Minutemen Fall On The Road To Green Bay, 84-67 Nov 30, 2008
UMass continues its tough road schedule to open the season at Toledo on Wednesday night ... UMass continues its run of starting the year with five of six games away from home as the Minutemen play at Toledo on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. The game will be the first at the newly-refurbished Savage Hall Arena in Ohio. (Umassathletics.com)
Saturday's College Basketball Nov 30, 2008
Joseph's, L.I. 86, CCNY 57Stony Brook 62, Columbia 60Susquehanna 65, Wilkes 53UC Riverside 54, Colgate 44UMBC 61, Toledo 56Vermont 64, Loyola, Md. 62Villanova 78, Rhode Island 65Wagner 83, Bucknell 79William Paterson 71, Hunter 69SOUTHAppalachian St. 79, Campbell 66Austin Peay 77, Georgia Southern 66Benedict 75, Kentucky St. 57Centenary 64, Alcorn St. 51Chattanooga 108, Tenn. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Eighth-Ranked Irish Return Home To Take On Furman Nov 30, 2008
WDMN 1520 AM in Toledo, Ohio; WSSP 1250 AM in Milwaukee, Wis. and WJLS 560 AM in Beckley, W. Va. (Und.com)
Redhawks capture OL Logan Massengale Nov 30, 2008
Toledo pledges productive athlete Eric Page. Eric Page has committed to Toledo ... He said of the decision, "I picked UT because it's a good atmosphere, I liked the coaches and it's close to home, so my friends and family can come watch me play," the Toledo Blade reports. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Falcons Top Rockets, 38-10 Nov 29, 2008
Tyler Sheehan threw for three touchdowns in Bowling Green's 38-10 defeat of Toledo ... TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - threw three touchdown passes as Bowling Green easily beat Toledo 38-10 Friday, spoiling coach Tom Amstutz's last game with the Rockets ... Toledo (3-9, 2-6) didn't get a touchdown until midway through the fourth, when quarterback Aaron Opelt ran in from two yards out. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Jacqueline M. Belousek Nov 29, 2008
Jacqueline M. Rahla was born Feb. 4, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio. She was a homemaker who also worked for the Army Corps of Engineers for 20 years in Portland. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Women's College Basketball Schedule Nov 28, 2008
Toledo at Missouri, 7:30 p.m.. Butler at Evansville, 8 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Katie Stephenson Named to Academic All-MAC Team Nov 27, 2008
91, Journalism-Pre Law Laura Mecklenborg, Toledo, 3. 94, Marketing Tara Witt, Toledo, 3 ... 57, Marketing Ali Leak, Toledo, 3. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Lucas county laying off 20, fixing windows Nov 27, 2008
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - The county that includes Toledo will lay off 20 employees Jan. 1 in hopes of saving about $1. 1 million dollars next year. (WKRC.com, OH)
UMass Basketball Hits Road Again, Off to Green Bay, Wisconsin Nov 27, 2008
The game is first of consecutive trips to the midwest in a five-day span as the Minutemen play at Toledo on Wednesday night in Ohio. UMass is in the midst of playing four of its first five games of the season away from home. (Umassathletics.com)
PG's Fabulous 22 Nov 27, 2008
College: Has numerous offers and has pared his list down to Pitt, Penn State, West Virginia, Boston College and Toledo. Other than a parent, who has been a role model to you. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The start of the Christmas season Nov 27, 2008
Much later, it was revealed that that particular Christmas she decided we kids had "more than enough" gifts, and so she packed up her own presents which she had intended to give to us, and took them right back to Toledo with her, wrappings and all. Guess what. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Memphis pledges big lineman Ricky Hart Nov 27, 2008
Williams, who decommitted from Memphis, had also received offers from Akron, Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon State, Toledo, Utah State and West Virginia. As a senior at Gibbs (Saint Petersburg, Fla. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Federal funds rate fiasco for legal aid Nov 26, 2008
He estimates legal aid groups in Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo will need to eliminate workers. In Columbus, the legal aid society employs 64 people, 33 of whom are lawyers. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Looking Back: The Tiller Era Nov 26, 2008
After losing games at Notre Dame and Penn State - both of them lousy at the time - in almost comic fashion, Purdue went on to beat Michigan on a late field goal, Ohio State on "Holy Toledo" and Wisconsin on a blocked field goal in overtime ... We can argue this one all day, but Tiller was right after the IU game Saturday when he singled out the 1997 Notre Dame game, which came a week after he lost his debut at Toledo, making it look like a long, hard season might lie ahead. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Football Quotes: Week Fourteen Nov 25, 2008
On the approach to this week's game vs. Toledo "It's a big game. We still have a chance to get bowl-eligible. Are we going to a bowl game if we win? I have no idea - probably not likely, but there are not enough bowl eligible teams right now anyway. So, if we don't win, we'll never know, so let's go out and get it done and see where the chips fall. It would be nice to get a win against the Rockets, definitely.". On what the team still has to play for "To get to six wins, to get bowl eligible, to... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Battle of I-75, Falcons Face Rockets on Friday Nov 25, 2008
BGSU and Toledo will square off at 3:30 p.m. ... Bowling Green (5-6, 3-4 MAC) vs. Toledo (3-8, 2-5, MAC) ... Nov. 28, 2008 Toledo, Ohio (Glass Bowl) 3:30 p.m.. (Bgsufalcons.com)
College Football Schedule Nov 25, 2008
Bowling Green (5-6) at Toledo (3-8), 3:30 p.m.. SOUTHWEST. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Utah State Hosts New Mexico State Saturday In Season-Finale Nov 25, 2008
The national record of 435 yards held by Brian Pruitt of Central Michigan vs. Toledo in 1994, was broken by an astonishing 143 yards as White accumulated 578 yards against New Mexico State. White rushed 34 times for a school-record 322 yards, added 134 yards on seven receptions (only player in USU history to have 100 yards rushing and receiving in one game), had one punt return for two yards and four kickoff returns for 120 yards. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Monday's Major College Basketball Scores Nov 25, 2008
International 50, Toledo 46. Florida St. 67, W. Illinois 55. (International Herald Tribune)
Mailbag: The shortstop question Nov 25, 2008
-- Dan K., Toledo, Ohio ... -- Frank T., Toledo, Ohio. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Margaret Ann Linker Nov 25, 2008
Margaret was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 22, 1929, the daughter of Ralph & Florence (Roller) Karrick. Margaret had worked for the COP Intermediate School system, prior to her retirement. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Friday Night Lights Nov 24, 2008
OG and (junior), Youngstown (Ohio) Boardman; OT , Bellbrook, Ohio; OL/DL , Toledo (Ohio) St. Johns Jesuit; DE , Cleveland Glenville; DT , Youngstown (Ohio) Cardinal Mooney. Related Stories. (Bucknuts.com)
Director treatment politically risky Nov 24, 2008
The state's government watchdog found she improperly used state computers to find personal information on Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher (WUR'-zuhl-bah-kur), the Toledo area plumber who found fame during the presidential campaign. Republican lawmakers say Jones-Kelley must go. (FOX19.com, OH)
Women's Basketball to Open Five Game Homestand Monday Night Nov 24, 2008
The Tigers are looking to reverse one trend against the MAC. After going 2-0 over Northern Illinois, Memphis dropped its last meeting against a MAC team, as Toledo defeated the Tigers in overtime at FedExForum last season. Memphis is coming off an 84-63 loss at Ole Miss on Friday night. (Gotigersgo.com)
Congolese mourn their Rumba king Nov 24, 2008
sema fofung, Toledo, Ohio, USA. Madilu system composed and sang without imitating any other musician or brand of music. (Yahoo News -- DR Congo)
Falcons Fall to Broncos in MAC Semifinals Nov 23, 2008
TOLEDO, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University volleyball team fell to the Mid-American Conference regular season champions, Western Michigan 3-1 (25-22, 20-25, 16-25, 21-25) tonight (Nov. 22) in the MAC Tournament semifinals. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Ohio city considers red light traffic cameras Nov 23, 2008
Ohio cities using cameras to catch speeders or people running red lights include Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo. Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory has vowed to veto any red light camera proposal. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Dana Holding Corporation Secures Amended Credit Facility; Agreement Provides for Strategic Flexibility Nov 22, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/Dana Holding Corporation) TOLEDO, OH UNITED STATES ... (PRNewsFoto/Dana Holding Corporation) TOLEDO, OH UNITED STATES ... TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: ) announced today that it has received the requisite support of its lenders to amend the financial covenants for its $1. (PR Newswire)
Four Falcons Garner All-MAC Honors Nov 22, 2008
TOLEDO, Ohio - As the 2008 Mid-American Conference Tournament gets underway in Toledo, Ohio four Falcons garnered All-MAC honors at the annual MAC Banquet tonight (Nov ... Second Team All-MAC Jennifer Boyd, Ball State , Bowling Green , Bowling Green Meghan, Mohr, Bowling Green Stephanie Budde, Central Michigan Ashley Feutz, Kent State Hallie Hanks, Miami Allison McGlaughlin, Northern Illinois Michelle Jantsch, Ohio Jane Sytsma, Ohio Shannon Strachan, Toledo Jamie Gotham, Western Michigan ...... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Falcons Upset Chippewas, 3-1 in Quarterfinal Match-Up Nov 22, 2008
TOLEDO, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University volleyball head coach and the #5 Falcons upset the #4 Central Michigan Chippewas this afternoon (Nov. 21), 3-1 (25-20, 18-25, 25-18, 25-18). (Bgsufalcons.com)
Falcons Set to Battle Chippewas in Quarterfinals Nov 22, 2008
In cross-over play the Falcons lead three of the six West opponents, including Central Michigan (24-20), Eastern Michigan (28-21) and Toledo (48-12). Ball State (15-34), Northern Illinois (8-20) and Western Michigan (17-31) all lead the Falcons. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Falcons Face Lipscomb in Saturday's Home Opener Nov 22, 2008
Saturday's game also will be televised in the Toledo area by BCSN. Todd Hostetler and former Toledo coach Mark Ehlen are scheduled to call the Falcons' 2008-09 home games. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Buckeye Newsstand, November 22 Nov 22, 2008
The has a story on Toledo native Dane Sanzenbacher leading up to his second OSU-Michigan game ... The has a story on Toledo native Kevin Koger. (Bucknuts.com)
Lobster Lounge memories Nov 22, 2008
After reading my column about hamburgers, Gloria Lowery of Benton Harbor remembered walking past Kewpie's Hamburgers when she was in high school in Toledo, Ohio. "Sometimes I would save my money and buy a hamburger on the way home," she said. (The Herald-Palladium)
Toledo beats Miami of Ohio 42-14 Nov 22, 2008
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - Morgan Williams ran for 330 yards and three touchdowns, including an 86-yarder, to lead Toledo past Miami of Ohio 42-14 tonight ... Quarterback Aaron Oppelt followed with a one yard rushing TD at the start of the second and then Williams broke free for his long run with 8 minutes left in the half to put Toledo (3-8, 2-5 Mid-American) up 21-0 ... Nick Moore caught nine passes for 92 yards for Toledo. (FOX19.com, OH)
Auto bailout bid running on fumes Nov 22, 2008
And North America's most efficient plant is Chrysler's Jeep factory in Toledo, Ohio. "There are a lot of things about the auto industry that are idiosyncratic to the industry," said Jack Nerad, editorial director of Kelley Blue Book. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Probe of 'Joe the Plumber' blasted Nov 22, 2008
(11-21) 04:00 PST Toledo, Ohio -- An agency director improperly used state computers to find personal information on "Joe the Plumber," a government watchdog said in a report released Thursday ... The report looked into 18 background checks into Samuel J. Wurzelbacher, a Toledo-area man known as Joe the Plumber ... He became a household name in the final weeks of the presidential campaign after asking Obama about his tax plan at a campaign stop near Toledo. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Uni's US college link 'damaging' Nov 21, 2008
It was founded in Michigan in 1969 before moving to Ohio as the Toledo School of the Bible and then uprooting again to its current location. Mr Hunter admitted degrees from the college were illegal in many states. (BBC News -- UK)
Michigan, Oregon State and a reversal of fortune Nov 21, 2008
This season, Michigan can't even beat Toledo. And Toledo's so bad its coached resigned earlier this month ... Toledo became the first Mid-American Conference team to ever beat Michigan, and that wasn't enough to save a guy's job. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
THE GAME: No buzz, but stakes high for Michigan-Ohio State Nov 21, 2008
If OSU were to lose, it would fall to 9-3 and likely be headed for a New Year's Day bowl game -- and there's no denying a defeat, especially against an opponent that lost to Toledo at home, would do further damage to an already battered reputation. But Tressel isn't looking at Michigan as a team with just two Big Ten wins -- he's focused on the rivalry, and nothing else. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Report: Joe the Plumber Records Search Improper Nov 21, 2008
The report looked into 18 background checks into Samuel J. Wurzelbacher, a Toledo-area man known as Joe the Plumber. He became a household name in the final weeks of the presidential campaign after asking Obama about his tax plan at a campaign stop near Toledo. (Newsmax)
Federal agents nab robbery suspects Nov 21, 2008
Kenneth Wayne Patterson, 24, of Detroit, was apprehended last week by FBI agents and Toledo police at a Greyhound bus station in connection with a Nov. 12 robbery at Community First Bank and Trust in Centerville, said David Boling, public information officer for the U.S. Attorney s office in Nashville ... When Patterson was arrested in Toledo; he was wearing the clothing matching those the robber was seen wearing in the surveillance footage and had 1,196 in cash on his person. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Toledo mayor floats plastic bag tax Nov 20, 2008
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - Toledo's mayor is proposing that shoppers pay a tax on each plastic shopping bag they take from a supermarket or other store ... Toledo councilman Joe McNamara says a bag tax could help the environment, but councilwoman Lindsay Webb calls the idea "crazy." She says residents already pay enough in fees. (WKRC.com, OH)
Michigan's Rodriguez has long list of things to do Nov 20, 2008
"It's been as tough as any season I've had in coaching.''Michigan's year will mercifully end soon, but not until playing Saturday on the road against rival Ohio State.The Wolverines (3-8, 2-5) have already broken a school record for losses, had their first losing season since the pre-Bo Schembechler era and will be relegated to watching bowl games for the first time since 1974.It has been an miserable season for the once-proud program, which hit rock bottom last month when it lost to Toledo.... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ohio executes man for killing store owner Nov 20, 2008
Bryant-Bey also faced a death penalty in the Nov. 2, 1992, killing of Peter Mihas, owner of The Board Room restaurant in downtown Toledo. After police arrested Bryant-Bey for Mihas' death, similarities between the two crimes led to charges in Pinkelman's slaying. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Man killed in Ohio who had fled Ind. shooting Nov 20, 2008
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - Police say a man who escaped death earlier this year in Indiana has been killed in Ohio. Toledo police Sgt. Phil Toney says 33-year-old Maurice Purley was shot next to his house in the city Monday evening after he went outside with someone who had come to see him. (FOX19.com, OH)
Tournament Results Nov 20, 2008
Central Open Division, March 5-7, Toledo Bend Many, La. Sept. 3-5, Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Jasper, Texas; Nov. 5-7, Atchafalaya Basin, Morgan City, La. (News & Observer -- Sports)
All the picks: Huguenin's weekend primer Nov 20, 2008
Bowling Green needs to win this, then beat woeful Toledo next week ... Miami University (2-8) at Toledo (2-8), 7 p.m. ... It already has been announced that Toledo coach is gone at the end of the season; could the same announcement be forthcoming about Miami coach. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Storm dumps snow, makes a mess of Ohio roads Nov 19, 2008
Authorities reported several early morning accidents around Toledo and Columbus, including a chain-reaction crash involving about 20 vehicles on a Columbus freeway. No serious injuries were reported. (WKRC.com, OH)
Michigan Newsstand - November 18 Nov 19, 2008
23, getting his gray sweater vest dirty while he's pushing his car over the state line and into a gas station in Toledo, there's still something about him that says this Michigan-Ohio State rivalry is end-of-the-world important. Bill Bush The Columbus Dispatch What a difference two years make. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ohio killer scheduled to die for 1992 slaying Nov 19, 2008
At 10 a.m., 53-year-old Gregory Bryant-Bey (bay) is scheduled to die by injection for the 1992 stabbing of Dale Pinkelman, a Toledo collectibles store owner killed during a robbery. Prisons spokeswoman Andrea (ahn-DRAY'-uh) Carson says Bryant-Bey woke this morning after a few hours sleep. (FOX19.com, OH)
Early signing period team rankings Nov 18, 2008
TOLEDO (2-8) THE BUZZ: And the Tom Amstutz era will be ending soon in Toledo ... NEXT: Friday, at Toledo. (Marquette Sports -- Rivals.com)
Toledo Zoo to raise prices Nov 18, 2008
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - The Toledo Zoo says a 2009 price increase will be the first in three years ... Toledo Zoo finance director Allison Duncan says new polar bear cubs were a big draw in 2007, while this year's attendance has been hurt by poor weather and construction. (FOX19.com, OH)
Mailbag: Could Varitek help Tigers? Nov 18, 2008
-- Melissa J., Toledo, Ohio. First and foremost is a matter of no-trade clauses. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
College security tighter, but is it enough? Nov 17, 2008
I actually live on campus and look out my window and see two places where assaults with a deadly weapon have happened, said Mark DApolito, a student at the University of Toledo in Ohio ... WNWO of Toledo, Ohio; WOWT of Omaha, Neb. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Why President Obama Can't Clean Up ... Nov 17, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama said in Sunday's Toledo Blade that he would encourage the idea of trimming back on the regular college football season to accommodate a three-week, eight-team national playoff that would allow for the regular participation of one and two-loss teams ... (Resources: Toledo Blade newspaper -- The Official Ohio State Football Encyclopedia, compiled by The Ohio State University and Jack Park). (Suite101.com)
Senior Trio Leads Falcons to End Regular Season With a Win Nov 16, 2008
the MAC Tournament will then move to the SeaGate Centre in Toledo, Ohio, Friday (Nov. 21) through Sunday (Nov. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Northwestern 21, U-M 14: Notes and Observations Nov 16, 2008
One of those was to a 2-8 Toledo team that has since fired its coach and not won a game since. If this one doesn't sting just because it's No. 8, one senior said in the postgame not singling out any one player Michigan is not for you. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Falcons Head to Great Lakes Region Cross Country Championships Nov 15, 2008
The Mid-American Conference will be well-represented in Saturday's race, led by Miami (Ohio), the No. 4 team in the region, along with Akron, Ohio, Central Michigan, Bowling Green, Dayton and Toledo. The Purdue women will need a stellar effort to earn a team nod to nationals, led by junior standouts Kristin Phillips and Katie Morrical. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Making Of The O-Niners: Jack Mewhort Nov 15, 2008
By Staff WriterDate: Nov 14, 2008 Toledo St. John's Jesuit lineman Jack Mewhort was one of the early commitments in the 2009 Ohio State recruiting class. Mewhort has been a mainstay on the offensive line, from his center position, since his sophomore season. (Bucknuts.com)
UPDATE: Half-dozen state agencies accessed records of 'Joe the Plumber'... Nov 15, 2008
Wurzelbacher became an instant celebrity after he asked Barack Obama a series of questions in his Toledo driveway about the Democrat's tax policies ... He said the national media did not have reporters in Toledo, so the attorney general's office was helping them out with public records ... Wurzelbacher became an instant celebrity after he asked Barack Obama a series of questions in his Toledo driveway about the Democrat's tax policies. (The Drudge Report)
Census Bureau Has 5,000 Ohio Openings Nov 15, 2008
The agency has opened offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo and Canton and is ready to start staffing them. The temporary positions pay anywhere from $8. (Cincinnati Nation)
Ninth-Ranked Irish Entertain USC Upstate In Season Opener On Sunday Evening Nov 15, 2008
WDMN 1520 AM in Toledo, Ohio; WSSP 1250 AM in Milwaukee, Wis. and WJLS 560 AM in Beckley, W. Va. (Und.com)
Western Michigan releases 2009 softball schedule Nov 15, 2008
The other MAC home series for WMU will be Bowling Green and Toledo (April 3-5) and Eastern Michigan/Central Michigan (April 24-26). "With the new NCAA rule of '56 is 56', it makes scheduling, especially out-of-conference mid-week games, very challenging. An effect of this is the fact that we will not have Michigan on our schedule for the first time since I have been at Western Michigan University," added Leitke. (Dowagiac News, MI)
