Ask the Expert: Early treatment key to protect heart function
Dr. George Moukarbel is a cardiologist at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He earned his doctorate of medicine from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. Dr. Moukarbel specializes in advanced heart failure, and he’s particularly interested in exploring new interventions to help his patients manage...
Road Warrior: Main part of Secor/Laskey reconstruction expected to start, take 2 weeks
It looks like the Secor/Laskey intersection shutdown will finally start Monday. If you’re driving a car, light truck, or SUV, it won’t be entirely closed, but unless a forced right turn is OK, you’ll probably want to avoid it anyway. The Toledo Department of Transportation also announced Friday that all buses and...
Monclova Primary School welcomes Dunkin, a facility dog
MONCLOVA – With his dark, searching eyes, floppy ears and wagging tail, 2-year-old Labrador retriever Dunkin is magnetic as he walks through the halls or greets students getting off the bus at Monclova Primary School. “When he’s walking, he’s working,” said Jill Bigelow, dean of students at Monclova. “We...
St. Francis de Sales to celebrate 70 years of educating young men
St. Francis de Sales School has grown, expanded, and changed several times over since first opening in 1955. But one thing has remained the same: the brotherhood. Senior Brent Gehring has enlisted with the Air National Guard and is looking at where he will go to school after graduation. “St. Francis has set me up for...
10 Underrated Cities In Ohio Where Retirees Can Live Comfortably
Looking for great retirement cities in Ohio that won’t break the bank?. These 10 underrated cities offer affordable living and friendly communities!. Toledo sits right on Lake Erie like a friendly neighbor who always has the best view. This city knows how to treat folks who want to stretch...
$500,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A $500,000 top prize from the Ohio Lottery’s $500,000 Bankroll scratch-off game has been claimed through a trust. The Winner Trust will receive $360,000 after state and federal taxes, which totaled 28 percent. The winning ticket was purchased at Speedway #3670, located at 6601 Monroe St. in Sylvania.
Interesting indicators: Regional economy remains flat as prices rise
What do strip joint revenues, lipstick sales, business at secondhand stores, and lunch counter expenses tell us about the direction of the regional economy? These and other nontraditional indicators have been used to predict where the economy is heading. Some of these indexes appear more fanciful than predictive, but...
As fondue fizzles, pizzeria pops up in Maumee storefront
Megan and Shawn McClellan are trading out their fondue warmers for pizza ovens. On Sunday, Uptown Fondue + Wine officially becomes Uptown Pizzeria + Wine Bar. The McClellans’ restaurant is at 422 Conant St., Maumee. The fondue restaurant, which had customers cooking duck, lobster, cheese, and chocolate at their...
The Deep Fried Cinnamon Roll At This Diner In Ohio Is So Good, You’ll...
There’s a place in Woodville, Ohio where cinnamon rolls aren’t just baked—they’re transformed into golden-fried pillows of sugary bliss that will haunt your dreams for weeks. The Speedtrap Diner isn’t playing fair with these deep-fried masterpieces, and locals have been known to make special trips across...
Special Weather Statement Issued 4:22AM for Washtenaw County
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from September 14 at 4:22 AM until 8:30 AM EDT. Areas of dense fog, particularly south of I-94, will cause visibility to drop to a quarter mile or less; drivers should plan for extra travel...
