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• 2 fishermen rescued near Catawba Island

  22-01-2016 23:59 via toledoblade.com
  A pair of fishermen were rescued Friday near Catawba Island after they were stranded on an ice floe, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
  
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• Ohio rejects medical marijuana referendum

  22-01-2016 23:50 via toledoblade.com
  COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today rejected a proposed referendum to legalize medical marijuana.
  
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• TSA students head to NYC to perform in Carnegie Hall Honors Orchestra, Concert Band

  22-01-2016 23:25
  
  Each student was selected after an audition process from hundreds of contestants vying for a seat in the Carnegie High School Honors Orchestra or Concert Band. Violinists Pilar Athaide-Victor, Cole Habekost and oboist Isabel Wening are all students of Toledo School for the Arts and among those chosen from around the world to participate in the prestigious musical groups.
  
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• DeWine praises Lucas Co. work with addicts

  22-01-2016 22:10 via toledoblade.com
  
  Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine visited Toledo today to praise the Lucas County Drug Abuse Response Team for their innovative approach to helping addicts.
  
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• South Toledo fire ruled intentional

  22-01-2016 21:56 via toledoblade.com
  A fire that damaged a South Toledo garden apartment late Thursday was intentionally set, Toledo Fire Lt. Matthew Hertzfeld said.
  
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• Kasich parries Bush attack as primary nears

  22-01-2016 20:45 via toledoblade.com
  
  Ohio Gov. John Kasich today is parrying a series of attacks from Jeb Bush, counterattacking that Mr. Bush was paid by an insurance company that lobbied for Obamacare and disguised tax increases as fees.
  
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• Person responsible for burning UT college student could face charges

  22-01-2016 19:15
  
  New details have been released about the University of Toledo student badly burned at a house party over the weekend. Janelle Noe , a 20-year-old cross country athlete at UT, received second and third degree burns covering 50 percent of her body.
  
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• Federal judge denies release for Salim

  22-01-2016 18:46 via toledoblade.com
  
  A federal court judge today denied a request by a man charged with providing financial support to al-Qaeda to be released from the Lucas County jail on a property bond.
  
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• Oregon police and fire come together to prepare for an active shooter situation

  22-01-2016 18:15
  
  "It's been a tough road. I have kids of my own, a lot of these guys have kids, and a situation like this, you really don't want to see," said Ben Warnky, Oregon fire.
  
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• Late Mayor Collins' widow, doctor share new details about his death nearly 1 year later

  22-01-2016 18:15
  
  As the one year anniversary approaches of two events that shook the City of Toledo and the Mayor's office, there is new information on the fight to save the life of late Mayor D. Michael Collins. His widow opened up about the tragic week and the several legacies her husband left behind.
  
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• 'Keep Toledo Walkable' urges residents to clear sidewalk snow

  22-01-2016 18:15
  
  A program called Keep Toledo Walkable is urging residents to shovel snow from their sidewalks after major storms. The goal is to keep the sidewalks clear, allowing kids to safely walk to school.
  
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• Toledo Matters podcast highlights interesting stories of innovative people

  22-01-2016 17:10
  
  Creators of Toledo Matters podcast joined Amanda Fay Friday morning to discuss their goal of shedding light on influential people innovating and making it happen in the Glass City. "We try to have a guest on every episode.
  
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• Consultants want your help to revitalize downtown Toledo

  22-01-2016 17:10
  
  Rebuilding Downtown Toledo takes ideas, and what's a better place to start with then the downtown Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. On Tuesday, the first seeds of a 'Downtown Toledo Master Plan' were planted at a meeting all about revitalization.
  
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• Boothe leads Toledo to 78-64 win over Akron

  22-01-2016 17:10
  
  Nathan Boothe scored 25 points and Toledo shot 59 percent in the second half Friday night to turn back Akron 78-64. Stuckey Mosley hit all three of his 3-pointers and scored 19 points and Jonathan Williams added 15 for the Rockets , who led by 21 with 4:32 to play.
  
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• Mobile Meals delivers pet food for those in need

  22-01-2016 16:10
  
  For nearly 50 years Mobile Meals of Toledo has been providing meals to people throughout the Toledo area. But there's another need of their clients that they've continued to meet for the past nine years - Pet food delivery.
  
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• Child struck by car in North Toledo

  22-01-2016 14:10 via toledoblade.com
  A child was struck by a car in North Toledo early today, authorities said.
  
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• Week of Feast reaches out to feed Toledo firefighters

  22-01-2016 11:50
  
  As Toledo fire station 25 renovates their kitchen, organizers are reaching out to the community to feed on duty firefighters one meal a day for a Week of Feast. "We don't have a stove.
  
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• Cancer survivors display artwork at The Victory Center

  22-01-2016 11:50
  
  The show takes place at The Victory Center - 5532 West Central Avenue, Suite B in Toledo - and runs Friday through Saturday, Jan. 29 - 30. Audiences will enjoy artistic creations in a variety of media, from fine art to folk art and crafts. Some survivors will also be available to tell the stories behind their work.
  
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• Toledoans invited to 15th MLK Unity Day Celebration

  22-01-2016 10:45
  
  Since 2001, Toledo's Martin Luther King Unity Day celebration has grown into a vital community event. This year, organizers are expecting around 3000 people to attend the event at the University of Toledo's Savage Hall on Monday.
  
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• Lake Erie set to receive key funding to fight toxic algae

  22-01-2016 10:45
  
  Good news for Lake Erie and the fight against harmful algal blooms: The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Friday to keep money flowing to clean up the lake. Sen. Sherrod Brown says the Senate will vote Friday on the 2016 Fiscal Year Appropriations Bill, which includes funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative .
  
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• Fiat Chrysler confirms production of new car in Toledo: AEV showcases Wrangler pickup

  22-01-2016 10:45
  
  Fiat Chrysler confirmed news that they would build a new car in Toledo at the North American International Auto Show. An after-market conversion company called American Expedition Vehicles converted the Wrangler into what it calls the Brute Double Cab.
  
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• Water main break causes morning mess, boil advisory for 25 west Toledo residents

  22-01-2016 09:50
  
  The breaks happened just after midnight on the 5000 block of Adelaide near Alexis Road, causing 25 customers to lose service. Sometime after the break, a car hit the caved-in road and got stuck.
  
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• Toledo welcomes 39 new U.S. citizens Thursday

  22-01-2016 09:50
  
  The city of Toledo welcomed 39 new U.S. citizens Thursday in a naturalization ceremony. All came from many different backgrounds and countries, but they each had an interesting story to tell.
  
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• Man arrested after leading Toledo, Sylvania Twp police on foot chase

  22-01-2016 09:50
  
  Sylvania Township police arrested a man with an extensive court record after a foot chase Thursday. It all began Thursday around 5 a.m. when a Sylvania Township police officer noticed Charles Simpson riding his bike through a neighborhood where there have been a lot of break ins.
  
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• City of Toledo remains prepared for winter ahead

  22-01-2016 08:47
  
  Toledo may not be expecting any snow from the east coast storm, but when it comes to winter city crews are always prepared for the worst. So far this season, Toledo's seen a pretty mild winter and crews have used less than a quarter of the salt supply, but if last year is any indicator, our area is not out of the woods just yet.
  
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• Oregon Water Treatment Plant is confident water is safe

  22-01-2016 08:46
  
  Oregon is keeping a close eye on their water treatment plant to make sure the water is safe from lead. Officials say they are checking the water twice a week for signs of corrosion.
  
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• I-75 southbound lane closing on Saturday

  22-01-2016 07:13 via toledoblade.com
  BOWLING GREEN — Repairs to the cable guardrail in the I-75 median south of Bowling Green will require closing the southbound left lane Saturday morning, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced.
  
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• Putnam Co. bank case leads to probation

  22-01-2016 07:12 via toledoblade.com
  A Putnam County woman who admitted she made a false statement about money missing from the vault at the bank where she worked was placed on probation for two years Wednesday in federal court.
  
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• B.G. officer indicted over firearm in crash

  22-01-2016 07:10 via toledoblade.com
  BOWLING GREEN — A Bowling Green police officer charged with driving drunk after a traffic crash was indicted Thursday by a Wood County grand jury on a felony for having a firearm on her at the time.
  
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• Store campaign raises $16,000 to feed kids

  22-01-2016 07:08 via toledoblade.com
  Anti-hunger nonprofit Feed Lucas County Children received more than $16,000 from the northwest Ohio-owned Stop & Go Stores and In & Out Marts on Wednesday, thanks to a fund-raising drive.
  
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• William U. McDonald (1927-2016): UT professor helped oversee English dept.

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  William U. McDonald, 88, a professor emeritus of English at the University of Toledo who founded a scholarly newsletter on the writings of acclaimed author Eudora Welty, died Jan. 13 in the Franciscan Care Center, Sylvania.
  
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• Whitmer hangs on, beats Clay in OT

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Minus its top player, Whitmer withstood foul trouble and a furious rally by the host Clay Eagles Thursday night to emerge with a 60-53 overtime victory in Three Rivers Athletic Conference girls basketball.
  
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• Walleye Watch vs. Utah: 1-22

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Walleye Watch vs. Utah
  
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• VP resigns from Toledo developer

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The Regional Growth Partnership’s vice president of business development has resigned from the private economic development group at 300 Madison Ave, Toledo.
  
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• UT seeks victory in tough environment

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  In a Mid-American Conference noted for its parity, streaks have a tendency to go by the wayside.
  
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• U.S.: TPS to give equal access

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo Public Schools will open libraries at predominantly black K-8 schools with the same frequency as its other schools — one of several steps the district will take to resolve a years-long federal investigation into how TPS educates black students.
  
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• U.S. orders TPS to give equal access

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo Public Schools will open libraries at predominantly black K-8 schools with the same frequency as its other schools — one of several steps the district will take to resolve a years-long federal investigation into how TPS educates black students.
  
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• Toledo’s water has nearly no lead, tests show

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo’s water tests reveal minuscule amounts of lead — a toxic metal for which no level of exposure is considered safe — yet the city tests for it every three years.
  
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• Toledo parking garage changes loom

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Motorists who pay with cash when they park in any of three public garages in downtown Toledo soon will no longer be able to pay at those garages’ exit gates.
  
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• Tigers look to big bats, big arms

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  It has been an offseason filled with rejuvenation for the Detroit Tigers. General manager Al Avila filled a key spot in the rotation and bolstered the back end of the bullpen. Then, earlier this week, the biggest hole in the everyday lineup and batting order was plugged with the signing of outfielder Justin Upton.
  
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• Spencer Twp. trustees keep Smith

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The latest chapter in Spencer Township’s peculiar political history may be considered by the Ohio Supreme Court.
  
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• Speaker touts responsibility at police-community forum

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Introducing himself as a “lifelong learner,” Eric Ellis told more than 200 people Thursday night in Toledo about the need for personal accountability before addressing prejudice.
  
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• Smith remains Spencer Twp. trustee

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The latest chapter in Spencer Township’s peculiar political history may be considered by the Ohio Supreme Court.
  
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• Parking garage changes loom

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Motorists who pay with cash when they park in any of three public garages in downtown Toledo soon will no longer be able to pay at those garages’ exit gates.
  
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• OC to acquire Finnish firm

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Owens Corning announced plans Thursday to acquire part of a Helsinki-based firm that manufactures fiber-glass composite materials.
  
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• New charges filed for 2 in clash with Northwood police

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  BOWLING GREEN — Two men involved in a confrontation with police in Northwood that led to the fatal shooting of their alleged female accomplice were indicted Thursday on a host of new charges.
  
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• Lucas County Dogs for Adoption: 1-22

  22-01-2016 06:00 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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• Judge to rule on Salim detainment

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  After a lengthy hearing Thursday, a federal judge said he would decide today whether to detain or release one of four men charged with providing financial support to al-Qaeda.
  
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• Janitor arrested at school party

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  An intoxicated janitor was arrested after an after-hours party at a charter school in South Toledo last weekend, authorities said.
  
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• Interim leader will step down on July 31

  22-01-2016 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Washington Local, a school district that faced turmoil last year, is now a school district in transition.
  
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