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Top Performers: Battle between Keller, Lichtenberg doesn't disappoint
This week’s Top Performers have it all — 200-yard rushers, last second touchdown passes, and even a kickoff return for a score. Here are the individuals who made the most of their time under the lights in Week 4. Top Passers BRAYDON LICHTENBERG, St. John’s: A 6-foot-2 sophomore, Lichtenberg nearly led the Titans to an upset win, throwing for 372 yards while completing 29-of-42 passes with three… → Read More
The best performances from Friday night
From a pair of Titans who struck from the air to a Blue Devil who etched his name in the school record book, Week 2 of high school football saw its share of outstanding individual performances. Here are the best. TOP PASSERS Braydon Lichtenberg, St. John’s Jesuit: It was the Braydon-and-Dimitri show for the Titans in Friday’s win over Perrysburg. The sophomore signal caller completed 18 of his… → Read More
McDonald's celebrates Big Mac's birthday with free sandwiches
McDonald's is celebrating the Big Mac's 50th anniversary with the MacCoin, a commemorative coin which can be redeemed for a free sandwich. ASSOCIATED PRESS Enlarge Normally the person celebrating a birthday receives the gifts, but in the Big Mac’s case, McDonald’s customers are the ones walking away with free stuff. In honor of the iconic sandwich’s 50th birthday, McDonald’s is offering the… → Read More
Monroe native Mara Martin creates stir with unique runway appearance
Mara Martin wasn’t trying to make a statement or create controversy when she walked the runway at Miami Swim Week as a model while breastfeeding her daughter. But she’s not upset her spur-of-the-moment decision has led to conversations and greater awareness about breastfeeding in public, either. “I’m so happy to be able to represent what it stands for because it is such a normal and natural… → Read More
Mama Duck takes over Sandusky
SANDUSKY — When Craig Samborski reaches out to shake your hand, he shrugs his shoulders and says, “I like big ducks, I cannot lie.” And yes, Mr. Samborski does. As one of the two owners of Mama Duck, along with Sandusky native Ryan Whaley, Mr. Samborski spends his summers traveling around North American with the world’s largest rubber duck in tow. This weekend, Mama Duck is at Jackson Street… → Read More
LaCrosse brings donations, awareness to Lucas County Canine Care and Control
Every stop Cindy LaCrosse makes on the LPGA Tour, Fitz is never too far from her mind. Four years ago, Miss LaCrosse adopted her dog from a shelter in Florida, a black-and-white mutt she calls a “goofball.” And Fitz has served as an inspiration for her generosity and charity to animal shelters across the country. Every city she visits as a professional golfer is graced by some donations, good… → Read More
Could Domino's fill some Toledo potholes?
If you’re sick and tired of dodging potholes on city streets and don’t feel like anyone cares, there’s good news — Domino’s Pizza is listening. The largest pizza chain in the world is asking customers to nominate their town for pothole repairs at pavingforpizza.com. And, no, this isn’t a gimmick. Four cities have already received grants from Domino’s to repair their roads — Bartonville, Texas;… → Read More
DeVilbiss grad Barnett is Toledo, through and through
Part of a series on nine local athletes being inducted into the African American Legacy Project’s Sports Legends Hall of Fame. Kim Bates-Barnett is Toledo. A graduate of DeVilbiss High School, Mrs. Bates-Barnett went on to play volleyball at the University of Toledo, then spent the last 19 years as a teacher in the Toledo Public School system. If there’s one thing Mrs. Bates-Barnett is more… → Read More
Hiding dog video shines light on Rossford family
As with most videos, the one of Tasha the dog hiding from her owners behind a flower pot started innocently enough. “She saw me coming to the door, and she scooted her way to the pot,” Kelly Jackson, of Rossford, said. “That’s when I flipped it on; let’s open the door and get this. It was by chance. “You can hear us chuckling in the video. It was really just to show our friends because we… → Read More
University of Toledo takes down Shrek tweet
A University of Toledo social media post brought plenty of attention to the school, but in the end, it might have been too much. According to a tweet posted to the @UToledo account Tuesday morning, if it reached 500,000 retweets, the university would change its mascot from Rocky to Shrek. The University of Toledo tweet that started to go viral forcing the university to delete the tweet. Twitter… → Read More
Taking a look at Browns, Lions schedules
The start of the NFL season is still five months away, and there’s plenty to do between now and then. The draft is next week. Big names are still looking for new homes. Depending on how those moves shake out will definitely affect how teams will perform in 2018. But the NFL released its 2018 schedule Thursday night, so let’s take a look at portions of the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions… → Read More
Two scoops of record-breaking goodness
The idea, as all good ones do, started with a hot dog costume and a Guinness World Record. In Sunday’s Glass City Marathon, a pair of former Ohio State athletes, Joe Grandominico and Josh Whitt, will attempt to break the record for fastest marathon in a two-person costume, a bowl of ice cream from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. The former collegiate wrestlers will try to top the previous record of… → Read More
Online group calls for day-long boycott of Facebook
A day after Facebook’s founder Mark Zuckerberg testified before a joint hearing of the Commerce and Judiciary Committees on Capitol Hill about the recent data breach of the popular social media platform, a group is calling for a boycott Wednesday. Called Faceblock, the group calls for “online protest to let Mark Zuckerberg know that he can do better to protect our data,” according to a post on… → Read More
Superheroes take over Imagination Station
Spring break is winding to an end for most area schools, and Imagination Station has a perfect way to squeeze one last bit of excitement out of the week. From 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, superheroes from Laurel’s Princess Parties will be on hand to take pictures and meet their biggest fans during the Super Hero Meet and Greet. The event is included with the regular price of admission. To read… → Read More
Cardale Jones goes from scarlet to blue
PORT CLINTON — Cardale Jones might be a few weeks away from reporting to NFL mini-camp with the Los Angeles Chargers, but the former Ohio State quarterback has already started a new job in Ottawa County. Thanks to a mutual friend, Jones and Ottawa County Sheriff Stephen Levorchick got to know each other. And after Jones admitted if it wasn’t for playing in the NFL he’d be in law enforcement or… → Read More
7 things to know about National School Walkout
Over 2,500 protests have been planned nationwide in association with Wednesday's National School Walkout, which in part will honor the lives lost during the Parkland, Fla., shooting. ASSOCIATED PRESS Enlarge A movement that started with one Facebook event post has evolved into a nationwide call for students to walkout of class at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The #ENOUGH! National School Walkout will honor… → Read More
Toledo Mayor Kapszukiewicz recounts time spent as Muddy the Mud Hen
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz had many decisions to make when he was running for office last year, and one about his past in particular wasn’t a common issue for politicians. As an 18-year-old intern with the Toledo Mud Hens in 1991, Mr. Kapszukiewicz was pressed in duty as the mascot for the organization, Muddy the Mud Hen. He debated whether to make his experience public or move past it. “At… → Read More
Perrysburg, Sylvania, Maumee named among best to raise family
According to a study released by website WalletHub, three cities in northwest Ohio have been named among the best cities to raise a family in the state. Perrysburg was named the top city to raise a family, outpacing 180 cities listed in the report. Sylvania was 13th, and Maumee came in at No. 25. The website used 21 key indicators and separated the rankings into four major categories — Family… → Read More
Detergent packs causing serious injuries
Whether its a 3-year-old putting a bright, squishy detergent pack into his mouth or a 17-year-old taking part in an internet challenge, one thing remains the same — detergent packs are a frightening new risk in households everywhere. The packs, which contain highly concentrated amounts of detergent and other chemicals, are sold as convenient, pre-measured cleaners for dishwashers and washing… → Read More
Abandoned Toledo amusement park featured in book
When R.W. Bishop opened the Enchanted Forest theme park in north Toledo, he wanted to take the carnival and festival rides he had accumulated over his career of traveling to different fairs and create a stationary park on 14 acres behind his house. A few short years later, Mr. Bishop had to close the park due to lagging attendance and the poor state of the economy. But instead of sitting and… → Read More