Press Releases

On Sunday, October 14, 2018, Lourdes University offers the 2nd Annual 5K Terra Cotta Trot. The starting gun goes off at 8 a.m. on the Lourdes University mid-campus grounds near the Ebeid Recreation Center on the south side of Convent Blvd.This 5K ...

For the nation’s 4.5 million Direct Support Professionals, debt, family tensions, oreven a flat tire can disrupt their ability to provide the highest-quality care to men, women and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ...

Renowned local sculptor George Carruth has created a new work exclusively for Toledo’s most famous eatery, Tony Packo’s®. Now available for sale, the piece can be found in the five Packo’s restaurant locations around the ...

Saturday, July 14th, 12-3pm Learn proper running technique to surpass all your running goals! ?? Become a better, more efficient injury-free runner with the best running method on the planet: POSE Method Running is the only technique scientifically ...

WASHINGTON – The Urban Libraries Council today announced the election of the new Chair of the Executive Board, as well as the addition of two new members to its Board.The board members are:• Rhea Lawson, Director, Houston Public Library, ...

The Lucas County Land Bank has agreed to accept the donation of the former St. Anthony’s church from the Catholic Diocese of Toledo. After entering into a donation agreement, the Land Bank expects to acquire the former church in the coming ...

The “Downtown Sylvania Under the Lights” project was recently recognized as the cover photo in a national publication. A photo of Downtown Sylvania’s Christmas lighting project was featured on Bronner’s annual Commercial ...

The Fair Housing Center and the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) are pleased to announce a joint effort to ensure public housing programs and services are accessible for persons with disabilities. A three-year agreement paves the way for ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Zoo is excited to celebrate every day as hump day with the birth of a female Bactrian camel on May 6, 2018! The new camel was born to mother, Sasha, and father, Cash and has been named Zehra, (zar-rah) which means bright ...

Instructor: Paul Mueller Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: $43 members; $55 non-members The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) changed the Catholic Church deeply in many ways. Examine the council and the changes it brought ...

6-21-18 - Roxtec is a global manufacturer of industry-unique cable and pipe sealing products. Roxtec serves a broad market with flexible solutions for nearly any application. It has both off-the shelf Kit product, as well as Custom products for ...

Instructor: Kathryn R. Lee Thursday, June 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $17 members; $29 non-members Some diseases and disorders really do “run in families.” Using family stories, letters, medical records, obituaries and death ...

Saturday, August 25th 2pm Back to School Carnival at The Shops at Fallen Timbers Looking to promote local organizations affiliated with the area schools and youth development. Will be featuring Air Extreme Ohio inflatables, carnival games, Book that ...

FREE Father's Day Event: “Dreamscapes, Small Town Americana, paintings of Art Shumaker” opens with a reception on Father's Day, Sunday, June 17th from 1-3 p.m at the Way Public Library Gallery, 101 E. Indiana Ave., in Perrysburg. ...

The Toledo Area Humane Society is gearing up for a BIG pet adoption day at The Shops at Fallen Timbers! Stop by and meet some of our adoptable dogs and puppies that will be on site and ready to go home. Multiple pet related vendors will also be ...

CFA All Breed & Household Pet Cat Show This show features the exhibition and judging of cats throughout the weekend. Meet the breeds! Fun for cat lovers of all ages! July 28 & 29, 2018 Taylor Sportsplex 13333 Telegraph Rd. Taylor, Michigan ...

Lourdes University has announced that Southwyck Lanes will serve as the home center for the Gray Wolves’ men’s and women’s bowling teams which will begin play in the fall of 2018. The center, which opened in 1973 and was referred ...

The Sylvania Franciscan Village is pleased to present a Father Bacik Lecture on “Pope Francis and His Critics on Clergy Sex Abuse” on Thursday, July 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. Father ...

Instructor: Mary Bilyeu Thursday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: $17 members; $27 non-members Cooking shows used to teach us kitchen techniques, as they did when Julia Child prepared omelets and Duck á l’Orange on The French ...

Toledo, OH—June 13, 2018 —Lightning Lockers, LLC proudly announced the immediate availability of metal lockers for school, personal and industrial use in both grey and tan. According to the company, many customers were requesting stock ...

Instructor: Barbara Mauter Wednesday, June 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $17 members; $29 non-members Studies have shown that laughter can actually improve your health! Evidence shows that laughter establishes – or restores – a positive ...

Wednesday, June 20 Cost: $99 for members; $114 for nonmembers Bus departs from Lourdes University parking lot M at 8 a.m.; returns around 6:30 p.m. Buffet lunch is included Thomas Alva Edison was one of America’s most famous inventors. The ...

Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Chief Luis Santiago announced today he plans to retire effective Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.Chief Santiago has been a Toledo firefighter since May, 1984. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1988, captain in 1993, battalion ...

TOLEDO, OH – Sculptures created by Toledo School for the Arts students were among the winners this past weekend at Sculpture in the Village in Gibsonburg, OH. TSA students Zach Garn, Shane Hackett, Treyvon Johnson, and Olivia Parr created ...

The Franciscan Center of Lourdes University is pleased to announce the July slate of events. Monday, July 2The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo presents Fanny’s Journey, the third film of the 6th Annual Toledo Jewish Film Festival. Showtime ...

Michael Marsh has accepted a position as President and CEO of Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii Today, the Board of Directors of The Fair Housing Center announces the departure of long-time President and CEO, Michael Marsh, who is leaving to pursue an ...

Who: SASS- Student Advocates for Safe Schools hosts; FREE public eventWhat: SASS Summer Picnic- Community EventWhere: Wildwood Metorpark, Whitetail Shelter House, 5100 West Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43615When: Wednesday, June 20th, 2018, from ...

Toledo native, UT graduate, and retired Sylvania School teacher Alan Thompson completed a 12,000 mile bicycle journey along the perimeter of the United States for charity. Come hear his story!An avid cyclist and humanitarian, Alan Thompson raised ...

How much do you know about keeping yourself and your family safe from fire? Test your knowledge of fire safety in this interactive session.Mercy Health will be hosting a fire safety and burn prevention trivia night to provide your family with the ...

Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz on June 1 announced an accelerated schedule for opening the city’s public pools and splash pad. The first three of the six Toledo pools -- Pickford, Wilson, and Jamie Farr -- open this Saturday, June 9. Pool ...