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Ottawa man shot in La Salle early Sunday; receiving treatment at OSF Ottawa
An Ottawa man is being treated for gunshot wounds received in La Salle this morning. (Sunday 7-28). La Salle Police's Detective Sergeant Brian Camenisch said officers went to the 100 block of Tonti about 1:30am for reported possible gunshots. At the scene, officers learned an unidentified man had been shot...
GPA: Hartigan selected for Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council
Oak Harbor High School sophomore Hannah Hartigan has been selected for the Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council (OSSAC), an esteemed group comprising only 16 students statewide. Appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, OSSAC focuses on school safety and student well-being. Hartigan will collaborate with peers to develop strategies for student...
Ready. Set. Shop. Ohio's sales tax holiday begins Tuesday and ends Aug. 8
Ohio's sales tax holiday isn't just for kids anymore. Unlike previous years when shoppers could only shop for things like pencils and paper or clothes valued at less than $100, state lawmakers have expanded the sales tax break that could range from anywhere from 5.75% to as much as nearly 8% depending on...
Bill Arnett named Lenawee County Veteran of the Year for service to veterans
ADRIAN — Bill Arnett knew something was up when he looked out into the audience from the Lenawee County Fair bandshell stage during the annual veterans program and saw his family there. Arnett was about to be announced as the 2024 Lenawee County Veteran of the Year. “It means a lot,” the past commander...
There are Just 5 Rural Southern Michigan Counites Without an Interstate Highway
Southern Michigan is the most populated region of the state, so it's no surprise that the most interstate highways crisscross this portion of the state. Interstates 94 and 96 run west to east and I-69 and I-75 are north-south (until I-69 hits Lansing and changes orientation). Add in I-196 up the lakeshore and you will find nearly all counties in the southern portion of the state have interstate highways.
"We treat all the kids like family" | Toledo woman inspiring young boxers
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo woman is using her boxing success to teach young people not only how to punch but how to stay focused and out of trouble. Clarice Morales is a professional boxer who is helping between 50 and 60 kids every day through her summer youth empowerment program at Soul City Gym.
Tigers’ center fielder starting rehab assignment with Toledo
DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. Meadows has been out since July 8 with a right hamstring strain, but he’s been ramping up his baseball activity in recent days. He took batting practice before Saturday’s game and raced around the bases with teammates and coaches watching.
Ohio State football players inspire local youth at Mansfield football camp
MANSFIELD — A youth football camp at Mansfield’s Arlin Field was exactly where Gee Scott Jr. wanted to be Friday evening. Scott, a senior tight end at The Ohio State University, was a featured instructor during Friday’s Tyger Football Camp at Mansfield’s Arlin Field. He was...
Maumee officials issue apology for sewer ordinance
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - Maumee leaders have issued an apology to residents for the controversial ordinance mandating sewer inspections which created a firestorm within the community. The situation has been causing a stir in Maumee for weeks and on Friday, Maumee leaders issued an apology and let residents know that...
Beating the heat at the Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Lines were wrapped around the gates going into the Ohio State Fair on Saturday. With more people checking out the fair, the temperature rose to the low 90s. Luckily, the fair has misting and fan stations throughout the area. If you plan on going to...
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