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Which Toledo-area athletes are No. 1 seeds for the Ohio high school track and field championships?
Five Toledo-area individuals and a relay team garnered top seeds for the state high school track and field meet this week in Dayton. Springfield’s Maira Scott claimed the top finish among the four regional meets in the 100 and the 200 in Division I. Scott, the defending state champion in both events, ran the 100 at regionals in 11.51 seconds, 0.16 ahead of Westerville Central’s Olivia Pace. In the 200, Scott finished in 23.19, 0.80 ahead of Pace. Central Catholic’s Nyla King is the No. 1 seed in the 100 and 200 in Division II. King ran the 100, where she is the defending state champion, in 11.84, 0.26 ahead of Springfield Kenton Ridge’s Shanya Coleman. She posted a 24.59 time in the 200, 0.19 in front of Coleman. King is also the No. 2 seed in the 400.
Patriotism on display in Morenci through Hometown Heroes Banner program
MORENCI — The streets of downtown Morenci are beaming with patriotism and pride. Customized light pole banners that honor local veterans and active-duty military service members can be seen while traveling along the main roadways of Morenci. ...
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...
Perrysburg council postpones water, sewer rate increase for a month
A increase in Perrysburg’s water and sewer rates has been delayed by a month. City council voted at a meeting May 21 to postpone the new rates from July 1 to Aug. 1. After the meeting, council President Kevin Fuller, who chairs its utilities committee, said members want to provide some additional time for public comment. “We want to allow for this to be available to the public for as long as we can,” Mr. Fuller said. “The dates were changed so that we could give a full three readings and not have to introduce it as an emergency. That way the public has plenty of time to comment.”
Judge dismisses OVI charge against Perrysburg Mayor
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — A judge dismissed an OVI charge against Perrysburg Mayor Tom Mackin Friday, who was arrested following a traffic stop in early March. Mackin, who is serving his second term as Perrysburg's mayor, pleaded guilty in Perrysburg Municipal Court to a marked lanes violation and was ordered to pay a fine of $60 plus court costs. A judge from out of town presided over the hearing.
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.”
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.
Mavericks stifle Walleye to seal Western Conference Finals in game six
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — After two consecutive sweeps of the Kalamazoo Wings and Wheeling Nailers en route to a Central Division title, the Toledo Walleye quickly learned the Kansas City Mavericks would put up a fight in the Western Conference Finals. Kansas City finished the regular season with the best...
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.
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.
Tick season underway: How to keep yourself safe from the pesky bugs
TOLEDO, Ohio — Weather is heating up and people are beginning to enjoy walks throughout the city and in Metroparks. When walking these paths through grassy and wooded areas, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department wants you to be aware of pesky ticks. All it takes is your leg to...
Hundreds turn out for Sylvania Memorial Day ceremonies, parade
Sylvania joined communities nationwide on Monday to honor military members who died in service to their country. Hundreds paid their respects during a ceremony at Toledo Memorial Park, where thousands of flags were placed to honor Toledo-area veterans, followed by a parade and a second service. Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough welcomed guests to the Memorial Day ceremony. “Today, we join similar services and ceremonies just like this one all over America. Some larger, some smaller. At Arlington National Cemetery, at Gettysburg. At Omaha Beach. At Pearl Harbor,” Mr. Stough said. “But mostly in communities just like ours, all heartfelt in their thanks for the service and sacrifice of our servicemen and women, those from wars past and those serving in harm’s way today.”
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...
Campgrounds, boat clubs gear up for holiday weekend, summer season
When the first day of May comes, campgrounds across northwest Ohio open up for stories around the campfire and hikes in the forest. Campgrounds and boat clubs in the area are expecting to be full ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, with many holding ceremonies for fallen soldiers and other events for the holiday. It isn’t unusual for the Maumee Bay State Park campground to be packed every single weekend, but the holiday weekend is a very popular time, said Eric Schabel, park manager. “We’ve been working really hard on getting the grass cut and some trees trimmed and just having it look the best we can for our campers,” Mr. Schabel said.
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