Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Toledo.
Lott Industries honored CEO Tim Menke on Oct.
7 with a surprise celebration in its boardroom on Hill Avenue; staff, partners and family recognized his work providing job opportunities for people with disabilities and offering space to local groups (such as God’s Lighthouse Academy).
Tent City returns in Toledo to help those without homes by offering food, hygiene items, and free services including health check-ups, birth certificate assistance, and haircuts amid rising evictions and homelessness.
The program aims to support the community’s most vulnerable residents.
Toledo Opera presents Aida at the Valentine Theatre today at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct.
18 at 2 p.m. with free Pre-Opera Talks starting one hour before each performance+ the production pays tribute to the company’s historic debut.
The Home Builders Association and 34 partners welcomed more than 800 high school students to the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green for Build My Future (a one-day event with hands-on trades labs) to learn about construction careers.
The city ordered demolition of a dangerous home on Airport Highway after officials flagged safety concerns (a demolition date has not been announced) and plans are in place to begin work soon.
Northwest Ohio's Simpson family is sharing their twins’ kidney battle to raise awareness ahead of the Pour with a Purpose fundraiser — an event to support those affected by kidney disease and to guide local care options.
Aging Untold Extra will stream today at 10:30 a.m. with advice on caregiving and local support as participants prepare for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this weekend; the Sylvania Senior Center continues to offer programs for adults over 55 from Lucas, Wood, and Fulton Counties.
Medicare enrollment changes affect current enrollees with higher costs and new guidelines—local residents may soon need to review their coverage as updates announced yesterday take effect.
Rhonda Simpson surprised her husband Matt on Oct.
15 with a trip to Fallen Timbers Middle School to mark 40 years of marriage + the couple revisited the place where they first met.
Today, the BCSN Game of the Week features Clay at Whitmer while Central Catholic hosts Orchard Lake St. Mary’s and Perrysburg takes on Anthony Wayne, with host Justin Feldkamp set to announce weekly recognitions (cheerleaders, officials, and Top 13 Power Poll).
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