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The Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Authors! series continues with a debut memoir author Jan. 21 and two events in February.
Writers to discuss their books, process at upcoming events
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Authors! series continues with a debut memoir author Jan. 21 and two events in February.
Stefan Merrill Block’s ...
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January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Authors! series continues with a debut memoir author Jan. 21 and two events in February.
The task force arrested Montez White, 27, late Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Marshals. On Dec. 30 the task force arrested Tyrek Rice, 28.
2 men arrested in Toledo, 1 still at large for gang shooting in Michigan
A man wanted in connection with a violent gang shooting in Jackson, Mich., was arrested in South Toledo by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. ...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The task force arrested Montez White, 27, late Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Marshals. On Dec. 30 the task force arrested Tyrek Rice, 28.
The Lucas County clerk of courts has added bilingual services to the title office at Market Square.
Sylvania Avenue title office offering services in Spanish
The Lucas County clerk of courts has added bilingual services to the title office at Market Square.
The office at 3606 Sylvania Ave. now has a fluent ...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Lucas County clerk of courts has added bilingual services to the title office at Market Square.
State, business, and student leaders from northwest Ohio were featured speakers at the official launch party celebrating the country’s 250th birthday.
Northwest Ohio leaders help kick off festivities for America's 250th birthday
COLUMBUS — State, business, and student leaders from northwest Ohio were featured speakers at the official launch party celebrating the country’s 250th ...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
State, business, and student leaders from northwest Ohio were featured speakers at the official launch party celebrating the country’s 250th birthday.
OPINION: "Ms. Bondi needs to show the same category of courage and let justice, not politics, be her guide."
Editorial: Investigation needs to be independent
It is far from certain, based on the video evidence of the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, that the ICE officer who pulled the trigger was justified in ...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
OPINION: "Ms. Bondi needs to show the same category of courage and let justice, not politics, be her guide."
George had 16 points during the third quarter, when Utah rallied from a 10-point deficit and regained control and began its five-game road trip with a victory.
Jazz bounce back after a 55-point loss and beat Cavaliers 123-112
CLEVELAND — Keyonte George scored 32 points, Lauri Markkanen added 28 and the Utah Jazz bounced back after a 55-point loss and defeated the Cleveland ...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:45 AM
George had 16 points during the third quarter, when Utah rallied from a 10-point deficit and regained control and began its five-game road trip with a victory.
Detroit started the third with a 3-0 lead and gave up three goals as Carolina tied it.
Copp scores in OT, lifts Red Wings to 4-3 win over Hurricanes after retiring Sergei Fedorov's jersey
DETROIT — Andrew Copp scored at 3:27 of overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.
Alex DeBrincat, ...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Detroit started the third with a 3-0 lead and gave up three goals as Carolina tied it.
“Detroit is home, always been — no matter where I was,” Fedorov said Monday night.
Red Wings retire Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey and he says leaving Detroit was a huge mistake
DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey, honoring the Russian great more than a decade after he was inducted into the Hockey ...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:28 AM
“Detroit is home, always been — no matter where I was,” Fedorov said Monday night.
Rogers opened the game with a 5-0 lead, but Start responded with a 15-0 run as the Spartans forced six turnovers.
Start uses stingy defense to pull away from Rogers in key City League girls game
The young Rogers Rams stuck with defending City League champion Start for one quarter before the aggressive Spartans used a smothering defense to pull away ...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Rogers opened the game with a 5-0 lead, but Start responded with a 15-0 run as the Spartans forced six turnovers.
Treasurer Adam Koch said the levy revenue is expected to bring in $18,281,825 per year during the life of the levy, It is expected to cost homeowners $277 per $100,000 in home valuation.
Sylvania schools to place levy on May ballot
Voters in the Sylvania schools district will be asked to approve a 7.9 mill operating levy on the May 5 primary election ballot.
On Tuesday, the school ...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Treasurer Adam Koch said the levy revenue is expected to bring in $18,281,825 per year during the life of the levy, It is expected to cost homeowners $277 per $100,000 in home valuation.
So far, 105 employees in Lucas County were referred to the program, and 54 individuals enrolled.
Husted introduces benefits legislation that has been successful in Lucas County
As Lucas County wraps up one year on a state-funded pilot program to assist individuals who find themselves at the edge of a benefits cliff, the business ...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
So far, 105 employees in Lucas County were referred to the program, and 54 individuals enrolled.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch of Perrysburg has tapped former Congressional candidate Kim Georgeton to be his lieutenant governor.
Perrysburg gubernatorial candidate announces pick for lieutenant governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch of Perrysburg has tapped former Congressional candidate Kim Georgeton to be his lieutenant governor.
“Kim ...
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January 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Republican gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch of Perrysburg has tapped former Congressional candidate Kim Georgeton to be his lieutenant governor.
Judge Cook said there was “clear and convincing evidence” that Diab shot McCoy.
Man who killed uncle committed to psychiatric hospital for life
A central Toledo man accused of fatally shooting his uncle 15 months ago has been found permanently incompetent to stand trial and committed to psychiatric ...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Judge Cook said there was “clear and convincing evidence” that Diab shot McCoy.
The Board of Honor was created in 2023 to establish a fair and equitable review process for honoring citizens through memorials in the city of Toledo.
New board recommends just 1 of councilman’s 3 honorary street name proposals
The city of Toledo’s Board of Honor held its first meeting to discuss honorary street designations — but only recommended one of three proposals from ...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Board of Honor was created in 2023 to establish a fair and equitable review process for honoring citizens through memorials in the city of Toledo.
A woman accused of indirectly causing a 14-year-old boy’s Point Place stabbing death has decided to take her case to trial.
Woman charged with role in Point Place stabbing death to go to trial
A woman accused of indirectly causing a 14-year-old boy’s Point Place stabbing death has decided to take her case to trial.
Through defense lawyer Paul ...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A woman accused of indirectly causing a 14-year-old boy’s Point Place stabbing death has decided to take her case to trial.
Sylvania City Councilman Patrick Richardson has announced his candidacy for the district currently represented by state Rep. Josh Williams (R., Sylvania Township).
Sylvania city councilman announces bid for Ohio's 44th House district
Sylvania City Councilman Patrick Richardson has announced his candidacy for the district currently represented by state Rep. Josh Williams (R., Sylvania ...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Sylvania City Councilman Patrick Richardson has announced his candidacy for the district currently represented by state Rep. Josh Williams (R., Sylvania Township).
Construction is well under way on the new Washington Branch library, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system announced Monday.
Construction continues on Toledo library’s new Washington Branch
Construction is well under way on the new Washington Branch library, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system announced Monday.
After breaking ground ...
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January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Construction is well under way on the new Washington Branch library, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system announced Monday.
Students at Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School & Academy were taking the first steps toward creating a prairie on Monday. 🌾 Read more ⏩ tinyurl.com/44xkx3s3?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Students at Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School & Academy were taking the first steps toward creating a prairie on Monday. 🌾 Read more ⏩ tinyurl.com/44xkx3s3?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
One man was shot and injured early Monday morning following a disturbance at a North Toledo apartment complex.
Man shot during early-morning disagreement in North Toledo
One man was shot and injured early Monday morning following a disturbance at a North Toledo apartment complex.
At 12:10 a.m. police received a report of a ...
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January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
One man was shot and injured early Monday morning following a disturbance at a North Toledo apartment complex.
The organizers of a popular country-music festival have announced the event will not return in 2026.
Bash on the Bay pauses music festival for 2026
PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio — The organizers of a popular country-music festival have announced the event will not return in 2026.
Bash on the Bay, which has hosted ...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The organizers of a popular country-music festival have announced the event will not return in 2026.
Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns.
Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year
WASHINGTON — Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April ...
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January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns.
Patrons are invited to bring a gently used mug they no longer use and take home a new one to refresh their mug collection. ☕
Leave a mug, take a mug at Perrysburg library
The Way Public Library hosts a Coffee Mug Swap through the end of the month.
Patrons are invited to bring a gently used mug they no longer use and take ...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Patrons are invited to bring a gently used mug they no longer use and take home a new one to refresh their mug collection. ☕
OPINION: "Ideally, the Ohio Supreme Court will hold solar and wind projects to the same “public interest” standards other energy projects are judged by."
Editorial: Let solar shine
The Ohio Supreme Court has a huge decision to make regarding the economic prospects of solar energy in the state.
Ideally, they will fix the policy ...
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January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
OPINION: "Ideally, the Ohio Supreme Court will hold solar and wind projects to the same “public interest” standards other energy projects are judged by."
GOLDEN GLOBES: “One Battle After Another” won best film, comedy, supporting female actor for Teyana Taylor and best director and best screenplay for Anderson.
'One Battle After Another' and 'Hamnet' take top honors at Golden Globes
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ragtag revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another” took top honors at Sunday’s 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while ...
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January 12, 2026 at 5:01 AM
GOLDEN GLOBES: “One Battle After Another” won best film, comedy, supporting female actor for Teyana Taylor and best director and best screenplay for Anderson.
Zoom Diallo had 22 points and Hannes Steinbach scored 21 to lead Washington to an 81-74 victory over Ohio State on Sunday.
Zoom Diallo, Hannes Steinbach lead Washington to 81-74 victory over Ohio State
SEATTLE — Zoom Diallo had 22 points and Hannes Steinbach scored 21 to lead Washington to an 81-74 victory over Ohio State on Sunday.
Diallo sank 7 of 14 ...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Zoom Diallo had 22 points and Hannes Steinbach scored 21 to lead Washington to an 81-74 victory over Ohio State on Sunday.