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11 stories on TV and in print

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The Blade article, June 27, 2025As it ran in The Blade, June 27, 2025
The Blade · June 27, 2025 · Lead story

Hometown Hero, dad of 6, gets home insulation installation

A Toledo dad raising six kids, about to retire after more than 26 years in uniform, got his near-century-old home insulated by USA Insulation and its air ducts cleaned by Mold Medics.

“When they told me I won, I couldn't believe it.”DAN, TO THE BLADE
2024
Boston 25 NewsTV
NH veteran receives free insulation as part of 'Hometown Heroes' giveawaySouthern NH · Jul 17, 2024Watch the story
WTOL 11TV
Local veteran receives free home insulation from Hometown Hero Insulation GiveawayToledo · Jun 28, 2024Watch the story
WTOL 11TV
USA Insulation 'Hometown Hero' giveawayToledo · Jun 6, 2024Watch the story
2023
The Tecumseh HeraldPRINT
Veteran to receive 'Hometown Hero' home insulation partySE Michigan · Jul 12, 2023Read the storyDavid's hero page
Fulton County MediaPRINT
Brandon recognized as Swanton's Hometown Hero (our summary)Toledo · Jun 10, 2023Read the storyBrandon's hero page
The BladePRINT
Toledo teacher and veteran wins 'Hometown Hero' contestToledo · Jun 9, 2023Read the storyBrandon's hero page
13 Action NewsTV
Army veteran, TPS teacher recognized as 'Hometown Hero' winnerToledo · Jun 9, 2023Watch the storyBrandon's hero page
WTOL 11TV
USA Insulation names Army engineer 'Hometown Hero,' winner of free insulation installationToledo · Jun 9, 2023Watch the storyBrandon's hero page
WTOL 11TV
Local business gives back to first responders, service members in insulation giveawayToledo · Apr 14, 2023Watch the story
2021
WTOL 11TV
USA Insulation picks Hometown Hero to reward with free insulationToledo · Jun 7, 2021Watch the story
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