‘Community’ Archives
OEFFA: Raising the Salad Bar
London, Ohio—The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) and the Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy are offering a four day, two session workshop, “Raising the Salad Bar: Advanced Techniques and Season Extension for the Established Specialty Crop Grower.” “This workshop is designed especially for experienced crop [...]
Loved ones of Casey Bucher still fighting for justice
The following is posted on behalf of the family and friends of Casey Bucher: We've lost Casey but he is not forgotten. We are still fighting for justice for Casey. The monster that killed Casey is now incarcerated at Toledo Correctional Institution against the Judge's Order. Offenders at this facility have an average of 13 hours out of cell [...]
More than 317,000 risers replaced
A potential safety concern for Columbia Gas of Ohio customers has been resolved through the company’s Riser Safety Program, which concluded on June 30, Columbia announced today. Crews have replaced more than 317,000 risers around Ohio since the project began in 2008. “We made a commitment to our customers to resolve this concern, and [...]
Columbia Gas of Ohio and City of Sylvania showerhead giveaway
Columbia Gas of Ohio and the City of Sylvania are partnering to help residents use less water. In response to a Sylvania City Council resolution asking residents to restrict water usage, Columbia Gas will distribute 1,000 energy efficient showerheads on Monday, July 18th at the Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St. Sylvania, from noon [...]
Fairness in HIV Prevention Funding
This afternoon AIDS Resource Center Ohio (ARC Ohio), which serves more than 2/3 of Ohio’s 88 counties, called upon state and local governments to “ensure that HIV prevention efforts for gay and bisexual men receive an equitable share of public resources—a share that corresponds to the continuing impact of HIV on gay and bisexual men.” [...]
IA releases Domestic Violence Court Watch
Independent Advocates had a press conference this morning where they formally released Domestic Violence Court Watch Report 2010 on Toledo Municipal Court. June 13 a preview of the report was reported by Toledo Free Press. The video below is from this morning's press conference, the report can be downloaded through this link and it's also shared [...]
Columbia Gas announces $1.5 million Hamilton area upgrade
Columbia Gas of Ohio customers in Toledo’s Hamilton Street area will benefit from a natural gas pipeline improvement. Approximately 20,000 feet of natural gas main line will be replaced beginning Monday, June 27th, weather permitting. The $1.5 million project will upgrade existing steel pipe with plastic pipe and will impact [...]
Good News Good People
Charles E. Boyk Law Offices’ “Good News Good People” Program Rewards NW Ohio’s Good News and the People Behind It These days, it seems like no matter where you look, stories about the lack of money, jobs and excitement in Toledo and the surrounding area dominate our attention. At the Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, we have decided to [...]
46th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts
46th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts Saturday June 25, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday June 26, 10 am - 4 pm Discount tickets now available at all Andersons stores The Crosby Festival of the Arts has always been known as our region's original, premiere fine arts festival. 2011 will mark its 46th year and will continue the tradition of quality and [...]
Summer youth golf clinic to be offered at Collins Park
Local youth looking to learn the techniques and etiquette of golf will have the opportunity to access professional guidance this summer during “Mornings with Milton.” The series will be offered at Collins Park Golf Course on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon, June 22 through August 10, 2011. Boys and girls ages eight to 15 years [...]