New book an examination of mental health treatments from years past
December 2, 2020Located at the corner of South Detroit and Arlington Avenues, Toledo State Hospital was operational from 1888 until the early 1980s. Its emphasis on the cottage model — as opposed to the sterile, more traditional, institutional facilities prevalent during its time — made the hospital for the mentally ill a progressive example of compassionate care.
The best books you’ve read in 2020
December 1, 2020What were some of the best books you had a chance to read this year? Share your discoveries with a virtual group of friends. The Wood County District Public Library hosts a Google Meet session, The Best Books We Read in 2020, on Thursday, December 17. Join the chat, share your ideas and get some
Glass City Blues author tells new stories
December 1, 2020Nathan Elias, a Toledo native now living in Florida, grabbed attention two years ago with his debut chapbook of poems entitled Glass City Blues. The author has followed up with The Reincarnations, an eclectic collection of short stories. Elias is also currently working on a novel, Coil Quake Rift, scheduled for publication early next year.
The Greatest Band That Never Was: Satirical novel relates tale of Toledo rock “legends”
November 20, 2020Remember OJ’s Knife? No, not the actual physical object— the band. What? You never heard of them? They were huge in the 90’s! Probably the biggest rock group that ever came out of Toledo! They even played a gig at the Glass Bowl! Seriously, you don’t remember them? Don’t worry, that is because OJ’s Knife
A good doctor’s Extraordinary Mission
November 1, 2020Bestselling author, mobile eye doctor and Catholic speaker Dr. John R. Wood will be the guest at the Catholic Business Network’s next free event on Thursday, December 3. Entitled The Extraordinary Mission, the event will see Dr. Wood discussing issues related to the body, faith and more. Dr. Wood has authored three books, The Light
Murder and mystery in 1920’s Ohio
November 1, 2020The work of Dayton native Jess Montgomery will take center stage at the Wood County District Public Library’s monthly Coffee Talk Book Discussion. The Widows, a thrilling mystery set in 1920’s Ohio, is the subject for the virtual meeting. The book tells the tale of a woman whose sheriff husband is murdered while transporting a
A history of the opiate epidemic
November 1, 2020Harbor, a mental health service provider, is teaming up with the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Northwest Ohio to present a discussion about Sam Quinones’ harrowing book Dreamland. A look at the opiate epidemic over the course of 15 years, Dreamland follows its story from the streets to the clinics and all places
A Bloody Good Read: BG author conjures supernatural tale
September 30, 2020Nichole Craig’s family has always had a thing for the supernatural. When she was in tenth grade, her parents took her on a trip to St. Augustine’s in Florida, a location known for its ghost tours. It has always been a fun aspect of growing up, though Craig herself is still on the fence about
From ditch digger to entrepreneur— Ken Rusk shares his insights
August 11, 2020“Years and years ago, we had something called shop class in our high schools,” said Ken Rusk, owner of Everdry Waterproofing of Toledo. “That got replaced, back in the 80’s, by rooms of computers. Which is fine, because we needed to learn those skills. At the same time, (however), it eliminated the chance for a
Take to the Black Kite stage again
June 19, 2020After a long layoff, forced by the quarantine orders, Black Kite Coffee on Collingwood recently restarted an Open Mic Night. Held on a bi-weekly basis on Tuesdays at 5:30pm, the Black Kite’s Open Mic welcomes artists of all stripes, from musicians to poets and more. Spearheaded by UT alumnus and Toledo native Samuel Rudd, the
Write On: Three authors shed light on what it takes to get published
June 16, 2020If you’ve ever felt absolutely certain that the first draft of that novel you stowed away in a filing cabinet might just be the next New York Times bestseller, you’re in good company. Most literary types have fostered the notion, hoping for the prized end goal most every writer: publication. But how does one make
2020 Ode to the ZIP Code
May 13, 2020Your ZIP code is more than just your address— it’s part of your identity. The Toledo City Paper has made an effort to express that point since 2016, when we joined The Fair Housing Center, The Arts Commission, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library and (new this year!) Toledo Area Parent in asking Toledoans to submit