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Wauseon’s Red Rambler Announces Sudden Closure
In a heartfelt social media announcement, the management of Red Rambler on N. Shoop Ave., took to social media to share some somber news with their patrons. With deep regret, they revealed that the beloved establishment will be closing its doors permanently this weekend. Expressing their heavy hearts, the management...
Monday Memories: “Talking turkey’ at the Lucas County Fair
County fairs in most places put the spotlight on farm animals, and it was no different in Lucas County in 2001. Not only could children get close to livestock like cows and pigs, they also could practically get beak-to-beak with feathered creatures. In this Blade Archive photo, Maddie Starr, 8, seems to be having an important discussion with a turkey – perhaps about the best fair food that year. Should she gobble down some fries – or beat the heat with a snow cone? It was hot enough that day to inspire a Blade story about temperatures in the 90s, but exhibitors were able to keep their animals cool using fans, mist-sprayers and baths. Other big draws included animal demonstrations, carnival rides, tractor pulls, music performances, and the antics of the motorcycle stunt team, Team Extreme. This year’s fair starts Monday and runs through Sunday, July 14, at the fairgrounds on Key Street in Maumee.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cucumbers Sickens Nearly 450 in Michigan, Other States
A salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida has sickened about 450 people in Michigan and 30 other states. So far, about 125 people have been hospitalized due to the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Michigan, nine people have been reported to have...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been consistent in addressing '24 presidential run
Even before President Joe Biden's weak debate performance led to calls for him to suspend his campaign and for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer or another rising Democratic star to replace him, Whitmer faced speculation about her potential presidential ambitions to which she's responded that she's focused on leading Michigan. Whitmer has...
Cash program for moms and babies expected to expand across Michigan
A program on a mission to eliminate deep infant poverty by giving cash payments to pregnant moms and babies in Flint is expected to expand to cities across Michigan. Rx Kids, regarded by officials as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, provides moms with $1,500 mid-pregnancy for essentials like food, prenatal care, cribs or other needs. Then, after birth, families get $500 a month for the first year of the infant’s life, for $7,500 in total. The no-strings attached program, which does not have income restrictions for eligibility, launched in January.
4 proposals that were axed from Michigan’s budget and 1 controversial agency that survived cuts
After several fits and starts, the Democratic-controlled Michigan Legislature wrapped work last week on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget. Most attention has been on education funding, with Republicans objecting to changes in the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System (MPSERS) and some Democrats complaining that accompanying legislation wasn’t transmitted to the Senate before they […] The post 4 proposals that were axed from Michigan’s budget and 1 controversial agency that survived cuts appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Join The Mission: Bike To The Bridge 2024 Fundraiser Scheduled
BRYAN, OH – The Cancer Assistance of Williams County is gearing up for its annual “Bike to the Bridge 2024” event, scheduled for August 3, 2024. This fundraiser is not just a bike ride, but a mission to bridge the need for area cancer patients. Participants are...
South Rockwood clips Bedford in key Fair Softball Tournament game
MONROE — South Rockwood played Bedford last summer in the finals of the Monroe County Fair Softball Tournament. The same two teams met Sunday on the opening day of the 50th edition of the county-wide event for 12-under teams. If their back-and-forth thriller is any indication, fans can expect...
Local organizations revamp approaches to youth homelessness
In 2021, a teen girl living in the Port Clinton area walked nearly 40 miles to Safety Net, the only youth shelter in a 120-mile radius. She had been living on the streets and sleeping in abandoned buildings when she saw a news story about Safety Net, said Linda Nordahl, the chief integration officer at Zepf Center who oversees Safety Net. The girl walked all the way to Toledo to seek safety. This teen’s story is a testament to the critical state of youth homelessness in Ohio. In an effort to improve their responses to youth homelessness, the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio and the Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board applied for a federal grant and received $2 million in June.
Hendel: Leading Families Home spends 'Summer in Paris'
SUMMER in Paris, a Leading Families Home annual event, on June 20 at Inverness Club raised $48,885 including more than $18,000 from the "Gifts from the Heart" auction. This auction helped fund the emergency family shelters, behavioral health services, and housing programs for families facing homelessness in Lucas County. Leading Families Home started in 1921 as Beach House Family Shelter for mothers with children and single women facing homelessness. In 2016, Beach House Inc. merged with F.O.C.U.S. to create Leading Families Home. Accordionist Eric Hite played tunes during the cocktail hour as guests sipped sparkling Francois Montand Brut and nibbled on hors d'oeuvres while shopping the silent auction.
Rolling Sculpture Car Show returning to Ann Arbor’s Main Street Friday
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Classic cars will line Main Street this Friday with the return of the Rolling Sculpture Car Show. The free event will see more than 300 cars park downtown between 2-10 p.m., according to Main Street Ann Arbor. Participating cars will show automotive designs from different...
2 Detroit Tigers selected to first all star team
Two Detroit Tigers were selected to their first all star teams. All star team selections were announced on Sunday, and the rosters included two Detroit Tigers players -- pitcher Tarik Skubal and the team’s best hitter, Riley Greene. It’s the first time either of them have been selected to...
Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Norman “Turkey” Stearnes
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Over the next two weeks leading up to Induction Day, 6 Sports will be profiling each of the four members of the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024. We begin with Negro Leagues legend Norman “Turkey” Stearnes. Stearnes spent nine remarkable years with the Detroit Stars as part of […]
Waterford Township man killed in motorcycle crash involving two cars
A motorcycle crash claimed the life of a Waterford Township man. The sheriff’s office said he lost control of his motorcycle while navigating a curve. Two vehicles were involved. The victim was 42 years old.
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