Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeFourth grader Liam Farthing makes his way through a Tough Mudder style obstacle course Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Greenwood Elementary School in Toledo. The entire school competed in obstacle courses for a focus on physical fitness and fun.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeComposite of the solar eclipse Monday, April 8, 2024, in Toledo.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeRaquel Smouthers, aunt of the two children who were killed when a car driven by Marshella Chidester plowed into the Swan Boat Club, speaks during Chidester’s arraignment Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Monroe County Courthouse in Monroe, Michigan.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeSixth graders charge through smoke to find out which Harry Potter inspired “house” they will join for the school year Tuesday, September 10 2024, at Fallen Timbers Middle School in Whitehouse. Students will earn points for their “house” by adhering to 7 principles of good behavior to win a weekly award.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeAfter 34 years of marriage,Bob & Marylin Klear renew their wedding vows during a "We Still Do" vow renewal and reception to celebrate Sweetest Day Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Ohio Living Swan Creek in Toledo.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeJoe Erwin clears snow in front of Jordan’s Place on Euclid Avenue Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Toledo.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeConnie Durand, 75, cuts Paul Brzozka’s hair Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Golden Razor Barber Shop in Toledo.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeAnthony Wayne’s Essence Dobbelaere-Buchman scores against Perrysburg catcher Sophie Halm during the fifth inning of a Division I softball regional final Friday, May 24, 2024, at Joe Wilson Field in Clyde. Anthony Wayne defeated Perrysburg, 9-1.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeBowling Green State University line backer Avi McGary celebrates winning the Battle of I-75 against the University of Toledo Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Glass Bowl in Toledo. BGSU defeated UT, 41-26.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeRoasted Squash Salad with Crumpled Bleu Cheese Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Toledo.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeThe Northern District of Ohio Federal Court hosts monthly naturalization ceremonies at courthouses in Toledo and Cleveland as well as off‐site locations. On average, it takes anywhere from 18 months to 24 months to complete the naturalization process and become a U.S. citizen. Arturo Garcia, originally from Mexico, celebrates becoming a U.S. citizen with his daughter Arysa, 2, during a Naturalization Ceremony Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Sylvania Southview High School in Sylvania.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeMariani Karina Figuera Nunez, left, receivers her Certificate of Citizenship from Judge John P. Gustafson during a Naturalization Ceremony Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Toledo School for the Arts in Toledo.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeLama Amireh reacts after receiving her certificate of citizenship during a naturalization ceremony Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the University of Findlay’s Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex in Findlay.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeShanji Sun, originally from China, takes the Oath of Citizenship during a Naturalization Ceremony Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Toledo School for the Arts in Toledo.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeKizito Akunna recites the Pledge of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Toledo Club in Toledo.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeAmerican flags and certificates were given out during a Naturalization Ceremony Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Sylvania Southview High School in Sylvania.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The Blade20 people including Aleksander Kjaerstad of Norway, front left, take the Oath of Citizenship during a Naturalization Ceremony Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Sylvania Southview High School in Sylvania.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladePerrysburg resident Tatiana Draguta, originally from Moldova, sits with her daughter Doina, 3, during a naturalization ceremony where she and 57 other people became U.S. citizens Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the University of Findlay’s Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex in Findlay.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeBarnabas Kiprotich, originally from Kenya, is hugged by his daughter Jayla, 10, after becoming a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Waite High School in Toledo.
Second Place, Photographer of the Year - Large Market - Jeremy Wadsworth / The BladeJackson Rugero, originally from the Congo, celebrates becoming a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the University of Findlay’s Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex in Findlay.
