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• Toledo mayoral candidates conclude debate

  28-10-2015 23:40 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo’s mayoral candidates participated in a debate tonight moderated by The Blade and Channel 13, WTVG from 7-8 p.m.
  
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• Mayoral debate under way

  28-10-2015 23:40 via toledoblade.com
  Former mayors Carty Finkbeiner and Mike Bell once again pointed fingers at each other regarding city deficits during a debate tonight for the seven candidates for mayor this year.
  
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• Actor Jamie Farr collapses during play rehearsal in Ontario

  28-10-2015 23:14
  
  According to the Hamilton Spectator , the Toledo-native collapsed on Sunday at Theatre Aquarius in Ontario during a rehearsal for the comedy Jack of Diamonds. "It's so disappointing," said Farr in a press release from the theater.
  
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• ProMedica breaks ground on downtown headquarters project

  28-10-2015 19:13
  
  Wednesday, ProMedica will break ground on its downtown headquarters campus, a project that will breathe new life into the historic Steam Plant and Promenade Park on Toledo's riverfront. "Our move to downtown will help ProMedica be more connected, more efficient and more effective as an organization," said Randy Oostra, CEO of ProMedica.
  
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• Multiple-vehicle crash in central Toledo

  28-10-2015 17:29 via toledoblade.com
  Toledo police and fire are at the scene of a multiple-vehicle crash in central Toledo.
  
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• Central Toledo crash injures 2

  28-10-2015 17:29 via toledoblade.com
  
  A multiple-vehicle crash in central Toledo injured two people and closed a major intersection for about two hours, authorities said.
  
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• ProMedica breaks ground for new Toledo HQ

  28-10-2015 17:14 via toledoblade.com
  
  ProMedica moved forward with its new downtown campus today with a ceremonial groundbreaking on the site of its future headquarters.
  
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• Toledo man shot in the central city today

  28-10-2015 15:29 via toledoblade.com
  A man was shot early today in central Toledo.
  
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• Only On 11: Three suspects caught on camera in Kahler Pharmacy robbery

  28-10-2015 15:08
  
  Toledo police are now searching for three suspects involved in an armed robbery at Kahler Pharmacy on Airport Hwy near Detroit. Police say it happened Monday just before 6 p.m. Surveillance video captured the three suspects walking into the neighborhood pharmacy armed with hand guns and their faces covered.
  
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• Toledo police only responding to injury crashes

  28-10-2015 14:21 via toledoblade.com
  Toledo police announced today they will temporarily respond only to vehicle crashes where injuries are reported.
  
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• Issue 3 supporters roll into Toledo one week out from election

  28-10-2015 14:08
  
  In one week, Toledo voters will get the chance to decide on one of the most debated issues this election season - legalizing marijuana. Tuesday, ResponsibleOhio was back in Northwest Ohio to make sure voters are prepared to cast their vote on Issue 3. ResponsibleOhio is hoping to pass Issue 3, which would legalize medical and recreational marijuana in Ohio.
  
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• City of Toledo preps for rainfall

  28-10-2015 14:08
  
  To help alleviate flooding in prone areas, the City of Toledo set out pumps at places like the corner of Burnham and Capistrano Avenues and over on Orville Drive Tuesday. "That's in a flood plain.
  
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• City of Toledo getting ready for heavy rain

  28-10-2015 14:08
  
  The City of Toledo's Department of Public Utilities has implemented heavy rain event protocols in preparation for 1-2 inches of rain within a 16 hour period, starting as early as 3:00 A.M. Wednesday morning. The city says that there is potential for street and basement flooding.
  
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• The Magnificent Seven: 7 candidates vying for votes in Toledo mayor's race

  28-10-2015 13:11
  
  The untimely death of the late Mayor D. Michael Collins earlier this year prompted the unusual process laid out in the city charter, which requires no primary election to whittle the number of candidates to the top two vote-getters of a normal election cycle. Thus, the winner-take-all election likely will see the winner receive less than a majority of votes.
  
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• Lawyers for teen accused of setting a fatal fire back in May have asked for more time

  28-10-2015 13:11
  
  Defense attorneys for a Toledo teen accused of setting a house fire that killed a 15-year-old say they need more time. Kassi Brandeberry, 17, is accused of starting a fire back in May that killed Joseph Fazenbaker.
  
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• Habitat for Humanity turns vacant home into new home for Toledo family

  28-10-2015 13:11
  
  A Toledo family has new place to call home, thanks to Habitat for Humanity and other local organizations. The Washington family was welcomed home with a special ceremony Tuesday morning.
  
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• Disabled truck slowing I-75 traffic near Haskins

  28-10-2015 12:49 via toledoblade.com
  HASKINS, Ohio — A disabled tractor-trailer rig slowed down traffic on northbound I-75 in Wood County just north of Middleton Pike today, authorities said.
  
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• Power outage closes 2 W. Toledo schools

  28-10-2015 12:41 via toledoblade.com
  Two West Toledo schools are closed today due to a power outage.
  
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• 2 West Toledo intersections go dark

  28-10-2015 12:41 via toledoblade.com
  A blown transformer backed up the morning rush hour traffic on Douglas Road in West Toledo today, authorities said.
  
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• A view from the surveillance camera of the suspect

  28-10-2015 06:47
  
  On Sunday Ted Lange was playing with a Canadian band at the American Legion Hall on Alexis road in Toledo when he came out during an intermission and found his van had been vandalized. "Its just really sad that someone in their who appears to be in their 40s or 50s would do such a childish thing.
  
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• Toledo school board: No pay raises for teachers

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The Toledo Board of Education narrowly voted down pay increases Tuesday for teachers that would have restored salaries cut in previous years.
  
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• Toledo Board of Education says no to pay raises for teachers

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The Toledo Board of Education narrowly voted down pay increases Tuesday for teachers that would have restored salaries cut in previous years.
  
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• The Blade,13 ABC host debate

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  The Blade and 13ABC, WTVG, will host a Toledo mayoral debate tonight.
  
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• The Blade, WTVG-TV host debate

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The Blade and 13ABC, WTVG, will host a Toledo mayoral debate tonight.
  
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• Tasmanian devil trio greets first guests

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Never before has there been such a commotion over a breakfast of liver and fish at the Toledo Zoo.
  
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• Sylvania Schools to induct 10

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  Ten individuals and one team will be inducted into the Sylvania Schools athletics hall of fame Friday.
  
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• O-I earnings tumble

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  Owens-Illinois Inc. reported earning $17 million in the year’s third quarter, a big decline from $60 million it earned last year but on track with expectations.
  
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• MBT profit higher in 3rd quarter

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  MONROE — MBT Financial Corp ., the parent company of Monroe Bank & Trust Co., announced this week a third quarter profit of $3 million, or 13 cents a share, up from $1.7 million, or 8 cents a share for the same period a year ago.
  
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• Lucas County Dogs for Adoption: 10-28

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  Dogs remain available at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control Office, 410 South Erie St., Toledo. For information, call 419-213-2800.
  
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• Kenneth Kujawa: 1947-2015; Lawyer a co-owner of business in B.G.

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Kenneth Thomas Kujawa, a lawyer and longtime Bowling Green business co-owner, died Oct. 17 in Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, Minn. He was 68.
  
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• Jamie Farr collapses on set

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Jamie Farr collapsed Sunday during a play rehearsal at a Hamilton, Ont., theater.
  
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• Former Rep. Weber endorses Ferner

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  Mayoral candidate Mike Ferner on Tuesday claimed the endorsement of former Republican Congressman Ed Weber.
  
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• Firewood supply to be slim

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Those in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan who use firewood either as a primary heating fuel or just to burn aesthetically to cozy up a room or have a gathering around the backyard fire pit will find the price has risen and the inventory gotten a little tighter this winter.
  
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• Finkbeiner touts jobs in cleanup plan

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  Former Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner announced his plan for a new jobs program Tuesday, which he hopes will help get him back into the mayor’s office.
  
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• Felon accused of making threats ruled competent

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  A Toledo man who has been incarcerated repeatedly for threatening people was found competent to stand trial Tuesday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court.
  
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• Event to benefit Humane Society

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  The Toledo Area Humane Society will host its first Tailgate fund-raiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 7 at the animal rescue’s Maumee shelter, 827 Illinois Ave.
  
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• Devil trio greets first guests

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Never before has there been such a commotion over a breakfast of liver and fish at the Toledo Zoo.
  
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• Crews report, fail to find discolored water by barge

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  KELLEYS ISLAND — The crew of a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter observed a new area of discolored water in Lake Erie believed to be associated with the sunken tanker barge Argo on Tuesday, but by the time a surface vessel reached the reported location, nothing was found.
  
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• Council OKs trash pact

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo City Council voted 10-2 Tuesday in favor of a new 10-year contract with the company that collects the city’s trash and recyclables.
  
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• Circus adds Xtreme entertainment

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Sometimes, Kenny Short looks around him and wonders how he got to this point.
  
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• Central Avenue work to go on until Friday

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  Sewer work that closed part of Central Avenue in Toledo on Tuesday will continue through Friday, the city transportation division announced.
  
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• Body found near river under investigation

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  MONTPELIER, Ohio — Montpelier police are investigating a possible homicide after the body of a man was found near St. Joe River in this Williams County community, authorities said.
  
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• Bell wants ex-police chief as safety boss

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  Toledo mayoral candidate Mike Bell said Tuesday he will appoint former police Chief Derrick Diggs as his safety director, a deputy mayor position, if he’s elected.
  
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• 3rd man arraigned in Oct. 8 homicide

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Adrian Warren remained silent and at one point forced a smile Tuesday during his arraignment on a murder charge in Toledo Municipal Court.
  
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• 3 of 6 mayoral candidates provide medical history

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo’s six major candidates for mayor have a variety of ailments ranging from laryngitis to depression, but all say their conditions are under control and not a barrier to serving as the city’s leader for the next two years.
  
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• 3 mayoral candidates provide medical history

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo’s six major candidates for mayor have a variety of ailments ranging from laryngitis to depression, but all say their conditions are under control and not a barrier to serving as the city’s leader for the next two years.
  
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• 3 candidates provide medical history

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo’s six major candidates for mayor have a variety of ailments ranging from laryngitis to depression, but all say their conditions are under control and not a barrier to serving as the city’s leader for the next two years.
  
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• $1B bond issue for algae in works

  28-10-2015 05:00 via toledoblade.com
  COLUMBUS — Would voters be willing to borrow as much as $1 billion to fight the root causes of toxic algae and other threats to Lake Erie and other Ohio waters?
  
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• "The Price is Right Live" is coming back to Toledo

  28-10-2015 02:37
  
  The Price Is Right Live is coming to Toledo in February and this is your chance to get tickets - so you have the best seats in the house! The Price Is Right Live is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to "Come On Down" to win.
  
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• Gabriel endorses Finkbeiner

  28-10-2015 01:37 via toledoblade.com
  Toledo City Councilman Theresa Gabriel, a political independent, said Tuesday she would support Carty Finkbeiner, the unendorsed Democrat, in his bid to become mayor next week.
  
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