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Verizon outage affected thousands in Ohio

Verizon wireless said it has resolved an outage that affected thousands of customers throughout central Ohio yesterday. Customers could not make or receive phone calls in what the company said was a “network disruption.” Some customers said they were without service for over three hours. Verizon said it was an …

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Ohio’s medical marijuana law confusing

In three months, medical marijuana will be legal in the state of Ohio. Attorneys are asking whether Ohio’s new medical marijuana law that bars employers from disciplining professionals from working with marijuana businesses applies to them. Lawyers have submitted requests for formal opinions on the matter to the state Supreme …

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Citizens group wants two way traffic instead of one way

A citizens group is circulating an petition put an ordinance on the November ballot to restore two-way traffic to Fort Street, between North Clinton Street and Washington Avenue, and Washington Avenue, between Fort and Second Street. That would reverse a decision made in December 2014 by the city administrator to …

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Officials discuss options in lawsuit over CCNO contract

Officials met in executive session for two hours to discuss the lawsuit after a court ruling involving the City of Toledo which is suing Lucas County, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Williams and the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. The judge ruled that the City of Toledo entered into a contract with …

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Suggestions for Ohio drivers this holiday weekend

Two two million Ohioans – are expected to be traveling this weekend for this Fourth of July holiday. Lower gas prices are sparking the increased number of travelers across the county. The holiday travel period begins today, which is expected to be the busiest day for travel. The travel period …

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OSP announces holiday traffic crackdown

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force cracking down on impaired drivers the entire Fourth of July weekend, which begins Friday, July 1 and ends Monday, July 4. Their zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign aimed at …

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Update on assault victim in Toledo hospital

A follow up about the Defiance man who was found unconscious at Stefano’s Ristorante Sunday morning about 1 am. Police determined the man had been assaulted. He remains hospitalized in critical condition at last check at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Police did not confirm the man’s name …

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Trial for Paulding HS graduates killed in Florida continued

The murder trial of a Florida man accused of killing his mother and step-father from Paulding and another man has been continued until August. 22-year-old Jacob Langston is charged with shooting his mother Shanna McGrath, her husband Kevin, and Elbert Merrick III, 22, Florida, on Jan. 23 of this year. …

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North Central counting down the days till new school opens

North Central Schools say their new school buildings are on schedule and will be done in time to open on September 6th. With everything new, up to date, there’s a lot to love. Students, parents and teachers may love one small feature the most. There are no steps anywhere in …

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Bronson pool demolition approved

The Bronson Pool is another step closer to being demolished. The City Council approved an ordinance to allow a contract with an excavating company to get rid of the unused pool, it’s decking and the baby pool for about $47,000. The company, Helms & Sons Excavating, will leave the auxiliary …

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