Bittersweet victories at the Special Olympics
April 1, 2020Two participants from the Bittersweet Farms program in Whitehouse made waves at the first ever Special Olympics Ohio Winter Games held in Bowling Green. Beth Meier, a state-level swimmer and skier, won one gold medal and two bronze medals as part of the Games’ swimming events. Matt Pierson, a member of the Lucas County D4
JobsOhio to invest $1.5 million in Northwest Ohio
April 1, 2020On February 24, JobsOhio announced a $1.5 million investment in a marketing effort designed to increase the number of area workers with in-demand skills. JobsOhio is a private, nonprofit economic development corporation designed to heighten job creation and investment in the Buckeye State. The recently announced investment is designed to increase enrollment in programs to
Rudy and Jack both turn 100
March 31, 2020A pair of Toledo institutions were honored by the Ohio Senate on February 14. 100-year-old Glass City resident Jack Tongring was recognized by the Senate President with a letter in commemoration of his century of positive contributions to the State as an educator and military veteran. In addition, Rudy’s Hot Dog Stand was honored for
This Award Is On Pointe
February 29, 2020The artistic director of the Ballet Theatre of Toledo is one of eight to be honored at the upcoming 2020 Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio.
Savage(ly) Best Workplace
February 29, 2020For the fourth consecutive year, financial services firm Savage and Associates has been recognized as one of the area’s best workplaces, as measured by a survey conducted by the Toledo Blade.
Fighting Homelessness In The Glass City
February 29, 2020An gra from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development will bolster Toledo entities that provide housing and
assistance to the homeless.