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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. ...
Ohio History Connection working to repatriate major collection of Indigenous remains
At the end of a long day of work, Nekole Alligood says goodbye to her charges, flips on the night lights lining the room and closes the door behind her. Sometimes they answer back: a whisper of her name or a knock from the top shelf. After three decades in the business, Alligood,...
LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make this work and we did,”… Continue reading Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
'Bark-mas in July' in Pemberville Friday
PEMBERVILLE, Ohio — The Wood County Park District continues to celebrate man’s best friend with its Bark-mas in July event Friday. The event, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the William Henry Harrison Park, 644 Bierley Ave., will include various doggie challenges and some special fun with park program leaders and Wood County Dog Shelter staff. Santa Paws will also be on hand to take pictures with pups and their humans. People will also have a chance to learn what the parks and dog shelter have to offer. Dogs must be licensed, leashed, current on vaccines, and well-tempered around other dogs.
True, lifelong friendship on display at Kroger
Local resident Maggi Dandar couldn’t help but notice a true testament to friendship and caring on a recent shopping trip at the Oregon Kroger. “I happened to notice two lovely senior women doing their shopping together. It was like watching a well-oiled machine as Lois Eddy, 71, would hold the coupons and tell Betty Kasubski, 86, how many items to get. Betty would get it off the shelves and Lois would place it in the cart. Lois was also proficient at knowing which aisle had what in it and how to find it.
Lucas County title offices still recovering from global tech outage
TOLEDO, Ohio — Local businesses are still being affected by the global technology outage that happened last week. Lucas County Clerk of Courts Bernie Quilter said title offices have been trying to recover ever since having to close on Friday. Blue screens with the word "recovery" are what Lucas...
Riehm family grateful for community support after fire destroys barn, kills cattle
TIFFIN, Ohio — The Riehm Produce farm has been a family operation since it began in 1911. Phil Riehm, farm manager, and his father were doing chores Saturday night at the Seneca County farm, which is under its fourth generation of ownership, when an electrical fire broke out in the cattle barn.
Maumee citizens attempt to put sewer issue before the voters
A Maumee resident has notified city officials of her intention to place a referendum on the November ballot to repeal Maumee’s sewer inspection and remediation ordinance. A veteran Lucas County Commissioner, meanwhile, called on the city’s leaders to hold off on enforcing the controversial ordinance so other solutions to Maumee’s sewage management can be explored. And during a Maumee City Council meeting Monday evening, Mayor Jim MacDonald proposed creating a sewer grants fund to assist affected homeowners financially. The notice of a citizens’ initiative seeking to overturn the ordinance was filed with Maumee city officials at 1:21 p.m. Monday. Its text reads: “Ordinance No. 020-2024, as adopted on June 17, 2024, is hereby repealed in its entirety, including the adoption of codified ordinance sections 1390.01 through 1390.99.”
Twisted Metal derby draws big crowd
OAK HARBOR - The stands were filled Friday night for the biggest night of the fair. It was standing-room-only at the Ottawa County Fair last week as crowds gathered at the Twisted Metal Demolition Derby. There were eight heats of destruction, including a kids Power Wheels demolition derby before the adult went at...
Thunderstorm rundown: Timing, placement over Michigan in next few days
The next three days will have an area of thunderstorms over Michigan. The area of storms will be in different spots each day. Here’s when you can plan on a thunderstorm at your Michigan location. Firstly, none of these thunderstorms are expected to be officially called severe. The official...
Mom says her 1-year-old daughter was bitten twice at daycare
ROSSFORD, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - An Ohio mother has a word of caution for those looking for childcare after she says her daughter came home from daycare with bite marks twice. Precious Bernal says she dropped off her daughter, Maya Gorney, at Educare Academy in Rossford two weeks ago. Then,...
I-TEAM Case Files: Driver indicted in deadly crash
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Nearly a year without answers but now a break in the case. A driver has been indicted in the case of a crash that killed a woman while she was crossing the street. You can watch the full Case Files above. Latest Local News | First...
WATCH LIVE: Jay Berschback updating the chance of rain this week...an hour-by-hour look
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Chief meteorologist Jay Berschback is taking a look at the forecast for the week ahead. You can watch the full forecast above. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals.
Movie Night in Glass Bowl Featuring Shrek Set for Friday, Aug. 16
TOLEDO, Ohio – The University of Toledo will be showing Shrek at its free Movie Night presented by State Farm agent Jennifer Roberts for the community in the Glass Bowl on Friday, Aug. 16. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. for various activities including bounce houses, movie-themed games, and...
$32 million federal grant to boost Toledo electric car manufacturing company and create 2,900 jobs
Toledo, Ohio – Supported by a large federal grant, a Toledo-based company is expected to be instrumental in the manufacturing of electric cars (EVs), in a major effort towards rebuilding the U.S. auto industry. Aiming to revive auto manufacturing and increase job creation in Ohio, the measure comes under the umbrella of a larger Biden administration plan with more than $32 million designated to Ohio alone.
Water main work closes Bowling Green road
BOWLING GREEN — Ongoing water main construction will close East Napoleon Road at South Main Street on Tuesday through Friday, the city announced Monday. The closing schedule could change if it rains or work otherwise slows down, officials said.
MAC football coaches have differing views of league's division-less format
CANTON — The Mid-American Conference’s decision to eliminate the East and West Divisions for the upcoming season has brought about differing views amongst the league’s coaches. But if there is one thing they agree on, it’s that it will be an interesting transition. For the first time since the inaugural MAC title game in 1997, the top two teams based on conference regular season winning percentage will compete in the league championship. Coaches also seemed to be in favor of the pod system that was created based on geographic location and rivalries. “Now that we’re actually doing it, I’m for it, to be honest with you,” 11th-year Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton said during Friday’s MAC media day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. “I love the pod concept, the fact that we get to play Central [Michigan] and Western [Michigan] every year is a big deal. The Michigan MAC is an important rivalry and trophy in our state.
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