The Northwest Ohio Rib Off is just one event that pumped a lot of money into the local economy, and a number of different charities benefit from it. Crowds had to deal with some chilly and rainy weather the first two days, but thousands packed in this weekend for the ribs and rock and roll.
Like a lot of others, Thomas Bean, says he will be back, "I am enjoying these fantastic ribs!" So were thousands of other people this weekend. That meant some places were running low on food, like the Chicago Barbecue Company,"We ran out of almost everything, we've only got mac and cheese left." Mac and cheese is all Laurie Schultze and her family were able to sample,"Everything was sold out by the time we got over here, so I just had the mac and cheese and it was awesome."
For those who got the ribs, there was a difference of opinion about who was serving up the best barbeque, but one thing everyone agreed on is that they'll be back next year. Al Kasten is a repeat customer,"It gets better every year. I was here last night and I came back for more today."
Organizers say the weather did cut in to the turn out on Thursday and Friday, but as soon as the rain cleared out the crowds came in. Paul Myers from Chicago Barbeque says a lot of people actually seemed to enjoy the cooler temperatures,"Even on Friday with the cold and rainy weather people were just happy to see it wasn't 105 degrees."
Cliff Mortimer owns Armadillos, and he says this Rib Off is packed with great food and a lot of tradition, "We did well, but the weather on Wednesday and Thursday put a damper on our sales. if the whole event had been like it was today it obviously would have been better, but a lot of people came out this weekend and that's a good thing."
At 29 years, this is one of the oldest Rib Offs in the country. As we mentioned several charities will benefit from the Rib Off, including the Old Newsboys , the US Marine Corps League and several Maumee based charities.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:57:18 GMT
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas
A large tornado roared through the southern part of Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon. Damage is extensive. Video showed blocks of flattened homes and vehicles tossed upside down.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:45:38 GMT
Three Toledo families are still begging the Russian government to lift its ban on adoptions. Those families' plans to adopt Russian children were blocked in January. Part of their fight led them to Washington,
Three Toledo families are still begging the Russian government to lift its ban on adoptions. Those families' plans to adopt Russian children were blocked in January. Senator Rob Portman says he is doing what he can to put pressure on the Russian government and get the Obama administration to focus on the issue.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:41:39 GMT
The warmer weather bring out all of the bugs. Today begins the Toledo Area Sanitary District's battle with mosquitos. Both rainfall and temperature play a role in how many mosquitos we'll have this
The Toledo Area Sanitary District has started mosquito control. Monday evening marks the first day of light trapping. Biologists trap mosquitos and then study the numbers and types throughout the county. Free backyard sprays begin this week and neighborhood fogging starts in June. Log on to 13abc.com for details.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:39:33 GMT
A local elementary student wants to help children understand autism. Ashley McNeal has several siblings with the disorder, so she decided to write a book with the hope of raising awareness. Ashley is
A local elementary student wants to help children understand autism. Ashley McNeal has several siblings with the disorder, so she decided to write a book with the hope of raising awareness.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:22:06 GMT
A scary situation Monday afternoon as a car slammed into a house on McCord Road. Police say a woman was driving a car southbound and lost control. She swerved and cut across the northbound lanes near
A scary situation Monday afternoon as a car slammed into a house on McCord Road. Police say a woman was driving a car southbound and lost control. She swerved and cut across the northbound lanes near Angola.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:57:18 GMT
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas
A large tornado roared through the southern part of Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon. Damage is extensive. Video showed blocks of flattened homes and vehicles tossed upside down.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:41:39 GMT
The warmer weather bring out all of the bugs. Today begins the Toledo Area Sanitary District's battle with mosquitos. Both rainfall and temperature play a role in how many mosquitos we'll have this
The Toledo Area Sanitary District has started mosquito control. Monday evening marks the first day of light trapping. Biologists trap mosquitos and then study the numbers and types throughout the county. Free backyard sprays begin this week and neighborhood fogging starts in June. Log on to 13abc.com for details.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:39:33 GMT
A local elementary student wants to help children understand autism. Ashley McNeal has several siblings with the disorder, so she decided to write a book with the hope of raising awareness. Ashley is
A local elementary student wants to help children understand autism. Ashley McNeal has several siblings with the disorder, so she decided to write a book with the hope of raising awareness.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:22:06 GMT
A scary situation Monday afternoon as a car slammed into a house on McCord Road. Police say a woman was driving a car southbound and lost control. She swerved and cut across the northbound lanes near
A scary situation Monday afternoon as a car slammed into a house on McCord Road. Police say a woman was driving a car southbound and lost control. She swerved and cut across the northbound lanes near Angola.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:10:08 GMT
A man was taken to the hospital Monday after a drive-by shooting. It happened in the 1200 block of Belmont. Toledo police say someone inside a black SUV opened fire on a minivan. The driver of the minivan
A man was taken to the hospital Monday after a drive-by shooting. It happened in the 1200 block of Belmont.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:28:56 GMT
"I want to make sure that we keep focused on the facts and focused on the science," says Jeff Noel, Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation. There are new details in the Clyde Cancer Cluster investigation. Whirlpool
"I want to make sure that we keep focused on the facts and focused on the science," says Jeff Noel, Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:26:47 GMT
Still no arrests in a deadly home invasion in Waterville Township. A local business owner was shot multiple times in his own home. It happened Saturday. The victim and his girlfriend were home when the
Lucas County Sheriff investigators continue to look for three suspects they say are responsible for the murder of carryout owner James Safadi. He was shot and killed in his Waterville Township home.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:32:58 GMT
A plan working its way through Columbus has local towns concerned. State lawmakers want to change how cities tax people and businesses. House Bill 5 would create a one-size-fits-all taxing system but
Perrysburg city council is considering a resolution opposing HB 5 which would give Ohio the right to create tax policy not individual towns.
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