University of Toledo Names 19th President

James Paul Holloway was introduced Thursday as the University of Toledo’s 19th president following a months-long national search. Watch the introductory press conference here.

Holloway, who will assume the role on July 15, previously served as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of New Mexico and spent nearly 30 years at the University of Michigan.

He succeeds Dr. Gregory Postel, who joined the University of Cincinnati as senior vice president for health affairs and dean of the College of Medicine.

Matt Schroeder has served as interim president since Postel’s departure and will return to his role as chief financial officer.

Highway Patrol Steps Up Memorial Day Enforcement

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will increase its high-visibility enforcement over Memorial Day weekend, targeting impaired drivers and seat belt violators from midnight tonight through 11:59 p.m. Monday. 

Last year, 26 people died on Ohio roads over the holiday, including 18 in crashes involving impaired drivers. Troopers made 361 arrests during the same period.

AAA projects nearly 1.7 million Ohioans will travel at least 50 miles from home this weekend, with a record 1.54 million expected to travel by car.

HomeToGo reports that vacationers nationwide will travel an average of 750 miles, with Put-In-Bay and Port Clinton ranked among the nation’s top 10 trending Memorial Day destinations.

Memorial Day Parades, Ceremonies Planned

Communities across Ohio will host Memorial Day parades and ceremonies this weekend, including a keynote address in Columbus by former U.S. Army Green Beret and NFL player Nate Boyer. More central Ohio events are listed here.

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will present their annual commemoration service at Spring Grove Cemetery. Meanwhile, many Greater Cincinnati communities will host their own commemorations and parades. 

In northeast Ohio, the Canton Memorial Day Flea Market and several parades are among the region’s featured events.

Toledo’s ceremony, scheduled for Saturday at the All Wars Memorial, will include a keynote address from Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Christopher J. Dziubek and performances by the Springfield High School JROTC and band.

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➤ Columbus: Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel participated in the annual “Laying of the Wreaths” ceremony Wednesday, honoring Ohio’s fallen war heroes by placing wreaths ahead of Memorial Day. (Watch Video)

➤ Cincinnati: State transportation officials are seeking public input on the planned redesign of the Interstate 75 Lockland Split, aimed at improving safety and reducing congestion. (Details)

➤ Dayton: The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority will offer free rides on Monday in observance of Memorial Day, helping the community attend local ceremonies across Montgomery County. (More)

➤ Vermilion: A $4 million revitalization of Main Street Beach & Park is complete, doubling lakefront access and adding new walkways, restrooms, and parking. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Pataskala: Three Summit Station Intermediate students were hospitalized after a classmate brought a suspected drug pipe to school. Tests for narcotics were negative. (More)

➤ Statewide: Poison hemlock, a highly toxic invasive plant, is blooming across Ohio. Officials urge residents to avoid contact and ingestion. (More)

➤ Toledo and Bowling Green baseball combined for 16 runs in the first two innings on just four hits and no errors. Bowling Green led 5-0 after the first inning despite not recording a hit. (Box Score)

➤ Grove City native Brandon Chapman, a former Wake Forest football player, won the NASCAR All-Star Pit Crew Competition as a fueler for Michael McDowell’s No. 71 car. (More)

➤ Cleveland and Cuyahoga County have cut ties with the Greater Cleveland Partnership after the group endorsed the Cleveland Browns’ Brook Park stadium proposal. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | NBA | WNBA | NHL | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer | PGA | LPGA

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➤ Cincinnati will receive an initial $56 million from the Cincinnati Southern Railroad sale, with funds designated for infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, parks, and municipal buildings. (More)

➤ Frontier Airlines launched nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Boston on Thursday, with Nashville service beginning today. (Details)

➤ Breeze Airways has resumed nonstop seasonal service between Akron-Canton Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, offering twice-weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays. (Details)

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➤ Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill to name Superman the state’s official superhero, honoring Superman’s Cleveland roots, where creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster first imagined the character in 1933. (More)

➤ Cincinnati was selected to host the Association of Film Commissioners International Cineposium in September—the event’s first return to North America in eight years. (More)

➤ The Puppy Dress-Up Contest returns to Columbus Taco Fest at Goodale Park on Sunday, with proceeds benefiting Rescue Me Pawsome Style. (Details)

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Do you have any Memorial Day weekend plans?

1. Attend a parade
   
2. Vacation
   
3. Relax at home
   
4. No plans
5. Other

Yesterday’s Results:

Should Ohio ban fundraisers for suspects accused of violent crimes?

1. Yes: 34%
2. In some cases: 23%
3. No opinion: 22%
4. No: 21%

Which memorial in Put-in-Bay commemorates the Battle of Lake Erie?

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