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• NW Ohio residents take stock in Florida after Hurricane Irma

  15-09-2017 23:47 via www4.toledoblade.com
  Lined by palm trees and nestled beside a meandering creek just a couple miles east of the shallow Estero Bay on Florida’s gulf coast, Tranquil Court usually lives up to its name.
  
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• 'Smart cities' tech is topic of first regional Impact Ohio conference

  15-09-2017 23:39 via toledoblade.com
  Participants in a policy and politics conference held at the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel on Friday touched on the wave of technology turning regular cities into “smart cities.”
  
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• Sylvania Schools, teachers union reach tentative deal

  15-09-2017 23:05 via toledoblade.com
  The Sylvania Education Association and Sylvania Schools’ board of education have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract.
  
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• Toledo Water Quality Dashboard needle back to 'clear'

  15-09-2017 22:40 via toledoblade.com
  City officials returned Toledo’s water quality dashboard to “clear” Friday afternoon.
  
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• Wood Co. sheriff warns of phone scam

  15-09-2017 21:38 via toledoblade.com
  OBJECT BOWLING GREEN — The Wood County Sheriff's Office is warning of a phone scam purporting to represent law enforcement.
  
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• Season of the Arts: Laughs, lyrics, and guitar licks at area concert venues

  15-09-2017 21:30 via toledoblade.com
  Whether it’s going to see Janet Jackson at Toledo’s Huntington Center or Joe Bonamassa shred on his guitar at the Stranahan Theater, indoor concerts leading into the colder months won’t lose appeal; only the summer sun.
  
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• Police seek clues in South Toledo killing

  15-09-2017 21:22 via toledoblade.com
  OBJECT Toledo police detectives are trying to identify the shooter in the city's most recent homicide.
  
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• Driver indicted 13 months after striking, killing man

  15-09-2017 21:03 via toledoblade.com
  OBJECT More than a year after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car, the driver was indicted this week for failure to stop after an accident.
  
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• Season of the Arts: Toledo Museum, others showcase fall exhibits

  15-09-2017 20:56 via toledoblade.com
  This season’s visual arts agenda is packed full of exquisite and thought-provoking exhibitions, including a show at the Toledo Museum of Art of late Roman pieces that signify the transition from a pagan society to a Christian one.
  
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• Monroe man found dead in Michigan jail

  15-09-2017 20:55 via toledoblade.com
  MASON, Mich. — Authorities found a Monroe man dead in the Ingham County jail.
  
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• Man sentenced to life in prison for "inexplicable" murder

  15-09-2017 19:33 via toledoblade.com
  In his experience, Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Dean Mandros said, it's sometimes obvious why a murder occurred, other times it's inexplicable.
  
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• Woman who uses wheelchair describes being shot in South Toledo

  15-09-2017 18:01 via toledoblade.com
  The woman shot in her wheelchair outside a South Toledo carryout said Friday she is grateful for those who helped save her life.
  
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• The first foodie: Author explores Jewish cooking with 'King Solomon's Table'

  15-09-2017 18:00 via toledoblade.com
  ANN ARBOR — “He’s, like, the first foodie,” Joan Nathan cheerfully told about 100 attendees seated in a sold out banquet room at Zingerman’s Roadhouse.
  
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• Author Joan Nathan explores Jewish cooking with 'King Solomon's Table'

  15-09-2017 18:00 via toledoblade.com
  ANN ARBOR — “He’s, like, the first foodie,” Joan Nathan cheerfully told about 100 attendees seated in a sold out banquet room at Zingerman’s Roadhouse.
  
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• Toledo mayoral candidates meet for first time post-primary

  15-09-2017 16:44 via toledoblade.com
  Mayoral candidates Paula Hicks-Hudson and Wade Kapszukiewicz met Friday in their first forum of the 2017 general election in front of a conference on policy and politics being held in the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel downtown.
  
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• 4 Building Product Stocks in Focus on Hurricane Irma AftermathZacks

  15-09-2017 16:44
  Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest storms to hit the United States, has wreaked havoc leaving widespread damage in its wake with many being rendered homeless. While it may be too soon to get an accurate idea about the damage caused by Hurricane Irma, building products like insulation, roofing, tiles and wallboard will see an increase in demand as well as pricing in the coming quarters as residents in Florida as well as Texas, which was hit by Hurricane Harvey, work toward rebuilding.
  
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• Ride UT horses today to help hurricane victims

  15-09-2017 15:57 via toledoblade.com
  The University of Toledo equestrian team will allow people to ride horses Friday for a donation to help people affected by hurricanes in Florida and Texas.
  
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• Oregon woman crashes into TARTA bus

  15-09-2017 15:52 via toledoblade.com
  An Oregon woman suffered critical injuries after crashing into a Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority bus.
  
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• Microchipping dates announced for Perrysburg's pet chicken owners

  15-09-2017 15:47 via toledoblade.com
  Perrysburg city officials and the Toledo Zoo have worked out dates for veterinarians to come to the city and microchip the city’s existing pet chickens.
  
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• Officials take tour of Lake Erie algae bloom at its peak

  15-09-2017 15:38 via toledoblade.com
  Nearly 50 people — a cross-section of public officials, aides, journalists, fishermen, environmentalists, and agriculture representatives — are boarding a boat at Maumee Bay State Park on Friday morning to get a close-up look at this summer’s western Lake Erie algae bloom at its peak.
  
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• Real estate transfers: September 4-8

  15-09-2017 13:37 via toledoblade.com
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• Toledo-area schools again delayed by fog

  15-09-2017 12:23 via toledoblade.com
  Central Local Schools — Fairview: Delayed 2 hours Friday
  
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• Ohio State WR Austin Mack cleared to practice

  15-09-2017 12:00 via toledoblade.com
  COLUMBUS — Ohio State wide receiver Austin Mack was cleared to practice ahead of the Buckeyes’ upcoming game against Army West Point, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said.
  
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• Race for the Cure: Less than 2 weeks away

  15-09-2017 11:58
  We're less than two weeks away from the 24th Annual Race for the Cure here in Northwest Ohio and there is something happening each day leading up to next week's races in Findlay and Toledo. Join Komen representatives to pick up your race day packet including your T-shirt and sign up for the races at Franklin Park Mall inside the Food Court, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WTOL's Komen Kam will be there for you to tell us your story.
  
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• Blade Fishing Report: 9/15

  15-09-2017 06:42 via toledoblade.com
  ■ Lake Erie: The fall phenomenon that is yellow perch fishing on the big lake has been on the upswing in recent days, according to the angling experts at Netcraft. They report some excellent catches of perch coming from the waters around the “D” can of the Camp Perry firing range, and off the east side of South Bass Island, out in front of the monument. There have also been reports of strong perch fishing from around Buoy 13, and at the turnaround buoy of the Toledo shippi
  
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• High school football Friday forecast: 9/15

  15-09-2017 06:36 via toledoblade.com
  A look at The Blade staff's predictions for Friday's high school games.
  
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• High school football standings, statistics: 9/15

  15-09-2017 06:28 via toledoblade.com
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• University of Toledo hosts ceremony to open new veterans lounge

  15-09-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  The University of Toledo will commemorate the opening of its new veterans lounge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony 3 p.m. Friday, on the second floor of Carlson Library.
  
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• Michigan State Police offer car seat check

  15-09-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  MONROE — The Monroe post of the Michigan State Police will host a free car seat check Saturday.
  
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• Lucas County Dogs for Adoption: 9/15

  15-09-2017 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.For a complete list of available dogs, go to lucascountydogs.petfinder.com. A $100 adoption fee includes spay-neuter, a heartworm check, microchip ID, vaccinations, and a behavioral evaluation.
  
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• Daily Log: 9/15

  15-09-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Births
  
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• Bill Engelke (1943-2017)

  15-09-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Bill Engelke, a longtime program host at WGTE-FM whose measured tones introduced listeners to a universe of classical music, died Monday in Wood Haven Health Care, Bowling Green. He was 73.
  
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• Big ideas missing from Apple with new iPhone X

  15-09-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Steve Jobs was everything to Apple.
  
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• Art, music fest to close part of Summit Street in downtown Toledo

  15-09-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Part of Summit Street will be closed this weekend beginning Friday afternoon for the Momentum art and music festival in Promenade Park, the city transportation division announced.
  
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• Two teens shot in central Toledo

  15-09-2017 03:48 via toledoblade.com
  Two teenagers were shot late Thursday in central Toledo, authorities said. 
  
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• Two reported shot in central Toledo

  15-09-2017 03:48 via toledoblade.com
  Two people were shot late Thursday near Nebraska Avenue and Division Street in central Toledo, authorities said.
  
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• Notre Dame tops Clay in TRAC volleyball matchup

  15-09-2017 03:31 via toledoblade.com
  Using a deep and balanced offensive attack and consistent play throughout, Notre Dame took a 3-0 volleyball victory against visiting Clay Thursday night to remain in a first-place tie in the Three River Athletic Conference.
  
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• Downtown Toledo Chop House nears opening

  15-09-2017 03:01 via toledoblade.com
  The planned downtown Chop House of Toledo restaurant, now under construction on Summit Street in the former KeyBank building now owned by ProMedica, plans to take occupancy of its first-floor space by Oct. 22 and open some time around the first of November.
  
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• Archie Kodros provides unique connection for Michigan, Air Force

  15-09-2017 02:38 via toledoblade.com
  When Michigan and Air Force meet Saturday for just the third time, thoughts of a mutual companion will be present.
  
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• Toledo Plan Commission tables proposed urban farming rules

  15-09-2017 01:13 via toledoblade.com
  After hearing concerns from urban agriculture innovators, the Toledo Plan Commission on Thursday tabled proposed changes to the city code for regulating urban farming in residential neighborhoods.
  
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• Brondes Ford Lincoln plans move in Maumee

  15-09-2017 00:52 via toledoblade.com
  Brondes is building a new dealership in Arrowhead Park to replace its existing Ford and Lincoln store on Reynolds Road in Maumee, a move officials said will give the company badly needed space and a much more visible location.
  
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