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Toledo Public Schools superintendent named Urban Educator of the Year
TOLEDO, Ohio — Romules Durant, the superintendent of Toledo Public Schools, has received the 2024 Urban Educator of the Year award from a nationwide coalition of urban school districts working to improve inner-city education. The Council of the Great City Schools gave Durant the award at its Green-Garner Award...
Legos build community at Glenwood Lutheran Church
Attendees sorted through a sea of bright plastic colors at the inaugural Glenwood Lutheran Church Lego creator’s event Saturday. “When I've been stressed, it's such a calming activity” to play with Legos, said Chris Hanley, the pastor of Glenwood Lutheran Church. Mr. Hanley organized the event along with Church Council vice president Eric Hartkopf. Because of the two men’s love of Legos and extensive collections, they invited anyone to explore the Legos at the church Saturday morning. “I'm just amazed the different ways folks are focused and using Legos in their own way,” Mr. Hanley said of the handful of people who came out for the event.
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...
Buffalo Rock Brewing Co. opens second location in Oregon
Once the dignitaries had spoken, the ribbon had been cut, and the bar was declared open, a 3-year-old French bulldog named Maxwell set to work knocking back a fresh-brewed River Fog IPA. Maxwell declined to comment for The Blade, but his presence at the grand opening of the Buffalo Rock Brewing Co. taproom on Seaman Road in Oregon spoke volumes about what kind of place the new taproom aspires to be: a relaxed, community-oriented establishment where people can go to chat, hang out, listen to music, and have a good time. The taproom takes its name from that of Roche de Boeuf (literally, rock of beef), the frequently photographed big rock in the Maumee River near Waterville. The grand opening of the Oregon location was attended by about 80 humans and four canines.
Editorial: Approve TPS Issue 19
Romules Durant, the superintendent of Toledo Public Schools, has been building a template for the survival of public urban education. The template includes the Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering, Aviation and Natural Science Technology Academy, Toledo Early College, Pre-Med and Health Sciences Academy, and Jones Leadership Academy of Business. Read more Blade editorials Some of these programs pre-date Mr. Durant. Mr. Durant’s vision and genius has been to highlight and broaden these programs and make them examples of success.
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.
Central Catholic pulls away late in 28-7 win over rival St. Francis
For three quarters, the battle for the Irish-Knight Trophy featured a tight, defensive stalemate, but Central Catholic surged late to take a 28-7 win over rival St. Francis de Sales at the Glass Bowl on Friday night. Central Catholic forced three key turnovers to win its 23rd straight game in the series. The Irish (8-1), who entered the game ranked No. 2 in the latest Division III state poll, converted three turnovers into 21 crucial points. A stout and resurgent St. Francis (6-3) team was tied with powerhouse Central at 7 entering the fourth quarter before two interceptions led to two unanswered scores.
Toledo men's basketball downs Grand Valley State in exhibition
Three players scored in double figures Saturday as the University of Toledo men’s basketball team defeated Grand Valley State 76-71 in an exhibition game at Savage Arena. Sonny Wilson, a sophomore, scored 15 points to lead the Rockets against their NCAA Division II opponent. Sam Lewis, another sophomore, had 11 points, and junior Seth Hubbard put in 10 points. Wilson and Javan Simmons each had six rebounds. "We played 11 guys and learned a lot about ourselves today," UT coach Tod Kowalczyk said. "Grand Valley State is an athletic team and has some size. We've been practicing against each other for quite a while, and it was good for us to finally get a chance to face someone else and see what we need to work on."
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