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BGSU welcomes award-winning country singer for free Homecoming concert
As part of its 2024 Homecoming celebration, Bowling Green State University invites the community to enjoy a free pre-game concert featuring country music star Phil Vassar at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. Set to hype up fans for the homecoming football matchup against Old Dominion, the free 90-minute concert will take place in Tailgate Park just south of The Doyt. Vassar’s singles include “Carlene,” “Just Another Day in Paradise,” and “In a Real Love.” Following the concert, the community is invited to watch the Falcons take on the Old Dominion Monarchs. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. and a free fireworks show will follow the game.
J.D. Vance’s Ex-Friend Wants Trans Kids to Know the GOP Is Using Them as a “Political Ploy”
The past several years have seen record-high numbers of anti-LGBTQ+bills introduced in state legislatures around the country, which has demonstrably worsened the mental health of the queer and trans youth bearing the brunt of that onslaught. But Detroit-based public defender Sofia Nelson, who has recently made national headlines due to...
Judge gives man 94 years after rape convictions
An East Toledo man convicted by a jury last week of sexually assaulting three girls — one of them repeatedly over a period of nearly four years — was sentenced Wednesday to at least 94 years in state prison by a Lucas County judge. Antonio Ramirez, 39, of the 2100 block of Bakewell Street, was defiant before Judge Joe McNamara in Lucas County Common Pleas Court, maintaining his innocence and accusing the primary victim of making up everything. Ramirez’s remarks followed a victim statement to the court by that girl, who said she has been ridden with fear, shame, and anxiety that made her suicidal at times and has hobbled her academics and work efforts. “I hope he thinks about me while he rots in jail,” the girl, whose name The Blade is withholding because of the sexual crimes involved, told the court while requesting a maximum sentence. “I’m going to keep telling my story so no child ever thinks what he did was appropriate.”
Donate to the 3rd Annual Backpack Drive
Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office Toledo/Lucas County Victim Witness Assistance Program is holding the 3rd Annual Backpack Drive through Aug. 10. To donate, drop off supplies to Norma Ramos-Prater at Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center, 1222 Broadway St, Toledo. On August 15, backpacks will be distributed at Escuela Smart...
🕵️♀️Evacuation orders issued: 32,100 pounds of hazardous materials in truck fire
Good morning, Sandusky County. The National Weather Service has issued a warning for high heat index of 100 degrees and an actual high temperature of 91 degrees and 72 degrees for a low. The warning includes a chance for high gusting winds, with a 70% chance of thunderstorms in the evening. We're bringing...
7/31: Erin's Wednesday Forecast
Mostly sunny skies kick off an uncomfortable Wednesday with highs in the lower 90s and heat indexes in the middle to upper 90s. Scattered storms can’t be ruled out in areas southwest of Toledo this evening. Thursday is equally humid, but with a cloud deck arriving a bit earlier, we don’t tap into as much heat as Wednesday. Scattered storms stick to the afternoon hours, but some may be strong with heavy downpours and gusty winds. The severe threat sticks southwest of our viewing area, but those closer to Fort Wayne may see the stray strong storm Thursday evening. Scattered storms are likely again Friday. The weekend features a bit of rain by the lakeshore and mild/muggy conditions everywhere else.
Hendel: Chamber clambake hits at Toledo Zoo once again
BALMY breezes, cool cocktails, fabulous food, and decadent desserts were all part of the fun at the 2024 Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Clambake presented by PNC on July 25 at the Toledo Zoo in the Malawi Event Center. Complimentary parking and golf cart transportation was available for this ticket-less event. Registration opened at 4:30 p.m. so guests could get a head start on the cocktail hour at the Africa! Overlook where many fed the giraffes, including Annemarie Blank, while others sipped spirits and nibbled appetizers as live music filled the air. Many enjoyed the free sunglasses by Hawaiian Pools which were at the entrance to the fun. Then the buffet opened in the event center where the giant aquarium was the featured decoration as guests feasted while roaming and visiting.
Oregon recycling facility catches fire early Thursday
OREGON, Ohio — A fire broke out at an Oregon, Ohio recycling facility overnight, a stubborn blaze crews battled for some time. According to Oregon Firefighters on scene, the fire broke out at Gateway Recycling on Dearborn near Navarre overnight. The stubborn fire kept crews busy as they worked to put it out.
Toledo man accused of molesting 3-year-old
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man is facing multiple charges of gross sexual imposition for allegedly touching a child. Brandon Langley, 25, will appear in court Thursday. Three separate instances are listed in court documents between December and May of 2024. The victim is a 3-year-old female. Latest Local...
Family and friends of hit-and-run victim gather for vigil
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Friends and family of 30-year-old Nicholas Reinhart gathered Wednesday evening to honor his life. The young father was riding his bike near the intersection of Alexis Rd. and Telegraph before he was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday around 2:40 a.m. “I called back Mercy Health...
The Blade's 2024 high school football preview guide
Touchdown! Get hyped, because high school football is approaching quickly. Practice in Ohio began Thursday, while Michigan high school practice begins Aug. 12. The first Ohio games are scheduled for Aug. 23. To avoid getting sacked, it’s the right idea to know the game plan. Here are links to The Blade’s high school football preview content. Updates to this page will be made until the start of the season on Aug. 23.
Man killed in crash on turnpike in Ottawa County
ELMORE, Ohio — An Elyria man was killed and an Elyria woman was injured when a sport-utility vehicle struck a tractor-trailer Wednesday on the Ohio Turnpike near Elmore. Kenneth Klingshirn, 92, a front-seat passenger in the SUV, was pronounced dead at the scene in Ottawa County’s Harris Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Milan post. Doris Klingshirn, 78, the driver of the SUV, was taken to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center with minor injuries, the patrol said in a news release. The semi, driven by Jarrel Harrington, 37, of Windsor Mill, Md., was stopped in the roadway on the westbound turnpike about a mile east of the Elmore-Woodville-Gibsonburg exit because of a mechanical issue. Around 12:35 p.m., it was struck in the rear by the westbound Klingshirn SUV.
'Come on down and fall in love with the Jeep': Toledo Jeep Fest expected to bring 72,000 visitors to northwest Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo's celebration of all things Jeep is less than a day away. Toledo Jeep Fest will be four days this year, with the event expected to bring in 72,000 people to northwest Ohio, according to Destination Toledo. The first Toledo Jeep Fest started as a half-day...
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