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Sabo, Frazier, Cors, Mishler finish final round at Ohio Open
WESTFIELD CENTER — After earning one of the last spots in Wednesday’s final, Wooster resident Ben Cors had a lot to prove. The University of Dayton golfer did just that as he moved up the Ohio Open Championship leaderboard in final round action at Westfield Country Club. Cors tied for 49th place thanks to...
Impact Mowing Movement Summer Internship
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Learning business skills through landscaping. A program is planting seeds of entrepreneurship among Toledo teens. “We see some of the issues that we have inside of our neighborhood with overgrowth of vacant lots and we also have some issues with the youth, not having positive things to do,” Jairus Williamson, the founder of Impact Mowing Movement Summer Youth Internship said.
Police: Robbery suspect attempts to hide from officers, who pursue him through north Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A suspect indicted in an aggravated robbery is facing additional charges after allegedly leading police on a foot pursuit in north Toledo Wednesday afternoon. A Toledo police sergeant, who works as a part of the Gang Task Force, said in the report he observed 34-year-old Ramone Mosby - whom he recognized - attempting to hide after seeing officers. Police said they were able to learn Mosby had five open warrants, including aggravated robbery, and began to look for him.
Great Lakes singer-songwriter Pat Dailey dies at 83
PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio — Pat Dailey, a celebrated Great Lakes singer-songwriter, died Wednesday in his Bay Village, Ohio, home. He was 83. He died “peacefully” overnight, his son Reese Dailey wrote Thursday in a Facebook post. The cause of death was not reported. With his entertaining mix of romantic ballads, bawdy tunes, and party songs, Mr. Dailey has been a fixture at the party island of Put-in-Bay since 1978, packing the crowds at the mammoth Beer Barrel until moving to the more intimate Boathouse Bar in 2007. Since 1984 and until his retirement in 2018, Mr. Dailey was a regular in winter at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West.
Toledo ranks near bottom of another national study
Recent WalletHub studies have not been kind to Toledo or Ohio in general. In May, a study showed Toledo to be among the nation’s most unhealthy cities. That same month, another study showed Ohio carrying one of the nation’s highest student debt loads followed by a June study that showed Ohio’s economy ranked near the bottom.
Children’s book author Carole Sarkan will speak about her work at library
The Wood County District Public Library in Bowling Green will host local children’s author Carole Sarkan on Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. in the first floor meeting room. Sarkan is the author of And Candy Smiled, a Caldecott Award nominee, and the sequel, “And Candy Lived.”. Sarkan...
'All for his memory, all to make him smile in heaven': Family of Officer Dia continue to give back
TOLEDO, Ohio — It's been four years since the death of Toledo Police Officer Anthony Dia in the line of duty. Anthony Dia was fatally shot while responding to a call of an intoxicated person in the parking lot of Home Depot in west Toledo on July 4, 2020.
Toledo man arrested for illegally selling fireworks speaks out
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man arrested Wednesday for illegally selling fireworks out of his home on the 1900 block of Ketner Avenue is speaking out. “I had no idea I couldn’t even sell fireworks. I didn’t know that was a thing,” Edward Deluna, 35, said.
Columbus weather: Drought conditions continue, but more rain on the way
Despite welcome showers last week, much of Ohio remains in drought conditions, according to the latest analysis from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Franklin County is seeing moderate drought conditions across most of the county, with abnormally dry conditions in the northeast corner, according to a map from the U.S. Drought Monitor released Wednesday....
Father and son critically injured in Bolles Harbor boating accident
MONROE, Mich. (WTVG) - The Monroe Co. Sheriff’s Office says that speed and alcohol were factors in a boat crash on Lake Erie Thursday night. 911 calls came in at 11:26 p.m. after a 62-year-old Monroe man and his 38-year-old son had wrecked their boat on the seawall while attempting to enter Bolles Harbor, just south of Monroe.
150th Basic Peace Officer Training Class Graduates in Columbus on Wednesday
Each of the members of the 150th Basic Peace Officer Training Class, representing various Ohio law enforcement agencies, graduated and received Basic Peace Officer Certification and a Certificate of Completion from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy at their graduation in Columbus on Wednesday. The 44 graduates will assume duties as peace officers for 31 Ohio agencies.
Monroe High School cheer coach resigns amid investigation into alleged inappropriate behavior with a minor
MONROE, Mich. — A Monroe High School cheer coach has resigned amid an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior with a minor. The unnamed cheer coach resigned due to the allegations, Monroe Public Schools said in a statement regarding the situation Thursday. The allegations began in the fall as...
Critically endangered gorilla born at Ohio zoo
An Ohio zoo welcomed an adorable — and critically endangered — baby gorilla over the weekend.The newborn western lowland gorilla is mother Sue's first child, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said Wednesday. She's been very attentive to her baby, nuzzling and cradling the newborn. "With tiny hands and beautiful big brown eyes that melt our hearts, this baby is absolutely precious — in regard to both the cuteness factor and what the baby represents for this species' future," said Audra Meinelt, curator of the Columbus Zoo's Congo Expedition region, in a statement.Zoo workers have decided to wait before determining if the...
75 sworn in as citizens on July Fourth at Sauder Village
ARCHBOLD, Ohio – In 2018, Gamal Mohamed won a green card lottery and moved his family from Cairo to the United States. On Thursday, Mr. Mohamed, 62, a Toledo restaurant chef, was all smiles as he watched his wife of 25 years, Maha Mohamed; daughter Nadia Mohamed, and son Mostafa Mohamed take an oath of citizenship. Mrs. Mohamed and her children were among 75 people, originally of 37 countries, who were sworn in as U.S. citizens by Magistrate Judge James Knepp during a naturalization ceremony at Sauder Village, a popular living-history destination location in Fulton County. About 400 attended the 60-minute event. “I am happy and proud that I gave them that opportunity, and I hope to be soon joining them as a U.S. citizen,” the older Mr. Mohamed said.
Fulton County Senior Center Offering Free Legal Aid
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Fulton County Senior Center, in partnership with Legal Aid of Western Ohio, is offering a series of free legal information classes beginning in August. The first free legal information class, Health Advance Directives, is scheduled for Monday, August 19 at 1 pm in the Multipurpose room at Fulton County Senior Center, 695 S. Shoop Avenue, Wauseon.
Weather alert: Severe storms possible Friday with damaging winds and torrential rain
A cold front is expected to cross Ohio on Friday. The passage of the front is expected to bring slightly cooler temperatures and a chance of rain. The National Weather Service says some of these isolated storms on Friday could be severe across northern Ohio. "A couple storms could be...
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