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Efforts to keep students safe discussed at Ohio School Safety Summit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Back to school is not just a matter of school supplies and new clothing. For teachers and educators it’s also paying attention and reassessing security. The Ohio School Safety Center, a division of the Department of Public Safety is holding a conference at the...
100 days until election: Sherrod Brown, Bernie Moreno rally for Mahoning Valley votes for U.S. Senate
Republican Bernie Moreno is set to challenge incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate. Voters will decide between Moreno and Brown in November’s election, fewer than 100 days away. How are the two candidates rallying supportive voters in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas of...
Governor DeWine appoints conservator to oversee Eastern Gateway closing process
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed a conservator to oversee the closing of Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC). According to the release, Fred Ransier will serve as conservator effective August 1 and will manage the college while overseeing the dissolution and closure process. Earlier this year, the EGCC Board of...
Ohio redistricting amendment campaign raises, spends $25 million for November election. Who paid for it?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The group backing Ohio’s redistricting reform amendment has spent nearly $25 million in their campaign to qualify for the ballot and sway voters to approve it this November, according to state disclosures. Citizens Not Politicians filed a campaign-finance report on Wednesday, ahead of a state...
Will the northern lights be visible in northwest Ohio? Aurora forecast
TOLEDO, Ohio — Northwest Ohio, along with a surprisingly large portion of North America, was treated in May to a dazzling display of the northern lights when a powerful G5 geomagnetic storm interacted with Earth's magnetic field. Another geomagnetic storm is slated to reach Earth Wednesday night. But will...
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...
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.
Liberty-Benton receiver Seth Elchert commits to Toledo's 2026 class
Seth Elchert won’t have to go far for college. The 2026 Liberty-Benton wide receiver committed to the University of Toledo on Wednesday. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Elchert had offers from Bowling Green, Miami, Marshall, Central Michigan, Akron, and Kent State. Last year, he had 74 receptions for 1,052 yards and 12 touchdowns. During his freshman season, he caught 48 passes for 871 yards. Elchert, whose twin brother Zach is a running back at Liberty-Benton, was a breakout star at Ohio State’s summer football camp. He has visited Ohio State, Northwestern, Purdue, and Louisville.
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.
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