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Mayflies on the move: The nuisance with an ecological benefit
TOLEDO, Ohio — It all begins at the bottom of Lake Erie. Over the winter, mayflies nest and then hatch once the lake warms up, often covering most of the shoreline. Dr. Bill Hintz, associate professor for the University of Toledo's Department of Environmental Science, says mayflies play an important role in the health of our water.
Original Sub Shop provides upgraded lunch fare
The Original Sub Shop & Deli in Toledo is a simple restaurant — most of the menu consists of sandwiches, as the name suggests, and it’s only open during lunch hours from Tuesday through Saturday — but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth a visit. The ambience inside is very welcoming, with plenty of artwork, plants, and a surprising amount of seating for such a small building. It manages to feel busy without being overwhelming or crowded, and the layout allows most of the tables to stay out of the way of the steady stream of people grabbing to-go orders. Overall, it’s a nice place to be. But the most important thing about the place is its sandwiches. Most of the menu can be had on their All Crumbs Artisan Bakery sub bread, but can also be ordered on rye bread or as a panini. The sub bread is good, not great, but definitely serviceable. And, more importantly, it’s sturdy, able to handle whatever they stuff in it without falling apart or spilling toppings everywhere.
Downtown Toledo restaurant Fowl and Fodder announces closure
TOLEDO, Ohio — Fowl and Fodder has decided to permanently close, the downtown Toledo restaurant announced on social media Wednesday afternoon. The restaurant known for its chicken and waffles said there were a variety of reasons for the decision but did not explain further. "There are a variety of...
Stories of the Glass City now glow through art
An immersive lighted art installation integrated into the landscape of the Glass City Metropark has been unveiled. Metroparks Toledo Foundation hosted a private gathering Wednesday to dedicate “Field of Histories,” which is made up of nearly 200 lighted glass orbs on posts. The center of each orb holds a laser-engraved image of an object identified by a community member during public workshops. “I just had this thought, this picture of people walking a path through these things sprouting from the ground, like long stalks of flowers with these orbs on the top,” said Bryony Roberts, the project’s New York-based artist and visionary. The project began with an in-depth community engagement process where individuals from Toledo brought objects they feel are significant to themselves and to local history.
Going to see (not hear) vintage Bob Seger at the Detroit Historical Museum
DETROIT — Some people might think that driving from Toledo to Detroit to see an exhibition of photographs of Bob Seger is crazy, but I’m a travelin’ man so the drive didn’t bother me — and I don’t mind being a stranger in town. When I was a preteen kid, I listened to Seger’s brand of old time rock ‘n’ roll late at night on a tube-driven Heathkit AM bedside radio tuned to CKLW. I’ve met fellow Seger fans from Kalamazoo to Katmandu and everywhere in between. So when I heard that Seger’s longtime tour photographer, Tom Weschler, was exhibiting his photos at the Detroit Historical Museum, I had to go. The photos that graced the walls of the exhibit showed Seger, his bandmates, and his friends in shimmering black-and-white. One of the best photos shows the two BS’s — Bob Seger and Bruce Springsteen — together at Pine Knob in 1978. "Bob Seger is a Detroit music icon,” said Detroit Historical Society President & CEO Elana Rugh. “We're excited to share these rare photos with his many fans. Tom Weschler's images capture the magic of live performances as well as quieter behind-the-scenes glimpses at Seger's life."
Plants galore: Opportunities abound to purchase native flora
If you’re looking to refresh your landscaping or garden, this is the weekend to stock up. From native plants at the Toledo Zoo to houseplants, flowers, and vegetable plants at the Toledo Farmers’ Market — the city will be in full bloom and ready to serve thousands of customers. Wild Toledo, a native plant nursery at the Toledo Zoo, will host the Native Plant Sale event. The nursery offers more than 500 species of native plants, all of which are grown on site either from seeds or cuttings, said Ryan Walsh, director of plant conservation for the zoo. It’s open to stop in and browse or to pick up pre-orders from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, as well as every Saturday in June. Customers should follow signage from the zoo’s parking lot, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Online orders can be made at wildtoledo.org, where plants for sale are running between $7 for a 3 1/4-inch pot of dense blazing star to $20 for a 4-inch pot of wild lupine.
Toledo Zoo Makes Surprising Announcement About Their New Baby Elephant
It's time for a do-over for one elephant at the Toledo Zoo in Ohio. The zoo recently shared that they'd made a slight mistake when announcing the gender of their new baby elephant in March. Zookeepers recently confirmed that the calf, Kirk, was not a boy elephant — he was a she. The zoo ...Continue reading
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