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‘They wished my children would burn’: Bryan mayor asks for civility amid legal battle with Dad’s Place
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Bryan has century-old businesses, exciting developments, and was recently named one of the best hometowns in Ohio. But Mayor Carrie Schlade said all of the positive things coming out of the community have been overshadowed by a legal battle between the city and Dad’s Place, a local church that’s housing the homeless.
DeLoreans, Mustangs, and more: Wicked Wheels adapting to growing popularity ahead of 5th annual event
Andy Glenn, a Springfield Township trustee for the last two decades, has his mom to thank for his involvement in the Wicked Wheels Car Fest. His mother’s dream car was a bright red 1965 Mustang convertible with a 289 engine, and in 2014, his father bought it for her. Now, as he prepares to bring it to the fifth annual Wicked Wheels show where he also serves as a judge, his enthusiasm is contagious. “I love old cars,” he said. “The old cars have a character to them that you just don’t find in things that are made today. They’re so easy to work on. They’re very simplistic. They don’t have the computers, and their designs are something you haven’t seen in a long time come out by auto manufacturers. They’re metal. They don’t have a lot of plastic parts in them. There’s just a lot that appeals about the older vehicles, especially with Gen Xers.” On Aug. 7, Glenn and hundreds of other proud car owners will gather in Springfield’s Homecoming Park to display models ranging from the latest models in dealerships to perfectly-preserved pieces from the ‘60s to firetrucks and racecars.
Lima doctor warns of whooping cough
LIMA — A Lima family doctor is urging residents to check their pertussis vaccination status, as health officials are reporting an uptick in whooping cough cases. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a respiratory illness that causes cold-like symptoms and a cough that can linger for months. The...
Lima school board reschedules special meeting
LIMA — A special Lima school board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at South Science and Technology Magnet School, 755 St. Johns Ave., Lima. The board will move into executive session to complete reviews for the superintendent and treasurer, according to the special meeting agenda.
Researchers set batteries on fire for years in a small Ohio city. Residents weren't told
For years, in a small town in southwest Ohio, researchers were setting batteries on fire. They hoped to determine what makes lithium-ion batteries — the ones found in everything from cell phones to electric vehicles — combust suddenly and without warning. But a WYSO investigation found that community...
This country singer is slated to perform ahead of BGSU Homecoming game
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — A famous country singer and songwriter will perform a free concert at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) during the university's annual Homecoming festivities in September. The university has booked award-winning country singer Phil Vassar as a part of its 2024 Homecoming celebration, according to a...
Veteran, father of 7 receives new roof from local company
A surprise visitor brought good news to local father of seven and U.S. Air National Guard veteran Robert Kish. “One day the doorbell rang and my son said, ‘Hey, you better answer the door,’” Mr. Kish said. Andrew Kish, a 20-something journalism student at Bowling Green State University, had entered his father, Robert, into a selection for a free new roof, put on by Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding LLC. “So I heard about the Freedom Roofing Project through a Facebook post,” Mr. Kish’s middle son said, talking about an application and essay he wrote for the entry back in spring of this year.
Mansfield Secures $4 Million For New Industrial Park Development
The Ohio Department of Development today announced the release of more than $9.7 million to five projects through three state-funded programs designed to boost businesses and enrich communities. An additional $14.6 million approved today will support the state’s first project-ready site through the All Ohio Future Fund. “At Development,...
Need plans? Check out these 10 events in Columbus and central Ohio this weekend
Movies are groovy and this weekend's lineup includes a plethora of picks. The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) will get the credits rolling with four flicks showing Thursday through Saturday as part of its ongoing Summer Movie Series. On Saturday, the day after what would have been James Baldwin's 100th birthday,...
Oberlin Food Hub brings fresh produce to Ohio's food banks while supporting local farmers
One in seven Ohioans faces food insecurity, according to Feeding America. This story is part of a “Sound of Us” series in partnership with Lorain County's Second Harvest Food Bank. For many of Ohio’s local organic farmers, acquiring land, purchasing equipment and managing crops can be challenging enough,...
First look inside Bill’s Donut Shop after main area reopens
Bill’s Donut Shop in Centerville has reopened its main area today after several weeks of renovations. The doughnut shop was closed for about 10 days after the Fourth of July as they laid new floors, put in new ceiling titles and transformed the side room into an area specifically for online orders and online delivery services.
Locos notebook: Locos end season against Hamilton
Jul. 30—HAMILTON — The Locos battled and made the most of only three hits but saw their season end with a 6-5 loss to the Hamilton Joes on Saturday night in a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoff semifinal. Saturday night's win added to a Friday night win over the Locos in the best-of-three series sent the Joes to the championship round of the GLSCL playoffs against Muskegon Clippers, ...
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