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A decade after water crisis, progress for Lake Erie remains sluggish
Ten years ago this Friday, Toledo-area residents woke up to an algae-driven water crisis that brought unwanted attention from other parts of the world and inflicted a scar on the city’s reputation. Panic set in during the wee hours of the morning of Aug. 2, 2014, when the city, under orders from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, posted on Facebook at 2 a.m. that an algal poison from Lake Erie, called microcystin, had made Toledo’s tap water unsafe to drink and even unsafe to touch until further notice. Though the order lasted fewer than three days, it felt like an eternity to many people and underscored how much humans rely on safe water during their everyday lives. “It was kind of a chaotic mess,” Andy McClure, Toledo’s Collins Park Water Treatment Plant commissioner of plant operations, recalled.
These Ohio Cannabis Companies Approved For Adult Retail Sales
COLUMBUS — A group of businesses in Ohio has received the first authorizations to work with recreational marijuana, as the state’s first crop intended for this type of sale has also crossed a milestone. Medical dispensaries and other industry players have been waiting for certificates of operation, the...
Trump team slams ‘absolutely absurd’ attacks on Vance as VP pick takes flak for ‘cat lady’ comments
After Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) caught flak for controversial comments about “childless cat ladies,” former President Donald Trump’s campaign is hitting back with a spirited defense. “The fact of the matter is, it’s been blatantly taken out of context,” Trump campaign advisor Chris LaCivita said during a Brian Kilmeade Show segment that aired on Friday. […]
Proposed Ohio Law could impact Paycor Stadium
Tough timing, if it passes. The Cincinnati Bengals invested over $39 million into Paycor Stadium this offseason after announcing that they plan to do over $100 million in upgrades in the coming years. This year, that included a redone locker room for players, improvements to training facilities and new FieldTurf CORE system for the stadium. The new playing surface looks great, but the team may soon have to remove it altogether. On Tuesday, July 30th, Ohio lawmakers are expected to introduce a bill that would require all professional sports teams in the state to have playing surfaces that are at...
Ohio ranks in Top 5 states for protecting religious liberties, study finds
Faith and religious freedom, and the right to exercise them, remains a deeply-rooted way of life for many Americans. The First Amendment backs up that right. But how significant are religious protections in Ohio? ...
Fun for all: Rossford event provides quintessential summer enjoyment
With three weeks left, Rossford’s Stroll the Street event is rounding out its sixth year. People visit the historic downtown on Tuesdays in the summer from across northwest Ohio to enjoy music, activities, and shopping. Vendors offer everything from fresh produce to handcrafted goods, while local businesses and non-profits are also set up to share information and connect with the community. Ten food trucks, which rotate week to week, are eager to pass out sandwiches, tacos, sweets, and more for patrons to enjoy alongside live music at Edward Ford Memorial Park.
Lake Twp. trustees plan to ask for new levy to support hiring full-time EMS workers
Part-time EMS employees are leaving Lake Township for full-time opportunities, leading trustees to change their minds about putting a new operating levy on the Nov. 5 ballot. The trustees are planning to put a 1.5-mill, five-year operating levy for EMS before voters. If passed, it will generate $500,000 annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 property $53 a year, Trustee Richard Welling said on Friday. “We’re losing our EMS people,” he said, adding that four part-time workers have left in the last month for full-time opportunities. The new money would fund four full-time EMS positions, Mr. Welling said.
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...
Monroe County election guide: Frenchtown Township voters to elect four trustees
FRENCHTOWN TWP. — On Aug. 6, voters in Frenchtown Township will head to the polls to select officers for the municipality. The Monroe News sent questionnaires to the candidates in the contested races. Profiles of the candidates in contested primaries will be published over the next few days. Candidates running for trustee include Republicans Sheila M. Bussell, Christiaan Carlton, Chris Collins, Gary D. Klemz, Matthew Rimel and Kraig Yoas. No Democrats filed to run for the position. ...
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...
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...
"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.
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