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JD Vance’s congressman blasts him and his ‘chaotic’ and ‘weird’ campaign
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), the Democrat who represents Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) district, slammed the vice presidential candidate for his views on abortion, women and marriage, arguing his was “one of the cruelest, most chaotic and downright weirdest” VP campaigns. Landsman, in a lengthy Monday thread on...
Southeast Ohio History Center to host talk on the Battle of Buffington Island
The Southeast Ohio History Center will host author, David Mowery, at 2 p.m. Saturday as he discusses the Battle of Buffington Island, Ohio’s only Civil War clash. Ohio contributed more men per capita to fight for the Union in the American Civil War than any other state. Most of their engagements in conflict occurred in Southern states. However, the Confederacy brought the conflict to Southeast Ohio in the summer of 1863. Morgan and his men were hoping to divert attention of the Union Army of...
Bryan Kiwanis Learns About STEM Division At Northwest State
(PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) 3D PRINTING … The guest speaker at the Bryan Kiwanis meeting on July 24,2024 was Colin Doolittle, a faculty member of Northwest State Community College in their STEM division (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Mr. Doolittle spoke about advances in 3D printing technology and brought examples of his student’s work products. He also discussed the various applications of 3D printing in such areas as manufacturing, medicine, architecture, custom art and design utilizing a wide range of materials. Materials can range from plastic and polymers as thermoplastic filaments to resins and even stem cells. Pictured left to right- Kiwanian and program host, Jim Bellamy and Colin Doolittle.
Severe weather possible in Metro Detroit Wednesday afternoon
4Warn Weather – It’s a quiet, warm and muggy start to the morning with light winds and mainly clear skies. It will be hot and humid today as highs rise well into the 80s, with heat indices into the low 90s. There is a chance of late day thunderstorms.
‘They wished my children would burn’: Bryan mayor asks for civility amid legal battle with Dad’s Place
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Bryan has century-old businesses, exciting developments, and was recently named one of the best hometowns in Ohio. But Mayor Carrie Schlade said all of the positive things coming out of the community have been overshadowed by a legal battle between the city and Dad’s Place, a local church that’s housing the homeless.
Ed Scheffler, Jeff Ludlum on ballot for Lenawee County drain commissioner
Lenawee County's next drain commissioner likely will be selected in the Aug. 6 primary election. Current drain commissioner Jenny Escott is not seeking reelection after serving about nine years in the position. She was appointed in September 2015 after having served as deputy drain commissioner since 1997. Running to succeed Escott are deputy drain...
Morenci fire chief: Barn and house fires this past weekend considered to be arson
MEDINA TWP. — Two structure fires this past weekend near Morenci are considered to have been intentionally set. Both structures, a barn and a house, were vacant, Morenci Fire Chief Brad Lonis wrote in a Facebook post. An arson investigation has been started. Lonis asked that anyone who lives near a vacant property to...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
Sheriff: Adrian Man in Critical Condition after Crash into Gas Station, May have Suffered Medical Emergency
Madison Twp., MI – A 58-year-old Adrian man is in critical condition after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the utility pole and a gas station building early Tuesday morning. The Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office says that Deputies responded to the Lightning Quick Gas Station located...
Veteran, father of 7 receives new roof from local company
A surprise visitor brought good news to local father of seven and U.S. Air National Guard veteran Robert Kish. “One day the doorbell rang and my son said, ‘Hey, you better answer the door,’” Mr. Kish said. Andrew Kish, a 20-something journalism student at Bowling Green State University, had entered his father, Robert, into a selection for a free new roof, put on by Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding LLC. “So I heard about the Freedom Roofing Project through a Facebook post,” Mr. Kish’s middle son said, talking about an application and essay he wrote for the entry back in spring of this year.
Man who re-enacted fatal shooting in rap pleads no contest in 2 cases
A Toledo man pleaded no contest Tuesday to reduced charges arising from two shootings in 2022 when he was a juvenile, including a fatal one after which he appeared in a self-made rap video about it. After finding him guilty of involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault in Lucas County Common Pleas Court, Judge Linda Jennings then immediately sentenced William Perkins, 19, to a negotiated 25 to 30½ years in prison. The sentence is subject to a procedural review in Lucas County Juvenile Court because Perkins was 17 at the time of the shootings and was initially charged as a juvenile. State law requires that the juvenile court review the sentence because the murder charge for which he was bound over to adult court was reduced. The involuntary manslaughter count related to the June 2, 2022, shooting death of Caah’von Graves, 19, in a dwelling at the Weiler Homes in East Toledo, while the felonious assault count was for wounding a man four months later at a pickup basketball game in South Toledo.
Police: 14-year-old missing from south Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A 14-year-old last seen on Saturday has been reported missing from south Toledo, the Toledo Police Department said in a social media post. Marielle Blackwell is missing from the 500 block of Shasta Drive near the intersection of South Detroit and South avenues. Blackwell is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds, according to police.
Suspect accused of stabbing person in face released mistakenly by hospital, Toledo police say
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police revoked the arrest of a suspect wanted in an alleged stabbing, after hospital staff said he was mistakenly discharged Tuesday. According to a Toledo police report, officers responded to a hospital for a warrant service regarding 39-year-old Michael Smith around 12:45 a.m. Court documents and an arrest warrant stated Smith was charged with felonious assault after he allegedly stabbed a person in the face, hands and leg with a steak knife on July 20.
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