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Titkemeier gets six months in jail for charity fraud
A woman who admitted to fraudulently accepting donations toward medical expenses for cancer she didn’t have received a six-month jail term plus probation and community service Thursday morning from a Lucas County judge. Lisa Titkemeier, 38, of the 3300 block of Oak Grove Place, wept in Lucas County Common Pleas Court as Judge Lori Olender pronounced the sentence after bluntly expressing doubt that she had, as she told the court, taken full responsibility for her having falsely accepted charity from relatives and friends over a 20-month period that included food and in-kind donations as well as cash. “I don’t think you take full responsibility,” the judge said, referring to a pre-sentence investigation report in which she said Titkemeier blamed her conduct “on some woman who told you to do it when you went to get some lumps checked.” Titkemeier had pleaded guilty last month a single count of fourth-degree theft. Judge Olender said that while such a conviction with no criminal record carries a statutory presumption of community control rather than prison, she thought she might have been able to overcome that presumption in this case because of the crime’s breadth.
Toledo police warning of court fees, fines scam
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Police Department is warning of a court fee and fines scam going around. TPD said scammers are sending texts or emails claiming to be from Toledo Municipal Court's Violations and Fines Office, demanding money for outstanding fees and fines. Police said Toledo Municipal Court...
Jay is looking ahead at the next big warmup and next chance of storms
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Chief meteorologist Jay Berschback is tracking the next big warmup and the next chance at storms. You can watch the full forecast above. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals.
Mud Hens throw combined three-hitter in 4-0 win over Louisville
Four Toledo pitchers worked a combined three-hitter with 15 strikeouts on Thursday in a 4-0 win over the Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field. Starter Lael Lockhart (1-3) struck out nine batters in six innings, scattering just one hit and two walks for the Mud Hens (45-53). Relievers PJ Poulin and Brenan Hanifee each allowed one hit in a shutout inning of work, with Hanifee striking out the side. Sean Guenther struck out a pair in a 1-2-3 ninth inning for Toledo. Offensively, the Mud Hens got two quick runs off Louisville starter Lyon Richardson (1-7) in the first inning as Justice Bigbie hit a one-out, two-run double.
Religious Offerings: Maumee church hosts garage sale
■ The Friendly Center Service Guild and more than 25 churches will host a giant garage sale next week in Maumee. Donation drop-offs can be made from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at Maumee United Methodist Church, 405 Sackett St., Maumee. Sale dates are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2, and 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3. The last day is $5 to fill a bag. Proceeds of the sale will benefit the Friendly Center’s community programs. The community center is a mission of the United Methodist Church that has supported North Toledo since 1923. Call 419-345-6542 with questions.
SWANTON VILLAGE COUNCIL: Bids On Hallet Avenue Work Come In Higher Than Expected
The Swanton Village Council heard updates on future construction on Hallet Avenue during its meeting last week. Village Administrator Shannon Shulters reported bids for the initial phase of work were opened at the end of June, with Ebony Construction coming in at $860,361.15 and Miller Brothers coming in at $988,851.48. The original engineer’s estimate was $740,900.
7/25: Derek’s Thursday Noon Forecast
TODAY: Mostly sunny this afternoon with highs around 80. TONIGHT: Mostly clear and comfortable with lows in the upper 50s. FRIDAY: Wildfire smoke aloft will make for an orange sunrise, then skies will get gradually bluer as the day goes on with highs in the low 80s. WEEKEND: More sunshine Saturday with highs in the mid-80s. The heat and humidity will return on Sunday as highs reach 90. It’ll also be mostly sunny, but there’s a chance for a shower or t-storm that evening. NEXT WEEK: Partly sunny, hot, and very humid with highs in the upper 80s all week long but feeling like the low to mid-90s. There will also be a chance for showers and storms with torrential downpours each day, but they’ll be hit or miss in nature.
Schwartz Collects ICSA All-Academic Honors
Open Sailing 7/25/2024 5:09:00 PM Amanda Green, Assistant Director of Athletics, Marketing and Communications ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Lily Schwartz was honored for her academic excellence with recognition on the 2023-24 ICSA All-Academic Team as announced by the organization. Schwartz, from Toledo, Ohio, boasts a 3.90 grade point average in Political Science and Environmental Studies. Schwartz competed in 12 events this year, including the SAISA Fall Women's Championship and the SAISA Spring Open Fleet Race Championship. The ICSA All-Academic Sailing Team recognizes juniors and seniors who have participated as a competitor or alternate in seven regattas (2023-2024) and have a...
UT’s College of Law, Adrian College Launch Joint Degree Program
The University of Toledo and Adrian College announced a joint degree agreement on Wednesday, creating a pathway for students to simultaneously earn a juris doctor from UT and a master of arts in criminal justice from Adrian College. “The master of arts in criminal justice-juris doctor partnership between Adrian College and The University of Toledo College of Law will create exciting opportunities for students at both institutions,” said Nathan Goetting, professor and director of the Romney Institute for Law and Public Policy at Adrian College. “Many of Adrian College’s best criminal justice graduate students are interested in law and many UToledo law students hope to become criminal attorneys,” he said. “This program will enable the former to achieve their academic and professional goals sooner and the latter to earn an extra credential by taking advanced criminal justice courses and conducting high-level research on the topic of their choice.” Students who enroll in the joint degree program can earn both degrees with the same number of credit hours needed to earn a law degree at UT.
I-TEAM Neighborhood Nuisance: Renter frustrations over fly infestation
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - From sticky traps to windows and floor, hundreds of flies are taking over Syaria Howard’s Toledo home. “This is just crazy,” Howard said. “They’re coming in like herds of zombies.”. Howard says the problem started bout two weeks ago, and seems to...
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