Press Releases - General News


Oct 24

The Fair Housing Center Selects Nationally Renowned Fair Housing Advocate as New CEO

Following a robust national search for a new CEO, The Board of Directors of The Fair Housing Center is pleased to announce the selection of Marie M. Flannery as the new President and CEO, who will begin her new position in Toledo on November 5, ...

Posted By: Sarah Jenkins | Category: General News



Oct 18

Caring for the Caregiver program

Join the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center at The University of Toledo Medical Center to learn management skills for caregivers. Caring for a family member or friend is not easy, nor is it something most of us are prepared to do. It is often stressful, ...

Posted By: Catharine Harned | Category: General News



Oct 13

World-Class Speakers to Be Showcased Locally November 9th

TOLEDO, OCTOBER 9, 2018 – The 7th annual Truth At Work Conference is scheduledto be simulcast live in Toledo, Ohio, November 9, 2018. This premier leadership eventwill feature inspiring industry CEOs, relevant entertainment figures and thought ...

Posted By: Jim Lange | Category: General News



Oct 02

CHWC Focused on Providing the Best OB/GYN Care

Bryan, Ohio, September 27, 2018 - Women’s Health Clinic at Bryan Hospital is designed to meet the unique and changing medical needs of women from adolescence to mature adulthood. Their team offers coordinated and supportive care for the ...

Posted By: Ava Wilson | Category: General News



Sep 27

Back-to-School Check Ups by Vision Associates

Signs your child may need glasses Toledo, Ohio, September 26, 2018 - As parents, we do everything we can to get our kids off to a great start in school. But there’s one back-to-school essential that many of us miss—the annual eye exam. ...

Posted By: Phil Andy | Category: General News



Aug 07

Midwest Recovery Center Expands, Accepting Medicaid

On Thursday, August 23rd 2018 from 11AM-5PM, Midwest Recovery Center would like to welcome everyone in the community to tour our brand new outpatient location in Sylvania Township, which now compliments our inpatient location in Maumee. Our ...

Posted By: Matt Bell | Category: General News



Jul 25

Security And Solar Control Film Installation Project Complete

NORFOLK, Va. – Commercial Window Shield has completed a project at St. Patrick Catholic School that will protect windows in its building and help conserve energy. The project involved installing a combination .8 mil solar control and security ...

Posted By: Riley Morris | Category: General News



Jul 23

Packo’s Celebrates National Hot Dog Week with 5-Cent Hot Dog

Tony Packo’s®, Toledo’s most iconic eatery, is rolling back the clock once more to offer their world-famous hot dogs at their original 1930's five-cent price. July has been designated National Hot Dog Month by the National Hot Dog ...

Posted By: Karen Meek | Category: General News



Jun 27

Urban Libraries Council Announces New Executive Board Members

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, ...

Posted By: Paul Guequierre | Category: General News



Jun 21

Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Chief Luis Santiago announces retirement effective Aug. 3

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 ...

Posted By: Ignazio Messina | Category: General News



Jun 21

The Fair Housing Center Board Announces Departure of President and CEO Michael Marsh

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 ...

Posted By: Sarah Jenkins | Category: General News



Jun 07

Legacy Marble and Granite Launches a New Website

Findlay, OH- Legacy Marble and Granite, the area’s foremost natural stone fabricator, is launching a newly revamped website, www.LegacyMarbleandGranite.com. The intention of the revised site is to give customers an online platform that will ...

Posted By: Justin More | Category: General News



May 29

Lourdes Golf Outing benefits student scholarships

On Friday, June 1, Lourdes University welcomes golfers and enthusiasts to its annual Hit the Links golf outing benefiting student scholarships. Since its inception, nearly $400,000 has been raised. Foursomes follow a scramble format and tee off at ...

Posted By: Helene Sheets | Category: General News



May 27

TONY PACKO’S NEW SYLVANIA LOCATION IS OPEN

Tony Packo’s®, Toledo’s most famous restaurant concept, has a new home in Sylvania! Tony Packo’s 5822 Alexis Road is now open to the public. Packo’s has been a part of the Sylvania community for more than 35 years and ...

Posted By: Kirsten Ingram | Category: General News



Apr 17

Toledo Museum of Art announces three executive team appointments

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) has promoted two staff members and has named a new member to its senior management team. Kristina Crystal has been hired to fill a new position at the Museum – chief revenue officer; Adam ...

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Mar 20

Lourdes University appoints new VP for Advancement

Lourdes University President Mary Ann Gawelek is pleased to announce the appointment of Vicki J. Stouffer, CFRE, as Lourdes University’s new Vice President for Institutional Advancement. In this Cabinet-level role, Ms. Stouffer is responsible ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: General News



Mar 06

Toledo Walleye set new sellout record

A new T-Town Hockey milestone was reached on Sunday, as a sold-out crowd packed the Huntington Center to watch the Toledo Walleye defeat Greenville. The game marked the twenty-first sellout, a new Walleye record for sellouts in a single regular ...

Posted By: Andi Roman | Category: General News



Feb 21

Tony Packo’s™ and their customers support The Salvation Army

On February 22, 2018, Tony Packo’s will present The Salvation Army with a check for $5,765, raised through the Giving Tuesday, Pickles Against Poverty, and Giving Back Gift Card campaigns which ran in all five Tony Packo's locations during the ...

Posted By: Karen Meek | Category: General News



Feb 14

Sara Jobin to Leave Resident Conductor Post at End of 2017-2018 Season

TOLEDO, OH – After three years with the Toledo Symphony, Sara Jobin will leave her post asResident Conductor at the end of the 2017-2018 season.“It has been such a privilege to work with the musicians of the Toledo Symphony ...

Posted By: Felecia Kanney | Category: General News



Jan 29

Hometown Coach Scores Touchdown with Packo’s

Central Catholic athletic director Greg Dempsey will kick off the 2018 bun signing season at Toledo’s most famous eatery Coach Dempsey arrives at the Original Tony Packo’s® on Front St. at 1pm on Tuesday, January 30 to autograph one ...

Posted By: Kirsten Ingram | Category: General News



Dec 18

Local Star Wars Illustrator to Appear at Packo’s

The Force will be with Toledo’s most famous restaurant when official Star Wars artist and Toledo native Brian Rood signs a hot dog bun and meets his fans at an upcoming event. The Original Tony Packo’s® at 1902 Front St. will welcome ...

Posted By: Kirsten Ingram | Category: General News



Nov 30

Cakewalkin’ Jass Band Celebrates Anniversary at Packo’s

The Cakewalkin’ Jass Band, “Toledo’s oldest New Orleans style jazz band,” will celebrate their fiftieth anniversary at Tony Packo’s®, Toledo’s most iconic restaurant for eighty-five years, with a weekend of ...

Posted By: Kirsten Ingram | Category: General News



Nov 29

Unison Health Announces Recovery Housing Plans

Toledo, OH — For people struggling with an addiction to opioids, the period immediately following the initial detox can make all the difference. Recovery Housing provides people with long-term support, empowering them to adjust to a drug-free ...

Posted By: Kitty Slight | Category: General News



Nov 29

Packo's Pickles Against Poverty

Tony Packo’s® is proud to announce its partnership with the Salvation Army of Northwest Ohio to support our community and surrounding areas. Packo’s and the Salvation Army will work together throughout the year to raise money to be ...

Posted By: Kirsten Ingram | Category: General News



Nov 20

Tony Packo's Announces Partnership with Salvation Army

Tony Packo’s is proud to announce its partnership with the Salvation Army of Northwest Ohio to support our community and surrounding areas. Packo’s and the Salvation Army will work together throughout the year to raise money to be ...

Posted By: Kirsten Ingram | Category: General News



Nov 09

UberEATS Launches in Toledo Today

UberEATS Launches in Toledo Today New Standalone App Makes Getting Great Food as Easy as Getting a Ride MEDIA AVAILABILITY UberEATS Toledo General Manager Berry Kennedy will be available for interviews and app demos TODAY ONLY from 2:00-3:00pm at ...

Posted By: Kirsten Ingram | Category: General News



Oct 31

TPS Superintendent to Sign Bun at Packo's

Dr. Romules Durant returns to his native East Side to have his signature placed alongside the hundreds of signed hot dog buns on the walls of Tony Packo’s®, Toledo’s most famous restaurant. The event will occur on Wednesday, November ...

Posted By: Scott Radel | Category: General News



Sep 14

Annual Dozynki Dinner

On Sunday, October 29th the Toledo-Poznan Alliance presents its Annual Dozynki Dinner from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Franciscan Center located on Lourdes University campus. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call ...

Posted By: Julian Johnson | Category: General News



Jul 21

Stranahan Theater and Great Hall Announces Renovations

The Stranahan Theater is in the midst of a major renovation. This began in 2016 with work outside the building, which included replacing all existing roofs and painting the entire exterior dark gray.In 2017, the lobby (both lower and upper) was ...

Posted By: Stephen Hyman | Category: General News



May 24

Hope, the Polar Bear to be Transferred

TOLEDO, Ohio — Robert Kennedy once said: “The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.” Together, with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan and Utah’sHogle Zoo, the ...

Posted By: Shayla Moriarty | Category: General News