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To the editor: Lake Erie needs solutions, not more finger-pointing
The executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau recently wrote an op-ed calling talk from leaders in Lucas County “nothing short of absurd” in connection with a lawsuit filed in federal court on May 1 aimed at cleaning up Lake Erie. There seems to be an inherent misunderstanding on the part of the Ohio Farm Bureau’s leadership. We do not oppose farmers. We oppose those who break the law. Submit a letter to the editor That’s why the Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the city of Toledo are suing the U.S. EPA. We believe the agency is violating the central statutory requirement for remediating waters, such as Lake Erie, that have been declared impaired: establishing a Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL, that complies with the Clean Water Act.
ODOT plans new roundabouts in intersection safety package
Three new roundabouts in Wood County plus others in Henry, Fulton, and Defiance counties are part of an $86.9 million package of safety-oriented projects the Ohio Department of Transportation announced statewide. The projects that Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks announced Thursday also include “intersection improvements” at Alexis Road and North Detroit Avenue in North Toledo. All but a handful of the 28 projects in 22 counties are at intersections, and 19 projects involve building single-lane roundabouts at mostly rural locations where ODOT said crashes are frequent, although the announcement did not include crash data. “When it comes to our roadways, safety will always be our top priority,” Gov. DeWine said. “Our goal is to save lives by investing to improve dangerous intersections.”
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.
Sending Toledo water bills to Chicago among billing upgrades
Water customers in Toledo have been wondering why they are mailing their water bills to a post office box in Chicago rather than the Public Utilities Department in Toledo. Cindy Geronimo, commissioner of public utilities in Toledo, said the change in address is meant to streamline the payment process. The department has implemented the lockbox service provided by Fifth Third Bank to process water bills at an operations center in Chicago to improve efficiency, she said. “Their system is much bigger and can process a huge number of checks. Instead of sending staff to get the mail, it goes to Chicago, where it runs through machines at the bank’s processing center, and the payments get posted sooner,” Ms. Geronimo said.
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.
Buffalo Rock Brewing Company set to open 2nd location in Oregon
OREGON, Ohio — A new brewery is coming soon to Oregon. Buffalo Rock Brewing Company strives to be a social gathering place, says co-founder Troy Burns. "We don't have a bunch of TVs hanging around and all over the wall, and it's for that exact purpose; I want people to come, sit down and talk," he said.
Judge dismisses OVI charge against Perrysburg Mayor
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — A judge dismissed an OVI charge against Perrysburg Mayor Tom Mackin Friday, who was arrested following a traffic stop in early March. Mackin, who is serving his second term as Perrysburg's mayor, pleaded guilty in Perrysburg Municipal Court to a marked lanes violation and was ordered to pay a fine of $60 plus court costs. A judge from out of town presided over the hearing.
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