Alex Bracken

1 week ago | toledoblade.com | Alex Bracken

County appointments for two boards have passed with a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Anita Lopez saying she believes there was not ample consideration given to the applications from the public. The Lucas County commissioners approved four appointments to the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority and the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority boards, two of which are county employees, at their meeting Monday, but not without criticism from Ms. Lopez.

1 week ago | toledoblade.com | Alex Bracken

Joe Smith left his final mark on Owens Community College Radio on Saturday afternoon, airing the final episode of his vinyl-only radio show to his listeners during the national Vinylthon event. The final episode of Randomosity was transmitted across the internet Saturday, with host Joe Smith, or “Dr. Jay,” playing selections from his collection of records. The final show coincides with the 10th anniversary of Vinylthon, a national program that raises money for student scholarships.

1 week ago | toledoblade.com | Alex Bracken

HOPE Toledo is putting its universal pre-K program on hold while it grapples with an uncertain future that rests in the hands of state officials and local taxpayers. Providers that partner with HOPE Toledo were informed in February that the organization would not be providing funding for next year’s class, and the organization’s leadership sought a $200,000 bailout from the city and county in March to complete the school year.

2 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | Alex Bracken

BOWLING GREEN — The mayor was joined by two education leaders for his state of the city address, which focused on an upcoming school levy he said is the “crossroads” of the city’s future. Mayor Mike Aspacher spoke in support of the five-year, three-quarter percent income tax levy for Bowling Green schools during the speech, and was joined by the district’s superintendent, Ted Haselman; and Bowling Green State University’s president, Rodney Rogers; who both spoke at the address.

2 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | Alex Bracken

For student-athletes juggling homework, exams, practices, training, and matches daily, taking a few minutes to think about their mental health often falls to the side. However, the Northern Lakes League hopes its inaugural mental health conference held Tuesday at Perrysburg High School will allow the 250 students to reflect on their schedules and give them the tools to cope with the pressures of life as a high school athlete.