Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 4:00pm
August 25
1898 - The Burt Theater opens at Jefferson and Ontario Streets. Named for owner, Frank Burt, it features Vaudeville shows, has 1,500 seats and has a "fat man's row" for men of ample girth.
Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 08/16/2024 - 4:00pm
August 18
1895 - Six prisoners escape from Lucas County jail after tying up the jailer.
1908 - Race riot reported at Camp Perry between the white waiters and the Negro cooks in the mess hall.
Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 08/16/2024 - 4:00pm
An officer of the Oregon Police Division has been chosen as Ohio Instructor of the Year by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence, a nationwide nonprofit organization that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drug abuse and violence.
Published by news@presspubli... on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 4:29pm
The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on State Route 795 at Glenwood Road in Perrysburg Township. The crash occurred Aug. 15 at approximately noon.
