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• Perrysburg extends marijuana moratorium into October

  16-04-2025 16:40 via toledoblade.com
  
  A moratorium on marijuana dispensaries in Perrysburg will continue into the fall.
  
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• Skaff named Bowling Green deputy police chief

  07-05-2025 17:27 via toledoblade.com
  
  BOWLING GREEN — Mayor Mike Aspacher has appointed Lt. Adam Skaff, of the Bowling Green Police Division, the agency’s next deputy chief.
  
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• 24 students set to graduate from Junior Achievement 5th Year program

  07-05-2025 13:11 via toledoblade.com
  
  Trevor Jensen, a graduate of Penta Career Center, said he came to the Junior Achievement 5th Year program to learn about different careers.
  
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• Voters approve early reset for Metroparks Toledo operations levy

  07-05-2025 06:05 via toledoblade.com
  
  In a vote tally that remained close until the end, Lucas County voters decided in favor of Issue 8, an early reset for Metroparks Toledo’s operations levy.
  
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• Incumbent, former city staffer win primary election for Toledo mayor

  07-05-2025 05:58 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and West Toledo resident Roberto Torres were victorious at the end of primary election night.
  
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• Lucas County's Harding Township approves fire funds; other communities say no to levies

  07-05-2025 05:37 via toledoblade.com
  
  Voters in four out of five of the smaller municipalities in Lucas and Wood Counties declined to approve tax levies in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial election results.
  
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• Voters in Perrysburg, Bowling Green, and Rossford pass school levies

  07-05-2025 05:24 via toledoblade.com
  
  After voters rejected three new tax requests since November, 2023, Perrysburg Schools finally walked away with a win.
  
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• Current councilman, political newcomer will vie for Perrysburg mayor in November

  07-05-2025 04:46 via toledoblade.com
  
  Either a man who’s committed himself to city government or a newcomer to politics will be the next mayor of Perrysburg.
  
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• Ohio voters approve ballot issue authorizing $2.5 billion in bonds over 10 years for infrastructure

  07-05-2025 02:20 via toledoblade.com
  
  COLUMBUS — Ohio voters agreed to reauthorize a program on Tuesday that will provide $2.5 billion for roads, bridges and other needed local infrastructure projects over the next decade.
  
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• Toledo City Council approves plan to combat violence and promote safety

  07-05-2025 01:44 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo City Council has unanimously approved a five-year plan that aims to reduce gun violence and enhance community safety within the city.
  
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• 16 new citizens from 13 countries sworn in at U.S. District Court

  07-05-2025 00:43 via toledoblade.com
  
  Sixteen years ago, Nidson Beaussejour had a big moment in his life: He met his future wife, an American then 19 years old, when she was on a mission trip to his homeland of Haiti.
  
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• Cincinnati man, whose son was shot by police, is denied bond in killing of sheriff’s deputy

  07-05-2025 00:06 via toledoblade.com
  
  Rodney Hinton, Jr., who authorities say intentionally hit and killed an Ohio sheriff’s deputy with a car after his son was fatally shot by police, will remain in jail without bond while he awaits trial on a murder charge.
  
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• Men caught with about 110 pounds of cocaine sentenced to 10 years in prison

  06-05-2025 23:16 via toledoblade.com
  
  Two Indian nationals convicted of trafficking more than 100 pounds of cocaine have been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
  
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• Bicycle helmets to be distributed to kids in Put a Lid on It campaign

  06-05-2025 22:36 via toledoblade.com
  
  A statewide effort to give free bicycle helmets to kids who need them this summer is launching across Ohio via community partners including in Lucas, Wood, and Fulton counties.
  
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• Family donates $1M to help TPS start educator, social services academy

  06-05-2025 21:40 via toledoblade.com
  
  A Toledo couple who value education and service have donated $1 million to help Toledo Public Schools establish an academy at the school’s new Scott Park University campus.
  
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• Family donates $1M to help TPS start educator and social services academy

  06-05-2025 21:40 via toledoblade.com
  
  A Toledo couple who value education and service have donated $1 million to help Toledo Public Schools establish an academy at the school’s new Scott Park University campus.
  
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• Police seeking assistance with January homicide investigation

  06-05-2025 20:53 via toledoblade.com
  
  Toledo Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the January murder of a North Toledo man.
  
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• Toledo fugitive felon captured by U.S. Marshals in Atlanta

  06-05-2025 20:51 via toledoblade.com
  
  Tyrone Lamar Hoskins, Jr., 34, a Toledo man wanted by three agencies in northern Ohio, was arrested Monday night in Atlanta.
  
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• Distracted driving enforcement blitz nets nearly 200 scofflaws

  06-05-2025 20:48 via toledoblade.com
  
  Nearly 200 motorists were caught up in the Toledo Police Department’s recent enforcement blitz, officials said.
  
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• Man sentenced to 27 years in prison for sexually abusing, exploiting minors

  06-05-2025 18:17 via toledoblade.com
  
  A Toledo man who admitted to abusing children while they slept has been sentenced to 27 years in prison.
  
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• Ohio Democratic chairman resigns ahead of 2026 election

  06-05-2025 18:03 via toledoblade.com
  
  Liz Walters, chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, has announced that she will be stepping down from her position.
  
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• Ohio Democratic Chair resigns ahead of 2026 election

  06-05-2025 18:03 via toledoblade.com
  
  Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party Liz Walters has decided to step down from her position by the end of June.
  
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• Withdrawn ordinance, summer meetings schedule draw councilmen’s ire

  06-05-2025 17:36 via toledoblade.com
  
  A Maumee councilman criticized the administration for putting on — then taking off — legislation from the agenda of council’s Monday night meeting.
  
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• Human library promotes dialogue and encourages mutual understanding

  06-05-2025 13:21 via toledoblade.com
  
  The Human Relations Commission of Toledo likes to say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover: Meet one instead!!”
  
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• Voter turnout light in Lucas County for Tuesday’s primary

  06-05-2025 12:45 via toledoblade.com
  
  Turnout for Tuesday’s primary was light, with officials reporting 28,806 people — about 9.4 percent of all registered voters in Lucas County — cast their ballots by the time polls closed.
  
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• Polls open: Voter turnout light in Lucas County for Tuesday's primary

  06-05-2025 12:45 via toledoblade.com
  
  Turnout for the first part of Tuesday’s primary was light, with officials reporting just over 8,000 people – about 2.6 percent of all registered voters in Lucas County – having cast their ballots in person by 12:30 p.m.
  
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• Polls open: Morning turn out light in Lucas County for Tuesday's primary

  06-05-2025 12:45 via toledoblade.com
  
  Turn out for Tuesday’s primary was light in the early morning hours, with officials reporting around 2,200 people – less than one percent of all registered voters in Lucas County – casting their ballots in person by 9 a.m.
  
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• Polls open: Local voters to decide on Metroparks levy, mayoral candidates, school levies

  06-05-2025 12:45 via toledoblade.com
  
  Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday in Ohio, with voters having until 7:30 p.m. to cast their ballot in the state’s May primary election.
  
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• Polls closed: Voter turnout light in Lucas County for Tuesday’s primary

  06-05-2025 12:45 via toledoblade.com
  
  Turnout for Tuesday’s primary was light, with officials reporting 28,806 people — about 9.4 percent of all registered voters in Lucas County — cast their ballots by the time polls closed.
  
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• Photo Gallery: Toledo History sculpture open house

  06-05-2025 03:31 via toledoblade.com
  
  An open house was held for the public to suggest words to be included on the sculpture being done by artist Blessing Hancock along the Maumee River at Glass City Metropark in on Monday.
  
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