On April 18, Lucas County Children Services hosted its annual Child Memorial near its offices in downtown Toledo.LCCS staff, elected officials and community partners gathered to remember the 14 children who lost their lives in the past year due to child abuse, neglect or community violence.Seven of…
Healthy Kids Day is celebrated at YMCA locations across the community. Events are free and family-friendly, aiming to promote healthy habits, active lifestyles and fun-filled experiences for children and families as they embark on the summer season.Sponsored nationally by Peanuts, Healthy Kids Day…
This big gobbler is ready for breeding season, which peaks in April. Wild turkeys disappeared from Ohio’s forests in the early 1900s, returning in earnest thanks to a wildly successful Ohio Division of Wildlife reintroduction program that has brought back this magnificent upland species to all 88…
On April 18, the Lucas County Democratic Party elected Schuyler Beckwith as the new chair of the organization at a central committee meeting.With a background in community activism and political engagement, Beckwith brings experience to the leadership role.Having served in various capacities within…
The City of Toledo Parks and Youth Services is hosting three pop-up walking events as part of the 2024 Let’s Get Moving walking program.The communitywide walks are designed to promote health and wellness and give participants a preview of the actual program starting on July 20 at Ottawa Park.…
The Toledo Library’s Better Toledo series will feature Tony Porter on Thursday, May 2. The topic of his program is “Healthy Masculinity Leadership.” The event, which is free and open to all, will run from 3 to 5 p.m., at Main Library.Mr. Porter is an author, educator, activist and CEO of A Call to…
The Altar Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2214 Manhattan Street, Erie, Michigan, has set the dates for their annual rummage sale.•Thursday May 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.•Friday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with specials all day long.•Saturday, May 4, 9 to 11 a.m. $2 bag day; and buy 3, get one free,…
Mercy Health, Mercy College of Ohio, and Toledo Public Schools (TPS) are starting construction on a Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy, aimed at educating students interested in entering the field of medicine.Renovation will soon begin on 20,000 square feet within the Mercy College building on…
The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District (Lucas SWCD) has partnered with Fender’s Fish Hatchery, Baltic, Ohio, to offer new and established pond owners the opportunity to stock their ponds conveniently and at a low cost.Five different types of fish fingerlings, ranging from one to six inches…
Warmer weather has returned to northwest Ohio and with it, road construction season.On April 22, the Lucas County engineer’s office kicked off the 2024 season with a roundabout project at Albon and Garden roads in Springfield Township.It is among 15 projects totaling more than $14 million in…
Mercy Health’s mobile mammography unit has visits scheduled throughout the region in May.The mobile mammography unit is customized for patient convenience and will deliver 3D mammograms to women age 40 and older. It is equipped with the newest 3D technology and offers patients the option of self-…
This big gobbler is ready for breeding season, which peaks in April. Wild turkeys disappeared from…
The Point Place Ravens football program began conditioning on April 22, at Friendship Park. Players…
Nearly $2.5 million in grants will be used to expand access to teen driver training for low-income…
On April 18, Lucas County Children Services hosted its annual Child Memorial near its offices in downtown Toledo. LCCS staff, elected officials and community partners gathered to remember the 14 children who lost their lives in the past year due to child abuse, neglect or community violence.
Healthy Kids Day is celebrated at YMCA locations across the community. Events are free and family-friendly, aiming to promote healthy habits, active lifestyles…
On April 18, the Lucas County Democratic Party elected Schuyler Beckwith as the new chair of the organization at a central committee meeting.With a background…
The City of Toledo Parks and Youth Services is hosting three pop-up walking events as part of the 2024 Let’s Get Moving walking program.The communitywide walks…
A charity golf outing to benefit HOOVES is scheduled for Sunday, September 24, at White Pines Golf Club. The tournament has a 12:30 p.m. check-in with a 1:30…
When dressed appropriately and mentally prepared, even the most finicky of adults are usually game to get a little muddy, especially when it is for a great…
A historic event for Italian and European American football will take place this summer as the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl Stadium will host the XLII…