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Best of the rest: These athletes just missed the cut for Times Recorder's Top 25 lists
Putting together the Top 25 boys and girls in the past 25 years also led to some tough decisions, and here are some names who were also considered, in no particular order. Girls Kristyn Heagen, John Glenn, 2008 ...
Ohio’s rural renaissance: The tangible benefits of renewable energy PILOT payments
As Ohio continues to bring new utility-scale renewable energy projects online each year, an increasing number of communities across the state are experiencing tangible economic benefits. These benefits, once met with skepticism by renewable project opponents and some community members, come in the form of annual fixed payments made directly to local communities over decades. […]
Lawmakers have lots of proposals to help with rising property taxes. Will any become law?
Homeowners in many parts of Ohio have seen significant spikes in their property tax bills. State lawmakers have proposed more than a dozen bills to provide relief through a variety of strategies. But will any of those bills become law before the end of the year, which is also the...
Volunteers sought to help clean up grounds at UToledo Greek Village
TOLEDO, Ohio — Volunteers are being sought to help clean up the grounds at McComas Village, the University of Toledo’s complex of buildings on campus that serve as housing for 7 fraternities and 7 sororities. Current chapter members, alumni, and their family members are being asked to help...
Vance says ‘childless cat ladies’ comment taken out of context and blown up by Democrats
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) said his controversial comments about “childless cat ladies” were “taken out of context” and blown “out of proportion” by Democrats because that is “what they always do.” The running mate of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has sought to defend his 2021 comments after they sparked backlash last week. Vance was […]
Pretenders Barnstorm Ohio: Set Lists, Videos
The Pretenders tore through Ohio this week with two headlining shows in Chrissie Hynde's hometown and an opening set in front of a baseball stadium full of Foo Fighters fans. The trip began with a return to Akron for two sold-out nights at the Goodyear Theater. As you can see below, Hynde posted a photo of herself in front of her childhood home on social media Tuesday morning, the day of the first show.
Biking across Ohio to raise money for cancer support group
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A few hundred people biked across Ohio to support people fighting cancer. More than 70,000 people in Ohio are diagnosed with cancer every year. The Pan Ohio Hope Ride has set out to raise $1 million dollars for an organization called Hope Lodges, which provides housing for cancer patients going through treatment.
Graham says Trump does not regret having Vance on the ticket
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said former President Trump does not regret having Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) on the ticket as the junior senator from Ohio faces backlash over his previous comments. Vance has been taking heat over some previous comments he’s made about “childless cat ladies” in the days since...
Northwest Ohio Rib Off continues with more tasting, music
On a picture perfect weather day Saturday, with temperatures in the low 80s, a light breeze, and hardly a cloud in the sky, Dennis Scherger would normally be tending to a vegetable patch in his backyard. Instead, Mr. Scherger, 72, of Whitehouse, and his wife, Sandy, spent four hours volunteering Saturday at The Blade’s 40th annual Northwest Ohio Rib Off, checking admission tickets as they greeted visitors with a smile at the event entrance gate at the Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee. The Schergers were among 175 volunteers at the Rib Off on Saturday, with a total of about 400 volunteering during the weekend. The money they raise is to be transferred directly to their affiliated organizations, such as area churches, schools, and clubs, according to event organizers. “This is what we’re doing today,” Mr. Scherger said. “It feels good, because we get to help with our church youth activities raising money for a summer camp fund.”
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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