Alex Bracken
General Assignment Reporter at The Toledo Blade
General assignment reporter at The Blade (@toledonews)
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1 week ago |
toledoblade.com | Alex Bracken
A key figure in a Toledo-based Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of investment clients pleaded guilty to five felony charges Tuesday. Richard Scheich was the COO of Northwest Capital, which prosecutors said convinced dozens of people to invest large sums of money in several companies associated with Northwest Capital. In return, the investors would receive substantial monthly interest payments.
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toledoblade.com | Alex Bracken
Toledo’s 20 Under 40 program is seeking nominations for its 30th annual awards, which recognize “dynamic leaders” under the age of 40. Individuals in the northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan region who have distinguished themselves through their careers or volunteer work in the community are eligible for the award. This year’s candidates must be born before June 30, 1985, program officials said. Nominations will be accepted until midnight June 30 and can be submitted at 20under40toledo.com.
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1 week ago |
toledoblade.com | Alex Bracken
Toledo Public Schools is putting people in the driver’s seat at a recruiting event, hoping to help applicants face their fears and test-drive a career at the district. Instructors will be on site during the recruiting event, and interviews will be offered on the spot Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at 5600 Hill Ave. The goal, according to TPS Transportation Director John Krajeski, is to give drivers the opportunity to become more comfortable with the size of the vehicle.
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2 weeks ago |
toledoblade.com | Alex Bracken
The University of Toledo’s 19th president, James Holloway, was selected Thursday to “restore the greatness” of the university and build upon research growth amid declining enrollment. Mr. Holloway will take the helm July 15, leaving his position as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of New Mexico, a post he has held since July, 2019. UNM is that state’s largest university with 23,228 students at its Albuquerque campus.
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2 weeks ago |
toledoblade.com | Alex Bracken
Face to face no longer means in person, and older adults are finding out that technology can help them stay socially connected with loved ones who are miles away. Video chatting applications like FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, and Zoom allow people to talk with each other in real time.
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