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As partisan divide grows, political discourse struggles
First of two parts Toledo resident Erin Kramer was shopping at Meijer in a Moms Demand Action shirt when a man approached her to ask why she wanted to take away everyone's guns. She clarified that her goal was not to ban all weapons but rather to create stronger gun control regulations to promote safe practices and prevent children or dangerous actors from acquiring weapons. As the conversation continued, the man flashed a gun on his hip, explaining that he always carried it for safety. By the end of the discussion, the two realized their different opinions stemmed from a shared value of protecting their families.
Strumming along: Youngsters strum ukuleles like Tiny Tim in BeInstrumental classes
Jimi Hendrix. Carlos Santana. Eric Clapton. Their names always appear in the list of the best guitarists ever, But can you name the top, or most famous, ukulele players? Among them are many current stars, Taylor Swift and Eddie Vedder are just two, as well as the late George Harrison, Tiny Tim, John Lennon, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, who, some say, basically brought the instrument out of obscurity with his renditions of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Wonderful World.”
Wing wo-man: Doulas deliver prenatal to postpartum support to Toledo
When Tiana Taylor read a book with a chapter on birthing babies in college, she was hooked; two years later she started work as a certified doula. “I love being a doula,” Ms. Taylor said. “I love going to birth.” Doulas, different from obstetric nurses or midwives, are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant people and their partners during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. They work in conjunction with medical professionals to ensure women have positive birth experiences. “Doulas are advocates, doulas are teachers, doulas are educators. Doulas are there to care,” Ms. Taylor said.
Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Here's who is performing at the Ohio State Fair this year
The Ohio State Fair is just around the corner, and with the 12 days of unique food, butter sculptures and more, a lively concert lineup provides entertainment to fairgoers. This year's schedule includes popular rappers, country bands and comedians spanning the July 24-Aug. 4 Ohio State Fair. ...
How many Ohio athletes have Olympic gold medals? Here's the full list
Ohio will try to add to its Olympic medal count this summer From July 26-Aug. 11, the sports world will be centered on Paris, as top athletes from around the world compete for their countries in the Summer Olympics. And Ohio has had its fair share of gold medalists since the Olympic Games were established in 1896. ...
Ohio History Connection working to repatriate major collection of Indigenous remains
At the end of a long day of work, Nekole Alligood says goodbye to her charges, flips on the night lights lining the room and closes the door behind her. Sometimes they answer back: a whisper of her name or a knock from the top shelf. After three decades in the business, Alligood,...
How Ohio could reverse same-sex marriage ban still on the books
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio lawmakers are reviving a long-shot effort to pass a bill repealing the state’s dormant same-sex marriage ban, while an existing constitutional provision could still be a burden for some couples. House Bill 636, the “Marriage Equality Act,” was re-introduced in the Ohio House last month to remove revised code language […]
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
How to turn down the heat when talking about politics: The Wake Up for Monday, July 22, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Last year, 77% of Americans said in a nonprofit, nonpartisan poll they believed the country was headed in the wrong direction. A third of Republicans believed that violence might be needed to save the country, compared with 22% of independents and 13% of Democrats.
Consequences continue as bill at center of Ohio utility corruption scandal marks fifth anniversary
Five years after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 6 into law, Ohio citizens and ratepayers are still paying the price. Ohio lawmakers still haven’t taken steps to repeal the rest of the nuclear and coal bailout bill, which is the focus of what prosecutors say was a roughly $60 million bribery scheme by utility FirstEnergy and its affiliates. Cases continue to wind through the courts, and two men implicated in the scandal have apparently taken their own lives.
Sunday Chat with former NCAA champion, Olympic team wrestler Greg Wojciechowski
Without dispute, former wrestling great Greg “Wojo” Wojciechowski is one of the best handful of athletes ever produced by the University of Toledo, or by the city itself. Born to parents Richard and Elaine Wojciechowski in 1951, Greg was a protege of local wrestling icons Dick Torio, Joe Scalzo, and UT coach Dick Wilson while working out as a youth at Torio’s health club. He won back-to-back heavyweight state wrestling championships with unbeaten seasons for Whitmer High School in 1967 and ’68. Because of his three trusted mentors, Wojciechowski chose to wrestle at UT when he could have gone to any program in the country. He posted a 55-2 career record in three seasons for Wilson’s Rockets, reaching the NCAA heavyweight finals each year, winning the national championship as a junior in 1971, and ending as runner-up in 1970 and 1972. Between 1969 and 1979 he also won eight freestyle national AAU championships and five Greco-Roman titles.
Pain, joy, and thousands of dollars: Get to know the new era of club volleyball
Hitting the road is a regular part of life for the Rodriguez family from Oregon. “You come home and you look at the bank account sometimes, and you’re like, ‘Man. But it was a fun weekend,’” said David Rodriguez, the father of 18-year-old Adella and 17-year-old Hayden. The travel — and expenses related to it — aren’t vacations. Instead, this plays out at the end of many two-day trips to national club volleyball tournaments in which the daughters play. Adella and Hayden have played on the Toledo Volleyball Club’s travel teams for the past eight years or so. And several times a year, Rodriguez and his wife will join their girls on trips to Florida, Missouri, Maryland, or wherever else the tournament might take them. Their daughters bring their laptops to do homework on the flights or between matches, but they work to enjoy the rare unscheduled moments on the road.
Trending upward: Valentine Theatre's upcoming season keys in on what people want
The Valentine Theatre will be paying tribute to music icons ranging from Neil Diamond to Cher during its 2024-2025 season. While some musical celebrations are returning to Toledo, two shows, Always Loretta and Hank and my Honky Tonk Heroes, are new to the area. The two represent an initial foray into classical country music by the Valentine, which is making the best of two trends: the rise of tribute shows and a resurgence in country music. “A significant number of people love the music of the ’70s and ’80s and want that live performance experience — reliving their youth or simply 'seeing' bands they wish they could have seen back in the day,” said Jason Stumbo, director of bands at the University of Toledo.
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