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Ohio-based Big Lots to close dozens of stores, at risk of bankruptcy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, is closing dozens of stores this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain is planning to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, according to a filing the company submitted to the U.S. Securities […]
Mulcahy shoots 74 in Dana Open, grateful for the opportunity
SYLVANIA – It was a day of firsts for Mary Kelly Mulcahy at the Dana Open at Highland Meadows Golf Club on Thursday. It was the first LPGA tournament for the University of Findlay golfer and Lima Central Catholic graduate. She started her debut against the pros by parring...
Rent prices in three Ohio cities have exploded since last year. Renters now have to pay more than ever.
Ohio – Ohio becomes a major hotspot with Cleveland leading the way as rent rates keep rising around the United States. Recent Zillow data shows that the average rent price across the country rose 3.5% from last year, to $2,054. With a median rent of $1,300, which reflects a $100 increase from the year before, Ohio offers a more affordable scenario still much below the national norm.
McComb Cookie Festival: A Sweet Tradition Continues
A celebration of sweetness takes place on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 for the McComb Cookie Festival. Cookie lovers don’t want to miss out on what the hometown of McComb has kept inside the cookie jar. Friday, July 19. 4:30 to 6:30 pm: BBQ by Jon Hart...
Ohio mayors submit proposal to reduce gun violence
Jul. 17—COLUMBUS — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith has joined forces with 30 of her mayoral counterparts from Ohio's largest cities in an effort to reduce gun violence and easy access to firearms. In a letter to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, members of the Ohio Mayors Alliance, a bipartisan group of community leaders, cited "significant investments" in public safety and law enforcement that have resulted ...
GLCAP ready to help area residents to stay cool
FREMONT - Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) will help eligible Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood County residents stay cool during the summer months through the Summer Crisis Program, taking place now through Sept. 30. Utility bill aid offered through crisis program. The Summer Crisis Program http://www.glcap.org/summercooling provides utility bill...
Brian Partee Named to UF Board of Trustees
The University of Findlay is pleased to welcome Brian Partee M ‘05 to its Board of Trustees. He is the chief global optimization officer for Marathon Petroleum Corp., and senior vice president of MPLX GP LLC. “Brian brings a wealth of experience with his corporate background,” UF President Katherine...
Ohio law enforcement agencies confiscate 11 pounds of meth in 3-month investigation
SENECA Co., Ohio (WTVG) - The Seneca County Drug Task Force along with the Sandusky County Drug Task Force, Columbus DEA and the Ottawa County Major Crimes Task Force confiscated 11 pounds of meth, just over four pounds of cocaine and four ounces of fentanyl in a three-month operation. According...
Live & Learn to Focus on Acute Rehab Unit
Blanchard Valley Health System will host a “Live & Learn” educational presentation on Thursday, July 25, focusing on “Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Blanchard Valley Hospital.” The presentation will provide information on the new ARU at Blanchard Valley Hospital, which provides rehabilitation care for patients recovering from stroke, trauma, and other injuries and illnesses.
First Solar dedicates 1.3M-square-foot facility in Wood County
A research and development center believed to be the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere was commissioned Thursday by First Solar Inc. The Jim Nolan Center for Solar Innovation encompasses 1.3 million square feet in Wood County’s Lake Township, near First Solar’s other Perrysburg-area properties. That project and its upcoming perovskite development line, planned to be commissioned at First Solar’s Perrysburg campus later this year, together represent nearly another $500 million of investments in northwest Ohio. They are expected to create 300 new jobs, mostly at the Nolan Center, the company said. The new research and development facility is dedicated to the late James “Jim” F. Nolan, a former member of First Solar’s Board of Directors and the architect of the company’s cadmium telluride semiconductor platform. A private dedication for the family is planned.
'Cancer can grow': OhioHealth mammography unit screened 1,000 patients during first year
An extra 1,000 women received mammograms in the past year, thanks to OhioHealth's new mobile mammography unit. Those are patients who would have either never received screening or delayed it a few more years, according to Lori Holzworth, imaging manager for OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. "If the lady's got a lump,...
Second Harvest Food Bank announces new board members, roles
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio announced new board members and roles for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Chris Patterson, senior director of sales and business development for Nutrition for Longevity. Dave Sokoll, Oberlin Food Hub executive director. Ian Whinnem, Civista Bank chief financial officer. Christ Wolf, retired from...
The Cigar Affair Introduces Dennis Hopson’s Party Bus to Toledo
The Cigar Affair in Maumee has entered a new partnership with the Ohio State University basketball legend Dennis Hopson to bring new entertainment and event experiences to the Toledo area. Hopson’s journey in Basketball took him from Bowser High School all the way to Ohio State where he now holds...
Child accidentally shoots another while playing with gun in Toledo, police say
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A child is recovering after they were accidentally shot by another child in Toledo on Wednesday. According to Toledo Police reports, two kids were in a bedroom of a home in the 3000 block of Watson in Toledo Wednesday night playing with a gun. One of the kids accidentally shot the other in the leg.
We simulated Battle of I-75 in ‘College Football 25.’ Here’s what happened
How do the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University stack up in the virtual version of the Battle of I-75? The Blade ran a simulation of the rivalry game in EA Sports College Football 25, which was released Monday for those who pre-ordered and will be widely released on Friday. We used current rosters for a contest with 15-minute quarters. Here is a look at Toledo’s home entrance. In this iteration at least, the Battle of I-75 was indeed a battle.
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