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2023.06.05 07:07 desertplum Patrick Merrill, Missing from Plymouth, NH since 1987
![]() | Hey everyone! Sorry for the length and any formatting issues. I wanted to compile all the information I found into one document, especially since this took place in the 80's - 90's there wasn't a full summary of this case anywhere online. I know it's really long, but I felt all the details and nitty gritty was important to include. I watch way too much true crime, and was browsing New Hampshire cold cases online. One that stood out to me was Patrick Merrill. I am from Plymouth, and before seeing his case I wasn't aware of it happening. The man who did this to Patrick is apparently still alive, and I feel passionately that Patrick's family deserves justice and closure. submitted by desertplum to newhampshire [link] [comments] Patrick Merrill was a 21-year-old freshman Plymouth State College student from New York who went missing on April 6, 1978, last seen on Route 3, near downtown Plymouth. He is still listed as a missing person. At the time of his disappearance, he was living in the Bradford Manor student rooming house. Patrick’s family described him as having a heavy beard, light mustache, bright blue eyes, a scar on his nose, a false front tooth, reddish-auburn hair, 5’9” (an additional article I found stated 5’11” and 130-140 pounds (Valley News, Apr 23, 1987). In 2023, he would be 57. Photo from WMUR News 9 I have searched the web and old newspaper articles related to his case, and it is infuriating to say the least. Merrill was last seen at 7:30pm on April 6th, 1987, getting into George Pregent’s (40 at the time) green Mercury Comet with VT plates. Pregent was a resident of Keene, NH. Merrill met Pregent in February 1987 while hitchhiking from the University of MA to Plymouth, NH. He collected (newspapers say anywhere from $6,000 - $13,000) from his friends to buy 10lbs of marijuana from Pregent and was never seen again after entering Pregent’s car. According to Merrill’s sister, he was a casual marijuana user and was not involved with dealing before this incident. Also, according to his sister, Merrill was conducting the deal for friends at UMass, and possibly PSC students, and expected to profit $2,000. Merrill’s Mother felt that he would not voluntarily go missing, as his father was terminally ill with cancer (The Burlington Free Press, Jul 7, 1987). On April 13, 1987, Pregent, along with David Langlois (20, VT) were arrested in Rumney, NH, (driving the same Mercury Comet that Merrill was last seen in, which was impounded upon Pregent’s arrest), and arrested on possession of controlled substance with intent to sell. Pregent was taken into custody at Grafton County jail and refused to speak about Merrill (Valley News, Apr 23, 1987). According to the Concord Monitor (May 27, 1987) Pregent was living in “the 1875 House” (618 Fairground Rd, Plymouth, NH) at the time (contradicts the other article stating he is a Keene, NH or Proctor, VT resident), and was arrested on theft of services, between April 4 – 6th he used a false name and address to avoid paying for car repairs. Pregent’s record dates back to the 1960’s and is described by police as a career criminal (The Boston Globe, May 1990). On July 10, 1987, while awaiting trial for theft of service charges in Merrimack County Jail, Pregent escaped through a skylight after cutting the bars with a smuggled hacksaw blade (Concord Monitor, Jul 11, 1987). I was not able to locate information about Pregent’s capture or return to prison. Previously, In 1976, Pregent escaped from a Burlington, VT prison while serving time for the theft of 32 Volkswagens. He was caught in Boston, MA in September 1978. Pregent was paroled in 1981, and then became a teacher at Lamoille Union High School until he was arrested in December 1984 for planning a break-in and theft at Copley Hospital pharmacy. He was imprisoned for this, and again paroled in December 1986 (The Burlington Free Press, Jul 7, 1987). In 1990 Pregent was jailed in North Carolina on forgery convictions (The Boston Globe, May 1990). A week after Merrill’s disappearance a Jeep owned by Pregent was believed to be seen in Proctor, VT, close to a bog. This bog, “Proctor Bog” is near West Mountain, about 1.5 miles up a trail on Cain Street off an old logging road. This trail is also referred to as “High Ledge” by area locals (Rutland Daily Herald, May 1990.). Pregent (no date provided) formerly lived in Proctor. In 1987 a gallon plastic jar containing decomposed hand palms and foot soles was found in another wooded area in Proctor that Pregent was known to frequent. Merrill has a relatively rare blood type (AB), the skin from the jug was tested and matches Merrill’s blood type (Rutland Daily Herald, May 1990.) An article by the Boston Globe states that a DNA analysis was conducted on the skin to determine if they were Merrill’s, but they would not discuss the test results (The Boston Globe, May 1990). NH and VT state police searched the bog in Proctor on May 9, 1990, using police dogs trained to sniff out bodies. The police dogs indicated that on the west side of the bog they may have smelled body parts (Rutland Daily Herald, May 1990.). Another article states the police dogs alerted to a specific spot of the bog three individual times, but nothing was found in the area (Valley New, May 24, 1990). A direct quote from the Rutland Daily Herald article, “police have believed for several years that Merrill’s dismembered body could be in the pond, their plans to execute a search have repeatedly fallen through. After waiting for two years for the bog to drain naturally in the fall, police finally opted to obtain permission to drain the pond.” (Rutland Daily Herald, May 1990). During the search, east of the bog near a stone wall five bones ranging from 4-7” were found. The bones were tested by pathologists and an anthropologist at the University of VT and were later found to be animal bones. Police stated that George Pregent was the only suspect in the case, but without a body they felt that prosecutors would have difficulty convicting Pregent of Merrill’s murder (The Boston Globe, May 1990). A confidential informant gave information to VT and NH police that suggests that Pregent never intended to sell Merrill the marijuana. The informant conveyed that Pregent stole the money, murdered, and dismembered Merrill, burying the bones in “Proctor Bog” (this article states that Pregent was living in Proctor at the time of Merrill’s disappearance, contradicting the other articles that list Plymouth and Keene). Police say they recovered some of the money from the drug deal, and that the money is connected to Pregent. The informant, an associate of Pregent told police that Pregent showed him the plastic bottles with palms and foot soles two days after Merrill’s disappearance. This informant also told VT state police that he saw Pregent with a plastic bag containing limbs, and that Pregent went to “Proctor Bog” the day after the informant saw the bag. Tire tracks and “other evidence” (doesn’t specify) suggest Pregent drove to the bog, and walked along the marsh (Valley New, May 24, 1990). VT State Police Detective Sgt. Brian Abbey said that police will not search the bog again for the body, but he predicts Pregent will be charged with murder. He is quoted as saying “We have a very, very strong case.”. The only record I could locate relating to anyone in this case after May 1990 is an article about Pregent’s arrest in Concord, NH in January 2002 on felony-level counts of possession with intent to distribute and being a felon in possession of a firearm (Concord Monitor, 2002). As described by his sister: Merrill was the youngest of three, enjoyed basketball, scuba diving, and the outdoors. He read everything and loved to play chess. He was a wonderful kid with a sense of adventure, and a wonderful sense of humor (The Boston Globe, May 1990.) From what I could find George Pregent is STILL alive today and was never charged. (Presuming that he is guilty), he needs to be charged so Patrick Merrill can finally have justice. Patrick’s family deserves to have peace, closure, and to know what happened to him all those years ago. I think it goes without saying but nobody deserves to be murdered over pot. I’m not sure what, but I’m sure something can be done with all the advancements in DNA, and science that the criminal justice system has today in comparison to the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. All I know is Patrick Merrill deserves to be found and put to rest. I found an obituary of his Mom, who passed away last year. I cannot imagine the heartache and turmoil she went through all those years not knowing what happened to her son, or where he was. WMUR Article: https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-unsolved-case-file-disappearance-of-patrick-merrill/19673486 NH Department of Justice Cold Case File: https://www.doj.nh.gov/criminal/cold-case/victim-list/patrick-merrill.htm NAMUS (National Unidentified and Missing Persons System): https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/23398?nav https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/224596307/patrick-douglas-merrill References Concord Monitor. (January 25, 2002). George Pregent, Marijuana Arrest 2002. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 5, 2023, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-george-pregent-marijuan/125825136/ Concord Monitor. (July 11, 1987). George Pregent Escapee Caught Jul 1987. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-george-pregent-escapee-c/125825171/ Concord Monitor. (May 27, 1987). George Pregent, the 1875 House - theft of services May 1987. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-george-pregent-the-1875/125825847/ Rutland Daily Herald. (May 10, 1990). Proctor bog, search for Patrick Merrill continued. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/rutland-daily-herald-proctor-bog-search/125872899/ The Boston Globe. (May 13, 1990). Boston Globe, Patrick Merrill mention. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-boston-globe-patrick-m/125873157/ The Burlington Free Press. (July 7, 1987). Patrick merrill mention continued. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press-patrick-merril/125872328/ Valley News. (April 23, 1987). Patrick Merrill, Apr 23, 1987. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/valley-news-patrick-merrill-apr-23-198/125824332/ Valley News. (May 24, 1990). Bog Search for Patrick Merrill, May 1990. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 5, 2023, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/valley-news-bog-search-for-patrick-merri/125824491/ |
2023.06.03 16:48 SweatyGod69 Hi guys! I posted this sword yesterday looking for information on it and some of you asked for some more specific pictures so here they are
![]() | Note the hinged part in the 1st and 2nd pictures. Also one person’s mentioned that the blade may have been made in Toledo, Spain. You were right! There is an inscription on the blade that says Toledo. submitted by SweatyGod69 to SWORDS [link] [comments] |
2023.06.03 15:09 seannestor This Week in Toledo 6/3/23
![]() | submitted by seannestor to toledo [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/vqfgv168ys3b1.png?width=780&format=png&auto=webp&s=fe5f891d22cac511f70d30faa8cea6cf5199341b • On Monday, Bitwise Industries - the Fresno, California-based tech training company that has been renovating the former Jefferson Center downtown at 1300 Jefferson Ave. - furloughed its entire staff of 900 employees citing cash flow issues. A $33 million lawsuit has been filed against the company by its financial partners, who cite that they were misled and that contracts were breached. • On Tuesday, Toledo City Council voted 9-3 to approve a $180,000 contract with Louisville-based Cities United to develop a crime-reduction plan. Council members Hobbs, Moline, and Sarantou cast dissenting votes. • Also on Tuesday, City of Toledo Safety Director Brian Byrd announced he will be retiring on September 1. He has worked for the City since 1988. • On Wednesday, ProMedica announced that it plans to close the Goerlich Memory Center and a skilled nursing facility in Sylvania by August 31 as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures related to its dire financial position. The Goerlich Memory Center has been open since 1994. • On Thursday, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) launched its TARTA Summer Blast Pass, which allows young people aged 6 through 19 to make use of TARTA services at no cost through August 31. For more information, visit https://tarta.com/blast/ • Also beginning Thursday, ratepayers are likely to see a hike of up to 47% on their electric bills due to rising energy costs influenced by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. For those interested in changing their energy supplier, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) operates a website comparing all available energy providers at http://www.energychoiceohio.gov/ • The Ohio Department of Transportation has reintroduced plans to expand I-475 between Douglas Road and US-23. Several residents are concerned as the project will involve acquiring and demolishing homes as early as 2026. • The Ohio Controlling Board has earmarked $2,000,000 for cleanup in the Maumee River as well as $750,000 to Unison Behavioral Health Group to purchase a 16-bed residential treatment facility for those with severe and persistent mental illness. • On Saturday (June 3) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the City of Toledo is sponsoring a free disposal day at the Hoffman Road Landfill (3962 Hoffman Rd.) Lucas county residents can drop off bulk solid waste at no cost during this time. For more information, visit https://toledo.oh.gov/landfill • Also on Saturday (June 3) at 10 a.m. in the Old West End, the King Wamba Parade will kick off the 50th Annual Old West End Festival. For more information about the festival and the various events and activities taking place within it, visit http://www.toledooldwestend.com/festival • In further Saturday (June 3) events, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the City of Toledo will host another public meeting at St. Martin de Porres Community Center (1119 Bancroft St.) for stakeholders to plan future development at the Swayne Field Shopping Center at Monroe Street and Detroit Avenue. • The East Toledo Family Center will host a Storybook Festival on Saturday (June 3) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.,. at Waite High School (301 Morrison Dr.). The entirely free event will include activities, raffles, a meet and greet with Spiderman, music, and prizes to promote literacy for children. • The Multicultural Twilight Market will take place on Saturday (June 3) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Toledo Farmer's Market (525 Market St.). Shops operated by women, immigrants, and people of color will be present. There is no cost to attend. • Next Wednesday (June 7) at 12 p.m., the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will launch its free Summer Music Series with a performance by Kerry Patrick Clark & Robbie Clark on the north lawn of the Main Branch Library (325 N. Michigan St.). Concerts will continue every Wednesday at 12 p.m. through August 8. • Also next Wednesday (June 7) from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., City of Toledo District 1 Councilman John Hobbs will host a public town hall meeting at the Eleanor Kahle Senior Center (1315 Hillcrest Ave.). For more information, call 419-245-1611. • Next Thursday (June 8) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the 18th annual Lunch at Levis series will kick off at Levis Square Park (St. Clair St. and Madison Ave.) in downtown Toledo with a free concert by Kyle White. Each Thursday through September 21, free music, food trucks, and activities will be present at the park. • You can receive This Week in Toledo via e-mail by subscribing at https://toledo.substack.com/subscribe. You can also receive updates on Facebook by liking the official page at https://www.facebook.com/thisweekintoledo. News sources: The Blade, 13ABC |
2023.05.30 20:22 seannestor Following departure of controversial pastor, Epworth United Methodist tries to rebuild - Toledo Blade 5/28/23
2023.05.27 15:29 seannestor This Week in Toledo 5/27/23
![]() | submitted by seannestor to toledo [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/32d43h3c3f2b1.png?width=780&format=png&auto=webp&s=91e4b6f7ca7c261a16baaa4f3b310171c726174c • On Monday, 525 striking workers at the Clarios battery plant in Spencer Township voted to reject a contract struck between management and their union, the United Auto Workers (UAW). The workers have been on strike since May 8. • On Tuesday, the Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Toledo Lucas County Public Library a distinguished National Medal for Museum and Library Service for demonstrating excellence in service to the community. • Also on Tuesday, Mayor Kapszukiewicz announced that he had hired Malcolm Cunningham to be director of a newly established Department of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. Mr. Cunningham, who previously worked for ProMedica's Ebeid Neighborhood Promise program, will be paid a salary and benefits totaling $162,508. • In further Tuesday news, the Lucas County Commissioners voted to contract with WGTE to produce a series of podcasts on the state of criminal justice in Lucas County. WGTE will be paid $100,000 from a grant totaling $480,000 from the MacArthur foundation's Safety & Justice Challenge. • On Wednesday, First Solar filed a federal lawsuit against Toledo Solar, alleging that they misrepresented modified First Solar solar panels installed at the Ohio Governor's Mansion as being made by Toledo Solar. • On Thursday, acting finance director for the City of Toledo Melanie Campbell told members of Toledo City Council that the city had collected $59.2 million in income taxes between January 1 and April 30 - approximately $6 million more than the city collected during the same time period in 2022. Campbell also revealed that the city collected $6.5 million for the dedicated road improvement fund during the same time period, approximately $400,000 more than 2022. • The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is partially resuming its "Muddy Shuttle" park-and-ride services for six upcoming Toledo Mud Hens games. For a fare cost of $3, a dedicated bus will take riders from six locations around Lucas County to Fifth Third Field before and after the game. For more information, visit https://tarta.com/muddy/ • This Saturday (May 27) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Bluff Street Village, a community of tiny homes, will hold an open house at 3557 Monroe Street. For more information, visit https://www.bluffstreetvillage.org/ • Also this Saturday (May 27) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tree Toledo will be distributing free tree seedlings at Ohlman's Farm Market (3901 Hill Ave.) Varieties include Bald Cyprus, Norway Spruce, Paw Paw, Red Maple, Red Oak, Sugar Maple, Swamp White Oak, Sycamore, Tulip Poplar, White Oak, and White Pine. • All six city pools and splash pads will open for the season this Saturday, May 27 through August 19. Admission is $1 for children 12 and under 12 and $2 for those aged 13 and above. Hours are 12pm to 6pm seven days a week. For more information, visit https://toledo.oh.gov/residents/parks/pools • Next Tuesday (May 30) at 12 p.m., registration will open for swimming lessons aimed at children aged 3 to 15 and provided by the City of Toledo. The cost is $5, and lessons will take place in July at city pools between 10 and 11 a.m. For more information, visit https://toledo.oh.gov/residents/parks/pools/swim-lessons. • You can receive This Week in Toledo via e-mail by subscribing at https://toledo.substack.com/subscribe. You can also receive updates on Facebook by liking the official page at https://www.facebook.com/thisweekintoledo. News sources: The Blade, WTOL |
2023.05.26 17:46 Gamerdevotee Historical accuracy of raised fuller
![]() | I recently visited a sword shop in Toledo and noticed a short sword with a raised fuller and I was wondering what the purpose/historical accuracy might be. I've heard of hollow ground blades but in the image shown, for the sword on the right, the fuller seems too abrupt to be considered a hollow ground blade (to my understanding) so I can't tell if its poorly made or intentional design. submitted by Gamerdevotee to SWORDS [link] [comments] |
2023.05.23 16:13 DecutorR End of Transmission - 7.0.0 PTB Megathread
2023.05.20 15:01 seannestor This Week in Toledo 5/20/23
![]() | submitted by seannestor to toledo [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/d9owqhjeiz0b1.png?width=780&format=png&auto=webp&s=bff9303842383c9ca27f89561fb16d5f53108852 • On Monday, Lucas County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Goulding issued an injunction against striking workers at the Clarios battery plant in Spencer Township limiting the number of picketers to five at a time and ordering them not to block vehicles entering or exiting the plant. Union officials with the United Auto Workers (UAW) resumed contract negotiations with plant management on Tuesday. • Also on Monday, ProMedica reported a $23.7 million operating income for the first quarter of 2023, marking a turnaround for the company which has posted operating losses for several preceding quarters. • In further Monday news, demolition began on the former OhioMeansJobs building at 1301 Monroe Street in downtown Toledo. The site, which housed the Lucas County Early Vote Center for several years, will be replaced with a new 43,000-square-foot facility for Lucas County Canine Care & Control (LC4). • On Tuesday, Toledo City Council voted unanimously to spend $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to assist in establishing a food systems education and incubation hub at the Erie Street Market in downtown Toledo. Council also unanimously approved allocating $350,000 to assist the Toledo Lucas County Health Department's Healthy Corner Store Food Initiative, which allows neighborhood markets to receive $10,000 grants to carry healthy prepared foods. • Also on Tuesday, twin sisters Madison and Mya Glover were the featured speakers at Toledo Eary College High School's graduation ceremony. Mya, who achieved a grade point average of 3.99, is the school's valedictorian while Madison, who achieved a grade point average of 3.98, is the school's salutatorian. • On Friday, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's office announced that the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport would receive a $4,612,998 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to assist in costs related to enhancing safety and operation at the airpor, including the rehabilitation of an aviation apron, modifying drainage to mitigate soil erosion, and relocating a taxiway connector. • The Laborer's Local 500 union is selling its building at 2270 Ashland Ave. for $495,000. The union plans to relocate to a building that it acquired in 2017 at 2821 Nebraska Ave. The building on Nebraska has undergone extensive remodeling and has more space in which to conduct training of its members. • This Saturday (May 20) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the rank and file of the United Auto Workers will host a "Solidarity Saturday" event at the Overland Smokestack at Jeep Parkway & Willys Parkway. The free "picnic style" event will feature speakers, food trucks, and a performance by the 419 Royalty Dance Team. • This Sunday (May 21) at 9:30 a.m., several bicyclists will embark from Earnest Brew Works in downtown Toledo (25 S. St. Clair St.) on a casual 15-mile Ride Across Toledo. The event is a fundraiser for the Right Direction Youth Development Program, which will fund the granting of free bicycles to children in need. • Also this Sunday (May 21) from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Woodlawn Cemetery will host their semi-annual Tree and Tombstone walking tour. Local historian Tedd Long will showcase the cemetery's unique foliage and famous residents during the free guided tour. For more information, visit https://www.historic-woodlawn.com. • Also this Sunday (May 21) from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., local community radio station WAKT 106.1FM will host the first concert of its Krompak Summer Concert Series at the Seagate Food Bank (526 High Street). Two blues guitarists, Dooley Wilson and Lucian Townes, will be performing alongside food trucks and local artist tables. Admission is $10. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/262099466222910 • Next Monday (May 22) from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the City of Toledo will host a public meeting in Chase Elementary School cafeteria (600 Bassett St.) to gather feedback about proposed upgrades to the baseball diamonds at Detwiler Park. • You can receive This Week in Toledo via e-mail by subscribing at https://toledo.substack.com/subscribe. You can also receive updates on Facebook by liking the official page at https://www.facebook.com/thisweekintoledo. News sources: The Blade |
2023.05.20 02:29 DaVinky_Leo I would appreciate advice for tracing a Jewish relative
2023.05.16 04:12 GreyCB 1889 Toledo Saber Restoration Help
![]() | I need help restoring or finding someone who can restore my sword as well as any info on the history of the blade. It was passed down to me after my grandfather passed, although I do not know the story behind it or how my grandfather came to own it. I do have several ancestors who fought in the Spanish American war and speculated that it may have come from then or it could have been bought in an antique store in the 50s, I really don’t know. Any help identifying what the original purpose of the sword was and who it was intended for would be very much appreciated. submitted by GreyCB to SWORDS [link] [comments] I was hoping to be able to restore it myself as a fun summer project, but I’m worried about devaluing or further damaging the sword. I have already purchased Renaissance De-Corroder and Renaissance wax polish, but haven’t used them yet as I wanted to get more opinions before using any chemicals. The blade has some patches of active red rust and needs a good cleaning and polish, but is otherwise in fairly good condition considering its age. The grip is made of shagreen and is in very good condition, just a bit dirty. I’m worried using any chemicals will make things worse. I’m not planning on selling the sword anytime soon and was planning to one day pass it on to my children, but I don’t want to discolor or destroy any part of the sword by jumping into it unprepared. I would also not be opposed to hiring someone else to restore it, but have not been able to find anyone who specializes in this type of blade. If I hired someone, does anyone know what the price should be for this level of restoration and whether or not hiring someone else would be worth it? The hilt says “Artilleria Fabrica De Toledo 1889”. Any and all help/advice is welcome! |
2023.05.13 21:00 Saint-Andros A Lesson in Scionics The Freedom Flight Chapter 6
2023.05.13 15:27 seannestor This Week in Toledo 5/13/23
![]() | submitted by seannestor to toledo [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/he4uqm9solza1.png?width=780&format=png&auto=webp&s=824bf80d0eb500e752b293c5dd3f9d8a986893b3 • On Sunday, rotted wooden stairs at the Beacon Place apartments at Cherry and Bancroft collapsed while a 58-year old resident was walking on them. The resident, a bus driver, missed work the next day due to his injuries, while another tenant had to miss work due to the lack of stairs. • On Monday, city officials announced the establishment of the Toledo Business Growth Fund in collaboration with the Economic and Community Development Institute. The fund, currently comprised of $10 million, will provide business loans between $300,000 and $2 million to businesses that are at least three years old and are either based in or operating in Toledo. For more information, visit https://www.ecdi.org/toledo-fund. • Also on Monday, New Horizons Baking Company was approved to receive a six-year, $125,000 tax credit from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority to aid in a $13 million expansion of its North Toledo plant in North Toledo. The Norwalk-based company estimates it will add 45 new jobs after the installation of a second English muffin production line. • In further Monday news, Forbes magazine named Toledo, Ohio as the most affordable city in the United States for a family to take a vacation to. • 525 unionized workers at the Clarios battery facility in Spencer Township went on strike Monday following a breakdown of contract negotiations surrounding pay and scheduling issues. • On Tuesday, the Lucas County Commissioners announced plans to develop a new jail downtown at a three-acre site located near 12th St. and Southard Ave. The new jail will have a total of 460 beds, will have two levels and a basement, is estimated to cost approximately $200 million, and should be completed by 2026. • On Wednesday, ProMedica announced plans to sell off the 87-bed Coldwater Regional Hospital in Coldwater, Michigan to California-based American Healthcare Systems pending regulatory approval. ProMedica has operated the hospital since 2016 and has owned it since 2018. • On Thursday, local convenience store owner Nabil Shaheen pled guilty in federal court to assisting with the bribery of city council members in order to obtain favorable zoning permits. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, though is more likely to see six months in prison due to his cooperation in the ongoing bribery case involving four former members of Toledo City Council. • Also on Thursday, an auction for the former Lorraine Hotel in downtown Toledo ended with no bids placed. The auctioneer stated that several interested parties have nonetheless expressed interest in purchasing the property on terms other than the ones set in the auction. • In further Thursday news, Mercy officials announced that Alison Avendt, former chief operating officer for McLaren St. Lukes, had been hired to be the president of Mercy Perrysburg Hospital effective June 19. • On Friday, ProMedica announced that it had hired Terry Metzger, formerly of Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana to be its new chief financial officer. • Residents of the Beacon Place apartments are seeking answers after city officials refused to enforce a Toledo law requiring landlords to provide sub-meters for each rental unit. Presently, all 200 units at Beacon are connected to one master meter and an undisclosed formula is used to determine what water usage charges they are billed each month. A lawsuit filed by the tenants against their management seeking enforcement of the law was dismissed late last year when lawyers representing the city notified the judge of their intent to leave the law unenforced. • Fitch downgraded ProMedica's bond rating this week from BB+ to BB-, one grade above categorization as a "high credit risk", while Moody's maintained a grade of Ba2 for ProMedica, two grades above the same designation. • This Saturday (May 13) from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., National Train Day will take place at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza (415 Emerald Ave.) The event will feature model train layouts from several area organizations, and is completely free to attend. • Also this Saturday (May 13) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tree Toledo will be distributing free tree seedlings at Ohlman's Farm Market (3901 Hill Ave.) Varieties include Bald Cyprus, Black Chokeberry, Norway Spruce, Paw Paw, Red Maple, Red Oak, Sugar Maple, Sycamore, Tulip Poplar, White Oak, and White Pine. • Also this Saturday (May 13) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the 11th annual Maker's Mart will take place at Handmade Toledo (1717 Adams Street). Admission is $5, and the event includes food trucks, a DJ, and over 70 vendors. For more information, visit shophandmadetoledo.com. • Next Monday (May 15) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., city officials will host an outreach session explaining how individuals can apply to take advantage of their Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) at the West Toledo Branch Library (1320 W. Sylvania Avenue). A second session will take place at the same location on Wednesday (May 17) between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. • Next Tuesday (May 16) at 6 p.m., Toledo-area Mercy Health President Bob Baxter will hold a forum at the Elks Lodge (139 W. Wayne St. in Maumee) to discuss the healthcare system's plans for St. Luke's Hospital. • You can receive This Week in Toledo via e-mail by subscribing at https://toledo.substack.com/subscribe. You can also receive updates on Facebook by liking the official page at https://www.facebook.com/thisweekintoledo. News sources: The Blade, 13ABC, Forbes |
2023.05.13 00:32 cellestiiall [Disappearance] Maurice Lorenzo Miles was last seen September 04. 1987, at the age of 11 months. Police suspect his mother killed him, but despite a Supreme Court ruling, she won't talk. Where is Maurice?
2023.05.10 02:34 shawn19 Healthy food initiative to combat Toledo's downtown food desert The Blade
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2023.05.06 17:00 _call-me-al_ [Sat, May 06 2023] TL;DR — This is what you missed in the last 24 hours on Reddit
2023.05.06 15:09 seannestor This Week in Toledo 5/6/23
![]() | submitted by seannestor to toledo [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/bhczoj71n7ya1.png?width=780&format=png&auto=webp&s=44b5d0e6e41ad091798442e2cac73426a9489513 • On Sunday, protesters appeared at the intersection of Monroe and Summit Streets in downtown Toledo in opposition to anti-trans legislation. One piece of legislation cited was Ohio House Bill 68, which would ban gender-affirming healthcare for minors. • On Monday, the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) announced that it had hired Sandy Spang as its new president at a salary of $129,000/year effective May 22. Spang has served as deputy director of economic development for the City of Toledo since 2019 and was an at-large member of Toledo City Council from 2014 to 2019. • Also on Monday, the Lucas County Economic Development Board voted to invest $3.5 million into the development of a 262-unit upscale apartment complex called the Toledo Colony Apartments. The project was initially bankrolled by ProMedica until recent economic woes caused them to withdraw. • On Tuesday, Toledo City Council voted 8-3 to approve an additional $5.6 million in funding for the city's controversial "smart" meter project, with council members Gadus, McPherson, and Moline dissenting and Councilwoman Williams absent. Council also voted 9-2 to repeal an ordinance prohibiting children from playing ball in city streets, with Morris and Sarantou dissenting. Council then voted unanimously on two separate bills - one approving $35,000 toward the installation of GoZERO compost sites at Metroparks around Toledo and one approving $300,000 toward the reconstruction of tennis courts at Cass Ryan, Copland, Ottawa, and Trilby parks. • Also on Tuesday, Tony Packo's announced a new craft beer, "Packo's Golden Lager", developed in partnership with Earnest Brew Works and available at all locations. • On Wednesday, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved allocating $578,988 in federal funds to install safety upgrades at the railroad tracks on Summit Street between Columbus and Troy streets in North Toledo. The improvements will be installed by May 3, 2024 and include flashing lights, gates, and surface reconstruction. • On Thursday, U.S. District Judge James Carr filed a consent decree outlining steps the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) must take to restore the health of western Lake Erie. Activists from Lake Erie Advocates decried the victory as hollow, as the plan, called a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), is non-binding and thus unlikely to be enforced. • Also on Thursday, Toledo City Council's Neighborhoods and Community Development committee heard a proposal to spend $8.5 million on updates to nine city-owned community centers around town - the Believe Center, the Chester J. Zablocki Center, the East Toledo Senior Center, the Eleanor Kahle Senior Center, Family House, the Friendship Park Center, the Highland Park Center, the Jefferson Senior Center, and the Police Athletic League building. The renovations will be funded with a $4.5 million loan from U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, and $1 million from the city's capital improvement fund. • In further Thursday news, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department voted to appoint Shannon Jones as interim commissioner, replacing Eric Zgodzinski, who last week announced his intention to retire effective June 1. Jones has worked for the health department since 2014 and currently works as director of health promotion and policy integration for the organization. • The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority recently voted to expend $600,000 on improved security measures at One Government Center in downtown Toledo, which houses several city and county agencies including Toledo City Council, the Mayor's office, and the county commissioners. Measures soon to be added include card-access equipment, metal detectors, and X-ray scanners. • Following a recent Blade article exposing problems with the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), city officials have eliminated the requirement for an eviction or summons notice to be filed in order for landlords to receive a check. Also altered is an increase allowing renters to be up to 18 months in arrears rather than six, putting the program in line with federal guidelines. • The City of Toledo has pledged to cover all costs associated with replacing old meters with new "smart" meters, including reimbursement to those who have already had "smart" meters installed. • On Saturday (May 6) at 10 a.m., Rank the Vote Ohio, a nonpartisan nonprofit promoting ranked-choice voting, will kick-off its Northwest Ohio chapter at the Heatherdowns Branch Library (3265 Glanzman Rd.) as well as online via Zoom. For more information, visit https://rtvo.org/nwokickoff/. • Next Monday (May 8) at 5:30 p.m., two regional directors of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will speak at the Main Branch Library (325 N. Michigan St.) in the large glass community room as part of a free event entitled "Your Rights Are Hiding In Plain Sight". The event, produced by the Toledo Workers' Project, will allow working people with legal questions about workplace conditions to ask questions of experts. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/613083237099514 • Next Tuesday (May 9) at 6 p.m., Toledo-area Mercy Health President Bob Baxter will hold a forum at Zion Lutheran Church (22 N. Second St. in Waterville) to discuss the healthcare system's plans for St. Luke's Hospital, which will close for good on Monday (May 8). • You can receive This Week in Toledo via e-mail by subscribing at https://toledo.substack.com/subscribe. You can also receive updates on Facebook by liking the official page at https://www.facebook.com/thisweekintoledo. News sources: The Blade, 13ABC, WTOL |
2023.05.06 14:08 DankNerd97 Our Comms Lead got an article published in Toledo's The Blade!
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2023.04.29 15:03 seannestor This Week in Toledo 4/29/23
![]() | submitted by seannestor to toledo [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/486e0b1sntwa1.png?width=780&format=png&auto=webp&s=118fcfb8e3430602f8a8e607fb5b0e4c3a09a47c • Last Sunday (April 23), Senior Pastor of Epworth United Methodist Church Stephen Swisher announced he is resigning to take an unspecified job in another state. He claims his resignation is unrelated to ongoing controversy surrounding the termination of Jane Lyon, former director of Epworth Preschool, in early March. • On Monday, McLaren, parent company of St. Luke's Hospital, announced that the hospital itself will close on May 8 at 5 p.m., one week earlier than previously announced, in order to allow for more time to decommission equipment and move medical records. • Also on Monday, the University of Toledo announced a 540-kilowatt expansion of its existing solar array at Arlington and Main Technology Drive. When the $530,000 installation is completed later this year, it will produce 900 kilowatts total, saving the University an estimated $70,000/year. • In further Monday news, the Toledo Zoo announced plans to construct ten new greenhouses in collaboration with Bowling Green State University to expand its Wild Toledo initiative, which grows native plants for sale and promotes prairie development and plant conservation. • On Tuesday, Toledo City Council heard a proposal to allocate $35,000 toward establishing compost drop off sites throughout the city in collaboration with GoZERO, Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, and Metroparks Toledo. Council also heard proposals to repeal a section of Toledo Municipal Code prohibiting children from playing ball in the streets; commit $300,000 to improving tennis courts at Cass Ryan, Copland, Ottawa, and Trilby Parks and installing four pickleball courts at Jermain Park; and a proposal to establish new policies designed to make it easier for women- and minority-owned businesses to obtain contracts with the city. • Also on Tuesday, the Toledo Public School Board unanimously approved providing $9,898,782 to Crestline Paving & Excavating to renovate its transportation hub. This renovation will enable the district to establish a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) vocational training program for students near Rogers High School. • In further Tuesday news, officials with the Cleveland-Cliffs hot briquette iron plant in East Toledo announced that they are two weeks away from completing the development of an 11-acre wetland area around its facility. The wetland development cost $1.8 million which was provided by the State of Ohio's H2Ohio program. • O-I Glass published first quarter financial reports on Tuesday which revealed significantly higher performance than expected. Net sales were $1.8 billion, up from $1.7 billion from 1Q 2022, and segment operating profit was $398 million, up from $231 million from 1Q 2022. • On Wednesday, the Metroparks Toledo board voted on several matters related to the development of the Glass City Metropark in East Toledo. These include hiring Buehrer Group to develop four nautical-themed cabins as part of an urban campground; hiring Tetra Tech to design a one-mile stretch of the Glass City Riverwalk through the historic Vistula neighborhood; and hiring Chilly Rodriguez and Dean Davis to paint murals on the pedestrian bridge over Front Street. • Also on Wednesday, the Regional Water Commission heard plans to purchase a 135-acre farm at Corduroy and Wynn roads in Oregon, Ohio to be the site of a $100 million backup reservoir that could hold up to 15 days of water for the entire regional water system. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) recently pushed back a requirement that such a reservoir be built from 2029 to 2044. • In further Wednesday news, University of Toledo trustees were told at a Finance Committee meeting that the University is projecting a $13.7 million deficit by December due to declining enrollment, installation of a new electronic medical records system, and spending more than they bring in. At the same meeting, the trustees voted to create two new degree programs - an online master's degree in cosmetic science and a bachelor's degree in cyber security. • On Thursday, Sinclair Broadcasting announced that local newscasts on WNWO, aka NBC24, would cease on May 15. Since 2017, the newscasts have been repeated from a sister station in South Bend, Indiana. Local programming will be replaced with The National Desk, a national news program that allows local news cut-ins. • The Bedford Hills Golf Club (6400 Jackman Road) in nearby Temperance, Michigan was recently sold to Uncle John's Pancake House owner Sal Tubeileh for $3.6 million. The prior owner of the golf club donated it to the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, which subsequently placed it on the market, with all proceeds going to fund community programs. • The Arts Commission is now accepting applications through May 22 for the first cycle of its annual Accelerator Grant program, which provide up to $1500 to local artists to advance their creative projects. For more information, visit https://theartscommission.org/artists/accelerator-grants • On Saturday (April 29) from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Metroparks Toledo will "take over" the Main branch library (325 N. Michigan Street) in downtown Toledo. Skill sessions on archery, disc golf, rock climbing, and more will be available at no cost to the public. For more information, visit http://events.toledolibrary.org/event/8270795 • Also on Saturday (April 29), Akron-based Curtains! will open a new performance space in the basement of the Spaghetti Warehouse restaurant in downtown Toledo, where mystery dinner theater events will be held twice a month. • Next Wednesday (May 3) at 9 a.m., the "Wednesday Walkers" program at Woodlawn Cemetery (1502 Central Ave.) will return. Participants will take a two-mile walk around the cemetery with tour guides highlighting unique trees along the way. • You can receive This Week in Toledo via e-mail by subscribing at https://toledo.substack.com/subscribe. You can also receive updates on Facebook by liking the official page at https://www.facebook.com/thisweekintoledo. News sources: The Blade |
2023.04.25 17:12 seannestor A reflection on the state of "breaking" local news
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2023.04.22 16:17 seannestor This Week in Toledo 4/22/23
![]() | • On Monday, Governor DeWine and U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur held a press event at the University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC) with University of Toledo President Dr. Gregory Postel highlighting the importance of the hospital and stating their intent to fund the development of an inpatient psychiatric unit there in the next two years. submitted by seannestor to toledo [link] [comments] • Also on Monday, SVN-Ascension Commercial Realty announced plans to auction the former Hotel Lorraine (1117 Jefferson Ave.) in downtown Toledo at a starting price of $500,000. The property was purchased by out-of-state developers for $117,000 in 2021 with the stated intent of developing into an upscale mixed-use property until rising construction costs made the project unfeasible. • In further Monday news, Toledo City Council's Water Quality and Sustainability Committee heard a proposal from the city administration seeking an additional $5.6 million for the installation of new "smart" meters. The project, which has had $75.7 million allocated to it already, would cover unexpected costs related to valve replacements. • On Tuesday, Toledo City Council voted to provide $25,000 to sponsor this year's Jeep Fest. Council also voted to commit $2 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to support programming provided through the Lucas County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board. • Also on Tuesday, U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur announced that the Toledo Museum of Art had been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Museum director Adam Levine stated that the grant would be used to cover some of the costs involved with upgrading the museum's plumbing. • On Thursday, Governor DeWine announced that $10 million in state funds would be dedicated toward the construction of a new Lucas County Jail. Commissioner Pete Gerken stated at the event that a new jail site in downtown Toledo was close to being announced and that construction of the $200 million building could begin this year. • Also on Thursday, the Toledo Zoo re-opened it's gate along Broadway Street. The gate had been closed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic due to staffing issues. • On Friday, ProMedica released its long-delayed 2022 financial report revealing a $400 million loss. The healthcare system, which employed approximately 44,000 people one year ago, now employs less than 23,000 people. • Also on Friday, Mayor Kapszukiewicz attended a press event at the U.S. Consulate in Florence, Italy to promote the 42nd annual Italian Bowl taking place in Toledo later this year. The game, which will be held at the Glass Bowl on July 1, will mark the first time the Italian Football League has held its championship game outside of Italy. • The United States Department of Energy is providing an $8.8 million grant to Toledo Solar and a $7.3 million grant to First Solar as part of a nationwide plan to improve domestic supply chains. • The amount of money available to parents through the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment Program, which provides funds for students and families to use on various enrichment and educational activities, recently doubled from $500/year to $1000/year. Eligibility has also expanded to cover households at 400% or less of the federal poverty level. For more information, visit https://www.aceohio.org/ • PNC Bank has announced plans to shut down its downtown Toledo branch at 405 Madison Avenue on July 21. Customers of PNC bank will be redirected to their 3205 Secor Road location after the closure. • On Saturday (April 22) beginning at 10 a.m., Culture Clash Records (912 Monroe Street) in downtown Toledo will hold an all-day party in honor of global Record Store Day. The event will feature food trucks, pop-up vendors, two stages featuring local musical acts, and exclusive vinyl records by several popular artists available for purchase. • Also on Saturday (April 22) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the United States Post Office will be holding a job fair at their station at 435 South St. Clair Street. Several positions are open that start at wages between $19.33 and $29.14 per hour. For more information, visit https://www.usps.com/careers. • You can receive This Week in Toledo via e-mail by subscribing at https://toledo.substack.com/subscribe. You can also receive updates on Facebook by liking the official page at https://www.facebook.com/thisweekintoledo. News sources: The Blade |