Bringing new light to an old lighthouse
November 20, 2020An iconic Lake Erie sight is getting a facelift. In early September, a restoration project began on the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse on the Maumee River, originally built in 1904. The cement block which covered the window openings are being removed, allowing natural light to enter the first floor for the first time in years. Other
New hybrid Wrangler begins production
November 19, 2020Make way for a revolutionary Wrangler, made right here in Toledo. A new hybrid model, the Wrangler 4xe, is scheduled to begin production this month, rolling out to dealers by the beginning of 2021. The 4xe (pronounced “four-by-E”) will be the first Wrangler plug-in hybrid, capable of traveling up to 25 miles on electrical power
Helping those who need help most
November 17, 2020The Greater Toledo Community Foundation announced the award of a $28,000 grant to National Church Residences, a not-for-profit organization aimed at providing food and supplies for vulnerable seniors. The grant, from the Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund which supports area nonprofits as they work to assist individuals during the crisis, has allowed National Church Residences to
Citizens Watch 2020
September 30, 2020TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 AAUW/Toledo is hosting a virtual meeting entitled Take Heart, Take Action at 5pm discussing the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the major issues on the ballot this November. You can join the Zoom meeting by clicking here or by calling 1-301-715-8592. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 The Matriots, a nonpartisan political action committee aimed at electing more
New tax scam targets Lucas County residents
September 16, 2020The Lucas County Clerk of Courts announced that a new scam targeting residents has been identified. Citizens have received correspondence from the “Tax Processing Unit of the Lucas County Public Judgement Records” claiming nonpayment of taxes and demanding that recipients submit payment immediately. There is no Lucas County department by that name. In a press
One box for 400,000 people? City of Toledo files brief in support of ballot lawsuit
September 16, 2020UPDATE 9/16: Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Richard Frye ruled against the one-drop-box-per-county directive on September 15, stating that the limit was was “arbitrary and unreasonable.” Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office announced he would appeal the ruling, and that as of right now the secretary’s directive remains in place ORIGINAL STORY: The question of
Danielle Kang wins Marathon Classic; goes back-to-back on LPGA Tour
August 11, 2020The title of Marathon Classic champion seemed to belong to Lydia Ko, going into Sunday’s final round at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania. Ko had a four-shot lead over Danielle Kang to start the round, that lead would stretch to five-shots with six holes to go. However, the back third of the course proved
$5,000 Grant Provides Aid to Toledo’s Junction Coalition
July 29, 2020Underserved, low-income communities and communities of color continue to be hugely affected by COVID-19. The Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition is helping to ease the burden with a $25,000 grant, $5,000 of which will go to Toledo’s own Junction Coalition. The funds will be used to motivate local environmental cleanup efforts and prevent
Lake Erie Conference to discuss algae blooms
July 29, 2020Lake Erie Waterkeepers presents the 15th Annual Lake Erie Conference on Friday, August 14 at the Toledo Yacht Club. The event will focus on algae blooms in the lake, algae monitoring, a look at the Western Lake Erie Algae Report Card, the effect of algae on water treatment plants and a panel discussion on the
Drive-in fun at Toledo City Parks
June 19, 2020the City of Toledo parks will continue to host family and kid-friendly events all summer long.
Enjoy a trip to the park(let) in Sylvania
June 19, 2020The Red Bird Arts District began installation of the first parklets being added to Main Street in Downtown Sylvania on June 7.
Alpaca your bags, the Barnyard is coming to the Zoo
June 19, 2020The Nancy L. and Martin Davidson Barnyard is a new interactive experience for zoogoers to see, pet and feed farm animals such as goats, pigs, alpacas and more.