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Chaos Is on the Menu: The Kitchen Witches Hits the Stage in Antwerp
Tired of the winter blues and looking for a fantastic reason to get out and have a blast? Well you are in luck!! We have just the ticket you are looking for!. The crew at CCBanks Productions is so excited to invite you to our latest show: an outrageously funny comedy guaranteed to leave yoursides aching – The Kitchen Witches!
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Talk About Woodville takes a look at village history
As you may know, this year is a major milestone for the United States. The semiquincentennial, also known as the bisesquicentennial, is the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Even though the Village of Woodville is not nearly that old, having been established 60 years later in 1836, I thought that I would occasionally share some historical information about our fair village. “A Sketch Book of Woodville, Ohio: Past — Present” was published in 1986 to commemorate the Woodville Village sesquicentennial 1836-1986 and was written by the Woodville Sesquicentennial Committee. While not a complete history, it includes major events along with photos of people, places and things that contributed to “the formation and development of Woodville.” Amos E. Wood was the first settler to plot land near the Portage River in 1836 and the person for whom Woodville was named. The village was laid out in 1838 following the building of the first schoolhouse two years earlier. Woodville was part of the Black Swamp Woodville is located in the region formerly known as the Black Swamp, part of a “wilderness of trees, underbrush and black muck.” The first road
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WTOL 11
Hamburger Mary's to close permanently due to construction, 'economic hardships'
TOLEDO, Ohio — Hamburger Mary's will close its downtown Toledo location permanently on Wednesday night due to local and industry hardships its facing, according to the restaurant's co-owner. Thea Grabiec told WTOL 11 Tuesday evening that the closure has been caused by two factors: "Due to the 4 Corners...
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Hamburger Mary’s Announces Closure of Downtown Toledo Location
TOLEDO, Ohio — Hamburger Mary’s will close its downtown Toledo location Wednesday night after nearly seven years in the city. In a Facebook post Tuesday, the restaurant said, “After almost 7 years in Toledo, we are forced to close our doors tomorrow, February 18th. We’re going to do it the only way we know how: a party.”
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Defiance twirlers invited to march in America 250 National Independence Day Parade
DEFIANCE, Ohio (WTVG) - Twice a week, one dozen baton twirlers from all across Northwest Ohio get together to practice. Together, they’re known as the Scarlett Strutters Baton Corps. “We take members from any county of Northwest Ohio. I’ve got kids from Toledo in the group,” said Ron Smith...
The Monroe News
Sip your way through Toledo with the returning Coffee Quest 419
Coffee Quest 419 is returning to the Toledo area from March 14 to June 14, offering coffee enthusiasts the chance to explore numerous local coffee shops, according to a community announcement. “We have several new shops this year that we think participants will be really excited about,” Tessa Lackey with Destination Toledo said in the announcement. “These locations are fairly new to Toledo’s coffee scene and each brings something unique to the quest.” New prizes and a raffle announced This year’s theme, “Celebrating Coffee,” highlights the craft, the people and the coffee itself. The design, inspired by a cut-paper collage featuring coffee tools and elements, was created by local designer Allison Blankenship. Participants can collect prizes over the three-month quest. This year’s prizes include a Coffee Quest 419 sticker sheet, a “Drink Local Coffee” patch and a Coffee Quest 419 T-shirt printed by Jupmode. “We decided to create a sticker sheet to complement the collage-inspired theme so participants can create their own Coffee Quest 419 collage using the individual icons,” Lackey said in the announcement. “We hope people have fun with it and share their unique collages with us on social media!” A digital passport is available Coffee lovers who
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Pączki: A Toledo Fat Tuesday tradition
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Wednesday begins the Christian season of lent: 40 days of moderation and cutting back on indulgences. But today is a day when you can have that extra pastry without any guilt -- it’s “Fat Tuesday.”. Our Ethan Watts and JD Pooley stopped by a...
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Grandma’s got a brand new bag: Gaggle of BG Raging Grannies makes points with new lyrics to old songs
Dressed in their aprons, crocheted shawls and flower brimmed bonnets, the grandmotherly women appear doddering and disarming – almost like they should be handing out cookies still warm from the oven. But when they start singing, that innocent old lady image is quickly dispelled. These Raging Grannies mean business.
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Pat’s Donuts & Kreme prepares for Fat Tuesday paczki rush
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — With Fat Tuesday approaching, one local bakery is preparing for its busiest day of the season as customers line up for a traditional Polish pastry. Staff at Pat’s Donuts & Kreme have been working long hours to meet demand for paczki, the denser cousin of the doughnut. The pastry has Polish roots and was traditionally made to use up rich ingredients such as sugar, eggs and lard before the start of Lent.
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Whiskey Red Saloon says it is 'welcoming the Bronze Boar' to its family
TOLEDO, Ohio — A downtown Toledo bar says it is welcoming a different downtown Toledo bar - the Bronze Boar - to its family. The owner of Whiskey Red Saloon, which is located on Jefferson Avenue, confirmed to WTOL 11 on Monday that he had bought the Bronze Boar, a historic bar on South Huron Street.
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5 Best New Restaurants in Toledo, Ohio that People Swear By
Toledo’s food scene has stepped up in recent years, with chef‑driven kitchens, creative bars, and revitalized neighborhood spots complementing the city’s old‑school favorites. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants show what modern Toledo dining looks like. 1. The Heights. Perched atop the Renaissance...
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This No-Frills Ohio Restaurant Is Famous For Its Massive Cheeseburgers (And Delicious Ones Of Course)
I once walked into a burger joint in Ohio and immediately felt like I was auditioning for a balancing act, because the floor had opinions and my shoes were suddenly negotiating terms. I came in expecting a simple lunch, then realized the building itself is part of the entertainment, leaning and creaking like it has been collecting lake stories for generations.
The Blade
Green Drinks to debut at Westgate brewery
Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful is hosting a series of gatherings at local taverns called Green Drinks starting Tuesday at Earnest Brew Works Westgate, 3134 W. Central Ave. The goal is to bring people together to talk about environmental issues. Gatherings will be the third Tuesday of every other month. Each event is from 5 to 7 p.m. After Tuesday, the next one will be April 21 at Toledo Spirits, 1301 N. Summit St., followed by events on June 16 and Aug. 18, respectively, at the Blarney Irish Pub, 601 Monroe St., and Molly's Irish Pub, 322 Locust St. The location of the Oct. 20 event has not been announced.