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Honoring Murphy through a unique challenge
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Many chose to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice through ceremonies and parades but some honor our fallen heroes in a different way. In the CrossFit community, there is a tradition that people around the world take part in the Murph Challenge. Athletes are just...
51st Old West End Festival to be held this weekend
The 51st Old West End Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday. The event will include “music from 26 bands, multiple food markets, a beer garden, house tours, shopping, and much more,” festival organizers said. The King Wamba Carnival Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday kicks things off. A free shuttle bus will be available from parking lots at Collingwood Presbyterian Church, 2108 Collingwood Blvd.; Lutheran Social Services, 2149 Collingwood; Glenwood Lutheran Church, 2545 Monroe St.; The Family Baptist Church, 1002 W. Bancroft St., and United Auto Workers Local 12, 2300 Ashland Ave. More information include a festival map are available at toledooldwestend.com/festival.
Four-legged royalty: Prom goes to the dogs at the Glass City Dog Park
Two dogs were crowned king and queen of The Glass City Dog Park’s “pooch prom,” giving these four-legged friends something to shake their tails about. Coda, a 3-year-old “super mutt” was the event’s prom king and Ruthie, a 5-year-old Great Danoodle, was the prom queen, leaving their owners smiling ear-to-ear. The non-profit organization held its “Enchanted Under the Sea Pooch Prom” at the South Toledo park, 1171 Woodsdale Ave., on May 18, with superlatives, music, treats, and more for guests to enjoy. “It was for members to have a little fun with their dogs… A lot of our members love a good reason to bring their dogs together,” said Erin Laws, the board president at the Glass City Dog Park. “[They] know that there’s going to be other people there to socialize their dogs and themselves.”
Clay medical technology student helps save a life
Corinne Serres, a senior at Clay High School, had no idea she would have an opportunity to use what she was taught in her medical technology class while on spring break. “It was the last day of spring break, and I was waiting for my plane in Miami International Airport,” Miss Serres said. “A woman was screaming for people to help her husband. She said he was having a seizure. There were people all around, and no one was doing anything. There were people right next to the couple on their cell phones. I guess I just rushed to him to help without much thought.” Miss Serres said she told people to help get him on his side, a lesson she learned at Clay. “He was not out of trouble at that point,” she explained. “He had bit his tongue and there was blood dripping down his face. His wife was scared. I ran and got the AED because the seizure was a long one.”
Monroe High School Principal Steve Pollzzie turned into a 'human sundae' – again
MONROE — In 2013, Steve Pollzzie was a brand-new principal at Monroe Public Schools’ Arborwood Elementary. When three classes raised a combined $750 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, the 75 students got to turn Pollzzie into a “human sundae,” pouring chocolate sauce and other toppings on him.
Tanker train car goes off tracks, hits propane tank near Toledo Executive Airport
WALBRIDGE, Ohio (WTVG) - Some roads near Toledo Executive Airport were closed Sunday night as crews responded to an incident involving a train car. A rail tanker derailed and hit a propane tank that was on the side of the railroad tracks in the area of Drouillard Road and Ayers Road, according to Lake Township fire officials.
Canadian wildfires on track to exacerbate lung, heart conditions in the Midwest and elsewhere
A recent Centers for Disease Control study concluded there were measurable health effects experienced by U.S. citizens from the Canadian wildfires in 2023. Many regional and international experts are pointing to conditions in 2024 that seem to be replicating that scenario. As provinces are seeing blazing breakouts, the air quality in the Toledo region has already moved from the healthy category to moderate, according to www.airnow.gov. “Last week, we saw a lot of people coming in with breathing problems,” said Dr. Bradley Uren, associate professor of emergency medicine at University of Michigan, noting that regional air quality saw a conflagration of effects ranging from pollen, high humidity, and high temperatures, to particulate matter from smoke beginning May 13. “Last week was tough for people.” Dr. Uren said some relief may be on the way as spring allergies diminish, but he is keeping an eye on the Canadian wildfires.
To the editor: Lake Erie needs solutions, not more finger-pointing
The executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau recently wrote an op-ed calling talk from leaders in Lucas County “nothing short of absurd” in connection with a lawsuit filed in federal court on May 1 aimed at cleaning up Lake Erie. There seems to be an inherent misunderstanding on the part of the Ohio Farm Bureau’s leadership. We do not oppose farmers. We oppose those who break the law. Submit a letter to the editor That’s why the Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the city of Toledo are suing the U.S. EPA. We believe the agency is violating the central statutory requirement for remediating waters, such as Lake Erie, that have been declared impaired: establishing a Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL, that complies with the Clean Water Act.
Editorial: Mag rank tanks Toledo
Toledo finished in the middle third in the latest rankings of America’s “best places to live” by U.S. News & World Report, narrowly. A close reading of the newly published report indicates that we avoided ending up in the bottom third mainly because of the low cost of living and the low cost of real estate found here. Those are left-handed compliments, at best. Overall, the report ranks Toledo 98 out of 150 cities. The magazine ranks “quality of life” and “desirability” at more than 50 percent of the ranking criteria. Suffice it to say, Toledo is not outstanding in either of those categories, at least in the view of the number-crunchers at U.S. News & World Report.
Four people taken to hospital after crash on West Alexis Road Saturday
TOLEDO, Ohio — A two-car crash in West Toledo closed down West Alexis Road in both directions on Saturday evening around 6:45 p.m. One of the involved cars ended up on its side, wedged against a sign at a strip mall on Alexis Road and Meteor Avenue. A press...
57-year-old man in serious condition after motorcycle crash
ERIE COUNTY, OHIO, Ohio — A 57-year-old Ohio man had to be flown to the hospital in Toledo after his motorcycle crashed on Saturday evening. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 5:49 p.m. on West Mason Road near Harris Road, south of Sandusky in Erie County.
TPD looking to identify suspect in March purse theft
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Police are looking to identify a suspect involved in a purse theft from March. Officials say the suspect stole the purse in the 2900 block of W. Sylvania Avenue, on March 27. TPD says anyone who’s able to provide information on the suspect may be...
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