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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.
Local man joins 145-mile run 4 years after MS diagnosis
When he was starting his treatment for multiple sclerosis, he dressed as the superhero Captain America to get a medical injection. Perrysburg resident Matthew Knaggs receives one every six months. “I did it at first to tell my kids I’m getting super soldier serum because it’s kind of a scary thing and I’m like, ‘No, dad’s cool,’” Mr. Knaggs laughed as he recalled. Like the Marvel superhero, Mr. Knaggs looks to inspire others living with multiple sclerosis. He’ll seek to do it by running 145 miles as part of a 3,230-mile relay hosted by MS Run the US, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research. The marathon runner will run six consecutive days, from June 15 to June 20,
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.
Musicians to perform May 26 concert at Blissfield Emmanuel Church
Krause was raised in Riga and now lives in Caro in Michigan's Thumb. Dee Dee Tibbits also lives in Caro. Between the two of them, an announcement said, they have performed at such venues as Fischer Hall in Frankenmuth, the Interlochen Immersive Dulcimer Gathering, Gateway Music Festival in St. Louis and the Port Austin Farmers Market.
Parades, services, activities planned for Memorial Day in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY — Several Memorial Day parades, services and activities are planned for this weekend. Most are on Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 27. Monroe Post 1138, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will host its annual Memorial Day parade through downtown Monroe at 2 p.m. Monday. The parade lasts about an hour.
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
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.
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