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After Wednesday's sonic boom shook northwest Ohio, fighter wing says you may hear another one Thursday
TOLEDO, Ohio — If you hear another loud noise in northwest Ohio or southeast Michigan Thursday morning, there's no need to panic: it's the sound of a fighter aircraft reaching supersonic speeds during a flight test. The 180th Fighter Wing, an Air National Guard base situated in Swanton, said...
St. Luke’s hospital building to be demolished in Maumee
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - St. Luke’s hospital building in Maumee will be demolished. That’s the word from Mercy Health after acquiring the building last year. Efforts to save the building turned out to be too costly and not sustainable. This is not a total demolition of all the...
Storm spotter says village's outdoor warning sirens did not sound soon enough | Call 11 for Action
DESHLER, Ohio — Questions are being raised by a trained storm spotter in the Henry County village of Deshler about its protocol regarding outdoor warning sirens. Andrew Morris, a SKYWARN storm spotter, amateur radio and weather enthusiast, reached out to Call 11 for Action because, he said, the outdoor warning sirens in Deshler did not sound on May 7 until approximately ten minutes after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning.
Maumee cookout to celebrate 'America’s Strongest Town'
Maumee has planned a “thank you” community cookout to celebrate winning the title of “America’s Strongest Town.” The event at noon June 22 will feature live music, an inflatable slide, carnival games, and food in the White Street parking lot. Maumee beat out 15 other towns across the nation in a five-round instant-death competition for the title “America’s Strongest Town” in a contest run by the nonprofit media advocacy group Strong Towns, which highlights local governments and smaller-scale urban development. The contest judges on criteria such as safety, housing, and transportation. This year was the ninth annual contest. Maumee’s cookout is a free event, but attendees are asked to RSVP. Ticketing info can be found on the Maumee city website.
Editorial: Maumee delay intolerable
After illegally dumping millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Maumee River for 25 years there are still Maumee citizens fighting reasonable rules to prevent further violations. (“Maumee still settling issue with EPA,” Wednesday) Incredibly, city council moved to delay for more discussion a much-needed sewer inspection requirement when a home is sold, as if they can continue to ignore federal law and feed the river with sewage that becomes algal blooms on Lake Erie. Read more Blade editorials There is nothing to discuss. Maumee must implement the inspection requirement and end discharge of sewage into the river. The alternative to fouling the Maumee is allowing backups in residential basements.
Maumee welcomes new apartment home neighborhood
After a couple of years of planning and construction, Maumee officials were excited to finally welcome its newest apartment neighborhood to the city. Members of Maumee City Council and the Maumee Chamber of Commerce wore big smiles on their faces as they cut the ribbon for Redwood Maumee Reynolds Road apartments, a neighborhood of single-story apartment homes ranging from 1,294 to 1,620 square feet, at a ceremony in the neighborhood on Wednesday. The new neighborhood is one of 150 Redwood Apartment locations across the Midwest and Carolinas and one of seven in Lucas County. The neighborhood’s 129 homes, which start at $1,849 per month, feature a large closet, large kitchen, open floor plans with vaulted ceilings, personal patios, and washer and dryer hookups, among other amenities.
'You're all leaders': Buckeye Girls State takes over BGSU for the week
BOWLING GREEN — The 500 participants of Buckeye Girls State are referred to as future leaders — and that future is closer than they think, according to Ohio’s chief election officer. At Wednesday’s Buckeye Girls State government ceremony at Bowling Green State University, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said the rising high school seniors can already volunteer on Election Day and should be prepared to vote as soon as they turn 18. “America needs women like you. Ohio needs women like you,” he said. “You all are not the future of our state and nation — you all are the right now.” The ceremony was held in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. For the second consecutive year, BGSU is hosting the American Legion Auxiliary conference all week, educating the girls about city, county, and state government.
Opinions sought on life in Whitehouse
WHITEHOUSE — The village council and the mayor are asking residents to complete the 2024 Community Survey. The survey is designed to identify what is important to residents as the village officials study the future needs of the community. By completing a survey, participants will assist elected officials in developing and designing a plan for the future. To take the survey, visit the village’s website at whitehouseoh.gov.
5K On-Foot Tour of Findlay’s Flag City
Put your shoes on and get ready for a 5K (3.1 miles) tour of Findlay’s very own Flag City U.S.A. This workout will take place on June 15 and start promptly at 9 am. This fun run will also include a mini kid’s run so kids can join and feel included in all the activities. Ticket cost will vary depending on the run chosen. The kid’s run is $5 and the 5K costs $35. These tickets should be purchased in advance at runsignup.com/Race/OH/Findlay/FlagCity5K.
Findlay celebrating 50th anniversary of Flag City, USA, moniker
FINDLAY, Ohio — It all began with one man in Findlay on Flag Day more than five decades ago. John B. Cook went door to door and spoke with businesses, residences and individuals to ensure everyone was flying a flag. On June 14, 1968, more than 14,000 flags were displayed in Findlay.
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