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• Troopers seize more than 200 pounds of pot

  15-09-2015 23:26 via toledoblade.com
  Authorities seized 226 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $1.1 million from a recreational vehicle on the Turnpike over the weekend
  
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• Ohio schools chief: Official acted alone

  15-09-2015 23:22 via toledoblade.com
  COLUMBUS — State schools chief Richard Ross said today he believes his former school choice director alone made the decision to omit the poor test scores of online charter schools from the evaluations of some of their sponsors and that no other employees should be punished.
  
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• NPR's Paula Poundstone is coming to Toledo

  15-09-2015 22:40 via toledoblade.com
  Paula Poundstone, stand-up comic and panelist on National Public Radio's Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me, is coming to Toledo.
  
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• Algae toxin levels drop in Lake Erie water

  15-09-2015 22:28 via toledoblade.com
  Tests of the raw Lake Erie water near the city of Toledo’s water-intake crib today show a drop in the level of algae toxins in the water since Monday.
  
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• Voters Being Asked To Decriminalize Pot

  15-09-2015 21:49
  
  Toledo voters are going to the polls today. The primary election features Issue One, the controversial ordinance that would decriminalize marijuana to the lowest penalties in state law.
  
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• Man, 71, dies after crash with tractor-trailer

  15-09-2015 20:37 via toledoblade.com
  FREMONT — A 71-year-old man died today after his vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer.
  
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• Ohio Division of Wildlife chief resigns

  15-09-2015 20:29 via toledoblade.com
  COLUMBUS — Scott Zody, who has served as the chief of the Ohio Division of Wildlife for nearly four years, has resigned his post effective in early October.
  
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• Voters to get chance to vote on fate of Ballville Dam

  15-09-2015 19:44 via toledoblade.com
  FREMONT — Voters here will be allowed to decide the fate of the Ballville Dam on Nov. 3.
  
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• Ex-Toledo postmaster charged with intimidation

  15-09-2015 18:48 via toledoblade.com
  
  PITTSBURGH — A former Toledo postmaster who is now a postmaster in Pittsburgh has been charged with intimidating a subordinate in an effort to cover up his illegal opening of express mail packages, some of which contained drugs, at the East Liberty station over the past year, according to a criminal complaint made public today.
  
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• Less than 1% cast votes in Toledo election

  15-09-2015 16:01 via toledoblade.com
  
  An estimated 104 people — or less than one percent of registered voters — have voted in the Toledo municipal primary election by 9 a.m. today, officials said.
  
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• About 6% cast votes in Toledo election

  15-09-2015 16:01 via toledoblade.com
  By late this afternoon, 6.3 percent of Toledo residents had gone to the polls to vote in the municipal election, officials said.
  
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• About 3% cast votes in Toledo election

  15-09-2015 16:01 via toledoblade.com
  
  An estimated 5,720 people — or about 3 percent of registered voters — had voted in the Toledo municipal primary election by 1 p.m. today, officials said.
  
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• Crash on Monroe Street at Erie backing up traffic

  15-09-2015 15:22 via toledoblade.com
  A crash today affected the morning rush hour traffic in downtown Toledo.
  
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• Chrysler Workers Await Word On Strike

  15-09-2015 14:04
  
  Hundreds of Toledo-area Chrysler workers are awaiting word on whether they'll walk off the job. United Auto Workers officials say their contract with Fiat Chrysler expired at midnight and a strike is possible if they're not close to an agreement.
  
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• Rollover crash reported on NB I-75 in Toledo

  15-09-2015 13:59 via toledoblade.com
  A rollover crash tied up the morning rush hour traffic on northbound I-75 north of Detroit Avenue in Toledo early today, injuring a person, authorities said.
  
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• Big upset in the past for Rockets

  15-09-2015 06:01 via toledoblade.com
  Barely 30 minutes after perhaps the biggest upset in University of Toledo history, Rockets cornerback Cheatham Norrils echoed a warning that is familiar to UT's players by now.
  
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• BG rushing game key cog in success

  15-09-2015 06:01 via toledoblade.com
  BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University offense enjoyed the spotlight following the Falcons’ 48-27 win at Maryland Saturday.
  
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• Women support impoverished, disadvantaged

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The sounds of laughter and the enticing aromas of dinner traveled down the driveway at Donna Mens’ house, greeting guests as they came up to the door. It was clear, even before joining the group inside, that this would be no ordinary, boring fund-raising meeting.
  
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• Volunteer keeps busy as a bee in retirement

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Horace Huse of Toledo is a volunteer beekeeper for the bees in the hives at the Toledo GROWs headquarters on Oneida Street in downtown Toledo. Mr. Huse, who has been volunteering for about the last five years, said he had been a beekeeper in high school and college, but he didn’t get back to it until after he retired.
  
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• UM linemen look to build on success

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  ANN ARBOR — When Erik Magnuson listened to critiques of the Michigan football team’s offensive line, he didn’t take them with a grain of salt. Instead, he took those words to heart.
  
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• Tribe tops Royals

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  CLEVELAND — Carlos Carrasco overcame a home run on his first pitch of the game to throw six strong innings, and Lonnie Chisenhall drove in three runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Monday night.
  
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• Toledo votes on pot, council races

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo voters today will narrow the fields in four city council district races to two candidates each and will vote on a citizen initiative to abolish all penalties for possession of marijuana under city law.
  
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• Toledo ranks in middle on recovery

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Six years after the so-called Great Recession, Toledo falls midway between cities that have recovered the most and those who have recovered the least, according to Wallet Hub.com, a social media website that offers financial advice.
  
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• Toledo mayoral candidates to debate twice

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Toledo mayoral candidates will compete in at least two debates — one to be live-streamed on the Internet by The Blade and the University of Toledo, and the second to be broadcast live by WTVG-TV, Channel 13, in partnership with The Blade.
  
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• Road work to affect parts of Sylvania Ave.

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Resurfacing means varying lane and street closings on part of Sylvania Avenue for the rest of the week.
  
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• Polls open for marijuana, council races

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo voters today will narrow the fields in four city council district races to two candidates each and will vote on a citizen initiative to abolish all penalties for possession of marijuana under city law.
  
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• Police seek 2 suspects in W. Toledo robbery

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Toledo police are investigating the armed robbery Monday of a West Toledo fast-food restaurant.
  
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• Paw-villion features celebrity chefs

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Planning for Friday night’s Paw-villion Celebrity Chef Event, benefiting the Toledo Area Humane Society, has been Bill Yosses’ pet project this summer.
  
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• Paw-villion features celeb chefs

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Planning for Friday night’s Paw-villion Celebrity Chef Event, benefiting the Toledo Area Humane Society, has been Bill Yosses’ pet project this summer.
  
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• Oregon says student was treated for MRSA

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Oregon school officials informed parents Monday that a Fassett Junior High School student has a case of MRSA, a staph bacterial infection.
  
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• Lions have plenty to correct after loss

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  ALLEN PARK, Mich. — If Detroit’s season opener against San Diego had ended a bit differently, Ameer Abdullah might be the talk of the NFL.
  
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• Jury told tired officer forgot about cell phone

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  A jury will be asked to decide whether a 15-year Toledo police officer was a thief or simply an overtired officer who mistakenly forgot to turn in a smart phone found during a building search.
  
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• John E. Wolfarth (1925-2015): WWII vet taught shop at Fostoria High School

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  FOSTORIA — John E. Wolfarth, a retired industrial-arts teacher who was a machinist’s mate on a destroyer escort during World War II, died Friday at Independence House in Fostoria. He was 90.
  
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• Going 1st allows Chrysler to set contract pattern

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The United Auto Workers’ decision to aim its attention on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to set the template for a new national collective bargaining agreement could be good news for the thousands of Fiat Chrysler employees in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
  
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• Found dogs often have mange

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The Lucas County Canine Care & Control regularly takes in starving, injured, and sick dogs, but some of the most miserable-looking souls are those with severe skin issues.
  
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• Family escapes uninjured

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  HOYTVILLE, Ohio — A family of five, including three children, escaped unharmed when their house exploded early Monday, authorities said.
  
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• Employees sue Lucas Co. sheriff

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Three employees of the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office are suing Sheriff John Tharp for alleged discrimination based on their sex.
  
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• Chicken enchilada casserole

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  A quick, easy casserole.
  
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• Celebrity chefs at Paw-villion event

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Planning for Friday night’s Paw-villion Celebrity Chef Event, benefiting the Toledo Area Humane Society, has been Bill Yosses’ pet project this summer.
  
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• Buckeyes focused on improving Buckeyes

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  COLUMBUS — Forgive the Ohio State football team if it got a kick out of Toledo’s stunning 16-12 win at Arkansas on Saturday.
  
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• Board tosses former elections director’s suit

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The State Personnel Board of Review dismissed Monday a wrongful termination complaint filed by Meghan Gallagher, former director of the Lucas County Board of Elections.
  
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• Area mayors discuss drinking water

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Several area mayors met Sept.3 in Perrysburg to discuss current water treatment and delivery systems, water crisis preparation plans, and options available for future water sources and treatment. The meeting proved to be a frank discussion of the water challenges facing the Toledo metropolitan area and the opportunities to make water a regional asset to attract new businesses, jobs, and residents.
  
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• After rough start, Browns turn to Manziel

  15-09-2015 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  BEREA, Ohio — Josh McCown’s playing status for Sunday’s home opener against Tennessee is unclear. Once again, Cleveland’s qurterback situation is as blurry as ever.
  
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• 'Back Home Again' makes case for listening to John Denver again

  15-09-2015 04:43
  
  The first song we hear in the Milwaukee Repertory Theater's "Back Home Again" - subtitled "On the Road with John Denver" - is a recording of John Denver, singing of the many miles separating L.A. from Denver in "Starwood in Aspen." On an initially darkened stage, performers David M. Lutken and Katie Deal stand with bowed heads and listen alongside us; Lutken occasionally adds the mournful wail of his harmonica.
  
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• FWAA names UT national team of the week

  15-09-2015 01:22 via toledoblade.com
  The Football Writers Association of America named the University of Toledo as its national team of the week for week two.
  
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• Fassett Junior High School student has MRSA

  15-09-2015 00:40 via toledoblade.com
  Oregon school officials informed parents today that a Fassett Junior High School student has a case of MRSA, which is a staph bacterial infection.
  
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• Water Dashboard Remains at Watch Status

  15-09-2015 00:36
  
  The latest round of testing at the Toledo water intake shows a microcystin level of 1.3 ppb in the raw Lake Erie water. There was a non-detect in the tap water.
  
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