It hasn't been the most care-free summer for members of the Toth Parents' Club and PEPA, the Perrysburg Elementary Parents' Association. In May, Kiki Lorann, a Perrysburg parent and school volunteer stole nearly $90 thousand from both organizations. Despite the shock and disbelief, local parents didn't let it get them down.
"I wanted to make sure that I did everything I could to bring that money back in," Missy Madigan, President of Toth Parents' Club said.
Shortly after the news broke, the community support came pouring in and the "Going the Extra Mile" fundraiser was born.
"We had a wonderful turnout of parents and kids," Sherina Ohanian, President of PEPA said. "It was a fundraiser but it was also coming together of everyone in the community."
More than 400 people came out and raised roughly $8,000. Cash that will help both organizations stay on their feet this year.
"It feels like morale is pretty high going into the new school year," Madigan said. "Everything seems to be good, we're going forward the same way we always have, no set backs."
"It means we can move forward with some of the programs we have planned for this year, " Ohanian said.
But the groups haven't forgotten the thefts that cost them so much, and neither has the community.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:15 GMT
Most of us wouldn't be able to swim across Lake Erie, so imagine doing it with a debilitating condition. A Maumee man with Crohn's disease is training to cross the lake to help raise money and awareness
Maumee man set to swim across Lake Erie in an effort to raise money for help Crohn's disease research.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:12:43 GMT
Five St. Ursula students traveled to Washington, DC to be honored with the Jefferson Award for Community Service. As part of their trip, they met with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Washington Bureau Chief
Five St. Ursula students traveled to Washington, DC to be honored with the Jefferson Award for Community Service. As part of their trip, they met with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro tagged along during their visit.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:09:35 GMT
Changes in technology are forcing Blissfield Manufacturing to close one plant and expand another. The company made the tough decision to shut down its Portland, Indiana plant as the owners work hard
Blissfield company announces it is closing a plant in Indiana and consolidating operations in its Blissfield headquarters adding 73 jobs.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:06:31 GMT
A warrant has been issued for a suspect in a shooting Tuesday afternoon. It happened on Jervis near Bloomfield in Toledo. Investigators say Jacob Rosas met the suspect to sell a car to him, but the suspect
A warrant has been issued for a suspect in a shooting Tuesday afternoon. It happened on Jervis near Bloomfield in Toledo.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:51:41 GMT
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:18:19 GMT
Toledo firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Toledo. The fire broke out at a home on the 1100 block of Avondale just after 11:30pm Tuesday. Dispatchers tell us heavy flames are showing.
Toledo firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire in Toledo. Firefighters say they found a strong odor of gasoline inside of the home, indicating the house was possibly the target of a firebombing.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:15 GMT
Most of us wouldn't be able to swim across Lake Erie, so imagine doing it with a debilitating condition. A Maumee man with Crohn's disease is training to cross the lake to help raise money and awareness
Maumee man set to swim across Lake Erie in an effort to raise money for help Crohn's disease research.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:12:43 GMT
Five St. Ursula students traveled to Washington, DC to be honored with the Jefferson Award for Community Service. As part of their trip, they met with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Washington Bureau Chief
Five St. Ursula students traveled to Washington, DC to be honored with the Jefferson Award for Community Service. As part of their trip, they met with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro tagged along during their visit.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:09:35 GMT
Changes in technology are forcing Blissfield Manufacturing to close one plant and expand another. The company made the tough decision to shut down its Portland, Indiana plant as the owners work hard
Blissfield company announces it is closing a plant in Indiana and consolidating operations in its Blissfield headquarters adding 73 jobs.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:06:31 GMT
A warrant has been issued for a suspect in a shooting Tuesday afternoon. It happened on Jervis near Bloomfield in Toledo. Investigators say Jacob Rosas met the suspect to sell a car to him, but the suspect
A warrant has been issued for a suspect in a shooting Tuesday afternoon. It happened on Jervis near Bloomfield in Toledo.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:51:41 GMT
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:50:16 GMT
Royal Cravings opened its newest and biggest location Wednesday. The new location is at 2111 North Reynolds Road, next to Schmucker's Good Food. The shop has added 32 flavors of ice cream to their menu
Royal Cravings opened its newest and biggest location Wednesday. The new location is at 2111 North Reynolds Road, next to Schmucker's Good Food.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:36:45 GMT
A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls. But an attorney
A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:34:58 GMT
Instead of enjoying summer fun, they're hitting the books so they can graduate. Around 80 students are enrolled in the STRIVE program this summer, hoping to pass the Ohio Graduation Test. For Robert Evans,
Instead of enjoying summer fun, they're hitting the books so they can graduate. Around 80 students are enrolled in the STRIVE program this summer, hoping to pass the Ohio Graduation Test.
Some additional federal dollars are coming to Ohio for housing demolitions, and some of that money is coming to Toledo. The Toledo Blade’s Tom Troy joins us with the details.
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