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Back again: California native begins second stint in Toledo news
Sophia Perricone is a long way from her native Orange County, California. And a Lake Erie beach, however impressive, is a long way from the beaches of the Pacific Ocean, where Perricone spent her childhood. But the newly minted weekend anchor for WTOL-TV, Channel 11, loves being in Toledo. “I love Toledo,” said Perricone. “I was at NBC24 from 2019-2021 so I know the area and I know the community so its wonderful to be back. Everyone has been so welcoming and so kind and so helpful so I just really feel like I’ve landed in the right place.” Perricone became interested in television journalism at an early age. As a kid, Perricone was fascinated by the interview process and the pace of broadcasting through watching local news and various TV programs like Ellen.
15 puppies that survived canine parvovirus up for adoption from Toledo Humane Society
TOLEDO, Ohio — Fifteen puppies have survived bouts with canine parvovirus under the care of the Toledo Humane Society after a cruelty officer found them in a distressing state outside during last month's heat wave. According to a social media post on Friday from THS, the officer responded to...
Lucas County Canine Care and Control is asking the public to step up
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Summer is anything but relaxing for dog shelters. Especially, around Independence Day. Lucas County Canine Care and Control (LC4) said from July 1-4, it picked up 36 stray dogs. But, from Memorial Day to July 4, LC4 recorded 395 intakes, compared to 338 that same time...
LC4 looking to get dogs back to their homes during holiday weekend
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Lucas County Canine Care and Control (LC4) has deemed a stretch of the holiday week ‘Fido Freedom Days,’ to help get stray dogs back to their homes. During the Fourth of July, animal shelters tend to see a rise in stray dogs getting scared from the fireworks, the organization said. From July 2-6, Lucas County Canine Care & Control is waiving impound fees for any dogs that are brought in.
Owner says Cho Cho Chicken part of his American dream
Dorr Street has another independent restaurant since Cho Cho Chicken opened its doors last week. The restaurant, named after the sound a train makes, specializes in chicken, fish, and salads. “I have a friend who has a huge train model set up in his basement,” said owner Mohammed Awad. “I just liked the sound it made. I did not want to make it obvious with ‘Choo Choo’ so I used Cho Cho. I just wanted a different name so it stands out.” Mr. Awad came from Ramallah, a Palestinian city in the West Bank, in 2017 to help family members with their business in Michigan.
New Music Under the Stars season truly rings in summer
The number of Toledo’s outdoor musical venues have increased: the Metroparks, gazebos in city parks, outside of libraries, you name it. But before all these concert venues were even imagined, the biggest venue — outdoor, that is — was the Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre. And for decades, it’s been the setting for listening to music and seeing plays — under the stars — surrounded by the creatures that make music of their own. The series that began with the venue’s inauguration in July, 1936, begins on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. with the 122nd Army Band taking listeners back to the 1980s. The concerts last through Aug. 11. The great amphitheater, along with other structures that make up the city, was built thanks to the largesse of the Works Progress Administration.
Time to make the macaroons: Newly opened Sylvania bakery already seeing success
Mohamed Smaili is an unabashed perfectionist. The night before his new bakery, Mia Dessert Bar, opened in Sylvania, he slept on a cot in the back of the store at 4024 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. He shouldn’t have worried about opening day. “We sold out of mostly everything,” Mr. Smaili said. After customers cleaned out the cases of croissants and cookies, Nur Smaili took her exhausted husband home and they collapsed.
Fourth of July grilling safety: Lucas County Health Department offers tips
Though the holiday may be fun, you should make sure to be extra careful when handling raw meat and other food items. Hotter temperatures can make food vulnerable to foodborne illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 48 million foodborne illness cases are reported annually. Jennifer...
Cocktails and horror: Toledo Club hosts Poe-themed reading
Connoisseurs of custom cocktails and chilling chronicles are in luck. The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy tour swings through Toledo this weekend. Over the course of an hour-and-a-half performance, attendees are treated to four dramatic readings of Poe’s works: The Tell-tale Heart, The Masque of Red Death, The Black Cat, and The Raven. Each of the readings is paired with a specialty cocktail. The Toledo Club, located at 235 14th St., is hosting 12 performances that began Thursday and continue Friday and Saturday.
Faithful vacationing: The differing effects of the summer season on different congregations
How does one keep holy the Lord’s Day when they’re soaking up rays on the beach and their church is back home? “I always encourage people: Don't take a break from Jesus while you're on vacation,” said the Rev. Msgr. Charles Singler, pastor of St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg. “Don't take a vacation from the Lord.” He and other area pastors said people may tune into their home church via live stream or check out a congregation where they’re visiting. “I love to visit local churches and other communities ... when I'm on vacation,” said Luke Shortridge, pastor of the Perrysburg campus of CedarCreek Church. “We don't feel at CedarCreek like it's us or nobody. ... We love other churches; we support other pastors as much as possible.”
Area’s First Pet Urgent Care To Open On Conant Street
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Just like humans, the family cat or dog sometimes needs an urgent care – when an illness or injury is serious enough that waiting for a veterinary appointment is too long, but not severe enough to prompt a trip to the emergency room.
Pet show in Bowling Green is the cat's meow
BOWING GREEN — The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department will hold its 63rd annual pet show on the Needle Hall stage at City Park, 520 Conneaut Ave., at 7 p.m. July 10. Pet enthusiasts are invited to participate and showcase their animals. Participants are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Categories for judging include best groomed, most unusual, shaggiest, best dressed pet, biggest rodent, largest and smallest dog, slimiest reptile, and bird that tweets/talks the loudest. The event will be postponed to July 17 if it rains. For more information, call 419-354-6223.
Tiffin’s Ritz Players to cap off 40th season with ‘The Wizard of Oz’
TIFFIN — The Wizard of Oz will be the curtain call for the Tiffin-based Ritz Players’ 40th anniversary season. From Rumors to Steel Magnolias, each of this season’s productions have been encore shows of plays or musicals that the Ritz Players put on sometime in the last four decades. It’s not just audiences who remember the hits. Ritz Players board member and Tiffin youth services librarian Joan Ledwedge is tracking down each former cast member, inviting them to an after-show party to reminisce about their time in the Players.
Special Events: Killer Queen and a flower arranging workshop highlight the weekend
People of all abilities are invited to the Disabled and Proud Fest Outdoor Expo on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Swan Creek Metropark, located at 4659 Airport Hwy. in Swanton. Explore the Metropark’s outdoor activities, enjoy food trucks, and participate in an all-abilities wheelchair basketball tournament at this fun event that honors those who are disabled. For more information, visit toledo.oh.gov/residents/community/disabled-and-proud. Lace up your boogie shoes, wrap your feather boa, and get ready to dance the night away at Dancing Queen: A Mamma Mia Disco Dance Party at the Ottawa Tavern on Saturday from 8 p.m. to...
Briggs: Toledo weightlifting star Will Heller aspires to be world's strongest ... Catholic priest
While it is true that becoming a Catholic priest requires great strength — of faith, character, and discipline — nowhere is it said the successful candidate should be able to lift approximately three washing machines. Nowhere is it said he shouldn't, either. Meet the aspiring world’s strongest man … of the cloth. He is Toledo native Will Heller, who on a recent summer day was hard at work.
Summer Read program halfway complete, still time to join
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is about halfway done with its Summer Read program, but there is still time for people to sign up, participate, and complete the challenge. Even if readers sign up now, they are still free to count any reading they’ve completed since June 1 to the goal of reading 30 days this summer. When readers sign up for the program, they will receive a pencil bag. Once readers complete half of the challenge, they will receive a mood pencil. At the end, kids and teens will get their choice of a book to take home, and adults will be given a mug. All participants are also entered in a grand prize drawing. Summer Read ends Aug. 3, and all prizes must be picked up by Aug. 17.
National Museum of The Great Lakes Announces Updated Hours and New Dates for Yoga by the Boat
The National Museum of The Great Lakes is pleased to announce new dates and updated hours for our popular Yoga by the Boat series. Join us from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the following dates. ● July 13. ● July 27. ● August 10. ● August 24. Event Details:
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