Press Releases


May 13

Celebrate Nat'l Small Biz Week, Expo May 14th

Local Business Owners and Leaders won’t want to miss this event, scheduled for Wednesday, May 14th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, Ohio. The “Buy Local Movement” is alive and well in the ...

Posted By: Patrick Good | Category: Business



May 13

Toledo Rep to present Young Frankenstein in June

Toledo Rep to present ‘Young Frankenstein’ June 6 &7, 13-15, 19-22 To end its 2013-2014 main stage season, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre will present “The New Mel Brooks Musical: Young Frankenstein” for nine performances ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Cottle | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 13

Perrysburg Musical Theatre announces

Perrysburg Musical Theatre is pleased to announce the cast for its 2014 summer production of “The Music Man.” Under the direction of Clark Ausloos and musical direction of Pamela Williams-Rumer, performances will be held at Perrysburg ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Cottle | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 13

TSA Presents 15th Annual Kaleidoscope Year-End Finale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12th, 2014 Toledo School for the Arts Presents 15th Annual Kaleidoscope Finale Public Invited to View a Dazzling Array of Performances at the Valentine this Weekend TOLEDO, OH- Toledo School for the Arts will open their ...

Posted By: Lindsay Williams | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 13

Watusi Cattle Arrive at Toledo Zoo

Three Watusi cattle have arrived at the Toledo Zoo and are on exhibit in Tembo Trail, near the rhinos. The Watusi species originated in eastern Africa, though the original wild species has been extinct since the 1600s; today’s species survives ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



May 08

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS

Owens Community College’s Alumni Association is honoring the legacy of Private Stephen Machcinski and Private James Dickman of the Toledo Fire Department for their bravery, courage and service to the community by establishing a new $10,000 ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Luminations gala brings in $257,000 for student scholarships

Last Saturday, the Franciscan Center at Lourdes University was glowing with the more than 500 guests who came out to celebrate higher education and raise funds for student scholarships. Honorary Chairs John and Sarah Bates, and Lourdes President ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Dress like Big Boy, get a Big Boy free! Founder's Day May 3

Frisch’s Big Boy Celebrating! 3rd Annual Frisch’s Founder’s Day Dress like Big Boy, get a Big Boy free! Print your own costume or make your own! Offer valid on May 3, 2014 (dine in only)Press Release Contact Name: Liana Press ...

Posted By: Liana | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 08

Bring Mom to the Zoo for a Wild Time This Mother’s Day

Show Mom that she is the best by bringing her to the Toledo Zoo for Mother’s Day, sponsored by Mercy. All moms receive free Zoo admission when accompanied by one or more children, only on Sunday, May 11. In addition to Mom’s free ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Chrys Peterson Keynotes at Living the Dream Camp for Women

On May 16th from 9 am to 2:30 pm Tiffin University will host Living the Dream Camp for Women. The keynote speaker will be Chrys Peterson, former anchor of WTOL 11 News. Take advantage of one of Chrys’ first public events since leaving prime ...

Posted By: Karen Shulman | Category: Events



May 08

Springtime at Schedel Gardens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: A SPRINGTIME GARDEN WALK Where: Elmore, Ohio, Walter Ory Park Gazebo When: Saturday, May 10, 2014 What time: 9:00 to 1:00 pm for registration; finish by 4:00 What it is: 10K or 5K walk through the charming town of Elmore, a ...

Posted By: Dorothy Steedle | Category: Events



May 08

Thanks for the Mammories Golf Outing (and Putt Putt)!

The fourth annual “Thanks for the Mammories” golf outing organized by Melissa Cogar to benefit the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will take place at Bedford Hills Golf Club on Saturday, July 12, 2014. The event ...

Posted By: Melissa Cogar | Category: Sports



May 08

Secret Keeper Girl - Crazy Hair Tour

Helping Moms Cultivate God-Crazy Tween Girls Dannah Gresh’s All-New Secret Keeper Girl - Crazy Hair Tour May 15, 2014 6:30pm Family Christian Center 1834 E. 2nd St Defiance, OH Hosted by Family Christian Center and YES FM Tickets $15 in ...

Posted By: Cindy Ursell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 08

Spring Benefit Banquet

YES FM will be hosting the Spring Benefit Banquet on May 8 at Genesis Village, 2429 S. Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH. Doors open at 6pm with Dinner at 6:30pm. Tickets are $25 per person; table reservations for 8 are available for $200. The Featured ...

Posted By: Cindy Ursell | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Appalachian Trail Adventure chronicled at Way Library

On Wednesday, May 14th at 7 pm, Cheryl “Clinker” McCormick of Sylvania Township will speak about her experience doing a through-hike on the Appalachian Trail. Ms. McCormick began the 2,187 mile, 6-month journey from Georgia to Maine on ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 08

Palmer Scholarship Recipients Announced

The recipients of the Toledo Museum of Art’s 2014 Palmer Scholarship have been selected. Wesley Brown of Bowling Green and Jennifer Giovannucci of Waterville will share the $8,000 prize to use toward travel expenses related to art ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Community Interest



May 08

80th Annual Smead Luncheon and Alumni Awards Presentation

Dr. Jim Willey will visit the campus of Maumee Valley Country Day School to receive an award for his distinguished achievements in the field of cancer research. Dr. Willey, a 1970 graduate of Maumee Valley, earned a B.A. in Zoology at the ...

Posted By: Melissa E. Kuhl | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Your First Look East Toledo Women’s Center Needs Volunteers

?Volunteers are needed to serve as parenting instructors and patient advocates for the Your First Look East Toledo Women’s located at 101 Main Street, Suite 4, in the historic Weber Block Building. ?A program of Heartbeat of Toledo, the Your ...

Posted By: Pat Todak | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Way Public Library and PRIZM sponsor Poetry Workshop

Join local poet and BGSU instructor F. Daniel Rzicznek for a lively discussion of how the shape of poetry has evolved throughout history. The workshop called “Vehicles, Vessels, and Forms for Poetry will be taught on Tuesday, May the 13th ...

Posted By: Annette Jensen | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Maumee Valley Joins Online Consortium Expands Course

In an overview meeting of the school’s five year vision plan, Maumee Valley Country Day School announced last week that it will more than double the courses available to its Upper School students through the Hybrid Learning Consortium. The ...

Posted By: Melissa E. Kuhl | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Lourdes "Gathering of the Green" to celebrate Irish culture

As part of its global learning initiative, in 2013 Lourdes University established the Ireland Program which provides an opportunity for students to travel to Tullycross, Ireland, a small island country with a rich and varied history. Students ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Toledo Rep seeks directors for 2014-15 season

The Toledo Repertoire Theatre is seeking Mainstage and Edgy Rep production directors for the 2014 – 2015 season. The upcoming season will consist of six Mainstage plays, two Edgy Rep Readings and one Valentine’s Day weekend Special ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Cottle | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Toledo Rep to present 'Moonglow' May 8-11

Special event performance “Moonglow” will be presented at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre Mother’s Day weekend, May 8-11, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. A comic-drama written Kim Carney ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Cottle | Category: Arts and Entertainment



May 08

Launch Pad's Featured Film Series

Launch Pad's Featured Film Series is pleased to present a screening of "Max Anderson, Private Eye" by local filmmaker Michael DeSanto on Saturday, May 17th at 7:30. The aim of Featured Films is to highlighting talented local film and video makers ...

Posted By: Launch Pad | Category: Community Interest



May 08

El Cinco de Mayo de 1862: The day Mexico was born

In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of May 5th, the factory of talavera Uriarte in collaboration with the Universidad de las Americas Puebla, invited 38 artists to create unique pieces of art in talavera, a type of majolica ...

Posted By: Melissa E. Kuhl | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Truck Driving Jobs Open House May 9

Northwest State Community College/Custom Training Solutions will be hosting a free open house for area job seekers looking for employment in the Trucking Industry. Participants will be able to visit with several carriers and learn more about ...

Posted By: Tami Norris | Category: Education



May 08

Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event

Join us for our Annual Oriental Rug Event, featuring over 300 handknotted rugs all made by fairly paid adults, from 2'x3's to 10'x14's. Since our store is not large enough to carry these rugs year round, we host this special event once a year to ...

Posted By: Heather Ruffer | Category: Community Interest



May 08

BACKPACK TO THE FUTURE SUMMER SUPPLY DRIVE

As another school year comes to an end, many students are once again placing their backpacks in storage or are discarding them entirely in anticipation of buying next fall’s latest fashion trend. Owens Community College’s Alumni ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Community Interest



May 08

Kellermeier's Contest to Celebrate National Barbecue Month

Today kicks off National Barbecue Month, the lead-in to the peak outdoor cooking season. While consumers are preparing their grills for summer usage, a majority are purchasing the barbecue accessories they need with year-round outdoor cooking in ...

Posted By: Gary Kellermeier | Category: Services



May 08

Unison Launches "Just Don't" Prevention Campaign

Unison kicked off their “Just Don’t” prevention campaign on May 1, 2014. Funded by the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County, the goal of the campaign is to increase the community’s perception that the use ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: Community Interest