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BGSU holds Spring Commencement, three 13 Action News employees walk
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) - BGSU held its Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, featuring some familiar faces around the station. According to BGSU officials, over 2,500 students were graduating this weekend, ranging from 18 to 65 years old. Three of Saturday’s graduates are faces of our very own.
Local boil advisories: Broadway South Shopping Plaza affected
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The City of Toledo issued two boil advisories in the area, saying that both advisories are not due to evidence of contamination, but as a precautionary measure. According to officials, the Broadway South Shopping Plaza that was affected by the advisory has been given additional recommended...
To the editor: TPS’ Ellis remembered for kindness
Many years ago, my baby sister was a new graduate, with an education degree from the University of Toledo. She wanted to work for the local school district of Toledo Public Schools. Not knowing where exactly to apply and very nervous as well, she waited for the elevator to arrive. It came down, the door opened. She must have looked lost enough for, what she told me she remembered, this nice, tall, Black man asked her if she needed help. She told him her situation, and this gentleman turned around and went back up in the elevator with her and showed her where to apply. She got the job. She later found out that this kind man was none other than the Honorable Dr. Crystal Ellis. Rest in peace, Sir. DREW SELMEK Sylvania
Wood County herd recovers from avian flu as virus jumps to new mammals
For the first time, the avian flu virus is breaking species barriers, infecting dairy cattle in the United States and Ohio, seal pups in Argentina, and a polar bear in Alaska. Now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is ordering all dairy cattle to be tested prior to moving the animals across state lines after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration detected inactive particles of the H5N1 virus in one out of every five retail milk samples tested. The mandate takes effect on Monday, and the Ohio Department of Agriculture offered assurances that it is ready to comply. “State animal health...
Toledo Zoo tasting has Cinco de Mayo theme
The Tequila and Tapas event Friday provides Toledo Zoo visitors with the chance to get an early start on marking Cinco de Mayo. Those in attendance will get to sample a variety of tequilas as well as gourmet small plates. Stations will be positioned throughout the north side of the zoo. Tickets are $90 for zoo members and $95 for nonmembers and include “admission, parking, six tequila and food tasting samples, custom glassware with a signature drink, live entertainment and more,” according to an internet posting. Seating will be available but limited. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
I-TEAM Sylvania Twp. murder suspects may be working to give false info to investigators
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The man and teen accused of killing a woman in Sylvania Township, hiding her body and then fleeing to Mexico might be in even more trouble. New documents uncovered by the I-TEAM show they might be working together to give investigators false information while they are hundreds of miles away from each other.
Former Wood County personal trainer found guilty of 15 counts, including rape
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — A former Wood County personal trainer who worked with high school athletes was convicted Friday of 15 counts, including rape and sexual battery. According to court records, a jury found Zachary Gibson, 32, guilty on the following charges:. Three counts of first-degree felony rape. Three...
Job fairs offer personal connections beyond online recruitment
Job fairs still play a solid role in the recruitment efforts of many local employers, even in an era dominated by online job matchmakers. Two job fairs will be in full swing locally this week. The STEM school at Owens Community College is holding a job fair free and open to the public from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Hall on the Perrysburg campus of the college. Nineteen employers have registered so far, including such notables as First Solar Inc., Taylor Automotive, The Andersons, SSOE, Toledo Tool & Die and Walmart, said Pete Kowal, internship manager at the STEM school.
State withholding money over cameras
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The state of Ohio is withholding millions of dollars from the city of Toledo over red light and speed cameras. This comes nearly, four years since the city turned those cameras off. The city turned the cameras off in 2020. Drivers no longer get tickets in...
Village of Whitehouse announces 2024 Summer Concert Series
WHITEHOUSE, Ohio (WTVG) - The Village of Whitehouse has announced its 2024 Summer Concert Series. Organizers say the concerts will take place on the third Thursday in May, June and July from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Whitehouse Village Park. In addition to the concerts, there will also be food trucks, vendors and activities which begin at 5 p.m.
Editorial: UT president crucial
The University of Toledo must find an exceptional president to replace Dr. Gregory Postel who is leaving to take the top leadership position at the giant University of Cincinnati Health System. (“UT trustees now begin the search for a new leader,” Thursday) Since arriving in July of 2020 Dr. Postel guided UT through the coronavirus pandemic, strengthened the finances at the University of Toledo Medical Center, solidified the partnership agreement between the university and ProMedica, and presided over creation of a strategic plan to carry the university to 2028. Read more Blade editorials Unfortunately, enrollment has continued to plummet, and UT is in the midst of downsizing or eliminating 48 academic programs and cutting the university operating budget by $28 million.
Pair of Monmouth recruits commit to UT women's basketball
Ginny Boggess has her first commitments as the University of Toledo women's basketball coach. Faith Fedd-Robinson and Evalyse Cole, each of whom signed with Monmouth last fall, have pledged their allegiance to the Rockets. Fedd-Robinson, a 5-foot-11 wing from New Jersey, had more than 1,400 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 400 blocks at Newark Central. She was a three-time all-conference selection and led the state in blocked shots. "You're going to love watching this New Jersey native compete," Boggess said when Fedd-Robinson signed with Monmouth. "Faith is a do-it-all three-level scorer who brings a lot of energy to both sides of the ball. An elite finisher at the rim with patent vision and playmaking skills, she will incite a lot of 'wow' moments from the crowd. Her size and physicality allow her to defend multiple positions and rebound at an elite level to initiate our break."
Supporters cheer on Glass City Marathon runners
Enthusiastic supporters waited at mile markers and the University of Toledo’s football stadium to cheer on Glass City Marathon runners in the longstanding race. Supporters, like Kristina Curtis, stood on the field of the Glass Bowl, drenched from the rain and dealing with temperatures in the mid-60s waiting for their loved ones to cross the finish line Sunday. “We just came down here [the stadium] because he’ll eventually finish down here,” Mrs. Curtis said. “ We’re going to head that way so we can cheer him on at [the] 25-mile [mark].” After they finished the race, runners like Gabrielle Baskinki, who lives in Seattle, smiled and took pictures with friends and family, celebrating her completion of the race.
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