Press Releases


Nov 29

22-ton John Sherwin propeller installed

The National Museum of the Great Lakes is pleased to announce the installation of the propeller from the S.S John Sherwin steamship. The propeller is one of the largest artifacts to go on display at the new museum in Toledo Ohio. The propeller ...

Posted By: Anna M. Kolin | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 29

TOLEDO WALLEYE WINTERFEST JERSEYS UNVEILED

The Toledo Walleye revealed the two jerseys the team will wear at the first-ever ECHL outdoor hockey games that will be played during Toledo Walleye Winterfest presented by ProMedica in December 2014. The jerseys were unveiled on the ice at the ...

Posted By: Andi Roman | Category: Community Interest



Nov 29

Rescued Grey Seal Arrives at Toledo Zoo

A young grey seal, estimated to be two years old, is now on exhibit at the Toledo Zoo’s Arctic Encounter®. The juvenile male arrived at the Zoo through the National Marine Fisheries Service after being caught wild off the East Coast and ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Nov 29

Black Friday to Cyber Monday with Local Computer Company

Spend Black Friday, Small Business Shop Saturday, Pre-Thanksgiving Sunday, and Cyber Monday with Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC. Each day you go to http://facebook.com/YCNOTLLC05 for upcoming sales on computers, accessories, online computer ...

Posted By: Amber Hawkins | Category: General News



Nov 29

Weihnachten Nostalgie ~ Christmas Nostalgia

Subject: Come Celebrate Weihnachten Nostalgie - German for Christmas Nostalgia! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TEUTONIA Männerchor and Damenchor of Toledo present Weihnachten Nostalgie ~ Christmas Nostalgia From: Cassie Bensch (419) 386-6475 * ...

Posted By: Cassie Bensch | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 22

Dinner Party Happy Badger Cafe

Hello. We are hosting our sixth RSVP BYOB Dinner Party at the Happy Badger Cafe, Bowling Green Ohio. Live music too! Menu is attached. Local sourcing on our menu, flavors highlighting the holidays. Reservations in advance by calling. $30 ...

Posted By: sarah cohen | Category: Events



Nov 20

#GivingTuesday

The Arts Commission has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners — charities, families, businesses, and individuals — to transform how people think about, talk ...

Posted By: Jennifer Jarrett | Category: Community Interest



Nov 20

Toledo Museum of Art Names Director of Human Resources

Archbold native Lynn Miller has joined the Toledo Museum of Art staff as director of human resources, Carol Bintz, chief operating officer, has announced. In this new position she will oversee human resources (HR), protective services, volunteer ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 20

Todd Ahrens Named Development Director

Todd M. Ahrens of Bowling Green has been named director of development at the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA), Carol Bintz, chief operating officer, has announced. He succeeds Susan Palmer, who retired from the position in June but continues her ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 20

Hollywood Casino Toledo Donates to Food for Thought

Hollywood Casino Toledo’s “Hollywood Cares” committee has been collecting donations of peanut butter and jelly from its Team Members over the past 2 weeks to benefit the local organization, Food for Thought. In total, Hollywood ...

Posted By: John McNamara | Category: Community Interest



Nov 20

IC-Fluid Power Announces BBB Accreditation

Rossford, Ohio – IC-Fluid Power, a privately-held custom hydraulics and replacement spare parts firm, is pleased to announce that they have been accredited by the Better Business Bureau of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The Better ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Business



Nov 20

TOWER BRASS presents Spirit of Christmas Brassed

Nationally-known and Bowling Green-based brass ensemble The Tower Brass Quintet will offer two performances of their popular seasonal concert, Spirit of Christmas Brassed. On Sunday, December 8, the Tower Brass will perform at Community of Christ ...

Posted By: S Watkins | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 20

A Celebration of Dance featuring The Nutcracker

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library invites all to dance in for our open house with crafts, games and dancing and meet members from The Toledo Ballet during our A Celebration of Dance! Toledo Ballet dancers will highlight selections from the ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 19

2nd Annual Sweeper Summit - Detroit, Michigan

2nd Annual Sweeper Summit - Detroit, Michigan This year Detroit proudly hosted the Second Annual Sweeper Summit on November 11th through the 13th. The Sweeper Summit is an annual event for the 1-800-SWEEPER National Service Alliance. The Sweeper ...

Posted By: Kerry Porter | Category: Services



Nov 19

GRRR Santa in a Sleigh Pictures

Our pictures are "golden", taken outside in Santa's sleigh. All dogs are welcome! On Saturday November 23rd, Santa will be at Churchill's, 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee between the hours of 11am-3pm. On both Sunday December 1st & Sunday December ...

Posted By: Anngelique Boyer | Category: Events



Nov 19

Central Catholic Sounds of Christmas

Central Catholic High School will present its annual Sounds of Christmas show on Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 p.m. at the Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams Street in downtown Toledo. The Central Catholic Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Gospel Choir, Concert ...

Posted By: Michele Jurek | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 19

New campaign benefits Stand Up To Cancer

According to research from Stand Up To Cancer, two people in the United States die from cancer every three minutes. That’s about as long as it takes to stand in line to buy holiday gifts for friends and family. But as shoppers make those ...

Posted By: Courtney Caudill | Category: General News



Nov 18

Toledo Rep fundraiser Scrooge's Favorite Things

The Toledo Rep is holding a fundraiser: “Scrooge’s Favorite Things” Online Raffle. Tickets may be purchased for $25 at 16 10th Street during regular business hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only 120 tickets will be sold from now ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Cottle | Category: Community Interest



Nov 18

Holiday Concerts @ the Library

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library invites you to enjoy the sounds of the season at our FREE family-friendly Holiday Concert series scheduled on Monday, December 16 through Friday, December 20 in the Wintergarden of Main Library, 325 Michigan ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Nov 18

Wreathes Across America Ceremony Remembers Veterans' Service

Remember. Honor. Teach. That’s the mission of the Wreaths Across America program, and it’s why Sylvania Boy Scout Troop 2 is one of several groups participating in the organization’s annual event Saturday, Dec. 14, at Toledo ...

Posted By: Karen Baker | Category: Community Interest



Nov 18

Theatrical Adaptation of American Salvage

WHAT: Owens students, staff and faculty will take the stage in an adaptation of Bonnie Jo Campbell’s American Salvage. For the first time, two of the book’s short stories “King Cole’s American Salvage” and “The ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Community Interest



Nov 18

Veterans Services Receives National Honor

Owens Community College has earned the coveted Military Friendly Schools® designation for the fourth consecutive year from Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning to civilian life. The 2014 Military Friendly ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Community Interest



Nov 18

Shop at the Toledo Zoo on Black Friday

Instead of clawing your way through crowds at the mall on Black Friday, why not spend some time with a black-and-white colobus monkey or an Argentine black-and-white tegu? The Zoo is open throughout Thanksgiving Weekend, starting with Black Friday ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Nov 18

Nov. 17 Lecture - Youth Movements & the Arab Revolutions

Dr. Juan Cole, internationally renowned expert on the Middle East, will deliver the 13th annual Maryse and Ramzy Mikhail Memorial Lecture on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. in the Driscoll Center Auditorium at The University of Toledo. The ...

Posted By: Laila Waggoner | Category: Events



Nov 14

Thrivent Financial Social Security Presentation

Thrivent Presentation on Your Social Security Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake Michigan is hosting a presentation by (Thrivent Financial for Lutherans) on December 10, 2013. Cliff & Ken Hunter will give a presentation about ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Nov 14

Levis Commons Welcomes New Businesses and Tenant Expansions

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Casey Pogan Marketing Director Hill Partners, Inc. The Town Center at Levis Commons [email protected] 419.931.8888 Levis Commons Welcomes New Businesses and Tenant Expansions Ideal Image, Grange Insurance and ...

Posted By: Casey Pogan | Category: Business



Nov 14

YWCA Breast Health Awareness Day

Attendees will enjoy: • Free brunch • Chair massages • Makeup demo • Nail care • Healthy lifestyle tips • Clinical breast exams • Hair prosthesis demo • A panel discussion on the importance of early detection ...

Posted By: Bridget Adams-Brewer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 14

Stand Up Toledo Returns For 3rd Annual

Title: Stand Up Toledo (2014) Date: January 19, 2014 Time: 7pm-11pm Location: Maumee Indoor Theater 601 Conant Street Maumee, OH 43537 Website: www.StandUpToledo.com Contact: Jason Kelley Phone: (419) 376-9859 Ten comedians, One night! Stand Up ...

Posted By: Jason Kelley | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Nov 14

Christmas Festival and Bake Sale

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & BAKE SALE Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Michigan 49267 is having their annual Christmas Festival & Bake Sale December 7, 2013 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (PLEASE JOIN US) Cookies –are $5.00 per ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Nov 13

Toledo Museum of Art Among First Museums to Collect Blenko

Works by the Blenko Glass Company from the mid-20th century are receiving increased attention as knowledge of its integral role in the history of American Glass expands. Now, with the acquisition of 16 modern Blenko vessels, the Toledo Museum of Art ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Community Interest