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River Rd. closed at Colwell in Maumee

Officials are asking commuters to avoid the area, adding that cleanup is expected to be complete by 8 a.m.
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Russell Haskell was a second engineer aboard the ship when it sank in 1975. More than 50 years later, his former home and a local cemetery still hold reminders.
Source brief · WTOL 11 (CBS) ·
Two people were seriously injured Tuesday when their vehicle was hit by a red-light runner at the intersection of Dorr and Hawley streets, Toledo Police Department reported.
Source brief · The Blade: Local ·
A driver ran a red light at Dorr and North Hawley streets before colliding with another vehicle and then fleeing the scene Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
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Board leaders said rising costs are the reason they are returning to voters.
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E-bikes have been the subject of complaints and concerns across the area for months.
Source brief · 13abc ·Police set up a perimeter while neighbors looked on. A command center was set up, and the Special Response Team surrounded the house.

Great Lakes Home Remodeling will select a local veteran to receive a free roof this week as part of its effort to give back to those who served.

Rossford residents may soon vote on a charter amendment concerning data center development.

With Toledo City Council divided over the future of the city’s Flock surveillance cameras, councilmen are considering broader guidelines to protect residents’ data and govern the city’s use of technology.


Government
An elections official said a startup issue affected the cards used to access the machines.
Government
Residents and customers can provide input via email or by attending public hearings Nov. 19-24.

Public safety
Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries Tuesday after a hit-and-run crash in Toledo, according to Toledo police.

Public safety
The Lucas County Coroner’s Office is seeking family members of two individuals who died recently.

Health
‘Code Forty 4′ connects first responders to wellness resources and works to reduce costs for families in need.

Health
The focus of Bionix is creating simple innovations that help solve everyday issues in the medical space

Education
Those interested in learning more about the past of the Chessie Circle Trail can attend “The Chessie Circle Trail: Past, Present and Future” on Saturday.
Education
UToledo will host the second full day of Great Lakes AI Week events this Thursday as the University launches a data science and AI master's degree.

Business
Toledo city council considers relief grants for businesses impacted by ongoing Arlington Avenue construction.

Business
Toledo has quite a history when it comes to manufacturing items that contributed to major events. “You are in a city that does things, that makes things, that’s not afraid to roll up its sleeves, get a little dirt and grease under its fingernails,” Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz

Tech & innovation
BOWLING GREEN — As the second annual Great Lakes AI Week began Tuesday morning on the Bowling Green State University campus, several speakers urged supporters of the industry to be wary of hype and make sure they have sufficient guardrails in place.
Tech & innovation
The College of Engineering hosted a tour highlighting academic programs, student opportunities and research innovations supporting a rapidly evolving mobility sector during last week's Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit.
Sports
Junior QB ranks 15th nationally in passing yards
Sports
Toledo has won eight in a row over Minutemen

Outdoors
Enter for your chance to win a Behind the Scenes Tour Experience at the Toledo Zoo!

Outdoors
Organizers expect revitalized green space to improve Vistula neighborhood residents' well being, welcome economic development and build connections.

Arts & culture
Starting Monday, the "Rush de Brush" art exhibition will feature original art from Waterville's signature bridge to fundraise for future preservation.

Arts & culture
Disney's Stage Connect is a free program for public schools to help educators lead their school's first musical. Only 200 schools were chosen from 800 applications.

Things to do
BOWLING GREEN — America 250-Ohio and Bowling Green State University will honor President James A. Garfield with a day of activities on Nov. 19.

Things to do
BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green mosaic mural that has been painted one tile at a time by local residents will be unveiled Nov. 16, city officials said.

Regional news
Block Communications, the parent company of The Blade, is challenging a Lucas County plan to publish delinquent property tax notices in a different publication.

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Utility work will close part of Delaware Avenue in the Old West End on Wednesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced.
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BOWLING GREEN — As the second annual Great Lakes AI Week began Tuesday morning on the Bowling Green State University campus, several speakers urged supporters of the industry to be wary of hype and make sure they have sufficient guardrails in place.
Source: The Blade: Local ·
Innovation
The College of Engineering hosted a tour highlighting academic programs, student opportunities and research innovations supporting a rapidly evolving mobility sector during last week's Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit.
Source: University of Toledo + UTMC ·

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A year from now, Toledo-area residents will be a lot better equipped to know what’s in the air they breathe.
Source: The Blade: Local ·