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It's the city that serves the public
The fact that some well-intentioned individual paid the parking tickets of the unfortunate Toledo residents seen by Sue Frederick as revenue enhancements doesn't erase the problems as they relate to the city's image nationally and internationally, or of the arrogance and hubris of some city officials.
Countdown to chili cheese coneys
After months of anticipation, Oregon-area residents will get their first tastes of SONIC Drive-In's famous Cherry Limeades, Tater Tots and Ex-Long Chili Cheese Coneys.
East Toledo-Oregon coke plant project hangs on
All systems are go for the construction of a coking facility and co-generation power plant on the East Toledo-Oregon border, pending the required environmental approval.
Szollosi won't run for re-election to Toledo City Council
Longtime Toledo councilman and political insider Frank Szollosi will not seek re-election in November to a third term on Toledo City Council.
Restaurant review: BJ's Hide-A-Way ****
East Toledo and environs are foreign territories to many Toledoans, but I've found a reason to head over the river.
Lawsuit filed in wrong-way crash that killed 5 in family
Nearly a year after Michael Gagnon was sentenced to 43 years in prison for causing the drunken-driving crash that killed a mother and four children, the victims' family has sued him, his family, and the owners of the Oregon bar where he became intoxicated.
It is with great concern that I read about Governor Strickland's proposal to allow video slot machines at Ohio racetracks.
Habitat for Humanity looking for families
Volunteers from the Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity began constructing two homes today on Ansonia Street in Oregon.
4th Annual Phantom Spark-n-Shine "a blast"
The threatening skies failed to dampen the spirit at the Jerusalem Township community celebration at Maumee Bay State Park Saturday, June 13, which included the Phantom Fireworks 4th Annual Spark-n-Shine Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show as well as the 17th annual Fred Grossman Fireworks Extravaganza hosted by Phantom of Curtice.
Region must be open to new ideas to benefit all
WHEN I think about the local politicians who refuse to consider my college scholarships program, I am reminded of a metaphor I once heard used to describe a sinking business lacking in forward-thinking leadership.
Grocer Marvin Dabish runs for Oregon mayor
Marvin Dabish, an Oregon resident for four years, is running for mayor. Dabish, 32, turned in his petitions to the Lucas County Board of Elections by the June 17 deadline to be on the Sept.
Arts council takes over street fair
Members of a local, fledgling arts council were pleased this weekend with the outcome of their first attempt at running a longtime street fair in downtown Port Clinton.
Murder trial hears from victim's family
In the days after the 1991 disappearance of his wife, Thomas Zich told two of her siblings that she had flown to Florida to enter drug rehab, they testified Monday.
Kids in 'low-literacy' homes to get help
Some toddlers never get to say, "Read me a story." The adults at home can't read.
FIVE years should be more than enough time to complete most industrial projects, even major ones.
Group threatens to scrap coke plant
FDS Coke Plant LLC could be on the verge of scrapping its plans for a coking facility and co-generation power plant on the East Toledo-Oregon border.
Oregon schools to have new time schedules
The Oregon school board approved new school day starting and ending times for next year to make transportation operation more cost-effective. The district's recent performance audit had identified transportation costs as being inefficient.
Pemberville * Cruisin' Nights will be from 5-8 p.m. on June 4, July 9, Aug. 6, and Sept.
Police Blotter for Saturday, May 30, 2009
Complainant reported sometime overnight an unknown person took a chainsaw worth about $250 from his garage.
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