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Gospel singer Sheri LaFontaine, known as the Golden Voice of Toledo, will perform a Christmas concert at Genoa Trinity United Methodist Church.
‘Happy Holidays Toledo’ artist to give holiday concert in Ottawa County
GENOA, Ohio — Gospel singer Sheri LaFontaine, known as the Golden Voice of Toledo, will perform a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at Genoa Trinity ...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Gospel singer Sheri LaFontaine, known as the Golden Voice of Toledo, will perform a Christmas concert at Genoa Trinity United Methodist Church.
The gas station and convenience store company confirmed the $169 million project is continuing to make progress after breaking ground in October, 2024.
Multimillion-dollar Sheetz facility on track to open in fall 2026; hiring under way
FINDLAY — A multimillion-dollar distribution facility for Sheetz is on track to open in fall 2026, the company announced.
In a news release, the gas ...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The gas station and convenience store company confirmed the $169 million project is continuing to make progress after breaking ground in October, 2024.
The pet photo fund-raiser will be held on Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Endless Pets & Supplies, 1546 W. Sylvania Ave.
Get pet photos with Santa
People can get pictures of their pets at the Santa Claus & Paws fund-raiser for Mobile Meals Pet Food Program.
The pet photo fund-raiser will be held on ...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The pet photo fund-raiser will be held on Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Endless Pets & Supplies, 1546 W. Sylvania Ave.
The Ohio Department of Development has announced $18.7 million in funding to support emergency shelters and prevention initiatives across Ohio.
4 local agencies get state grants to fight homelessness
Four Lucas County organizations will receive state grants to help fight housing instability and homelessness.
The Ohio Department of Development has ...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Ohio Department of Development has announced $18.7 million in funding to support emergency shelters and prevention initiatives across Ohio.
The Toledo Museum of Art soon will close several west wing galleries for the museum’s ongoing reinstallation project.
Major TMA galleries to close soon for ‘once-in-a-generation reinstallation’
The Toledo Museum of Art soon will close several west wing galleries for the museum’s ongoing reinstallation project.
The vast Great Gallery, Galleries 22- ...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Toledo Museum of Art soon will close several west wing galleries for the museum’s ongoing reinstallation project.
Folk singer Alison Krauss will return to the Toledo Zoo for a performance with her group Union Station.
Alison Krauss announces 2026 Toledo Zoo concert
Folk singer Alison Krauss will return to the Toledo Zoo for a performance with her group Union Station, Livenation announced Monday.
The group’s stop will ...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Folk singer Alison Krauss will return to the Toledo Zoo for a performance with her group Union Station.
OPINION: "Michigan would be wise to keep the issue under consideration until the Justice Department lawsuit claiming the New York state ban is unconstitutional has been decided by the Supreme Court and then just comply with the law."
Editorial: Michigan court should wait
The Michigan Supreme Court is considering a rule that would bar civil arrests in state and local courts. It’s an obvious message to Immigration and Customs ...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
OPINION: "Michigan would be wise to keep the issue under consideration until the Justice Department lawsuit claiming the New York state ban is unconstitutional has been decided by the Supreme Court and then just comply with the law."
Waterville City Council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on new data center construction within the city limits on Monday night.
Waterville City Council approves 6-month data center moratorium
Waterville City Council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on new data center construction within the city limits on Monday night.
The length of ...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Waterville City Council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on new data center construction within the city limits on Monday night.
Ryan Stechschulte, CFO/treasurer at Toledo Public Schools, said the district is looking at $68 million in cuts from the state beginning in fiscal year 2026.
Toledo Public Schools considering sweeping cuts and changes
Toledo Public Schools is bracing for millions in state and local funding cuts beginning in 2026, a shortfall that district leaders say will force sweeping ...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Ryan Stechschulte, CFO/treasurer at Toledo Public Schools, said the district is looking at $68 million in cuts from the state beginning in fiscal year 2026.
The Rotary Club of Toledo Foundation on Monday presented emergency grants totaling $10,000 to three local nonprofit organizations addressing the surge in food assistance needs across northwest Ohio.
Rotary Club of Toledo donates a total of $10,000 to three nonprofits
The Rotary Club of Toledo Foundation on Monday presented emergency grants totaling $10,000 to three local nonprofit organizations addressing the surge in ...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Rotary Club of Toledo Foundation on Monday presented emergency grants totaling $10,000 to three local nonprofit organizations addressing the surge in food assistance needs across northwest Ohio.
From working on different areas of her game, to the increase in college interest, Evarts has “done very well with handling all of that,” according to her father, Gibsonburg coach Bo Evarts.
2-time All-Ohio guard Evarts determined for more success in junior year at Gibsonburg
GIBSONBURG, Ohio — Elly Evarts hasn’t had much of a problem adjusting to the high school level after a sensational two-year stretch on Gibsonburg’s girls ...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
From working on different areas of her game, to the increase in college interest, Evarts has “done very well with handling all of that,” according to her father, Gibsonburg coach Bo Evarts.
“We have about 106 gigawatts of power that’s being estimated to go offline,” Mr. Latta said.
Latta urges grid modernization with small nuclear reactors, expedited permitting
COLUMBUS — Modernizing the power grid is necessary to ensure enough energy is generated to keep up with the demands of data centers, advanced manufacturing ...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“We have about 106 gigawatts of power that’s being estimated to go offline,” Mr. Latta said.
The complaint alleges that federal Title IX requirements were not upheld. Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities, including athletics, that receive federal financial assistance.
Monroe parent files federal complaint over trans athlete
MONROE — A Monroe High School parent has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education and the Michigan Department of Education after learning ...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The complaint alleges that federal Title IX requirements were not upheld. Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities, including athletics, that receive federal financial assistance.
BLADE ALERT: Defense lawyers for Darnell Jones have formally announced his intent to assert a mental-illness claim that would disqualify him from any death sentence arising from the alleged murder of Kei’mani Latigue.
Jones files ‘serious mental illness’ notice, which could block death penalty in Kei’mani case
Defense lawyers for Darnell Jones have formally announced his intent to assert a mental-illness claim that would disqualify him from any death sentence ...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
BLADE ALERT: Defense lawyers for Darnell Jones have formally announced his intent to assert a mental-illness claim that would disqualify him from any death sentence arising from the alleged murder of Kei’mani Latigue.
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District said it reached a construction milestone on Sunday with the new elevated water tank on State Rt. 582 in Wood County’s Middleton Township.
New water tower marks milestone in Meta’s Wood County project
BOWLING GREEN — The Northwestern Water and Sewer District said it reached a construction milestone on Sunday with the new elevated water tank on State Rt. ...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District said it reached a construction milestone on Sunday with the new elevated water tank on State Rt. 582 in Wood County’s Middleton Township.
The 100 Works of Art campaign expands upon Dean Davis' previously announced River Gallery Project. 🎨 Read more about the campaign ⏩ tinyurl.com/yma9d3z?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The 100 Works of Art campaign expands upon Dean Davis' previously announced River Gallery Project. 🎨 Read more about the campaign ⏩ tinyurl.com/yma9d3z?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
One of northwest Ohio’s most storied holiday traditions, Children’s Wonderland, returns Friday and will continue through Dec. 24.
Children’s Wonderland is back starting Friday
One of northwest Ohio’s most storied holiday traditions, Children’s Wonderland, returns Friday and will continue through Dec. 24.
Hours will be 11 a.m. to ...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
One of northwest Ohio’s most storied holiday traditions, Children’s Wonderland, returns Friday and will continue through Dec. 24.
The legislation would require the Navy to rename a naval vessel the USS Rear Admiral Alene Duerk.
Congressmen am to honor Ohioan, Navy’s first female admiral
When a visiting nurse stopped by the family home to take care of her injured father, it made such an impression on 4-year-old Alene Duerk that she embarked ...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The legislation would require the Navy to rename a naval vessel the USS Rear Admiral Alene Duerk.
Frozen in Time: A Wooden and Antique Boat Showcase opened Friday at the museum. It features eight wooden boats, each of which has a story to tell.
Museum showcases organic mix of wooden boats
While there are some good-looking fiberglass watercraft, they just don’t have the soul of wooden boats.
“Wooden boats are timeless works of art,” ...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Frozen in Time: A Wooden and Antique Boat Showcase opened Friday at the museum. It features eight wooden boats, each of which has a story to tell.
The chef and owner of Jamaican Spice showed Maddie his Whole Red Snapper recipe on this month’s episode of Meals with Maddie. 👇
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December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The chef and owner of Jamaican Spice showed Maddie his Whole Red Snapper recipe on this month’s episode of Meals with Maddie. 👇
See the full video: tinyurl.com/3b92f9xp?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
See the full video: tinyurl.com/3b92f9xp?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Officials from townships and municipalities are hoping the state’s Senate Bill 56 will disburse the money.
Some local governments hopeful, others skeptical of money from marijuana sales
Gary Boyle, the township administrator for Perkins Township in Erie County, is hoping to construct a new central fire station with money from marijuana ...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Officials from townships and municipalities are hoping the state’s Senate Bill 56 will disburse the money.
OPINION: "The investigation was done for the public and concerns our sacred right to fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power."
Editorial: Hold Jack Smith inquest in public
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan’s demand that former U.S. Special Prosecutor Jack Smith give testimony in private to Mr. Jordan’s committee investigating the ...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
OPINION: "The investigation was done for the public and concerns our sacred right to fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power."
Eleven of the Walleye’s 20 games have been decided by just one goal this season. Toledo improved to 5-2-4 in those close games by rallying for a 3-2 win over Indy.
Walleye rally for 3-2 victory in another tight, 1-goal game
The Toledo Walleye have had the knack of battling in tight, one-goal games this season, usually with positive results.
Eleven of the Walleye’s 20 games ...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Eleven of the Walleye’s 20 games have been decided by just one goal this season. Toledo improved to 5-2-4 in those close games by rallying for a 3-2 win over Indy.
BRIGGS: "In one fell swoop, the Toledo football program lost its all-time wins leader, its superstar assistant, and the headline recruit of its top-rated class."
Briggs: As Toledo football coaching search heats up, here are some names to watch
In one fell swoop, the Toledo football program lost its all-time wins leader, its superstar assistant, and the headline recruit of its top-rated class.
It ...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
BRIGGS: "In one fell swoop, the Toledo football program lost its all-time wins leader, its superstar assistant, and the headline recruit of its top-rated class."
The Falcons’ 118 points was the most ever scored by the team at the Stroh Center, breaking the mark they had set just four days ago in a 103-32 win over Kentucky State.
Bowling Green women set Stroh Center mark in win over Defiance
BOWLING GREEN — Sunday marked a record-setting performance by the Bowling Green State University women’s basketball team in a 118-35 home victory over ...
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December 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The Falcons’ 118 points was the most ever scored by the team at the Stroh Center, breaking the mark they had set just four days ago in a 103-32 win over Kentucky State.