Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Toledo.
Toledo native Trez Gregory is set to have a fundraiser organized by fans at The Bunker Bar (1950 Eber Rd., Holland) Sunday, Sept.
20 at 2 pm; tickets cost $5 and the event includes raffles, food trucks and local musical acts to raise funds for her sight-saving surgery.
A Toledo mother got the keys to her new home after a coworker spotted her story on 13 Action News — Unison Health covered her first month’s rent, security deposit and furnishings.
Dick Feusse — a 100-year-old World War II veteran and local resident — will lead the parade as one of 20 honored veterans at the upcoming Roche de Boeuf Festival in Waterville.
He is celebrated for his long life and community service.
Author Tom Sorosiak releases his new book on Nazareth Hall, a landmark built in 1927 that later hosted military drills under the Ursuline Sisters; all proceeds support a scholarship for Toledo students of Polish heritage, and copies cost 20 dollars (an extra 5 dollars for mail delivery).
The Zekelman Holocaust Center’s traveling exhibit will be on view from Sept.
1 to Oct. 30 at The Church at Lion of Judah, sharing survivor art, multi-panel narratives and scheduled talks including an educator session on Oct. 20 (with support from the Jewish Federation).
13 Action News marked its 25th anniversary of covering the 9/11 attacks; photojournalist Kevin Beining (one of the first reporters at Ground Zero) shared his memories and insights on the lasting impact of that day on local news in Toledo.
To mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, classrooms across the nation, including in Toledo, are revisiting the attacks this week as teachers update lessons for students who never experienced them.
Educators are adapting curricula to bridge the historical gap.
Rossford fire chief recalled his six days at Ground Zero during a recent interview, saying 'You have no idea' about the challenges he faced.
His account offers a personal perspective on a formative period in his long career.
Two ovarian cancer awareness walks are planned in the region.
Today the Teal to Toe 5k is at Connor Park in Fremont from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., while the Ellen Jackson Walk is set for Sept. 19 at Buckeye Broadband in Northwood from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
Thursday's fifth annual Light Up the Night at Centennial Mall featured a car smash, petting zoo, free chair massages and DJ + was co-hosted by the Counseling Center and Office of Recreational Services to promote mental health education and suicide prevention.
New owners of the Renaissance hotel in downtown Toledo plan to renovate the property and keep The Heights restaurant operating.
Purchased for $11 million on Sept. 3 by 513 Excellence LLC, the hotel already has HVAC upgrades underway+ new carpeting and furniture will be installed.
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