basketball last season, when he averaged 19.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Rockets. He was chosen to the Division III all-district second team, and received special-mention All-Ohio recognition. In football, Stokes was Oak Harbor's second leading receiver behind first team Division V All-Ohio senior receiver Jaqui Hayward, totaling 28 catches for 509 yards and six touchdowns for the fourth-ranked, NBC-champion Rockets.
'Unconscionable' conditions of mobile home park in sight of downtown Toledo draw ire of city and state | 11 Investigates
TOLEDO, Ohio — The flies appear to be mutants – large, annoying and fierce. Water bubbles and flows from beneath two mobile homes, flooding a field that drains into the nearby Swan Creek. Riverside Mobile Home Estates sits yards from the Anthony Wayne Trail, within sight of downtown...
Mercy college names new VP of Academic Affairs
A long-time Mercy Health employee has been named vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty at Mercy College of Ohio. Kimberly Watson will oversee the college’s academic programs, providing strategic direction and leadership to ensure continued growth and success, Mercy said in a statement. She will retain her rank as professor of health sciences. Ms. Watson has served the Mercy Health ministry for more than 35 years in various administrative and faculty roles, most recently as the dean of the Division of Health Sciences and director of the Master of Health Administration program. Ms. Watson holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies with a cognate in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University. She obtained a Master of Business Administration from Tiffin University and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Records Administration from BGSU. She also is a registered health information administrator.
Fostoria police searching for person who allegedly robbed Dollar General
FOSTORIA, Ohio — Fostoria police are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed a Dollar General Sunday night. FPD said they responded to the store, located at 1515 N. Countyline St., around 9:49 p.m. for a call of an armed robbery. According to police, an employee at Dollar General...
Man charged with deaths of couple hit by SUV after Sylvania concert
Bond was set at $310,000 during arraignment Monday of a Fulton County man charged for the deaths of a Swanton couple who were struck by an SUV as they left a concert at Centennial Terrace on Saturday night. Donald Christian, 54, of Lyons, Ohio is charged in Sylvania Municipal Court with two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and one count of operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the crash reported at 10:56 p.m. on Centennial Road just south of Erie Street in Sylvania. His next court date was scheduled for July 24 following the video arraignment before Magistrate Christy Cole. Donald J. Fern, 78, and Therese Fern, 66, both died after being taken to ProMedica Toledo Hospital following the crash. Mr. Christian was arrested at the scene and booked into the Lucas County jail. Sylvania Police Chief Danilynn Miller said Monday that the Ferns and Mr. Christian all had attended the concert Saturday evening at Centennial Terrace. The pedestrian deaths were Sylvania’s first since 2013, the chief said.
Growing STEM: Nursing opportunities abound at Mercy Health St. Rita's
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Many nurses in our area get their start through training with Mercy Health St. Rita's. For Harley Pajari, she wanted to find a career where she could support her young son, and found herself earning her Licensed Practical Nursing, or LPN degree. She's now moving through the ranks to continue her education.
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