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Monday Memories: First day of school brought mixed emotions
Most Toledo-area youngsters already have headed back to school, trying to adapt to earlier bedtimes and structured mornings. Although many are excited to begin a fresh school year, memories of sun and carefree fun are still fresh in their minds. Judging from the expression on Zachary Warnke’s face 20 years ago, not much has changed. In this 2004 Blade archive photo, Warnke, 11, peered apprehensively from the window of his school bus on his first day of sixth grade at Harvard Elementary School. That ]year TPS students also had to adjust to the new school uniform policy. The Board of Education imposed the requirement after a majority of parents surveyed at parent-teacher conferences the previous November favored the change. Go to thebladevault.com/memories to purchase more historical photos taken by our award-winning staff of photographers, past and present, or to purchase combinations of stories and photos.
UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit Launches to Expand Access at Toledo Library
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) is proud to Partner with the University of Toledo for the UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit. This new resource will begin operation on August 26, 2024, and will provide free, on-the-spot medical services to individuals across various Library locations. The mobile unit features...
Tire recycling program: Lenawee County schedules collection event
ADRIAN — Proper disposal of unwanted vehicle tires is essential for the health and safety of Lenawee County residents and the environment. To make sure there is an opportunity for people to properly get rid of their passenger vehicle tires, a tire collection event is taking place from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Adrian at Lenawee County Recycling Drop-Off Site, 307 River St., at the corner of River and Race streets. ...
Columbus Dispatch journalists earn 19 Ohio SPJ awards
Columbus Dispatch journalists earned 19 awards in the annual Ohio Society of Professional Journalists competition. The newspaper’s “Preying on Patients” series again won first place for investigative reporting, the sixth time it has placed in state and national contests. The investigation into the State Medical Board of Ohio was reported by Max Filby,...
Woman charged in deadly Swan Boat Club crash appears in Monroe County court
MONROE — Marshella Chidester appeared in Monroe County Circuit Court Friday, Aug. 23, for a preliminary hearing. Her attorney, Bill Colovos, was granted three weeks by Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Daniel White in order to file motions regarding experts and witnesses he would like to call during her trial. White then granted the prosecution four weeks to respond to these motions, one more week than is usual, because the prosecution believed that they would need...
Michigan university reports largest incoming class in 105 years
ADRIAN, MI - Siena Heights University in Adrian reported its incoming class is the largest in its 105-year history. Officials at the Catholic university on Monday, Aug. 26, reported its freshman class for the fall 2024 semester has 445 students. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
High expectations for Bedford volleyball with trio of Division I recruits
TEMPERANCE — Expectations for the Bedford volleyball team are high this season. Three seniors who are committed to play at Division I colleges are part of a core of seven seniors returning from a team that suffered a heartbreaking loss to the No. 2 team in the state in the Division 1 Michigan playoffs last season. The reality is when expectations are high, it is usually for good reason. Bedford coach Bree Russow has a simple request for each one of her players and members of her coaching staff each time they are in the gym this season: Never lose sight of the reason you are in the gym in the first place.
Miami football looks to repeat as MAC champions with a strong returning cast
It was a chilly, cool and crisp contest for the Miami University RedHawks football team last December against the University of Toledo Rockets. The tensions and stakes were high in the 2023 Mid-American Conference Championship game at Ford Field. The RedHawks were without star quarterback, Brett Gabbert, and faced a...
Blood donations urged as severe weather strains already low supply
Blood centers across the country and here in Ohio continue to highlight an emergency need for blood donations. Solvita, the Dayton-area blood donation center, said Monday that it is preparing to enter the challenging Labor Day holiday period with critically short supply of multiple blood types. Blood collection this summer has often fallen below the 350 donors per day needed to supply area hospitals while coinciding with sudden spikes in hospital emergency blood usage, according to Solvita.
'Precautions should be taken': Blistering heat to be followed by severe storms Wednesday
Heat index values nearing 100 this week are forecast to cool slightly Wednesday night when rain and strong winds begin pummeling Ohio. Early projections show that storm should enter the Buckeye State sometime between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, according to Alex Kennedy, a meteorologist who works in the Cleveland office of the...
Banking Challenges Remain for Ohio’s Cannabis Dispensaries
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Despite the legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio and the licensing of around 120 dispensaries, the cannabis industry still faces significant banking challenges due to federal laws that classify marijuana as illegal. This legal discrepancy makes financial institutions hesitant to provide services to cannabis businesses.
National Matches include firing school
The National Matches at Camp Perry in Port Clinton have been around for over a century — it’s where the best of the best gather to compete in multiple shooting disciplines. There, limits are tested, champions are crowned, and history is made. But there is another aspect of the matches that occurs...
Recycling Program to Launch for Fostoria, OH Residents
The Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Solid Waste District alongside the City of Fostoria Mayor’s Office announce the availability of recycling bins for household recyclable items, provided by The Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Solid Waste District (OSS). This initiative, aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, will offer Fostoria residents a convenient way to participate in recycling efforts. The OSS Board’s cooperation has been instrumental in addressing the need for accessible recycling options in Fostoria. In collaboration with the City of Fostoria, a dedicated site at Foundation Park, 1225 S. Union St., Fostoria, has been prepared to accommodate the new recycling bins, ensuring residents have easy access to this essential service. “We are excited to see the positive impact this program will have on our community,” said Gary Baty, OSS Solid Waste District Executive Director. “By working together, we can significantly reduce waste and promote a sustainable future for Fostoria.”
Purdue Baseball Announces Fall Schedule for Louisville & Toledo
8/26/2024 1:28:00 PM | Baseball WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Fall exhibition games at home vs. Louisville and Toledo highlight Purdue Baseball’s fall ball schedule, which also features a baker’s dozen of open scrimmages at Alexander Field. The Boilermakers’ 45-day fall practice calendar begins Wednesday, Sept. 4. Fall exhibition games and open scrimmages all feature free admission. Purdue hosts Louisville on Sunday, Sept. 15 and Toledo on Saturday, Oct. 12. Both games are set for 1 p.m. ET and are likely to feature 14-plus innings regardless of score to maximize participation. The Boilermakers will square off vs. Louisville for the third year…
City of Columbus Settles Case with State Over Gun Background Check Rules
The cities of Dayton and Columbus as well as Everytown For Gun Safety settled a four years-long court battle this week with the state of Ohio over the criminal background check system. The program is a well-known protection to ensure people with a serious criminal convictions aren’t able to purchase a firearm, but it’s also used to ensure they aren’t hired to a position of trust, like a teacher or police officer.
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