Northview band director’s last concert

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 10:45pm

SYLVANIA, OH (Toledo News Now)- Chances are if you played an instrument at Northview High School in the last 32 years, Gene Bohland was your teacher. Now Bohland is putting down his director's baton.

"Of course it's bittersweet," he said. "I'm going to miss the kids. I'm going to miss the people the most."

Bohland has spent 35 years as a band director, 32 at Northview, but now he is retiring. Tuesday was his last concert.

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Commissioners approve annexation of Arbor Way

Submitted by WTOL Web Staff

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 7:17pm

SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP, OH (Toledo News Now)- Lucas County commissioners met Tuesday to approve the annexation of land in Sylvania Township's Arbor Way neighborhood into the city of Sylvania.

More than 20 homeowners have signed a petition asking to be officially moved from the township, which is just outside city limits.

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Lucas County unemployment drops to 7.8 percent, Toledo to 8.4 percent

Submitted by Nick Bade, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 12:52pm

Lucas County unemployment drops to 7.8 percent, Toledo to 8.4 percent

TOLEDO, OH (Toledo News Now) – Unemployment in Lucas County fell again in April, hitting 7.8 percent. That number is down from the 8.5 percent reported in March, and the 8.0 percent reported in April of 2012.

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Kids Kilometers at Fossil Park

Submitted by Erin O'Connell, Community Blogger

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 9:37am

Introduce the sport of running to your children this Saturday, May 25^th at The Fossil Park, 5675 Centennial Rd. The Toledo Roadrunners Club will be hosting its annual Kids Kilometers starting at 9:00 a.m.

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Library to host free cyber security seminar for business owners

Submitted by Nick Bade, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 1:45pm

Library to host free cyber security seminar for business owners

TOLEDO, OH (Press Release) - Local business owners and those thinking of starting a business won’t want to miss the Cyber Security seminar scheduled from 5-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. The free and open to the public event is presented and sponsored by SCORE of Northwest Ohio and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. Registration is required.

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Wheel It Forward

Submitted by Erin O'Connell, Community Blogger

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 10:41am

Bernie was an extremely active runner for over 31 years completing several marathons, including Toledo’s own Glass City and Boston. In March of 2010 he suffered stroke that left him unable to run but did not diminish his desire to participate in running events around the area. Over the last few years his wife, Theresa, told me she would take him to races and park him at the finish line so he could be around his friends but she knew he wanted more. After watching ALS advocate, Robin Mower, complete her very first marathon at the Medical Mutual Glass City Marathon on A

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Police presence expanded for Festirama

Submitted by WTOL Web Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:03pm

SYLVANIA, OH (Toledo News Now)- There's
more to enjoy this year at the St. Joseph Catholic Church's Festirama in
Sylvania.

The
event is now staged on two sides of Main Street. The rides are still next to
the church, but adult activities, such as the beer and food tents, have been
moved across the street.

"We
wanted to add more rides for the kids and increase the area where we all stand
around and enjoy each other's company," said Chairwoman Brenda Boudrie. "It's a
great event for our parish and a great gathering for everybody."

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