Press Releases - Community Interest

On Friday, November 6, a group of up to 50 men and women will be sworn in as United States citizens during a Naturalization Ceremony held at 2 p.m. in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. The Honorable Judge ...

Annual Homeless Advocacy Event Aims to Serve Community's UnhousedTOLEDO, OHIO — Each year, hundreds of guests and volunteers flock to Tent City for hot meals, warm clothes, medical services, social services or a warm, dry place to sleep. But ...

A national organization dedicated to service has joined forces with a local nonprofit focused on a national effort to house homeless veterans nationwide. Together, National Exchange Club and Veterans Matter, both based in Toledo, have announced a ...

A Mayor's Forum will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 on the opening night of Tent City, located downtown at the Civic Center Mall. All seven Toledo mayoral candidates -- Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson, former mayor Mike Bell, former mayor Carty ...

1Matters.org is a Toledo nonprofit whose mission is to leverage community compassion and deliver it to those on the streets and in the shelters, with the goal of helping people return to domestic autonomy. Tent City is an annual three-day awareness ...

Red Cross Club at Lourdes University hosts 2nd Annual Blood Drive honoring Tim Berta On Thursday, October 15, the Red Cross Club of Lourdes University will host its 2nd annual blood drive in honor of alumnus Tim Berta. The blood drive takes place in ...

The Toledo Zoo relies on a dedicated corps of 700+ volunteers who give more than 60,000 hours to the Zoo each year. On Thursday, September 24, the Zoo recognized its top volunteers of the year in four categories: Departmental, Development, Zoo-Ed ...

Ron and Fran Kusz are celebrating the life of their daughter Kathy who is a breast cancer survivor. The couple is hosting a Bowling Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, October 10 at noon being held at Miracle Lanes, 5030 Jackman Road. The entire ...

Local Novi Michigan Dentist takes stand against sweets on the street this Halloween NOVI, MICHIGAN – Earn cash for your candy and support the troops. Goldstein Dental Group is putting their ‘money where their mouth is’ and have ...

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Zoo is social! This past week, the Toledo Zoo launched its first ever blog. The blog can been viewed at www.toledozooblog.org and focuses on the more intimate and behind-the-scenes sides of the Zoo. The first post ...

DINE OUT FOR THE CURE! Eat at participating restaurants on Race for the Cure day and Komen Northwest Ohio will benefit WHO Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio WHAT Dine Out for the Cure! Eat at participating restaurants on Findlay Race for the Cure day ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 20, 2015 Contact: Maggie Billings 419-930-8811 [email protected] (TOLEDO)—Rahab’s Heart is hosting “Rebuilding Dreams in the ’04,” a 5K race and walk to raise awareness of human ...

Case Successfully Resolved in Client’s Favor Standing up for a client’s right to safe and equitable housing, Toledo Fair Housing Center successfully resolved a case through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development on ...

Please Join Us Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 at the Zenobia Shriners (8048 Broadstone Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551) for a Motorcycle Run to End Violence in Families. Registration will be held from 12:30 P.M. until 1:45 P.M. Cost is $25.00 which ...

We are a church who believes any and everyone has the right to praise and worship Jesus Christ our Lord - no matter who you are or what lifestyle you are living. We also believe everyone has the right to be married and our pastor performs all types ...

Lucas County Children Services (LCCS), in conjunction with the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program, is now offering improved and updated classes to prepare adults in Northwest Ohio to become foster and/or adoptive parents. The program has been ...

On Wednesday, September 16, local author Richard Baranowski will discuss his new book Perrysburg Village Voices: Hometown Stories of the Past. The book, to be released September 12, is a collection of 50 interviews of local residents transposed to ...

Join us at our Rally at the Park- Wildwood Metropark (5100 Central Ave) Sunday 9/13/15- Noon to 3pm. We will play field games, grill up hot dogs provided by Rudy's, and people can learn about this fun activity group! Come check us out, and start ...

The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program has compiled a great lineup of classes, lectures and travel opportunities. Friday Lectures and Hot TopicsOnce a month, Lifelong Learning offers a Friday lecture at 10 a.m. followed by a Hot Topic ...

The two recently orphaned female grizzly bear cubs from Yellowstone National Park have arrived safely at the Toledo Zoo. To ensure their health and wellness, the cubs will undergo the standard quarantine process of anywhere from 30 to 60 days before ...

TOLEDO, OH – Health and wellness is about more than just medicine, it’s about building community and supporting those in need. Toledo’s medical student community embodies this belief each year as the University of Toledo Physician ...

Johnston Fruit Farms hosts a day for the community to come out and pick apples for the underserved. Come out and enjoy a day filled with fun! This festive fall event will feature children’s games and crafts, a petting zoo, vendors, live music, ...

Community leaders from around the region gathered at the Toledo Zoo today to kick off the Zoo’s 2015 Capital Levy Renewal Campaign. This 1 mill, ten-year levy is a renewal, not a new tax. This capital levy will support:· ...

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake Mich. 49267 started our winter hours on Sunday September 13, 2015. Pastor Ron Winslow will lead an Adult Bible Study at 9:00 am. Cindy Young will lead the Children’s Sunday school at ...

Greetings and hello everyone. EXCITING NEWS IS IN THE AIR. We are very excited to announce the launch of the US Vets Inc Compatriot Program. Four Wednesdays during the month of September, we will be holding Veteran Outreach & Compatriot ...

45TH ANNUAL LAWN SALE The Maumee Valley Historical Society will host its 45th Annual Lawn Sale on September 13, 2015 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. MVHS is going back to the beginnings of the lawn sale when it was truly a community event. Don’t miss ...

The Citizens Committee for the Zoo is proud to announce the co-chairs for the Toledo Zoo’s 2015 Capital Levy Campaign. This year’s levy co-chairs are Fran Anderson, Doni Miller and Bruce Baumhower. ...

After diligently pursuing a case for two years, Toledo Fair Housing Center has achieved a successful result on behalf of a client with a disability. Attempting to rent an apartment with a dog that serves as an assistance animal, a mother and her ...

Scott’s Commercial Truck is hosting their 3rd Annual Clothing Drive September 25th, 2015 from 11am-4pm at their location on 5930 Benore Road, Toledo. Please bring your new or gently used winter clothing: coats, hats, mittens, gloves, or ...

The Toledo Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a male orangutan. Wakil (Wah-keel), whose name means “spokesman” in Indonesian, was born in the early evening hours of Thursday, July 23. Visitors can see baby and mother indoors at the ...