As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced that it has selected 14 state and territorial weatherization offices to receive $53.6 million in Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) grants, which provide low-income households with energy saving measures and materials not traditionally included in DOE’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

As part of its ongoing effort to fuel small-business growth across the state, the Ohio Department of Development recently announced the release of more than $600,000 through the Regional 166 Direct Loan program.

Michael Bush, 22, of Toledo, has pleaded guilty to robbery of mail, money, or other property of the United States, stealing mail collection box keys, and mail theft. The violations took place while a United States Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier was on a delivery route in July 2023.

A federal grand jury has returned a three-count indictment charging Damere Wilson, 20, of Toledo, with robbery of mail, money or other property of the United States, stealing mail collection box keys and mail theft. The violations allegedly took place while a United States Postal Service letter carrier was on a delivery route.

Shane Burdue, 46, of Toledo, was sentenced to 14 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary trafficking in counterfeit goods. He was also ordered to serve two years of supervised release and pay $4,081.50 in restitution to the Coalition to Advance Protection of Sports Logos (CAPS).

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program for 148 projects across the country. The announcement brings the total amount of Biden-Harris Administration RAISE grants to more than $7.2 billion for over 550 projects across the country.

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Thursday announced $1.7 billion to support the conversion of 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities across eight states — Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia — to manufacture electric vehicles and their supply chain.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik Monday announced the creation of Ohio's first Innovation Hub, a new collaboration that will enhance northwest Ohio's position as a global leader in glass science, engineering, technology and production.

The state of Ohio is set to welcome World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Superstars and spectators to the Heart of it All this summer.

Sir Maejor Page, 35, of Toledo, was found guilty of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering by a jury after a six-day trial before U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Helmick.

Terrence L. Pounds, 47, of Holland, Ohio was sentenced to 94 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Pamela Barker after earlier pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. He was also ordered to pay $4,239,940.43 to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and serve three years of supervised release.

Juarvez Reemos Juan Whitfield-Neeley, 25, of Toledo, was sentenced in U.S. District Court recently to 121 months (10 years and one month) in prison for armed robbery.

Gerald Isom, 49, of Toledo, was sentenced to 300 months (25 years) in prison by U.S. District Judge James R. Knepp, II, after earlier pleading guilty to two counts of distribution of fentanyl. Isom was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay a $200 special assessment and $1,026 in restitution.

A Lucas County judge sentenced a Toledo couple to three months in jail and six months at a correctional drug treatment facility for illegally transporting and dumping scrap tires, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

Marcy Kaptur lives and breathes Toledo.