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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
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 10
Perrysburg Dominates Clay 41-13 In Battle Of 7-0 Teams
The post Perrysburg Dominates Clay 41-13 In Battle Of 7-0 Teams appeared first on BCSN .
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 10
Jamon Holmes’ 184 Yards, Two Touchdowns Lead Whitmer To 45-24 Win Over Findlay
The post Jamon Holmes’ 184 Yards, Two Touchdowns Lead Whitmer To 45-24 Win Over Findlay appeared first on BCSN .
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Where did Hurricane Isaias make landfall?
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast, threatening dangerous storm surges and damaging winds.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Justice Department won't enforce registration rules on silencers and certain guns after court ruling
The Justice Department has moved to allow more people to purchase firearm suppressors — known as silencers — short-barreled rifles and other certain guns.
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 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Where does Hurricane Isaias fall on the Waffle House Index? Here's how it's decided
Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night. The best indicator of a hurricane’s severity can often be found at the local Waffle House.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Isaias makes landfall along US Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane
Isaias made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
WATCH: List of webcams as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall along US Gulf Coast
Here are live looks along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall along the Gulf coast of Florida
Isaias made landfall around 9:30 p.m. Eastern as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
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 11 (CBS)MediaOct 9
Ella Langley cancels Oklahoma concert due to 'serious security threat'
Ella Langley canceled her concert Friday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, citing a "serious security threat" to the venue.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 9
Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Families headed by someone aged 75 or older are now America’s wealthiest, while the youngest families saw their wealth decline in the past three years.
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.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 9
How American society could react to a livestreamed public execution
Michael Radelet, a lifelong death penalty researcher, expressed dismay that the Pentagon plans a public execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
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 11 (CBS)MediaOct 9
Alabama makes changes to game against Georgia, Trump will no longer attend as Hurricane Isaias approaches
The University of Alabama shortened tailgating hours but remained on schedule for a game against Georgia Saturday night despite Hurricane Isaias.
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.
Toledo City PaperMediaOct 9
Maumee Coffee Shop Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts Launches Online Store
A Maumee-based coffee shop is reaching out to a national audience. With its new online store, Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts has expanded its business beyond its downtown Maumee storefront and sales in local stores. Georgette’s is a part of Sunshine Communities, a nonprofit founded in 1950 as Sunshine Children’s Home by Georgette and Roy Engler […] The post Maumee Coffee Shop Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts Launches Online Store appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
Toledo City PaperMediaOct 9
Humanity Meets AI in New Play, “Is Anybody There?
Local playwright pens inspiring tale about humanity’s relationship with technology “What does it mean to be human in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence?” Toledo playgoers will step outside their traditional theater experience this October with an original play titled, “Is Anybody There?”. Written and performed by Joni Arredia and directed by Juliette Quinlan, […] The post Humanity Meets AI in New Play, “Is Anybody There? appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
Toledo City PaperMediaOct 9
Rebranding and Rebuilding: The Loft 419
Toledo has known the Toledo Tech Loft for some time, but now it’s reemerging with a new name and a fresh coat of paint. A company built on hometown Toledo pride, its rebrand celebrated at the block activation party at N. Superior St. on Wednesday the twenty third of September. Ericca Ross, the Community Director […] The post Rebranding and Rebuilding: The Loft 419 appeared first on Toledo City Paper .
Toledo City PaperMediaOct 9
Art Notes October 2026
Art Loop Celebrates Ohio Poetry Day The Arts Commission partners with the Ohio Poetry Day Association and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library for a celebration of Ohio poets and poetry. The free, all-ages event takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon–4pm at the Main Branch Library, 325 N. Michigan St. ohiopoetryday.blogspot.com Losing Ourselves Together: […] The post Art Notes October 2026 appeared first on Toledo City Paper .

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