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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.

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.

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.

Longtime Toledo councilman and political insider Frank Szollosi will not seek re-election in November to a third term on Toledo City Council.

East Toledo and environs are foreign territories to many Toledoans, but I've found a reason to head over the river.

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.

Volunteers from the Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity began constructing two homes today on Ansonia Street in Oregon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Some toddlers never get to say, "Read me a story." The adults at home can't read.

Locals Amy Spaulding-Heuring, Vicki Monhollan-Clyce and Lindsey Denham will take the stage in a oeAll Shook Upa June 12-14 and 18-21 at the Toledo Repertoire Theater 16 10th St., Toledo.

FIVE years should be more than enough time to complete most industrial projects, even major ones.

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.

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.

Complainant reported sometime overnight an unknown person took a chainsaw worth about $250 from his garage.