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The Blade
Marketing firm to host panel on evolving industry, new methods
Leaders from Toledo-based marketing firm Communica will share how their agency is adapting to new technology at a free panel on Thursday. The event will be held at the Mez at 710 Monroe St. from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., and a breakfast will be provided. Panelists include the firm’s chief integration officer, public relations and social media senior vice-president, director of strategy and experience, digital manager, and and e-commerce growth and optimization lead. “Marketing has changed more in the past year than it has in the past decade,” organizers said. “Whether you’re responsible for a single marketing initiative or an entire department, you’ll walk away with practical insights to help shape your 2027 marketing strategy.” Registration is free, but seating is limited. For more information, visit: thinkcommunica.com/events .
The Blade
Sheetz shows off new Findlay distribution center
FINDLAY — A new northwest Ohio distribution center will hold a key role in Sheetz’s continued expansion. “This is really a strategic location for us,” said Travis Sheetz, president and CEO of the convenience store brand, as he prepared to ceremonially open the 512,318-square-foot Findlay facility with a ribbon cutting Tuesday. “Northwest Ohio is in the center of our future push in terms of new stores — from a Michigan standpoint, continuing to backfill in Ohio, and also pushing out,” he said. The $169 million facility is set to supply all of Ohio’s 140 stores as well as Michigan’s 15. It is also set to be able to take on additional facilities in Michigan and be the main distribution center as the chain expands into Indiana. That new frontier that is planned for 2027. Sheetz officials said the facility could end up supplying more than 200 stores. Pennsylvania-based Sheetz currently has 850 locations in Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and North Carolina. The chain offers gas as well as hot and cold food items and drinks. The Findlay distribution center will join two others the company operates in Burlington, N.C., and Claysburg, Pa. Sheetz expanded into Toledo in
The US Sun
Red Lobster ‘like no other’ abruptly locks up shop and shuts down for good after 40 years
RED Lobster has abruptly closed another restaurant amidst continued struggles for the seafood chain. The chain has closed many restaurants this year, including multiple in recent weeks. Red Lobster closed...
toledochamber.com
Looking Ahead Together: Reflections from the TRCC Board Retreat
What will businesses in the Toledo Region need from their Chamber in the years ahead? That question guided the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees during its September 23 retreat as we began looking toward 2027. . The retreat was facilitated by Hardy Smith, a consultant, speaker and author...
1831galion.com
Wendy’s Cuts Restaurants Nationwide But Galion Location Remains
National closures are reshaping Wendy’s, but Galion has avoided the latest fallout. Wendy’s is shrinking its restaurant network across the United States, but so far the changes do not appear to be reaching Galion. Hundreds of restaurants have disappeared as the Dublin-based chain confronts declining sales and works to remove underperforming locations. At the same time, one of Wendy’s largest franchise operators has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The Blade
Local Wendy’s expected to remain open despite bankruptcy
Local Wendy’s restaurants are expected to remain open despite a recent bankruptcy filing by one of the chain’s largest franchise operators. “We do not anticipate a disruption to restaurant operations, and Wendy’s goal is to keep as many restaurants open to continue to serve our customers,” Wendy’s officials said. Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the nation’s largest restaurant operators, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced. Documents from the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Western District of Michigan, where the case is being heard, note that Meritage is formally co-guarantor in 12 northwest Ohio Wendy’s. These include locations at 5166 Airport Hwy., 108 E. Main St., 4277 Monroe St., 1859 Laskey Rd., 1410 E. Alexis Rd., and 3124 Monroe St. in Toledo. This is in addition to locations at 5802 Monroe St. in Sylvania, 7351 Central Ave. in Sylvania Township, 914 Conant St. in Maumee, 6525 Airport Hwy. in Springfield Township, and 1003 Buck Rd. in Rossford. The company was once involved with locations at 3465 Stickney Ave. in Toledo, 5560 W. Central Ave. in Sylvania Township, and 14180 Airport Hwy. in Swanton that closed in 2025. It is also involved in the Wendy’s at 590 W.
13abc.com
Toledo beekeeper battles roaches from neighbor’s property, says pesticide use now threatens his hives
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man reached out to 13 Action News for help with a roach infestation, and his options to deal with it are limited. “Anytime my hair moves on me, I’m up thinking it’s a bug. I get home late at night from work when they come out, and I’m walking all around my house looking and staring at everything,” said Demond Anderson.
The Blade
Perrysburg area businesses can learn communication techniques at Meta workshop
The Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with Meta to teach local companies about communication strategies through social media. The event takes place Oct. 27 from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. at Cutting Edge Countertops, 1300 Flagship Dr., Perrysburg. During the session, participants will learn how to identify their audience, communicate to their following, and create customer buyer personas. Darlenne Helena, founder of Helena Media and a certified lead trainer with Meta, will present on using social media platforms to amplify a business’ message. To register, visit perrysburgchamber.com .
ocj.com
Watch: Getting back in the cab
Farming has always been a way of life for Logan Heath of Quincy, Ohio. After a life-changing accident during his senior year of high school left him paralyzed, Heath faced the possibility of never returning to the farm. But with support from Rachel Jarman, Dr. Dee Jepsen, and the team at Ohio AgrAbility, he found new ways to stay involved in the operation he loves.
Yahoo!
Ohio village puts 9,222 solar panels on reservoir, now has 13 times the state's solar per resident
Monroeville, Ohio, has installed a 6-megawatt floating solar array on its reservoir, making it Ohio's largest floating solar project and one of the top five in the United States. Monroeville, Ohio, has expanded solar generation without using additional cropland by placing a new array on its reservoir. For a village...
The Blade
Conference to help employers turn generational differences to competitive advantage
Some organizations are struggling to navigate a work place where multiple generations collide daily over values, communication styles, and expectations. The Generational Differences in the Workplace Conference is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg, inviting business leaders, human resources professionals, and community organizations across the region to explore both the challenges and opportunities of a multigenerational work place. The conference will examine today’s multigenerational work force and provide strategies to improve communication, strengthen leadership, reduce conflict, and increase employee engagement. The program features nationally recognized keynote speaker Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders, along with Willie McKether, president of WLM Cultural Communications and professor of anthropology at the University of Toledo. “For the first time in modern history, as many as five generations are working alongside one another,” Mr. McKether said in a release. “Each generation brings valuable experiences, expectations and ways of communicating.” The goal of the conference, he said, is to help organizations move beyond stereotypes and build work places where those differences become a competitive advantage. Human resources professionals attending the conference may earn 6.5 professional development credit hours. Individual tickets are $225 per person for one
westbendnews.net
Scott Equity Exchange Co, Gearing Up for Harvest!
With the completion of the “New Bin” as showcased in a previous article this year, Scott Equity Exchange is looking forward to a productive harvest season. With construction complete, General Manager Sadie Litzenberg states, “What excites me about our new bin is that it is the first of a 3-phase outlook of expansion for the co-op. Our long-term plan is to add another 500,000-bushel bin, 40,000-bushel wet bin, and grain dryer as “phase 2”. The final phase will be to demolish the original elevator and uphill pit. Once that is done, we will have room to update the dry fertilizer and chemical building. This new building is just the beginning of a long-term vision from myself and the board members and will take quite a few years. In the meantime, it will mean quicker turn-around times during harvest, separate lines for soybeans and corn, and the obvious extra space for grain to accommodate our vision of Scott Equity Exchange being able to help more growers.
pv-magazine-usa.com
Floating solar array installed on Ohio village reservoir
Floating solar developer D3Energy has energized a 6 MW floating photovoltaic (FPV) array in the Village of Monroeville, Ohio. The system stands as the largest floating solar installation in the state and one of the largest operating FPV projects in the Midwest. Sited directly on the Huron County village’s drinking...
Yahoo!
Sheetz announces ribbon cutting, targeted opening date for Findlay distribution center
Sheetz will cut the ribbon on its new distribution facility in Findlay next week, and it is expected to begin operations on Oct. 11, the company announced. The ribbon cutting will take place Tuesday morning at the facility on Township Road 230 north of the city. Sheetz CEO Travis Sheetz will be at the event along with area officials and community leaders, a company spokesperson said.
13abc.com
13abc.com
Propane prices up 10% at Northwest Ohio supplier, with more increases possible this winter
OTTAWA COUNTY, Ohio (WTVG) - Propane prices are rising in the Northwest Ohio area, though not as quickly as gasoline and diesel prices, according to a local supplier. GasBuddy shows the average price for regular gas in Toledo was $4.38 on Thursday, while diesel sat at $6.80. NWO Propane in...