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Curious Crow Collective in Tecumseh is vintage store’s ‘moodier’ spinoff
TECUMSEH — Kate Van Theel is a familiar face in downtown Tecumseh, given that she has operated Antiques & Vintage on the Boulevard for 10 years. Her latest venture, The Curious Crow Collective, is a spinoff of the antiques and vintage store, but it has what Van Theel describes as a “moody” feel.
Repurposed and More opens on Chicago Boulevard in Tecumseh
TECUMSEH — Repurposed and More is a new addition to downtown Tecumseh. The store carries a variety of vintage and newer furniture pieces that it will customize to satisfy what the customer wants, as well as other accent and home décor pieces. The store had a “soft opening” over Memorial Day weekend, and officially opened on June 1.
Monday Memories: “Talking turkey’ at the Lucas County Fair
County fairs in most places put the spotlight on farm animals, and it was no different in Lucas County in 2001. Not only could children get close to livestock like cows and pigs, they also could practically get beak-to-beak with feathered creatures. In this Blade Archive photo, Maddie Starr, 8, seems to be having an important discussion with a turkey – perhaps about the best fair food that year. Should she gobble down some fries – or beat the heat with a snow cone? It was hot enough that day to inspire a Blade story about temperatures in the 90s, but exhibitors were able to keep their animals cool using fans, mist-sprayers and baths. Other big draws included animal demonstrations, carnival rides, tractor pulls, music performances, and the antics of the motorcycle stunt team, Team Extreme. This year’s fair starts Monday and runs through Sunday, July 14, at the fairgrounds on Key Street in Maumee.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cucumbers Sickens Nearly 450 in Michigan, Other States
A salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida has sickened about 450 people in Michigan and 30 other states. So far, about 125 people have been hospitalized due to the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Michigan, nine people have been reported to have...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been consistent in addressing '24 presidential run
Even before President Joe Biden's weak debate performance led to calls for him to suspend his campaign and for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer or another rising Democratic star to replace him, Whitmer faced speculation about her potential presidential ambitions to which she's responded that she's focused on leading Michigan. Whitmer has...
Cash program for moms and babies expected to expand across Michigan
A program on a mission to eliminate deep infant poverty by giving cash payments to pregnant moms and babies in Flint is expected to expand to cities across Michigan. Rx Kids, regarded by officials as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, provides moms with $1,500 mid-pregnancy for essentials like food, prenatal care, cribs or other needs. Then, after birth, families get $500 a month for the first year of the infant’s life, for $7,500 in total. The no-strings attached program, which does not have income restrictions for eligibility, launched in January.
4 proposals that were axed from Michigan’s budget and 1 controversial agency that survived cuts
After several fits and starts, the Democratic-controlled Michigan Legislature wrapped work last week on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget. Most attention has been on education funding, with Republicans objecting to changes in the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System (MPSERS) and some Democrats complaining that accompanying legislation wasn’t transmitted to the Senate before they […] The post 4 proposals that were axed from Michigan’s budget and 1 controversial agency that survived cuts appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Long-time Wauseon coffee shop closing its doors for good
WAUSEON, Ohio — A longtime and beloved Fulton County coffee shop is closing its doors. Red Rambler Coffees, in Wauseon, shared on their Facebook page on Saturday that the business has made the decision to close permanently this weekend. The post went on to say, “we are sorry for...
Tecumseh, Siena Heights grad Shane Lewandowski to lead Lawrence Tech men's lacrosse
LIVONIA — A former Tecumseh and Siena Heights standout is now leading another lacrosse program as Shane Lewandowski was recently named the next head coach of Lawrence Tech men's lacrosse. LTU director of athletics Mary Ann Meltzer tabbed Lewandowski after he served as an assistant this past season under Paul Nemzek, who was 40-37 in his seven seasons as head coach. ...
South Rockwood clips Bedford in key Fair Softball Tournament game
MONROE — South Rockwood played Bedford last summer in the finals of the Monroe County Fair Softball Tournament. The same two teams met Sunday on the opening day of the 50th edition of the county-wide event for 12-under teams. If their back-and-forth thriller is any indication, fans can expect...
Local organizations revamp approaches to youth homelessness
In 2021, a teen girl living in the Port Clinton area walked nearly 40 miles to Safety Net, the only youth shelter in a 120-mile radius. She had been living on the streets and sleeping in abandoned buildings when she saw a news story about Safety Net, said Linda Nordahl, the chief integration officer at Zepf Center who oversees Safety Net. The girl walked all the way to Toledo to seek safety. This teen’s story is a testament to the critical state of youth homelessness in Ohio. In an effort to improve their responses to youth homelessness, the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio and the Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board applied for a federal grant and received $2 million in June.
“Pawesome” Corgi Races return to July 13 Michigan Celtic Festival in Ann Arbor
Celtic athlete “Princess Luella” will defend her championship title at the Michigan Celtic Festival (formerly Saline Celtic Festival), Saturday, July 13 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, Ann Arbor. Or perhaps she’ll settle for a belly rub and a scratch behind the ears. Princess Luella—who took first...
Kentucky bourbon maker honors Ottawa Lake veteran, her organization
OTTAWA LAKE — Jamie Paxton and her organization were honored recently by a Kentucky bourbon company. Paxton is a retired Air Force veteran and the founder and executive director of Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach. She was one of six U.S. veterans chosen as 2024 American-Made Heroes by Evan Williams Bourbon.
2 Detroit Tigers selected to first all star team
Two Detroit Tigers were selected to their first all star teams. All star team selections were announced on Sunday, and the rosters included two Detroit Tigers players -- pitcher Tarik Skubal and the team’s best hitter, Riley Greene. It’s the first time either of them have been selected to...
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