Новости за 08.05.2024

AKRON — Toledo scored four runs in the second inning to help the Rockets defeat Central Michigan in the opening round of the Mid-American Conference softball tournament on Wednesday.

NEW YORK — Wall Street's lull stretched into a second day, as U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close in a quiet Wednesday.

The Toledo Mud Hens allowed 15 hits in an 11-6 loss to the St. Paul Saints on Wednesday afternoon at Fifth Third Field.

A judge set bond Wednesday at $1.1 million for a Toledo man charged with aggravated murder in a 15-year-old girl’s shooting death nearly two months ago.

BOWLING GREEN – Street paving in the city starts Thursday on Pearl Street.

Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Please note: Some establishments will have limitations and restrictions, please call ahead for details or visit their websites.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate voted Wednesday to allow President Joe Biden to appear on the state’s general election ballot despite the late date of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

More and more often, major league teams are calling up their top prospects early in the season.

The Perrysburg Farmers Market will open for the season Thursday, but its 25th-year ribbon-cutting recognition will be postponed for a week.

The Andersons of Maumee posted slightly lower earnings in the first quarter of 2024.

In the fourth northwest Ohio baseball coaches poll of the 2024 high school season, Eastwood returned to the top spot in Division III.

Kelvin Sampson wants to play against quality programs, outstanding coaches, and consistent winners.

Allan Block, chairman of Block Communications Inc., the parent company of The Blade and Buckeye Broadband, among other companies, on Wednesday filed a motion in Lucas County Common Pleas Court seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent his brother, John Robinson Block, and other members of the family from selling the businesses.

COLUMBUS — In line with Gov. Mike DeWine's recent call, a bill was proposed Wednesday to end Ohio's status as an outlier when it comes to enforcing driver seat belt violations.

The Lucas County auditor presented a check to SeaGate Food Bank on Wednesday, based on a settlement secured by the Office of the Ohio Attorney General against Family Dollar.

The Toledo Museum of Art’s book sale will be held May 16 through 18.

Water and sewer rates for Maumee residents will increase every year through 2029, and a trash fee is expected to be implemented in 2026.

The Toledo Walleye are not only facing a desperate Wheeling Nailers team on Wednesday, but also must contend with the odd dimensions of the rink at WesBanco Arena.

BOWLING GREEN — Steven Anthony Iwanek donned a cap and gown on April 27 and walked with the Bowling Green State University class of 2024, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism.

Lucas County Commissioner Anita Lopez concludes her executive assistant Andrew Urrutia “was in over his head” in the taxpayer-funded position. By the way she handled it, it is fair to conclude Ms. Lopez is also out of her depth as a county commissioner. (“Probe finds Lopez acted improperly,” Sunday)

Americans recently survived another tax season, a time when households look at the previous year and reflect on efforts to keep their respective fiscal houses in order. This time also gives us an opportunity to confront the complete fiscal mess in Washington. At the forefront of this economic turmoil is the issue of high inflation, which continues to gnaw away at the financial stability of both our country and its citizens.

In 2019, the Ohio legislature overturned the state’s energy efficiency programs with the passage of House Bill 6. In this trade-off to keep Ohio’s nuclear plants open, Ohio sacrificed its utility-run energy efficiency programs.

CLEVELAND — Andy Ibanez homered his first two times up and drove in four runs and Ryan Vilade got his first major league hit and three RBIs in his debut for Detroit, leading the Tigers to an 11-7 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Derrick White made seven 3-pointers and added 25, and the Boston Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the St. Paul Saints 7-5 at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Tuesday, May 7. Click the image above to view the full gallery.