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• Interview with accused killer played in Bruck murder trial

  11-05-2017 21:40 via toledoblade.com
  
  MONROE — Today’s presentation of evidence in the ongoing trial of Daniel Clay will end with the jury hearing the defendant’s own words.
  
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• Man accused in deaths of 2 firefighters gets 20 years

  11-05-2017 21:25
  In this Jan. 27, 2014, file photo, investigators begin a probe into the deaths of firefighters Stephen Machcinski and James Dickman while battling a Jan. 26, 2014, fire at an apartment building in Toledo, Ohio. Ray Abou-Arab, a building owner accused of setting the fire to collect insurance money, was sentenced Thursday, May 11, 2017, to 20 years in prison, after entering an Alford plea on involuntary manslaughter and aggravated arson charges.
  
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• Boxer Robert Easter set to fight in Toledo on June 30

  11-05-2017 21:25
  Unbeaten lightweight world champion Robert Easter will defend his title in Toledo when he takes on mandatory challenger Denis Shafikov in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions from the Huntington Center on Friday, June 30. Televised coverage begins at 9 p.m. and will be headlined by the hometown star Easter, who last defended his title in the same venue by knocking down Luis Cruz three times on his way to a unanimous decision. Tickets for the event, which is promoted by About Billions Promo
  
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• Toledo officials react to Abou-Arab outcome

  11-05-2017 21:22 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo officials and a relative of one firefighter killed during a 2014 blaze held a news conference today expressing acceptance at the Ray Abou-Arab trial outcome and thanking residents for their support.
  
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• Toledo officials express acceptance at Abou-Arab trial outcome

  11-05-2017 21:22 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo officials and a relative of one firefighter killed during a 2014 blaze held a news conference today expressing acceptance at the Ray Abou-Arab trial outcome and thanking residents for their support.
  
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• Boxer Robert Easter, Jr., set to fight in Toledo on June 30

  11-05-2017 20:19 via toledoblade.com
  
  It's time for Easter in June.
  
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• Mention of polygraph pauses Ohio trial in firefighter deaths

  11-05-2017 16:48
  The Cedar Rapids Kernels scored one run in the top of the 10th inning to break a 5-5 tie and then held off the Dayton Dragons in the bottom The Wright State baseball team saw a lead slip away in the top of the ninth, only to put together a two-out rally in the bottom of the innin TOLEDO, Ohio - A building owner's trial in the deaths of two Ohio firefighters has been paused after a witness told jurors that the defendant failed a polygraph exam. It was a reference to information that isn't typical
  
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• Oregon man takes plea deal over blaze that killed 2 firefighters

  11-05-2017 16:11 via toledoblade.com
  
  A Lucas County Common Pleas Court judge ordered today that a man convicted of setting a fire that killed two Toledo firefighters spend a maximum of 20 years in prison.
  
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• Oregon man gets 20 years in prison for 2014 arson that killed 2 Toledo firefighters

  11-05-2017 16:11 via toledoblade.com
  
  A Lucas County Common Pleas Court judge ordered today that a man convicted of setting a fire that killed two Toledo firefighters spend a maximum of 20 years in prison.
  
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• Lucky is good enough for Northview

  11-05-2017 06:35 via toledoblade.com
  
  When things got a little wild in the late innings of Wednesday’s Division I sectional baseball final at Northview, the host Wildcats made use of a wild pitch to take a 4-3 victory over Clay.
  
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• Maumee's Studenka closes door in the end

  11-05-2017 06:29 via toledoblade.com
  
  As Maumee’s Division II sectional semifinal baseball game progressed, starting pitcher Justin Studenka only seemed to get stronger.
  
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• Colorado has Toledo Walleye connections

  11-05-2017 06:25 via toledoblade.com
  
  The two goaltenders that the Walleye will face in the ECHL Western Conference Finals both have Toledo ties.
  
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• Colorado has Toledo connections

  11-05-2017 06:25 via toledoblade.com
  
  The two goaltenders that the Walleye will face in the ECHL Western Conference Finals both have Toledo ties.
  
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• Witness’ remark halts Abou-Arab arson trial

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The eighth day of testimony in the trial of an Oregon man charged with setting a 2014 fire that killed two Toledo firefighters recessed abruptly Wednesday afternoon after a witness told the jury Ray Abou-Arab had “failed a polygraph” exam.
  
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• Toledo Symphony salutes America’s majestic parks

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  They say a pic­ture is worth a thou­sand words, but ne­glect to men­tion that some im­ages can leave you speech­less.
  
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• ‘The Fantasticks’ opens at the Valentine

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The Fantasticks, opening Friday in the Valentine Theatre’s Studio A, has the beauty of simplicity — no elaborate sets and costumes, no big orchestras.
  
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• Springfield taps Geha to take over as school chief

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Springfield Local Schools promoted its assistant superintendent to its top post.
  
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• Seneca sheriff backs deputy in fatal shooting

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  TIFFIN — A woman in Tiffin can be heard pleading frantically with a 911 operator as her husband chased her with a rifle.
  
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• Pastors decry Ohio’s lead-abatement plan

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Calling a provision to the Ohio House budget bill that gives all lead-abatement regulation control to the state “reckless” and “unjust,” Toledo-area pastors Wednesday criticized the proposal they say limits the ability to protect Toledo’s children through the city’s lead-safe rental law.
  
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• Over 200 seek jobs at 7th fair in Toledo area

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Some were unemployed and looking for work, others were underemployed and seeking a better job, while a few were hoping to change careers and wondered what opportunities exist.
  
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• Ohio House votes to OK cheaper, generic EpiPens

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  COLUMBUS — The Ohio House Wednesday unanimously voted to empower pharmacists to substitute cheaper alternatives to costly EpiPens to counter anaphylactic reactions from everything from food to bee stings.
  
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• Maker’s Mart to feature 100-plus vendors

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  This weekend marks one of the biggest art events in the downtown area: Maker’s Mart.
  
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• Hungarian Club to host Beer and Bacon Festival

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Editor’s note: Tickets for Saturday’s Toledo Beer and Bacon Festival are sold out as of 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11.
  
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• Hungarian Club to host Beer and Bacon

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Hungarians love their bacon.
  
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• Harp Gathering returns to Archbold

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  The 10th annual Harp Gathering returns to northwest Ohio this weekend. Harpists, friends, performers, and vendors from 18 states and Canada will descend upon Sauder Heritage Inn in Archbold, Ohio, from Thursday to Sunday for their annual celebration of all things harp. The event is the brainchild of Toledoans Denise and Michael Grupp-Verbon.
  
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• Get lunch from ‘Yer Mom’s House’

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  “‘Oh, that looks good. Where did you get lunch?’”
  
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• Experts report findings in Clay murder trial

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  MONROE — Graphic images and a damaged, bloodstained costume took center stage during the second day of testimony in the ongoing Monroe County murder trial.
  
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• Exercise shows ways to stop active shooters

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  An “active shooter” stormed into the large classroom at Owens Community College and began firing, trying to take out as many innocent civilians as possible.
  
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• Dennis D. Mussery: 1952-2017

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  Dennis D. Mussery, a founding member — and star — of Toledo Silver Streaks wheelchair basketball, who was a longtime coach of girls high school basketball, died Sunday in his Sylvania home. He was 64.
  
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• Around Town: Croswell event celebrates history

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  THE Croswell Opera House in Adrian, the oldest theater in Michigan at 151 years old, reopened after a yearlong, multi-million dollar renovation. 
  
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• Appliance Center to open store on Monroe Street

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  While some national retailers such as Sears, Macy’s, and Gander Mountain are contracting, a well-respected Tole- do-area retailer is headed in the other direction.
  
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• Appliance Center plans its 3rd store

  11-05-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  
  While some national retailers such as Sears, Macy’s, and Gander Mountain are contracting, a well-respected Tole- do-area retailer is headed in the other direction.
  
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• Toledo looking to draw more tourists to the area

  11-05-2017 03:26
  With Ohio being a $43 billion industry, Destination Toledo discussed bringing that money to the area and the number of jobs tourism creates. "It's the middle of National Tourism Week.
  
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• Toledo community leaders speak out against Rep. Merrin amendment

  11-05-2017 03:26
  Local clergy and community leaders gathered to speak out against Representative Derrick Merrin's amendment bill and support Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson's response. "That's the message that we need to get through to everyone in Columbus and need to have the support of everybody here in Toledo because they need to understand that too," James Willis, President of Toledoans United for Social Action, said.
  
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• Ryan tells Ohio audience tax overhaul is overdue

  11-05-2017 03:05 via toledoblade.com
  
  NEW ALBANY, Ohio — Noting he had just gotten his driver’s license the last time Congress overhauled the nation’s tax system, House Speaker Paul Ryan today insisted lawmakers will act soon even as he deals with deep divisions in his own Republican Party.
  
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• 911 calls shed light on Tiffin dispute that left deputy shot, man dead

  11-05-2017 00:20 via toledoblade.com
  
  TIFFIN — A woman in Tiffin can be heard pleading frantically with a 911 operator as her husband chased her with a rifle.
  
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