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Another block added to $6M Perrysburg uptown revitalization project
The entire Perrysburg uptown will get a makeover beginning next year. City council approved adding a third part to the Louisiana Avenue revitalization project at its meeting Tuesday. This adds $1.4 million to the cost, for a total of $6.2 million to $6.5 million for all three phases. Council had already approved doing the 100 and 200 blocks of Louisiana. This week’s action adds the 300 block. The 300 block will undergo improvements first, in 2025. The 100 and 200 blocks will be done in 2026.
Adrian man dead, three others hospitalized in two-vehicle crash
DELTA, Ohio (WTVG) - One person is dead and three others were hospitalized in a two-vehicle crash in Fulton County Thursday afternoon. It happened near the intersection of US-20 and SR-109 in Royalton Township, located in Fulton County, just before 1:20 p.m. on July 4. According to Ohio State Highway...
New senior villas coming to south Toledo to offer more affordable options
TOLEDO, Ohio — Imagine 15 years without property taxes. That is the housing opportunity Eagle Creek Builders are working with the city of Toledo to provide for people 55 and up at the Heather Cove Villas. The new set of homes will be built in the open lot located...
UPS employee at Maumee distribution center finds apparent noose in workspace 5 years after racism class action lawsuit
MAUMEE, Ohio — "'You belong at UPS'" is what the shipping company calls its rallying cry, promising a diverse and inclusive workplace. But one employee at Maumee's UPS Distribution Center, who asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation, said his experience is completely different. "We found a...
City of Toledo to hold free disposal day Saturday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The City of Toledo will be hosting a free disposal day along with block-by-block bulk pick-up events Saturday. The free disposal day will be held at the Hoffman Road Landfill. The block-by-block pick-up will take place throughout the Junction and Englewood neighborhoods from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Centerville wraps up another successful Americana Festival with art and live music
CENTERVILLE, Ohio (WKEF) – The Centerville Americana festival is all wrapped up for 2024. Featuring food trucks, live performers, and a parade, the annual festival is one of the largest events of the year for the city of Centerville. As you can see around me, the 2024 Centerville Americana...
Kettering police receive 'connection kits' to help children during trauma investigations
KETTERING, Ohio (WKEF) -- Kettering Police Department now has what's called 'Connection Kits'. These kits were provided by Lakes of Love, a local organization that provides support for families and children who go through traumatic events. The kits have activities and other sensory tasks that can help keep children distracted...
A lip reader shared what Julia Roberts may have told Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift's concert in Dublin
While Travis Kelce was stateside for Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s wedding for much of the weekend, he managed to make a (possibly) surprise appearance at Taylor Swift’s Sunday Eras Tour show in Dublin. And Swift wasn’t the only one thrilled to see Kelce arrive mid-show at Aviva Stadium. Academy...
Local police warn of new Publishers Clearing House scam
KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) — Kettering Police have received multiple reports of residents falling victim to a new type of scam. The Kettering Police Department is warning residents of a new scam after receiving multiple reports from residents that they had received calls claiming they had won the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes. The scammer told the […]
Northern Ohio Weather Warning: Severe Storms thru 10PM, Unhealthy Air
Cleveland, OH – Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold front this afternoon and evening in northern Ohio. A couple of these storms may become severe, with damaging winds approaching 60 mph and locally heavy rainfall. The most likely timing for these storms is between 2 PM and 10 PM, moving from west to east.
Glenn to host immigration-related meeting Wednesday
LIMA — Lima Sixth Ward Councilman Derry Glenn will hold a “Communication about Immigrants in our Community” forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel, 175 W. Market St., Lima. Glenn previously held a forum in May, accepting questions from residents, questions...
Disney’s The Little Mermaid tickets are on sale now
VERSAILLES — The Towne & Country Players want the community to be “a part of their world” as they put on Disney’s The Little Mermaid July 17th through July 20th. This adventure follows the youngest of King Triton’s daughter’s, Ariel, played by Julia Graber. She is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric, Anthony Kellner. Following her heart, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, Anna Libertini, to experience life on land.
Study shows more than 340,000 acres of Indiana farmland gone
(The Center Square) – Indiana lost nearly 2% of its farmland over 12 years. That’s according to a legislative-directed study by state agricultural officials. The inventory conducted by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture determined the acreage of parcels devoted to farming fell by a net total of 345,682 acres to slightly less than 18 million acres. With 640 acres in a square mile, that works out to slightly more than 540 square miles lost from 2010 to 2022. ...
Edon, Ohio woman appears in second Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Cherish Brown from the village of Edon, Ohio earned a spot in the Coney Island Fourth of July tradition for the second straight year. Edon, Ohio woman appears in second Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Cherish Brown from the village of Edon, Ohio earned a spot in the Coney...
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