Love of cats draws breeders, spectators to competition
BOWLING GREEN — Dianne Dodd was cuddling her 11-month-old Maine coon, J.B., who calmly soaked it all in. “He doesn’t care,” Ms. Dodd said, of J.B.’s laid-back nature. In addition to J.B, she brought two more Maine coons, 3 year-old Taz and 7-month-old Desi, to the Cat Fanciers’ Association All Breed Championship & Household Pet Cat Show at the...
Holey Toledough doughnuts opening location in Bowling Green
TOLEDO, Ohio — Holey Toledough doughnuts, which bills itself as “Toledo’s favorite donuts” is aiming to have Bowling Green’s favorite donuts too. The business, which started as a specialty donut truck before opening a storefront in west Toledo on Alexis Road, built its reputation on their unique donuts.
Crews battle early morning fire in central Toledo
Fire crews are on the scene of a fire in central Toledo early this morning. The blaze was reported around 5 a.m. near the intersection of Buckingham and Pulaski streets. Firefighters said they found heavy fire showing when they arrived arrived at the mixed-use commercial and residential structure, which was unoccupied.
Fighter jets to fly over Ohio as National Guard conducts air defense drill
SWANTON, Ohio — As tensions with Iran continue to escalate overseas, the Ohio Air National Guard is bringing its training closer to home. The 180th Fighter Wing, based in Swanton, will conduct an air defense exercise over Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan today, Monday, April 13, between 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Michigan man stored lottery ticket in box for months before checking it. It was...
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. – A Monroe County man stored his lottery tickets in a box for months before discovering he had won $100,000. Perry Pendleton, 70, of Maybee, won the $100,000 prize when his Super Raffle number (071820) was chosen in the Nov. 19 drawing, according to an April 13 release from the Michigan Lottery.
Meals with Maddie: Making bread pudding at the Original Sub Shop & Deli
Ever since Maureen Brogan became owner of the Original Sub Shop & Deli over a decade ago, bread pudding became a part of its menu. This month’s episode of Meals with Maddie highlights the shop’s dessert staple, featuring a plum butter bread pudding with a homemade whipped cream. Different variations of bread pudding are available at the deli, 402 Broadway St., Toledo, each week. Brogan...
Lenawee County Honors Volunteers During Appreciation Month
ADRIAN — Lenawee County is recognizing the people who often work behind the scenes to keep the community running. During its April 8 meeting, the Board of Commissioners formally proclaimed April as Volunteer Appreciation Month, thanking volunteers for their service across the county. Officials highlighted contributions through the Department...
Local DAR presents Good Citizen honors
ADRIAN — Students from eight Lenawee County high schools were honored by the Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, at its monthly meeting on March 14. The DAR chapter presented the students with its Good Citizen awards for 2026. The awards honor high school...
Lenawee County Honors Shelly Delong for 36 Years of Service
ADRIAN — Lenawee County commissioners took time last week to recognize a longtime public servant, honoring Equalization Director Shelly Delong for more than three decades of service. During the April 8 meeting, the board approved a resolution thanking Delong for 36 years and 7 months with the county, highlighting...
Road Warrior: No room for right-turn lane on Secor at Laskey, city explains
While this year’s stage of Secor Road reconstruction between Laskey and Alexis roads does not involve the Laskey intersection, northbound Secor approaching Laskey narrows to one lane for both straight traffic and right turns, plus a left-turn lane. While drivers seeking to turn right onto eastbound Laskey might question why the closed lane can’t stay open for their use, Tori Lane, a spokesman...

















