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Kenneth D. Levin: retired appraiser published pictorial book about Toledo
Kenneth Levin, a Toledo appraiser, historian, and author, died Oct. 6 in Kingston Residence of Sylvania. He was 80. He had health problems, but the family did not have the exact cause of death, said Richard Eppstein, a cousin. “He was a very gentle, thoughtful man. And he believed in a better world,” said James Anderson, his attorney. Mr. Levin, a retired Toledo-area commercial and industrial real estate appraiser and manager of at least 30 years, was a former vice president of Webstrand Appraisal Co., the job he had in the 1980s after serving as a field appraisal supervisor for the Ohio office of tax equalization.
St. Francis, Findlay among boys cross country district champions
St. Francis, Findlay, Liberty-Benton, and Ottawa Hills collected team championships boys high school cross country districts Saturday. Division I Liberty Center NAPOLEON, Ohio — St. Francis (66 points) was the team winner. Bowling Green (69), Anthony Wayne (73), and Perrysburg (98) also advanced to regional at Leaders Farms.
Soup mode: Finding comfort in comfort foods this fall
Fall is arguably one of the most comforting times of year — when soup season is in full swing. All of a sudden, homes become filled with wafts of autumn aromatics, simmering stews, and a plethora of warmth. A staple in the Coppel household during the cooler months is my Aunt Bert’s Chili. Well, she’s really my great great aunt Bert, and her recipe has been passed down to generations of Coppels for more than 100 years. My dad, Steve Coppel, has been making this very recipe for decades. This hearty chili is packed with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and more, and it’s often what my family will make for football game days or Halloween parties. I prefer my chili to be topped with loads of cheddar cheese, a sprinkle of cilantro, a handful of Fritos, a squeeze of lime, and a big ole’ dollop of sour cream. Cornbread on the side wouldn't hurt either.
Bowling Green schools superintendent urges voters to approve levy on November ballot
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — The superintendent of Bowling Green City Schools stopped by the Wood County Committee on Aging on Friday to talk to voters about the district's levy on the November ballot, which will add an additional .75% increase to the income tax. Ted Haselman says the levy...
"We want try to find what's triggering," Lucas County develops new committee to address youth violence
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Lucas County Board of Health is creating an ad hoc committee to take a public health approach to addressing violence, just months after the U.S. surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis. Violence is not a new issue in the area, and neither...
To the editor: UT’s decision on BGSU band puts HOF inductees in awkward spot
BOWLING GREEN — I was a proud member of the Bowling Green State University marching band for three years. From 2016 to 2018, I was a member of the trumpet section, performing halftime shows at football games at Doyt Perry Stadium and twice at the Glass Bowl. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Yes, there were sacrifices. The practices were long (10 hours a week) and rehearsal conditions sometimes intense (wind, rain, sleet, and snow). All music was memorized on our own time, and students regularly met before rehearsal to play through the music together. Many students also struggled to fit marching band into hectic schedules (classes, exams, jobs, internship applications). Submit a letter to the editor But every time I marched onto the field, I was thrilled to hear the crowd cheer and see all our hard work come together. I never felt more connected to my fellow musicians, my university, and the community at large.
Lucas County Engineer's Office to hold roundabout training in Holland
HOLLAND, Ohio — As roundabouts continue to be constructed on roadways throughout the area, the Lucas County Engineer's Office is holding its third training for those who want to learn how to navigate them. The engineer's office, in partnership with the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department and Toledo Driving Schools,...
💸'Ticked' folks voice issues with Sandusky County Auditor at property tax meeting
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