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Editorial: Mag rank tanks Toledo
Toledo finished in the middle third in the latest rankings of America’s “best places to live” by U.S. News & World Report, narrowly. A close reading of the newly published report indicates that we avoided ending up in the bottom third mainly because of the low cost of living and the low cost of real estate found here. Those are left-handed compliments, at best. Overall, the report ranks Toledo 98 out of 150 cities. The magazine ranks “quality of life” and “desirability” at more than 50 percent of the ranking criteria. Suffice it to say, Toledo is not outstanding in either of those categories, at least in the view of the number-crunchers at U.S. News & World Report.
Briggs: The real joke is on Priceline.com. Toledo should celebrate what it offers
If you have watched any TV lately, you’ve probably seen the new Priceline.com commercial. The ad features pitchman Kaley Cuoco going on about great hotel deals and a sun-soaked poolside couple that just can’t believe their ears. Their stay at the family-friendly Quick-Inn-Sleazy — I think that was the name of the place — could be up to 60 percent off? Mom announces, “We might just leave here with another vacation baby,” which grosses out her two young children, Paris and … Fort Lauderdale. “At least it wasn’t Toledo,” Cuoco then tells the latter kid.
Lenawee County History: Research not limited to historian toolbox
As of this writing, I have approximately 1,630 emails waiting for my attention from the past month or so. An initial glance shows the vast majority of them are history or research related. I dislike having unanswered emails. I like a tightly run ship and being able to give the...
Sunshine Sounds: Rounding up the 2024 summer concerts
Does Toledo have too much country music? Promoter Hunter Brucks of HB Concerts thinks so. That’s why when he was booking his Promenade Park acts for the 2024 summer season, he didn’t book a single country act, satisfied that Toledo had enough country acts represented. “Toledo is really oversaturated with country music so we made a really concentrated effort on being diverse with our shows. We’re doing stuff that’s never been down at Promenade Park,” said Brucks. Of the seven acts booked for the riverfront this summer, none of them are country music.
Nebraska Avenue closed while authorities investigate potential HAZMAT situation
TOLEDO, Ohio — Authorities are assessing the Omni Polymers facility in central Toledo after an inspection yielded concerns, according to a press release from the city of Toledo. According to the press release, an inspection Monday revealed what the prevention bureau described as concerns with proper chemical storage, as...
Bed bug prompts temporary closure of county offices at One Government Center
Multiple county offices in One Government Center closed mid-day Wednesday after a bed bug was found in the auditor’s office on the sixth floor. According to an email from Lucas County Auditor Katie Moline, the office was immediately closed Wednesday morning when they found a lone bed bug. The office was being closed to allow crews to fumigate as soon as possible. After that announcement, the county Recorder’s Office and the county Treasurer’s Office also announced they would be closing for the day. The recorder’s office is one floor above the auditor’s office, while the treasurer’s office is one floor below. Officials at all three offices expect to resume normal operations at 8 a.m. Thursday.
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