Press Releases - Community Interest

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Feb. 22, 2016 – Area residents and students with career aspirations in a green industry-related field are invited to learn about and explore various seasonal employment opportunities available throughout the region ...

Sylvania Community Action Team (SCAT), in cooperation with Dave’s Running Shop, will sponsor their 1st Annual 5K Race/1 Mile Walk, Saturday, February 20th at Olander Park, 6930, West Sylvania, Sylvania. Race Day Registration begins at 7:30 ...

In celebration of National Women's History Month, you are cordially invited to attend the 4th Annual Women Of The World Symposium, March 19th at Start High School. 8:30 registration and continental breakfast. W.O.W. is a collaborative effort of ...

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Museum of Art Board of Directors have elected Cynthia Thompson as chair, effective January 2016.Thompson, a Museum board member and supporter for more than a decade, has a history of success in both industry and ...

The Toledo Area Humane Society will be hosting a bake sale for Valentine’s Day. The Valentine’s Day Barkery Sale will be held Saturday, February 13th, and Sunday, February 14th, from 12-5 pm. We will have a wide variety of delicious ...

Steve Madewell, executive director of Metroparks of the Toledo Area, was honored Tuesday night with the professional of the year award from the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association. The award was presented at a banquet during OPRA’s annual ...

The Toledo Area Humane Society is hosting a Super Bowl Donation Drive at the new shelter. Drop off a donation in honor of your pick for the Super Bowl 50 Champions! TAHS is always in need of items like canned cat and dog food, non-clumping kitty ...

Dr. Fadia Abdouni, one of just 10 female oral surgeons in the state of Michigan, has joined the Goldstein Dental Group, with offices in Novi and Dearborn. Dr. Raphael Goldstein, DDS, said, “All of us at Goldstein Dental Group are very excited ...

On Monday, February 1, White House National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli will travel to Toledo, Ohio, to host a community forum on evidence-based programs to prevent and treat prescription drug abuse and heroin use. This is one of ...

Sheila Odesky of Sylvania, a retiree and community volunteer, was sworn in this morning as President of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Board of Trustees. It is Mrs. Odesky’s second term as president. Mrs. Odesky has formerly ...

Owens’ Dental Hygiene program, in collaboration with the Toledo Dental Society, will be offering a day of free dental services for children ages six months to 18 years with limited or no access to care. The event will take place Friday, Feb. ...

Come eat delicious food and support students embarking on mission trips to Pensacola, Florida and Guatemala City, Guatemala. What’s included: One Bowl of Stir-fry, Soup, Salad, Soft Drink and Tax (Tip not included) Price: $25 Adults (11 and ...

The Toledo Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a polar bear cub on December 3, 2015. Sixteen-year-old mother, Crystal, is caring for the yet to be named cub off-exhibit. The Zoo’s animal care staff is carefully observing the cub’s ...

Maumee artist Greg Justus, recently donated his time and artistic talents to illustrate a series of 3 children’s books written by Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio’s founder, Jean Schoen. The children’s books, written for a ...

For years, the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio have been supporters of the Ohio Special Olympics. This year, our lodge is continuing the support of the Ohio Special Olympics by hosting our 6th Annual Pancake Breakfast where all proceeds to benefit ...

Please join us Thursday, January 28th for "Elvis Live" starring Greg Jaqua. Doors open at 6:15 for cocktails and hor d'oeuvres with the show starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are $5 to benefit our local military families. Seating is limited, RSVP to ...

The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program has compiled a great lineup of spring lectures and hot topics. The events are held on select Fridays at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. Lectures begin at ...

Boy Scout Troop 210 will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit Providence Lutheran Church on January 19, 5-6:30pm at the church. The church is located at the corner of Albon Road and Airport Highway in Springfield Township. Cost: $5 ...

TOLEDO, Ohio – Jan. 11, 2016 – A new business in a familiar location has opened in West Toledo, and a January celebration and ribbon cutting is planned to introduce them to the community. Castillo Funeral Home is located at 1757 ...

A diverse group of church leaders from the Maumee and Greater Toledo area are joining together to put their faith into action and honor the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. King had a dream of freedom. In a commemoration worship service, January ...

Toledo, OHIO— The final numbers are in and 2015 was a banner year for the Toledo Zoo! In fact, over 1.3 million people came to the Zoo this past year. That number surpasses by 50,000 visitors the previous record that was set in 1988 when giant ...

The Maumee Valley Historical Society is proud to host the 47th Annual Antique Show and Sale in January this year. Vendors from across the country will be selling quality antiques at various price points for both beginning and advanced collectors. ...

– Residents of Northwest Ohio can now lift, tone, burn at Pure Barre’s newest franchise location in Toledo. Pure Barre is the nation’s largest and fastest growing barre concept with more than 300 studios across the United States ...

TOLEDO, OH -- Sit by the baseball hot stove and enjoy dinner at the BirdCage restaurant at Fifth Third Field for the annual Winter Benefit with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, January 21, 2016, featuring Tigers Manager, Brad Ausmus* and infielder ...

Older Adults to Receive the Gifts of Each Other’s Presence and Meal on Christmas For many older adults, especially those who recently lost a loved one, the holidays can be a lonely time. Instead of being alone while others are opening up ...

Help Lucas County Children By Becoming A Licensed Foster/Adoptive Parent. (TOLEDO, Ohio–December 8, 2015)—Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) is looking ahead to 2016 and asking individuals and families to make becoming a licensed ...

TOLEDO, Ohio – Wild Toledo, the Toledo Zoo’s local conservation organization, was awarded the 2015 Public Agency Native Landscape Award from the Oak Openings Region Chapter of Wild Ones for the installation and upkeep of native prairies ...

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Veterans’ graves will be decorated with donated wreathsSYLVANIA, Ohio - Each year, Toledo Memorial Park participates in the national Wreaths Across America program to honor our country’s fallen heroes. This year's ceremonial placing of ...

Inspire Toledo – February 27, 2016 Inspire Toledo 2016 "A Red Raffle Evening" be Part of It! This event will be held at the Registry Bistro at 144 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604 from 7:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. Arrival time is 6:00 p.m. ...