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First Responder of the Week: Scott Carman

Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 7:52 AM EDT

By Tony Geftos

He helped save the life of a co-worker at Rouen Collision

Hometown Heroes: Children's Hunger Alliance

Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 11:41 AM EDT

The organization works with private donors and national chain restaurants like Panera Bread to bring in fresh, healthy food for kids in need.

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First Responder of the Week: Firefighter Bill Schultz

Updated: Mar. 11, 2020 at 11:30 AM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Saving lives is in Bill Schultz's blood.

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First Responder of the Week: Ridgeville Twp. firefighter Mike Weber

Updated: Feb. 24, 2020 at 10:28 AM EST

By Sashem Brey

Thanks to his quick thinking and decisive action, Mike Weber saved a life 14 years ago.

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First Responder of the Week: Oregon Fire Cpt. Kelley Moore

Updated: Feb. 18, 2020 at 12:10 PM EST

By Christina Williams

Captain Kelley Moore is the first female captain in the history of her fire station. She has served as a member of the Oregon Fire Department for nearly 20 years.

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First Responder of the Week: Lindsey deputy fire chief Jason Conklin

Updated: Feb. 10, 2020 at 9:52 PM EST

By Diane Larson

Jason Conklin, the deputy fire chief of the Lindsey Fire Department helped raise $1.6 million for the all-volunteer fire department.

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Steve Baum overcomes adversity to serve community as a volunteer firefighter, police captain

Updated: Feb. 4, 2020 at 12:16 PM EST

Baum has paralysis on his right side but he doesn't let it slow him down. He works out every day and pushes through pain so he can be there when his community needs him most. It's the reason he was nominated for 13abc's First Responder of the Week.

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Fallen Toledo area firefighter honored in national ceremony

Updated: Oct. 6, 2019 at 5:34 PM EDT

By Jillian Angeline

A Carroll Township firefighter killed in the line of duty is honored at a national service in Maryland. His family continues to celebrate his life.

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Police officer opens up about efforts to save toddler from drowning

Updated: Jul. 10, 2019 at 5:29 PM EDT

By Alexis Means

Officer Anthony Foley says the chemicals in the murky pool were burning his eyes.

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Maine, USA's best teachers learn from eachother in D.C.

Updated: Apr. 30, 2019 at 4:43 PM EDT

By Kyle Midura

Joe Hennessey hopes the bring what he learns back to the Pine Tree State

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Wreaths Across America helps heal old wounds

Updated: Dec. 14, 2018 at 4:39 PM EST

The organization continues to grow in its 27th year honoring the legacies of veterans.

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Cedar Point, Kings Island offer free admission to military members

Updated: May. 25, 2018 at 9:28 AM EDT

Kings Island in southwest Ohio says the offer runs from Friday until Monday.

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Fallen Holland EMS worker honored in D.C.

Updated: May. 21, 2017 at 11:43 PM EDT

By Ben Cathey

Devon Jameson biked from Kingston New York to Washington D.C. Over 500 miles. She's carrying the tags for Ohio native Sandra Cline. This is the first time she's meeting her family.

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Toledo Tuskegee Airman remembered by family

Updated: Feb. 13, 2017 at 6:17 PM EST

By Ben Cathey

Nearly 20,000 started that journey, and estimates say less than 200 are still alive today.

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Funeral for Tuskegee Airman Tuesday in Toledo

Updated: Feb. 13, 2017 at 4:36 PM EST

By Ben Cathey

Irving "Spud" Green, 92, was one of less than 200 remaining "Redtails." The Toledo native will be interred Tuesday in the Old West End.

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Local soldier surprised by former late night talk show host

Updated: Nov. 1, 2016 at 5:29 PM EDT

By Alexis Means

A local soldier receives a brand new car from jay Leno.