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BG Independent NewsRegional newsOct 10
Lane closures planned on South Enterprise Street during replacement of utility poles
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BG Independent NewsRegional newsOct 10
BG Holiday Parade experiences being raffled off by chamber of commerce
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13abc / WTVGRegional newsOct 10
Christa Pike released from hospital, recovering in prison, attorneys say
Christa Pike has been discharged from a hospital and returned to the Tennessee prison where she has been housed for more than 30 years, her attorneys said.
13abc / WTVGRegional newsOct 10
12-year-old girl dies after drinking Twix milkshake, reports say
A 12-year-old girl died after drinking a Twix milkshake, according to multiple reports
The BladeRegional newsOct 10
Incumbent, former state rep, and Libertarian candidate campaign for Ohio's 43rd House district
The current Democratic state representative for Ohio’s 43rd House district is seeking re-election to a third term, but she faces a former Republican state representative and a Libertarian candidate in a crowded race.
BG Independent NewsRegional newsOct 10
Wood County Auditor announces innovative approach to address commercial real estate valuation challenges
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13abc / WTVGRegional newsOct 10
Deputy body camera video offers glimpse inside home weeks before children found dead
South Carolina authorities released body camera footage this week showing a mother and her daughters weeks before the two girls were found dead.
BG Independent NewsRegional newsOct 10
BG sports scores
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The BladeRegional newsOct 10
Luckey faces $200,000 legal bill after lawsuit loss
LUCKEY, Ohio — Luckey may be forced to pick up the tab for about $200,000 of legal fees after walking away from its plan to seize a privately owned quarry using eminent domain.
The BladeRegional newsOct 10
United Auto Workers tries to reassert political power in Michigan as it faces internal divisions
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Walter Usakowski was mowing his lawn in a northern suburb of Detroit when three canvassers from the United Auto Workers approached.
13abc / WTVGRegional newsOct 10
Cause of death revealed for two Ole Miss students in court
The cause of death was revealed for two Ole Miss students in court proceedings.
BG Independent NewsRegional newsOct 10
Bowling Green ‘Trick or Treat’ night to be on Halloween
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13abc / WTVGRegional newsOct 10
October 10th Weather Forecast
Warm Today, Rain Return Early Sunday
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 10
Domestic violence most common 911 call in Lucas County; Prosecutors, emergency shelters working to support victims
The city of Toledo's chief prosecutor says the domestic violence cases have been the number one charge in court for decades. Resources are available to survivors.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 10
Season changes causing headaches or congestion? Air pressure changes might be the cause
In the northwest Ohio region, barometric pressure climbed 18 millibars in 48 hours as of Friday evening. It's expected to drop again Sunday.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 10
50,000th bird to receive band as part of tracking research in north central Ohio marsh
Springville Marsh researchers say they've been tracking and banding birds over four decades to understand bird populations and movements over time.
BG Independent NewsRegional newsOct 10
Candidates quizzed by citizens on data centers, school funding, war in Iran, corruption in Trump administration
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WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Maumee power outage impacts MHS football game, downtown theater's early closing
Over 2,000 customers saw outages in the Maumee area Friday evening until roughly 7:20 p.m.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Wauseon voters to decide on parks and recreation levy
The proposed levy would cost homeowners about $56 annually for every $100,000 of home value.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
What is MIB and why is it affecting Fremont’s tap water?
Fremont officials say MIB, a naturally occurring compound associated with bacteria in water, is causing an earthy taste and smell.
BG Independent NewsRegional newsOct 9
Wood County District Public Library to host free series on how to document family history
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WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Cardinal Stritch High School would have to cut all student life in order to stay open until May, according to document sent to parents
The school sent a document with questions and answers to families, outlining why the school is closing now and why a new school year began.
The BladeRegional newsOct 9
Vice President Vance urges Republican turnout at Lima rally
LIMA, Ohio — Vice President JD Vance wants Republicans to vote this November to send a message to Democrats.
The BladeRegional newsOct 9
Students talk path to higher education in statewide conference
Journee Wise has had many challenges while pursuing her dream to go to college. Journee, 17, was raised by a single mother in San Antonio. Times were hard. “Me and my mom started out with nothing. In San Antonio, we stayed in a shelter. It wasn’t the best time of our lives, but
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Ohio Casino Control seizes illegal gambling machines, money from Findlay game parlor
Findlay police and Ohio Casino Control Commission officials served a search warrant, removing over two dozen suspected illegal slot machines at Shamrock Skill.
BG Independent NewsRegional newsOct 9
Mayor Mike Aspacher believes Megan Newlove will be ‘excellent judge’
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WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Rossford council member reversed deciding vote after texting husband, Wood County Democratic Party chair
Brenna Reynolds says the decision was hers and texts were procedural advice, but Mayor Neil MacKinnon calls getting guidance from someone in the audience "bizarre."
The BladeRegional newsOct 9
Sauder Village hosting fall-themed events throughout October
ARCHBOLD, Ohio — As fall weather sets in across northwest Ohio, the historic Sauder Village has a schedule filled with fall-themed events throughout October.
The BladeRegional newsOct 9
Monroe County warns residents of jury-duty scam calls
MONROE — Monroe County officials say fraudsters are impersonating officers and accusing residents of missing jury duty in a growing scam.
The BladeRegional newsOct 9
EatWell Cafe in downtown Toledo library extends regular hours
The EatWell Cafe in the main branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library will have new hours starting Monday, the cafe said.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Group of Toledo City Council members introduce legislation to drop Flock contracts
The council members acknowledged the investigative value of automated license plate readers but raised concerns regarding privacy and civil liberties.
BG Independent NewsRegional newsOct 9
Perrysburg service clubs to partner to ‘Build Beds for Kids’
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The BladeRegional newsOct 9
Toledo councilmen propose cutting ties with Flock, removing cameras
Toledo City Council will vote on an emergency resolution to remove Flock cameras and terminate the city’s existing contracts at an upcoming meeting.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Grand jury: No further investigation needed in fatal Mercy Health police shooting
The officer, whose identity has been withheld under state law due to being classified as a victim, shot and killed Christian Strassburg, 35, at the hospital June 6.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Addison man fatally struck by vehicle on Lenawee County highway
The man was pronounced dead at the scene on U.S. 12 overnight Thursday.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Allen Township data center rules could exempt proposed 240-acre campus
OnSite Partners’ proposed Hancock County campus could proceed under separate, township-approved standards through a planned unit development.
The BladeRegional newsOct 9
Photo gallery: Best pictures for week ending Oct. 8
Blade photographers head out every day to capture the triumphs, tragedies, and oddities of life in Lucas County and beyond.
The BladeRegional newsOct 9
Parade to close part of Woodville Road in Northwood
Woodville Road will be closed west of I-280 for an hour Saturday morning during Northwood’s Fall Festival Parade.
WTOL 11Regional newsOct 9
Rogers and El-Sayed trade attacks in first Michigan Senate debate
The first debate in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race turned combative Thursday, Oct. 8.
The BladeRegional newsOct 9
Woodlawn Cemetery and Arboretum celebrates 150 years
Officials and docents of the Historic Woodlawn Cemetery and Arboretum used its 150th Anniversary celebration Thursday to call on the community to return the venue to its original glory as a public gathering place.

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