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Toledo council drops moratorium on scrap and salvage yards
Toledo City Council on Wednesday scrapped a proposed six-month moratorium on new scrap and salvage yards in the city. Instead, the council favored an amendment that will allow the Toledo City Plan Commission to conduct a study on the secondary health effects of scrap and salvage yards in Toledo. The moratorium would have temporarily banned the review and issuance of any zoning permits, building permits, certificates of occupancy, or other licenses or permits for scrap and salvage yards until March 31, 2025. Councilman Theresa Morris sponsored the legislation after hearing complaints by many residents living near a site on Lewis Avenue whose owner sought a zoning change for a scrap and salvage yard. She said the moratorium was dropped after she determined not enough members of council would vote for it.
Toledo police, mayor announce city's latest crime statistics
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle held a press conference Wednesday to announce the city's 2024 third-quarter crime statistics, showing a reported decrease in several categories compared to last year. According to the city, there has been a 16% drop in homicides,...
Ohio man arrested for alleged threats against immigrants in Hamtramck
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — On Saturday, the Hamtramck Police Department said it received notice from authorities in Ohio of a threat against the city's immigrant population.Police said the details came from someone at a church in Toledo who alerted local authorities that a man named William Dorocha came to speak to a priest, then allegedly told others in the church he was going to "take care of immigrants in Hamtramck." "We have the most diverse population in the state," Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri told CBS Detroit. "We knew we had to act fast."Altaheri called in the department's criminal intelligence...
'No on One' bus tour stops in Toledo
Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou stopped briefly in downtown Toledo Thursday as a part of the “No on One” and ORP Early Vote Bus Tour. The tour, which is meant to get Ohioans to vote no on Issue 1, began Tuesday in London, southwest of Columbus. In all, the bus will have visited 30 counties in the state, ending Friday evening in Dublin. The stop in Toledo was uneventful as no one attended the afternoon event. “We are trying to fix the misinformation that is out there,” Mr. Triantafilou said. “People need to know that this issue is gerrymandering. We are trying to spread the word that this is bad policy for Ohio and it does not have bipartisan support.”
Political signs are being stolen and damaged, but police captain says it's nothing new
SYLVANIA, Ohio — Whether it be buttons, shirts or signs, people have always found ways to show their support for their political candidates. As Election Day approaches, more yard signs can be seen around the area, but there also have been more reports of signs being stolen or destroyed.
More nuclear power in Ohio? Not so fast: Letter to the Editor
The Plain Dealer needs to provide more perspectives on a possible expansion of nuclear power in Ohio, including environmental viewpoints and the unresolved question of how to dispose of nuclear waste, writes Randy Cunningham, of Cleveland, in a letter to the editor. Cunningham is author of the book, “Where We Live: Environmental Activists’ Fight to Save Their Communities,” published by Pilgrim Press.
Lucas County Dogs for Adoption: 10/10
Dogs remain available at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control Office. For information, call 419-213-2800. For a complete list of available dogs, go to lucascountydogs.petfinder.com. A $100 adoption fee includes spay-neuter, a heartworm check, microchip ID, vaccinations, and a behavioral evaluation. Dogs killed Dogs killed Oct. 4 under the direction of Lucas County chief of staff Michael Hart, interim warden and director of the Lucas County Canine Care & Control: Breed and description; reason; intake type and date with location found if stray. Dogs killed for poor behavior on body-handling and resource-guarding assessments are scored on a scale of 5, with higher scores being more aggressive. Dog-aggression assessments are not scored:
Campus security to be increased at Jefferson Jr. High following social media threat
TOLEDO, Ohio — Washington Local Schools and Toledo police investigating a series of social media threats against the district, seemingly made by a Jefferson Jr. High Student. According to a Facebook post by Whitmer High School, also in the WLS district, district leaders were notified by the community of...
Guardians vs. Tigers ALDS series gives major boost to Toledo businesses
TOLEDO, Ohio — It's a big day in Detroit as the Guardians and Tigers prepare to face off in game 3 of the American League Division Series (ALDS). It's the middle of playoff baseball in October and the ALDS series between the Tigers and Guardians is tied at 1-to-1. Excitement is building in Detroit as the city gets ready to host its first playoff baseball game in a decade.
Predators using online video game Roblox to reach children, report says
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — Kids these days have endless opportunities for entertainment and opportunities to interact with friends online. But when it comes to letting their kids online, parents should remain vigilant. Experts say parents should be vigilant even on "kid-friendly" platforms. "The playground is these apps. These kids...
2024 Friday Forecast: Predicting 10 Toledo-area games for Week 8
Each week, The Blade sports department’s Steve Junga, Mark Monroe, Kyle Rowland, Michael Burwell, and Ron Seibel predict winners for 10 intriguing high school football games in the Toledo area. Last week, Burwell went 8-2, while Monroe and Seibel went 7-3 and Junga and Rowland went 6-4. For the season, Junga is 54-16, Monroe and Rowland are 53-17, Burwell is 52-18, and Seibel is 49-21. Here are the predictions for this week.
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