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17th Annual Coat Fest
Coats were provided for children and adults at the Helping Hands of St. Louis Clothing Center on Oct. 24.
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Oak Harbor father writes children's book about Down syndrome
OAK HARBOR, Ohio — An Ottawa County father has published a children’s book inspired by his 6-year-old daughter to help young readers understand Down syndrome. Jason Ribby’s book, Maizie the Down Syndrome Diva and the Search for Her Extra Chromosome , introduces kids to Down syndrome — typically associated with an extra copy of chromosome 21 — as she searches for the chromosome that makes her unique. Readers can join the hunt for balls, bubbles, and a Down syndrome ribbon. “I wrote the book to celebrate Maizie and to help children understand Down syndrome in a simple, positive way,” said Mr. Ribby, of Oak Harbor. The book, published in August, offers families a cheerful starting point for celebrating differences and talking with children about Down syndrome. Colorful illustrations and gentle humor encourage kindness, confidence, and inclusion. “I wanted it to be bright, fun and engaging, with rhymes and little things to find, so kids could learn while enjoying the story,” he said. The book is available at a.co/d/00340Rmu .
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Two restaurants shut down at Levis Commons shopping center
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Clyde Halloween Parade reveals designer of parade button
Congratulations to Olivia Mosier, the designer of the 2026 Halloween button that will be given to Halloween parade participants. She won the contest sponsored by the Clyde Halloween Parade Committee, which opens the contest to Clyde High School art classes. Jim Shole is the art teacher. Olivia’s design features a ghost, pumpkin and spider. She said they inspired her design because Halloween is a fun family tradition at home. Her parents are Aaron and Erin Mosier. Olivia is a freshman and enjoys her art classes at CHS, hoping to continue art class throughout her school years. She is also involved in Art Club, choir, tennis and track. She received $50 and an opportunity to ride in a convertible in Clyde’s Halloween parade on Oct. 31. The Halloween button contest has been held for more than 25 years. Visiting royalty in the parade look forward to receiving a button. The button is also included in a goody bag given to all parade participants, along with a token cash prize, a candy bar and coupons to local fast food restaurants. Parade participants receive the goody bag inside Clyde Elementary School during costume judging. Judging begins at 3:30 pm. The parade forms at
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Bob Gillmor to discuss his work as a cannon maker
TIFFIN – Bob Gillmor will be the featured speaker at the Johnsons Island Civil War Roundtable meeting on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. He will discuss his work providing cannons for Civil War movies. Gillmor, who is a renowned Old Fort-based cannon maker and the founder of Gillmor...
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New deli in south Toledo features 'Toledo Steak Sandwich'
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Building cat houses for neighborhood strays | Community Critters on 13+
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Samantha Williams is no stranger to animal care. A former vet tech with deep ties to the local pet community, she’s spent years working alongside area shelters. Now she’s turning that experience into action with a new community project: building cat houses for neighborhood strays....
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Seven Ohio Fish Fries Worth Planning Your Friday Night Around
Friday night in Ohio has a way of pointing straight toward a plate of fried fish. Some folks head for the lake, some grab a booth at the corner tavern, and some line up at a counter with a tartar sauce plan already in mind. This list covers seven spots...
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Toledo’s Highest-Rated Mexican Restaurants Right Now
Trying to rank Mexican restaurants in Toledo sounded simple until the tacos started making a case for themselves. Across this corner of Ohio, tiny neighborhood counters sit surprisingly close to polished dining rooms and busy family spots. A few menus play it classic, while others take things in directions I...
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Pull Up A Chair At This Low Key Ohio Restaurant Where Homemade Pies Steal The Entire Show
Some restaurants make you dress up, some make you wait in line, and some make you scan a QR code just to find out what’s for dinner, but Schmucker’s Restaurant in Toledo, Ohio makes you do none of those things. It just makes you eat really, really well.
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Lakeview Art Sketching Their Final Pieces to End The First Quarter
As we get to the end of this first quarter, Lakeview High School’s art teacher Jeff Piper and his classes are finishing up their last projects of the quarter. He explains, “I can’t believe the second quarter is already here. The first quarter has gone by in a flash. My freshmen students are figuring out that we are in art to actually work,learn, and create. All in all I believe that most students enjoy being in the art room.”
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After a Fire Shut Down This Ohio Diner, Its Family Still Managed to Make 1,000 Thanksgiving Pies
A fire closed the doors of a beloved diner right before Thanksgiving, and the family still turned out around 1,000 pies. That’s a holiday rescue mission with flour on its sleeves. The diner has been serving comfort food in northwest Ohio since 1948. It carries more than 20 pie...
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The Creepiest Haunted House In Ohio Is Hiding Inside A Former Hydro Electric Power Plant
Nobody told Fremont, Ohio to be this interesting, and yet here we are. Haunted Hydro, tucked inside a former hydroelectric power plant, has quietly become the haunted attraction that serious Halloween fans in Ohio talk about when they want to separate the real experiences from the ones that just have good marketing.
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Clyde Halloween parade and 'Shrek the Musical'
Halloween decorations are popping up all around Clyde. The Halloween parade will be held at 4 p,m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The parade forms at Clyde Elementary School on S. Main St. followed by trick-or-treat from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Costume judging is held inside the school before the parade. Judging for costumed characters begins at 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration is not required. Pre-registration is required for floats and autos/trucks carrying dignitaries, promotional activities or Halloween displays. All float or auto/truck entries must be received by the parade chairman no later than Tuesday, Oct. 27. More: Talk About Clyde and fair contests Entry forms for floats and home decorating are available at the Clyde Public Library, Clyde city building and local banks, or by contacting the parade chairman at 419-547-9825 or by email clydehalloweenparade@gmail.com . To aid information for the parade emcee, the entry form should include a short resume of the unit, royalty names, special honors, group leaders, float designers, etc. The Halloween home decorating contest will be judged on either Monday or Tuesday evening, Oct. 26 or 27. Participants will be notified by phone. The contest is open to homes/businesses in the Clyde Green Springs School District. Judging will
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At This Family-Owned Ohio Soul Food Cafe, The Fried Chicken Is Worth The Sunday Wait
Some kitchens only open four days a week, and folks still line up as if the doors might close for good. In Toledo, Ohio, one small corner spot has turned Sunday afternoons into a waiting game that hungry locals are happy to play. The plates come piled high, the cornbread...