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The most compelling matchup of the area's 2024 high school football regular season schedule is set for Friday night, when a battle of unbeatens to decide the Northern Buckeye Conference championship has Eastwood visiting Oak Harbor. The host Rockets (8-0, 5-0 NBC) enter as defending conference champions and as the preseason pick of NBC coaches to repeat that title this year. The visiting Eagles (8-0, 5-0) were the 2023 NBC runners-up and were picked to finish second this year. Here is a look at Friday's showdown. ■ BY THE NUMBERS

MILLBURY, Ohio — If you've watched a football game on TV or in person, you've probably noticed some players wearing a unique cover on their helmets. They are called Guardian Caps, a one-size-fits-all pad that helps protect athletes. Although the piece of equipment has been used since 2012 when...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The University of Toledo's interim president acknowledged continued issues with decreased enrollment, program cuts and other financial challenges during the State of the University address on Wednesday. "Enrollment and the headwinds that all the colleges and universities face are real. For us, it's really getting back...

TOLEDO, Ohio — A pipe burst in a bathroom at Start High School Tuesday, a spokesperson with Toledo Public Schools said. TPS said no one was injured during the incident. Students and staff were moved outside while the situation was assessed due to water on the floor and in the hallway.

Here are the OHSAA fall sport state tournament scores for Toledo-area teams on Thursday, Oct. 17. VOLLEYBALL Division IV: Gibsonburg district■ No. 1 Lake d. No. 8 Bryan 25-15, 25-8, 25-10■ No. 2 Clyde d. No. 7 Napoleon 25-15, 25-11, 25-15■ No. 3 Bellevue d. No. 6 Wauseon 25-8. 25-14, 25-21 Division IV: Mount Blanchard Riverdale district■ No. 3 Liberty-Benton d. No. 6 Upper Sandusky 25-20, 25-14, 25-16

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Ternion Training and Education Center is being recognized for their outstanding leadership in Toledo. According to its founder Stephanie Boutte-Phillips, hundreds of students from underserved communities are graduating with trade skills and moving into lucrative, rewarding careers. Boutte said the organization's goal is to help...

Romules Durant, superintendent of Toledo Public Schools, received recognition as the 2024 Urban Educator of the Year at the Council of the Great City Schools’ 68th annual fall conference in Dallas. Urban school leaders applauded Mr. Durant during the Council’s 35th annual Green-Garner Award Banquet Thursday night, where he received the prestigious leadership award. “Romules Durant has been a transformational leader and a tireless advocate for students in Toledo Public Schools to become college and career-ready graduates,” said council Executive Director Ray Hart. “His vision, determination, and passion for excellence and his 11 years of steady leadership in the district has shown all of us in urban education what is possible. Our sincere congratulations to Romules and Toledo.” Five big-city school superintendents competed for the nation’s highest honor in urban education leadership, recognizing, in alternating years, an outstanding superintendent and school board member from 78 of the largest urban public school systems in the country.

Marysville Schools is proud to have exceptional teachers who consistently create a nurturing and supportive learning environment for our students. Northwood teacher Debbie Ehlers is an exemplary 1st grade teacher who brings warmth, positivity, and commitment into everything she does. With 24 years of experience she is a leader in...

Toledo Elementary Athletics Movement (T.E.A.M.) is proud to announce that we have just been awarded a grant in the amount of $10,000 dollars from the Walleye Wishing Well Fund of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation! It is an honor to be recognized for the work we are doing with the K through 8th grade youth of Toledo, helping them engage in cooperative play and healthy competition, growing their self-esteem and confidence through organized athletic programs. T.E.A.M. currently offers opportunities to participate in Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Golf and Tennis. We are grateful to receive this support towards our 2025 T.E.A.M. Basketball Program. T.E.A.M. plans to utilize the funds of this grant to help relocate our 2025 Basketball program to the University of Toledo campus. This exciting new partnership with the University of Toledo will allow T.E.A.M. to continue to grow our quality athletic programing for the K-8th grade youth of Toledo. T.E.A.M. is humbled that the Walleye Wishing Well Fund of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation has recognized our dedication to the youth of Toledo, with the award of this generous grant. If you have questions about T.E.A.M., please contact President and Founder, Kurt Kernahan at 419-344-5734. To learn more about Toledo Elementary Athletic Movement (T.E.A.M.), a 501(c) 3, and all we do, please click the links below.

University of Toledo interim President Matt Schroeder will “acknowledge our challenges, celebrate our successes, and set the direction for our future” in the annual State of the University address Wednesday. Mr. Schroeder will discuss his vision for UT to be “the regional force powering opportunities to learn, care, work, and play,” according to a statement issued Tuesday. His address will touch on UT’s efforts to “deliver innovative academic programs and student experiences, optimize UT Health operations, attract and retain talent to our region, and make UT a destination.” The speech will begin at 3 p.m. in Thompson Student Union Auditorium and will be followed by a reception. University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public are invited to attend.

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One group of nursing students at Owens Community College said they were without a clinical instructor for, almost two months. 13 Action News spoke to one student who wanted to remain anonymous. She said a lecture instructor stood in the first week and students were told the college was working to find a new instructor.