Press Releases - Community Interest
Apr
09
ProMedica and Heartland Hospice Hosts Free Bereavement Day Camp for Youth
ProMedica Hospice and Heartland Hospice Care will host Camp Fearless for children and adolescents who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The free bereavement day camp is open for children ages 6 to 16 and features therapeutic activities, arts ...
Apr
09
Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Announces “Complete the Street”
The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces, “Complete the Street,” a lighting project to complete the entire first block of Main Street in Downtown Sylvania with holiday lights and year-round bubble lights.“Light Up ...
Apr
08
Toledo Library Encourages Students to Help the Community through Service Programs
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) is proud to host programs designed to make a difference in Toledo and Lucas County. With service programs like Make a Difference, kids in the community are given the space and materials to create items ...
Apr
05
Public Meeting on the Replacement of the Marengo Street Bridge over the Ravine to Delaware Creek
There will be a public meeting on the replacement of the Marengo Street Bridge over the Ravine to Delaware Creek (LUC-Marengo St. Bridge, PID 103758), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, April 22 at Holy Trinity Church, 1825 Glendale Ave. The purpose of this ...
Apr
03
Kingston HealthCare Company and George Rumman Honored at the 2019 People of Vision Award Dinner Program
For more information: Prevent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate Taylor Elder Phone: 800-301-2020 ext.105 E-mail: [email protected] Kingston HealthCare Company and George Rumman Honored at the 2019 People of Vision Award Dinner Program Maumee, OH (March 22, ...
Mar
21
Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments 2019 Transportation Summit
WHAT: 25th TMACOG Transportation Summit: Air, Road, Rail, and Water – All Modes Lead to Economic DevelopmentWHEN: Friday, March 29, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.WHERE: Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo WHO: This ...
Mar
21
Black Swamp Conservancy acquires land on the Little Auglaize River
With a mile and a half of frontage along the Little Auglaize River, and home to many sensitive species, the 226-acre Little Auglaize Wildlife Reserve is a rare find. The Paulding County property, recently acquired by Black Swamp Conservancy, is one ...
Mar
21
City of Toledo Announces Public Hearings and Comment Period for Annual Action Plan
The City of Toledo’s Department of Neighborhood and Business Development is seeking comments on its DRAFT, July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020, One-Year Action Plan to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The ...
Mar
12
8th Annual “Have A Heart Restock Drive” assists local pantries
On Monday, March 18, the Sylvania Franciscan Village (SFV) kicks off its 8th annual Have a Heart Restock Drive to supply personal care items to six area outreach pantries: Bethany House, Claver House, Helping Hands of St. Louis, Our Lady of Lourdes ...
Mar
07
2019 City Infrastructure Program Meetings Scheduled
The city of Toledo will host six infrastructure program meetings – one in each of the six Council Districts. The meetings will be held as followed:· District 26 p.m., March 7 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 5445 Heatherdowns ...
Mar
07
15th Annual Spring Craft Show
Saturday April 6 10am-3pm Hope United Methodist Church will be hosting this annual show featuring talented crafters from Ohio and Michigan offering an excellent variety of handmade crafts for men, women, and children. You'll find unique Easter and ...
Mar
04
Toledo Museum of Art appoints director of special projects to oversee Master Plan implementation
TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) has appointed John S. Stanley as director ofspecial projects to oversee the Master Plan from design through construction, including project planning, budget development, community engagement, and ...
Mar
04
PreK for Toledo Leadership Team Announced
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and ProMedica President and CEO Randy Oostra today announced the creation of a leadership team that will shepherd our community toward implementing quality prekindergarten education for all young Toledo residents.The ...
Feb
19
Tony Packo’s® and Their Customers Team Up to Support The Salvation Army
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 02/20/19 11:30 amTony Packo’s® and their customers team up to support The Salvation ArmyToledo, OH: On February 20, 2019, Tony Packo’s will present The Salvation Army with a check for $3,743, raised through ...
Feb
19
Scramble For Food
Help us fight childhood hunger and have some fun at The Scramble For Food! MONDAY, July 15, 2019 BELMONT COUNTRY CLUB – Perrysburg Lunch at 11:30 AM • 1 PM Shotgun Awards, Cocktails, Buffet to Follow *Traditional scramble format. *Skill ...
Feb
14
Toledo Library Helps Local Kids Prepare for Kindergarten
Countdown to Kindergarten at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library is both a kindergarten readiness storytime for kids and a program to inform parents and caregivers of the skills that their children will need when beginning ...
Feb
13
Cheap and Chic Event on March 2nd to Benefit Zepf Center
Cheap and Chic Event to Benefit Zepf Center Don’t Skirt the Issue on March 2 Who doesn’t love to shop and now you can shop till you drop on March 2nd from 10-4 at the Zepf Wellness Center, 2272 Collingwood. Eight local retailers ...
Feb
08
8th Annual “Have A Heart Restock Drive” assists local pantries
On Monday, March 18, the Sylvania Franciscan Village (SFV) kicks off its 8th annual Have a Heart Restock Drive to supply personal care items to six area outreach pantries: Bethany House, Claver House, Helping Hands of St. Louis, Our Lady of Lourdes ...
Feb
07
Toledo Zoo Discounts and Coupons
TOLEDO, Ohio — Need an inexpensive yet entertaining activity to drive away the winter blahs? Your Toledo Zoo is here to help with a half-off admission coupon! The coupon is available online at toledozoo.org now through Friday, March 1 and is ...
Feb
07
Save the Date for Bethany House 10th Annual Celebrity Wait Night
Toledo, Ohio—Bethany House’s 10th Annual Celebrity Wait Night will take place on Monday,April 8, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Mark your calendar now!The event will take place at The Real Seafood Company and Zia’s at the Docks ...
Feb
07
Lourdes University Alumni Board Presents: Women Together
Lourdes University Alumni Board presents their series Women Together, Wednesday, February 20, at the Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe Street, at 5:30PM. Special guest speaker, Rita N.A. Mansour, will present on the topic of Financial ...
Feb
07
Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser at bd’s Mongolian Grill
Lourdes University’s Department of Campus Ministry and the Linking Interest, Needs and Knowledge (LINK) Student Organization hosts its 8th annual Mission Trips fundraiser Tuesday, February 26, at bd’s Mongolian Grill, 5001 Monroe St, at ...
Feb
04
Lourdes University Presents Black History Month Celebration
Lourdes University and the Office of Multicultural Services and Diversity presents the annual Black History Month Celebration ‘The Stars Within Us: Black Excellence and the Arts’, with special guest Spoken Word Artist, Ed Mabrey on ...
Jan
30
Toledo Library Director Announces Retirement
At the Jan. 24 Toledo Lucas County Public Library Board of Directors meeting, longtime Director Clyde Scoles announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2019. With more than 40 years of experience, Mr. Scoles has dedicated his career to championing ...
Jan
30
Partners in Education Receives $25,000 FCA Foundation Grant to Support Youth Literacy
Recently, Partners in Education was awarded a $25,000 grant from the FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of North American automaker FCA US LLC. The grant will support youth literacy via the Mentors in Toledo Schools program. “Partners in ...
Jan
30
Toledo Lucas County Public Library Joins NewsGuard in News Literacy Partnership
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library System has teamed up with NewsGuard to provide library patrons with a news literacy tool to help them assess the reliability of the news and information websites they see online.For the past two years, the ...
Jan
25
Burger King on Laskey Road to Hold Grand Reopening (February 2nd)
The Burger King restaurant located at 1856 W. Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio has undergone an extensive interior and exterior remodel and will celebrate its Grand Reopening on Saturday, February 2nd from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The public is invited to ...
Jan
25
Be Kind to Yourself
On Tuesday, February 12th at the WW Knight Nature Preserve (Perrysburg, OH) from 6:00pm-7:30pm, the Education Series will celebrate ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ week and coincide with the question, “how are you kind to ...
Jan
15
24-Hour ‘Fill the Freezer’ Casserole Marathon benefits those in need
On Friday, January 18, 2019, Lourdes University’s Mission and Ministry Office is hosting “Fill the Freezer” 24 Hour Marathon. Starting at 3pm, Lourdes students, faculty, and staff will work shifts making casseroles over a 24-hour ...
Jan
14
Sylvania Franciscan Village celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with prayer service, panel discussion
The Sylvania Franciscan Village is pleased to host an ecumenical prayer service, commemoration and panel discussion in honor of the life and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Ebeid ...

