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New roundabout project proposed for Monclova Rd.
LUCAS Co., Ohio (WTVG) - The Lucas County Engineer’s Office (LCEO) along with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has proposed a roundabout at the intersection of Monclova Road and Wilkins Road in Swanton. The roundabout would replace what is currently a two-way stop. According to a press release...
Photo gallery: Best photos for week ending July 25
From aggressive algae to a county fair, Blade photographers head out every day to capture the triumphs, tragedies, and oddities of life in Lucas County and beyond. Click the image above and the arrows on the left and right to view the full gallery.
Tenmile Creek, Swan Creek ditch projects explained at public meetings
People in a crowd of about 200 who showed up Thursday afternoon at the Sylvania library branch — with a legal notice of a proposed drainage improvement and a dollar estimate of the first-year assessment in hand — looked either carefree or preoccupied; some were frowning. “This is a money grab, that’s all it is,” said Richard Spitulski, who lives on Huntington Road in Sylvania Township. He said he feels he wouldn’t benefit from the proposed project because there are no ditches on or anywhere near his property, and a sump pump in his crawl space is sufficient to address any potential flooding. His wife, Rita said she agreed with him. Both plan to attend all and any Lucas County commissioners’ hearings of the proposed measure to make sure their opinion is heard, she said. Their estimated first-year assessment is $25.01. Their neighbor from across the street, Leo Tussing, whose estimated first-year assessment is $2.39, said he is also “unhappy” and plans to protest, adding that he also has a sump pump in his crawl space, which is all he needs to address any potential drainage problems.
Initiative to put repeal of Maumee sewer line ordinance on November ballot meets petition goal
MAUMEE, Ohio — Maumee residents have been expressing frustration with a recent sewer line ordinance passed in the city. Now, they are making an attempt to take power into their own hands. "The entire burden, at this point, is being put on the backs of residents, and so people...
Lucas County Dogs for Adoption: 7/25
Dogs remain available at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control Office. For information, call 419-213-2800. For a complete list of available dogs, go to lucascountydogs.petfinder.com. A $100 adoption fee includes spay-neuter, a heartworm check, microchip ID, vaccinations, and a behavioral evaluation. Dogs killed Dogs killed July 19 under the direction of Kelly Sears, director of the Lucas County Canine Care & Control: Breed and description; reason; intake type and date with location found if stray. Dogs killed for poor behavior on body-handling and resource-guarding assessments are scored on a scale of 5, with higher scores being more aggressive. Dog-aggression assessments are not scored:
New pilot program aims to ease the 'benefits cliff' in Lucas County
Beginning next month, Lucas County will participate in a state-funded pilot program to assist individuals who find themselves at the edge of the benefits cliff. The Benefits Bridge Pilot Program will target people who are forced to turn down promotions or maintain lower hours out of fear of losing benefits. It is a math problem, explained Wendy Gramza, president and CEO of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. People may gain $500 a week with a promotion, but when they report that promotion to Jobs and Family Services, they could lose $2,000 a week in benefits, she said. The state-funded Benefits Bridge Pilot Program will work to minimize scenarios like these and empower people to climb upward in the workplace.
'You can't use your mental health as a shield': Judge issues sentencing in Lisa Titkemeier cancer con
TOLEDO, Ohio — Nearly four years after Toledo woman Lisa Titkemeier told family and friends she was battling non-Hodgkin's follicular lymphoma, she was sentenced in a Lucas County court for fundraising thousands of dollars - in the name of a diagnosis investigators said was fabricated. Lucas County judge Lori...
Helping Hands of St. Louis to give hundreds of children new shoes
Hundreds of children from East Toledo and beyond will receive new shoes to kick off the school year at Helping Hands of St. Louis’ annual Shoe Fest on Saturday. The 11th annual event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Helping Hands of St. Louis, 443 Sixth St. Children who attend the event will have their feet washed and then will be fitted for new shoes. The custom of washing the children’s feet is meant to mimic how Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, said Theresa Bugelholl, longtime volunteer and founder of the Shoe Fest. The event will be first come, first served, and while Helping Hands focuses on serving East Toledo families, no child will be turned away if their shoe size is in stock. There will also be face painting, balloons, and games to keep children occupied as they wait their turn, Ms. Bugelholl said.
13 Action News Big Story: Internet protection for kids and teens
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The internet provides kids with access to valuable resources but recently, technology as technology has grown, so have the dangers for kids online. Officials on the state and federal levels are taking action to reduce the risk. You can watch the full Big Story above. Latest...
Glenwood Lutheran Church Unveils The Change Wall
Glenwood Lutheran Church, 2545 Monroe St., recently unveiled a new mural, The Change Wall. The Change Wall is inspired by the award-winning children’s book written by Amanda Gorman, Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem, and particularly, Loren Long’s bright, colorful, “change inspiring” illustrations. The book depicts a young girl leading others on a “musical journey,” where they learn you can enact both small and big changes in their communities, the world and themselves.
City of Toledo Extends Deadline for New Flag Design
For the third time in the history of the City of Toledo a new flag will be adopted from a chosen local artist within the Toledo area, for the first time since 1993. The city was first founded in 1837 on Jan. 7 and got its first flag adopted in 1909 and was later redesigned in 1993. Since then the City of Toledo has not adopted a new flag that represents the City before us today. In recent years a local artist Jacob Parr designed a flag that had been submitted to City Council but was not adopted. Now the opportunity for local artist to showcase their designs and talent has come again with the city joining the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo to jury a new flag design contest for Toledoans to submit their best flag designs.
The Arts Commission of Toledo Calls Local Artists for Momentum Festival 2024
Applications are now open for local artists interested in participating in this year’s Momentum Festival 2024, Sept. 20-22. Although all spots are currently filled for the Artists Exhibition, there are still spaces open for artists interested in displaying and selling their artwork at the festival’s Artist Market. The...
Former Toledo football star Finn adjusting to Baylor, life in Lone Star State
WACO, Texas — Even though he has turned the page, quarterback Dequan Finn looks back on his time in Toledo with the fondest of memories. The 2023 Mid-American Conference MVP with the Rockets, who he helped lead to an 11-2 record and an 8-0 mark in MAC play by throwing for 2,657 yards with 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions along with 563 rushing yards and seven more scores, Finn after last season transferred to Baylor. In 2022, the Detroit native helped Toledo to a 9-5 record and the MAC title, earning offensive MVP honors in both the MAC championship game and the Boca Raton Bowl. For his career, he threw for 7,074 yards with 63 touchdowns and 23 interceptions and he rushed for 1,840 yards and 25 scores on the ground as a Rocket.
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