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Toledo’s Sandpiper Cruise Vessel Turns 40
Celebrate The Sandpiper’s 40th birthday with J&M Cruise Lines on Monday, Aug. 19 beginning at 6 pm. Enjoy a 2-hour cruise down the Maumee River on the 100-passenger cruise vessel to celebrate 40 years of the boat floating down the river. Attendees will also get the chance to sing “Happy Birthday” to celebrate the boat’s exciting milestone.
RuPaul’s Drag Race stars to headline Pride After Party at Hamburger Mary’s Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Hamburger Mary’s Toledo is teaming up with Equality Toledo to host its Pride After Party, which will feature stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The event will take place on Aug. 24, at Hamburger Mary’s Toledo located at 329 N. Huron St. Gates will open at 8 p.m. and the show will begin at 10:30 p.m.
Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition, in its 10th year, is Saturday
There’s a local summer Saturday that for a decade now has offered the most food choices and most fun getting them in one place — The Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition. Visitors can take a culinary trip around the globe without leaving Veterans Park when 29 food...
Miamisburg honors longtime restaurant owner who helped create festival
The city of Miamisburg recently recognized a longtime downtown business owner and one of the creators of the Rock ‘N’ Green Tomato Festival. Ron Holp, 92, of Ron’s Pizza, was honored at the festival, which returned to the city’s new Riverfront Park this month for the first time since before the pandemic.
Full Toledo Schedule Announced for 2024-25 Season
TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo women's basketball team has announced its complete schedule for the 2024-25 season, following the Mid-American Conference releasing its league schedule on Wednesday. Toledo begins its conference slate on Jan. 1 against Northern Illinois, and faces two Battle of I-75 bouts with Bowling Green –...
4 detonations expected at Wright-Patterson AFB
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Commuters and residents near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base could likely hear loud noises. The 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patt reports the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight will conduct “performing demolition training” on Aug. 14. During training, the EOD Flight will organize four detonations. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., individuals around […]
Mansfield native seeks to transform former Westinghouse site into vibrant, connected development
MANSFIELD — Marquise Stillwell said he doesn’t see an isolated vacant property when he looks at the former Westinghouse site along East Fifth Street. The Mansfield native, now a national designer, developer and entrepreneur based in New York City, sees connectivity to the rest of the city, adding another economic cluster that can contribute to a growing mix of city redevelopment.
Law enforcement handling standoff in Lakeview
A male suspect fired shots at law enforcement Wednesday afternoon during an extended standoff involving multiple agencies across three counties. An initial call for service came in around 9 a.m. on a report that shots had been fired into a residence. As a result, deputies from the Logan County Sheriff’s...
Heavy police presence expected Thursday in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Drivers traveling around Montgomery County will likely see a large presence of law enforcement on Thursday. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a joint traffic enforcement detail will occur Thursday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. During enforcement, drivers should expect to see a large presence of authorities […]
KixCon coming to Franklin Park Mall Aug. 17
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - KixCon 2024 will be coming to the Franklin Park Mall Aug. 17 and will feature meet and greets with Toledo’s top athletes, a vendor square, games show prize giveaways and more. The event will start Saturday at noon and last until 4 p.m. and will...
Lancaster BrewFest showcases Ohio’s craft breweries at downtown street event
LANCASTER – Lancaster BrewFest is returning with a lineup of over 30 breweries, cideries, distilleries, and wineries across Ohio. BrewFest will be from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, with VIP access starting at 3 p.m. and features a curated selection of craft beer, cider, spirits, and wines as well as food trucks, trivia, live music and Hocking Hills Sykyl Pub offering free pedal wagon rides to patrons. ...
RC model plane flying event brings in enthusiasts from across the country
TEMPERANCE, Mich. (WTVG) - The Weak Signals RC Plane Flying Club is holding its annual Great Lakes Fly-in. Aviation enthusiasts from all over the country are showing off their RC fighter jets, helicopters, biplanes and more. “It’s a great place to bring your family, your kids,” said Scott Bauerschmidt, Club...
Armed man forces Adrian medical building to lock down briefly
ADRIAN — A report of shots fired at the Grace Christman Medical Building forced the brief lockdown of the building Wednesday morning. Adrian police and deputies from the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the facility at 10:52 a.m. and learned a man had entered an office on the second floor of the building at 777 Kimole Ln. and fatally shot himself. Authorities did not immediately release the name of the individual, and their investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Police conducted a sweep of the building and found no further threats, officials said. No one else was injured. Because of the disruption, the ProMedica Physicians Group offices in the building were closed for the day, and appointments were being rescheduled. Treatment of radiation oncology patients continued as scheduled Wednesday.
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