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Fremont Police officer disciplined for arresting wrong man
FREMONT, Ohio (WTVG) - An officer with the Fremont Police Department was given a three-day suspension without pay for arresting the wrong man while executing a warrant. Officer Chevy Farmer will also have to do additional training for failing to check the man’s ID. The attorney for the man...
Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry’s claims that it’s environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Maryland Opera announces 2024-25 season, featuring works of Puccini and Bizet
Maryland Opera has announced its 2024-2025 season, which will open on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer on Charles Street in North Baltimore. The opening performance will be “Morte e Vita,” fully staged and costumed, featuring the final acts from Puccini’s “La Bohème,” “Madama Butterfly,” and “Manon Lescaut.”
Falcon Hockey Announces Updates to 2024-25 Schedule
Mon, Jul, 22 | Ice Hockey BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Bowling Green hockey program has announced updates to the 2024-25 schedule. Bowling Green will now play two exhibition games in the month of October. The Falcons will host Robert Morris on Oct. 10 at 7:07 p.m. and Oct.13 against Simon Fraser at 5:07 p.m. Additionally, the Falcons game in Kalamazoo, Mich., against Western Michigan has now been moved to Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The Orange and Brown will now have an away exhibition game in Plymouth, Mich., against the United States National Team Development Program (USNDTP) on Feb....
Dana Open introduces children, especially girls, to the game of golf
As the Dana Open returned to the Toledo area, children in the area had the chance to see some of the best players in the world compete up close. For these children, the tournament often presents their first exposure to the sport. Nick Myers, the head pro at host course Highland Meadows, explained that access to the players can be critical for newcomers to the game. “I think it’s great for kids, because the players are so accessible, and the LPGA especially, they’re out walking with them not behind ropes,” he said. “The LPGA does a great job with getting little kids closer to players, and the interaction is much better than I would see at bigger tournaments, particularly the men’s tour, they don’t get as close. There’s definitely more of a relationship thing.”
5K On The Fairway Celebrates 10 Years With Anniversary 5k And Golf Outing
10 years ago, local runner, Mike McArthur, organized a 5k run in honor of his uncle who had passed away from pancreatic cancer. What began as a single fundraising event has grown into an official 501c3 organization that hosts several events per year and has raised over $70,000 for local charities. The ten-year anniversary event will be taking place on August 10th at Fallen Timbers Fairways,
Mud Hens fall short 10-3 to Saints in series finale
TOLEDO — The Mud Hens fell short 10-3 to the Saints in the final game of the series, but T-Town remained hopeful till the end. Today’s game began at 4:06 PM, and the Mud Hens were ready to bring some heat to this last, cold winter in July series game. The first inning allowed the Saints to bring in three runs, but Jace Jung doubled on a sharp fly ball to right field. Dillon Dingler took the opportunity with Jung on base to crush a home run on a pop fly to left field. That made it Dingler’s thirteenth home run this season.
Getting the Most out of Your Camera with Alex Goetz
Imagination Station welcomes award-winning Wildlife Photographer and Filmmaker Alex Goetz for two unique events on Saturday, August 3 from 6-8pm and Sunday, August 18 from 11:30-2:30pm. On Saturday, August 3, join Goetz, one of this year's Artists in Residence at Imagination Station, for an exciting Community Conversation in the KeyBank...
More than 300 local performers and artists will be at free Art In the City event
Across downtown Dayton, art of all mediums will be celebrated at the annual Art in the City event. The Aug. 3 festival is part of the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s “Summer in the City” series. There will be live performances, art on display, food trucks and activities for all ages.
Card shower announced for Eugene Baker’s 103rd birthday
LAURA — The family of Eugene (Gene) E. Baker, who turns 103 on Aug. 8, invites everyone to participate in a card shower to celebrate his birthday. Baker was born on Aug. 8, 1921. He is the son of the late David and Kate Jane (Cordier) Baker. He lived his most of his life in the Laura area. He also spent time serving his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources open new trail at Findley State Park
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources opened a new trail at Findley State Park on Saturday. The Dorothy and Corbett Walker Memorial Trail is named for Dorothy and Corbett Walker, who called their nearly 125-acre farm “Walnut Valley” and settled in the area more than 75 years ago after Corbett Walker’s service in World War II, according to an ODNR news release.
Consequences continue as bill at center of Ohio utility corruption scandal marks fifth anniversary
Five years after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 6 into law, Ohio citizens and ratepayers are still paying the price. Ohio lawmakers still haven’t taken steps to repeal the rest of the nuclear and coal bailout bill, which is the focus of what prosecutors say was a roughly $60 million bribery scheme by utility FirstEnergy and its affiliates. Cases continue to wind through the courts, and two men implicated in the scandal have apparently taken their own lives.
'It's a nightmare': Road project at Sylvania Township intersection causing difficulties for drivers
SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A busy Sylvania Township intersection has to be closed for seven days to upgrade drainage and pavement, according to the Lucas County Engineer's Office. However, the road resurfacing project has caused many drivers confusion about how to get to and from businesses at the intersection...
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
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