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Tipton, MI · Lifestyle
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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...
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The Blade
Colors in Swayne Field art proposal to be changed after racial concerns raised
A Toledo City Council member has raised questions about a rendering of the proposed Swayne Field artwork, saying its colors evoke watermelon imagery, which has a painful history as a racially demeaning stereotype of Black people. Designed by Blissfield, Mich.-based artist Ken Thompson, the installation would feature two canopy structures in the site’s median, serving as both shelter and artwork. The renderings show red-and-green canopies with blue acrylic panels that some viewers said resemble watermelon seeds, raising concerns that the imagery could be upsetting for residents of Toledo’s Englewood, a richly Black neighborhood. “That’s what it looked like when I saw it — a watermelon with seeds,” said Councilman Cerssandra McPherson. “It’s in our community. This is in a Black community. You can’t do that.” The watermelon stigma has roots in racist caricatures that followed emancipation. Watermelons had been grown and sold by newly freed Black Americans, making the fruit a symbol of self-sufficiency and economic independence. Racist depictions later twisted that association into a demeaning stereotype. “Some people may not see it ... but because that’s my community, that’s my history, I know that’s what people will look at it and think. They were glad that I brought it
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Toledo woman says abandoned property draws rats into her yard; city says no one to hold accountable
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo woman says an abandoned commercial property behind her home is overgrown with weeds and has drawn rats and other pests into her yard. City officials say there is no owner to hold responsible for cleaning it up. Madeline Driftmyer recently bought her home after...
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This Ohio Diner Serves an Elvis Sundae That Sounds Completely Made Up
Pickles and ice cream in the same sundae, named after Elvis. I had to read that menu idea twice before I believed it was real. The building helps sell the weirdness. A car sits on the roof, and the inside is covered with license plates, records, posters, and celebrity photos.
The Blade
crawfordcountynow.com
Veterans With Pets plans Howl-O-Ween event at Blackfork Commons
SHELBY (Crawford County Now) — Veterans With Pets will host its Howl-O-Ween community event Saturday, Oct. 17, at Blackfork Commons in Shelby, featuring family activities, pet-centered events, vendors, food trucks, and veteran support services. The Halloween-themed event will include more than 50 vendors, nine food trucks, live music, trick-or-treating,...
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TownePlace Suites Findlay in Ohio Put on Market With 85 Rooms and Marriott Franchise
In Brief: CBRE has listed the 85-room TownePlace Suites Findlay in northwest Ohio for sale. The extended-stay hotel is being offered without an existing management agreement, allowing a buyer to select an operator. CBRE has listed the TownePlace Suites Findlay at 2501 Tiffin Avenue in Findlay, Ohio, for sale. The...
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Cleveland Jewish News
‘Neglect of the Urban Canopy’ at Tiffin University
Artist Eileen Dorsey’s “Neglect of the Urban Canopy” exhibition will be on display from Oct. 19 through Nov. 30 at the Diane Kidd Gallery at Tiffin University at 195 Miami St. in Tiffin. The exhibition features Dorsey’s paintings of trees and landscapes in the Cleveland Metroparks and...
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Seven Ohio Drive-Ins Still Carhop Burgers To Your Window
Remember when dinner showed up on a tray hooked right onto your car window? In Ohio, that habit never fully went away. A handful of old-school drive-ins still send carhops out to the parking lot with burgers, coneys, onion rings, and frosty root beer. Some of these stands date back generations, while others keep the tradition rolling with their own signature sandwiches and homemade drinks.
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You Could Spend An Entire Day Inside This Enormous Ohio Antique Mall And Still Miss Hidden Aisles
You walk in looking for one old picture frame, then spot a toy you remember from childhood, a wall of postcards, and a lamp shaped like something your grandma might have loved. That is the fun of Maumee Antique Mall: its many booths make a quick stop feel more like...
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The Countertop Shop Releases Comprehensive Educational Guide on Surface Science, Edge Profiling, and Integrated Home Technologies in Northwest Ohio
The Countertop Shop has officially published an extensive industry report and educational guide examining surface material durability, thermal resistance parameters, and structural fabrication standards across residential and commercial properties throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The newly released publication details the physical and chemical engineering behind natural and engineered surfaces, contrasting high-density granite and non-porous quartz with compact surfaces, soapstone, marble, solid surface, and high-pressure laminate. By drawing upon over two decades of fabrication and installation experience in Monclova, the organization aims to elevate regional home renovation standards and assist property owners in selecting surface solutions tailored to their lifestyle demands. This educational rollout serves as a direct response to the growing regional demand for objective consumer information and material transparency, particularly among homeowners searching for a comprehensive countertop showroom in Toledo, OH. The document explicitly outlines how improper sealing on natural stone, inadequate substrate support, or unmitigated thermal shock can compromise surface longevity, cause edge chipping, and trigger premature wear if left unaddressed.
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Sheetz Debuts ‘The Big Pig’ Menu for National Pork Month
The menu items will be introduced on Oct. 28. Sheetz has announced the return of BBQ pork to its menu in celebration of National Pork Month this October. Known as The Big Pig lineup, the menu additions will hit all of Sheetz’s more than 850 locations starting Oct. 28.
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13 Toledo, Ohio Restaurants Locals Swear By For A Cheap And Delicious Meal
A crowded lot, a line near the counter, and a room full of people who clearly did not need to check the menu first usually tell you plenty. I kept noticing the same names whenever locals talked about where they actually go for breakfast, lunch, or a quick dinner. Some...