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Anthony Wayne boys golf looks to build off 2023 state title
Coming off of its Division I state championship season last fall, the Anthony Wayne boys golf team aims for another successful run this year despite some crucial losses to graduation. Entering his 17th year as head coach of the Generals, Pat Phillips is hoping some new talent will emerge from within the program to help fill the sizable void left by departure of team leader Logan Sutto and fellow graduated seniors Ian Briars and Myles Murphy. All three are now playing collegiately. That leaves senior Ted Robertson and junior Michael Distefano, the only returning starters, to lead the Generals in a quest for a fourth straight trip to the 12-team Division I state tournament. The 2021 Generals tied for eighth at the state tournament, and the 2022 squad placed sixth.
College financial aid program set for Aug. 9
Toledo Tomorrow will host a College Financial Aid/FAFSA event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Mott Library, 1010 Dorr St. Toledo Tomorrow is an educational non-profit event dedicated to helping high school students find college and career opportunities. Staff will be on hand to help with any questions students may have about college, FAFSA, trade school, and available scholarships. Participants who complete their FAFSA will get a voucher for a free lunch from the Big O’s food truck, which will also be at the event. The event is open to everyone and FAFSA has no age limit, so students looking to go back to school can fill it out too.
Toledo According To… Steve Taylor Jr.
Occupation: Owner & Operator, Steve Taylor car dealerships. My story, in one sentence: I went to St. John’s for high school, then attended Wittenberg University and met my wife there on the first day of school. We have three kids. I love Toledo, I think it’s a great place to raise a family. We are Toledo-committed with our businesses; we have seven dealerships in Northwest Ohio in Sylvania, Perrysburg, Findlay and Lima. My dad started the company in 1979 with a Buick dealership. I got into the car business full time in 1998 with Taylor Kia. We were one of the first dealers to have the franchise. We grew fairly quickly and met lofty goals, and that helped put us on the map with other brands.
Block-by-block cleanup targets Birmingham, Ravine Park neighborhoods
The city of Toledo’s Division of Urban Beautification will be servicing the Birmingham and Ravine Park neighborhoods as part of Saturday’s the block-by-block neighborhood cleanup. The program, which started in April, is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Saturday in specific neighborhoods across the city. So far this season, crews have collected more than 400 tons of debris and more than 300 discarded tires. On Saturday, city workers will collect debris, waste, and recyclable materials directly from residents’ curbs, free of charge. Anything not collected on Saturday should be left at the curb for collection on Monday. Items to be collected include bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, and wood; electronics including small appliances, TVs, and computers; and green waste items such as large branches, debris, and overgrowth.
Toledo Pharmacy Owner sentenced for crimes related to improper dispensing of opioids
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The owner of a Toledo pharmacy was sentenced on multiple criminal charges on Monday after investigators say the business violated the Controlled Substances Act. Court records show Thomas Tadsen, the owner of Shaffer Pharmacy, withdrew his previous not guilty plea and entered a no contest plea...
An important mission behind a fun night at the beach | #11Together
TOLEDO, Ohio — The biggest party of the year is almost here. The 23rd annual Barefoot at the Beach is coming up on Aug. 10 and will end up helping around 4,000 local kids. The event is the largest fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo. When...
Investigators seek public help with identifying Oak Harbor arson suspects
OAK HARBOR, Ohio (WTVG) - Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal are asking the public for help with identifying those responsible for an Oak Harbor arson. SFM says on July 12, the Carroll Township Fire Department and other mutual aid fire departments responded to...
Welfare check in Findlay leads to an arrest and seizure of suspected drugs
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - A welfare check leads to a drug arrest in Findlay on Tuesday. Officers from the Findlay Police Department seized suspected fentanyl, prescription pills, drug paraphernalia, and over $9,000 in cash after they served a search warrant at 512 College Street. Officers were originally called to do...
SCORE seeks volunteer mentors for would-be entrepreneurs
SCORE, a national organization that offers coaching and mentoring to people planning to start a business or non-profit, is looking for Toledo-area volunteers to work with a growing number of would-be entrepreneurs. Mentors should be successful businesspeople — either current or retired — who want to give back to the Toledo area. Those interested in mentoring can apply at SCORE.org, and click the “Volunteer” tab, and select “Become a Mentor.” A simple background check is also required. Would-be mentors go through about 12 hours of training. Refresher classes are also available for those who haven’t recently started a business. Applicants are then required to co-mentor at least three clients with a more senior volunteer.
Reward offered for info on fire that destroyed Carroll Township home
OAK HARBOR, Ohio — A reward of $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for an arson fire that destroyed a Carroll Township home. Early in the morning of July 12, the Carroll Township Fire Department and other area agencies responded to 6636 N. Parkway Rd. to investigate a report of a house fire. Crews found the structure engulfed in flames. The house was vacant at the time and was a total loss. No one was injured. The state fire marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigations Bureau determined the fire was intentionally set. The fire marshal is seeking tips from the public to help identify those responsible, including four people of interest captured on security cameras near the scene. Images show four people in the area at the time of the fire on a red and tan golf cart. Investigators are interested in speaking with those people regarding this fire.
Lake Erie advocates push hard against factory farms and their waste
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - As we address the algae bloom issues 10 years later, one fuel for the bloom is the target of Lake Erie advocates. Aug. 2 marks 10 years since Toledo’s water crisis. For nearly three days, half a million people were told not to drink the water from the tap due to dangerous levels of toxins.
Multicultural Expo to return to amphitheater
LIMA — The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce will hold the second annual Multicultural Expo from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater, 128 E. Spring St., Lima. The event celebrates diversity and culture with music, dance, food and art from...
First flight after repairs ends in crash
The pilot reported that the CubCrafters CC11-160 was involved in an accident in 2020 before he bought it. After purchasing the airplane he made extensive repairs to return it to an airworthy condition. The accident flight was the first test flight since the previous accident. The pilot taxied from his...
Manufacturer to lay off more than 60 workers in Dayton
Michigan-based manufacturer iDX Corporation will lay off nearly half of the workforce at its Dayton plant. The company, which produces retail store fixtures like wall units for businesses, has issued a notice to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services about the intended layoffs. Most of the 62 jobs...
After court rules on boneless wings, Ohio Senator considers action
HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - After years of legal battles, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled boneless wings can legally contain bones last week. The case began eight years ago after Mark Berkheimer ordered boneless wings at Wings on Brookwood Avenue in Hamilton. “I was eating with a fork and knife,” Berkheimer...
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