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Their View: Supporting the American tire retreading industry
Tire retreading supports thousands of good paying jobs across the country and in Ohio. Akron is the Rubber Capital of the world, and the tire and retread industries have been critical to the local economy for decades. Trucking companies rely on retreaded tires to keep their trucks on the road...
Hendel: Folds of Honor event honors veterans past and present
HAPPY 4th of July! Celebrate our freedoms with loved ones and sport your red, white, and blue while flying your American flag. THE 7th annual Patriot Golf Day for Folds of Honor, presented by American Interiors on June 24 at Inverness Club, honored servicemen’s sacrifices while educating those still with us on their legacy. The Folds chapter has raised over $2 million dollars in educational scholarships for military and first responder families whose loved ones have paid the ultimate sacrifice or been severely disabled.
Mansfield resident working with big-time collaborators in Nashville music scene
Joe Richard is on the verge of a breakthrough. The Mansfield resident and Nashville recording artist appears on the cover of the July edition of Cashbox magazine. Next week, Richard will collaborate with Nashville producer Ken Royster, who has worked with multi-platinum artist Luke Combs, among others, on two songs. ...
DeWine orders flags lowered for fallen Ohio officer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — Governor DeWine has ordered flags to be lowered following the death of a Cleveland police officer. DeWine announced in a press release that flags should be flown at half-staff in honor of the life and service of officer Jamieson Ritter. This order applies to all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga […]
Showers taper off, few storms Friday before a break from humidity
A disturbance moving along a stalled-out frontal boundary near the I-70 corridor brought showers and storms earlier this afternoon, which knocked down temperatures from the upper 80s to the upper 70s,, but the humidity remains uncomfortable.
Parts of Ohio and West Virginia issued warnings about potential scams involving the adoption of monkeys
Primate enthusiasts in Ohio and West Virginia are being alerted to a possible scam involving an online company advertising the breeding and selling of exotic monkeys. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving the Canton Region and Greater West Virginia Area has received numerous complaints against a company based in Canton, Ohio, named General Monkeys For Adoption.
Toledo Board of Education honors the legacy of Richard “Rico” Neller
June 25, 2024: The Toledo Board of Education invited family and friends to attend a recognition ceremony in honor of Richard “Rico” Neller for his contributions to the Latino community. Rico has left a lasting legacy through his work in education, journalism, and cultural preservation. Richard taught at Toledo Public Schools while attending Law School at the University of Toledo, and went on to become a well-respected defense attorney. Rico’s love of journalism and the Latino culture eventually led him to start La Prensa Newspaper. As a big advocate for education, Rico worked closely with local organizations and the Toledo Mud Hens to create the annual Latino Scholarship Day at Fifth Third Field to provide scholarships for Latino students. TPS has pledged to create a scholarship in Rico’s honor. This year’s Latino Scholarship Day will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
‘People deserve fresh food!’ cries Kroger shopper after sharing beef photo just 2 days after buying – ‘it’s disgusting’
KROGER shoppers are slamming the major grocer after purchasing food they claim was not fresh or safe to eat. For months, shoppers have been subjected to high grocery prices largely due to rising inflation and the strain climate change effects like extreme temperatures have placed on the agricultural industry. Skyrocketing...
Teens exiting foster care, teen parents among most vulnerable
When United Way 211 got a call from a 16-year-old mother experiencing homelessness, the agency did not know where to place her and her children. Rebekah’s Haven takes women over the age of 18 with up to three children up to age 11, but the girl seeking help was not yet 18. Safety Net houses youth from 12 to 17, but the girl’s children were not 12. Teen parents are one of the unique populations that don’t fit into the mosaic of homelessness services Toledo provides. The youths that seek help for housing crises embody a spectrum of circumstances, explained Emily Matthews, the 211 Toledo program manager. Youth homelessness not only affects children that are a part of their family unit; it affects runaways, teen parents, and young adults transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.
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