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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.
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.
‘It sounds like a war zone’: Family seeks relief from noise from FBI gun range near Milan
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — The sound of gunfire is making it difficult to live near a training facility for law enforcement the FBI helped build just outside of downtown Milan. Eileen and John Cosner say a noise suppression barrier would help them better co-exist with the shooting range near their Augusta Township property on Milan Oakville Road, which has been in the family for generations.
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,...
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:
Helping families stay warm with the East Toledo Family Center's 4th annual Winter Gear Drive
TOLEDO, Ohio — Fall may have just started, but temperatures are beginning to drop. That's why, starting Friday, the East Toledo Family Center will be collecting winter essentials for people in the community. The center's fourth annual Winter Gear Drive gives the community the chance to donate new or...
'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.”
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...
Oregon Ducks' New Nike Dunk Shoe, Apparel Release: Honors Uniforms, NIL Benefits
The Oregon Ducks Division Street NIL collective have teamed up with GOAT and Flight Club to release new Nike Dunk sneakers that honor Oregon's brightly-colored uniforms. Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and many Oregon athletes benefit from the 'Ducks of
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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