September 13, 2008
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City of Toledo
United Way site still has value, its architect claims
For the first time in about five years, retired architect Byron West yesterday toured the United Way building that he helped design four decades ago. His conclusion — that it is structurally sound but needs many costly mechanical upgrades — is similar to that of others who have inspected the building, which the United Way of Greater Toledo plans to demolish.
September 13, 2008
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Police
2 arrests made at Oregon sobriety checkpoint
Two people were arrested but none for driving while impaired during an overnight sobriety checkpoint in Oregon.
September 13, 2008
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Police
Robbery suspect strikes again
The suspect in armed robberies of three South Toledo businesses sought by Toledo police apparently struck again Saturday morning, authorities said.
September 13, 2008
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Weather
Devastating Hurricane Ike swamps Texas, Louisiana
GALVESTON, Texas - Howling ashore with 110 mph winds, Hurricane Ike ravaged the Texas coast Saturday, flooding thousands of homes and businesses, shattering windows in Houston's skyscrapers and knocking out power to millions of people.
September 13, 2008
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Fires
One hurt in Springfield Township fire
One person suffered smoke inhalation in a kitchen fire that caused about $50,000 damage to an Oakwood Gardens Apartments unit in Springfield Township early Saturday, authorities said.
September 13, 2008
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National
SoCal train wreck death toll rises to 17
LOS ANGELES - Emergency crews found more victims early Saturday, boosting the death toll to 17, as they delicately picked apart the mangled wreckage of a commuter train that collided head-on with a freight train on the same track.
September 13, 2008
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City of Toledo
For women, work site is ideal place for stargazing
A certain look prevailed among the women of a certain age yesterday afternoon as they crowded behind the spectator fence outside 6044 Edgedale Circle for the fifth day of the ABC reality show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
September 13, 2008
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Regional News
Rare book stolen in Fremont is found
COLUMBUS — One of two missing rare books stolen earlier this summer from Fremont’s Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Library has been found, Toledo FBI officials said yesterday.
September 13, 2008
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Ohio News
Ohio GOP sues to block early voting
COLUMBUS — Ohio Republicans yesterday sued Democratic Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner over her directive allowing newly registered voters to immediately cast absentee ballots during a five-day window created by two overlapping laws.
September 13, 2008
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Suburban News
Initiative on merger panel is protested
Sylvania Township trustees have filed a formal protest with the Lucas County Board of Elections seeking to remove from the Nov. 4 ballot a voter initiative to establish a commission to develop a plan to merge the city of Sylvania with the township.
September 13, 2008
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Lucas County
Lucas County gets state’s help on late fines
The Lucas County clerk of courts, with help from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, is hoping to collect some of the about $38 million owed for delinquent fines and court costs.
September 13, 2008
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Medical/Health
More effort on preventing chronic disease is urged
Asthma, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases — which affect 133 million Americans, including 7 million Ohioans — account for three-fourths of U.S. health care spending, expected to reach nearly $2.4 trillion this year.
September 13, 2008
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Regional News
$750,000 bond set in Tiffin attack case
TIFFIN — Bond was set at $750,000 yesterday for a Helena, Ohio, man charged in connection with an Aug. 1 attack on a Tiffin woman.
September 13, 2008
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Religion
Monks on the road for peace
Seven Tibetan Buddhist monks from India’s Gaden Shartse Monastery have been touring the nation, including a stop in northwest Ohio this week, and say they keep running into the same problem everywhere they go: “No one wants us to leave. They say, ‘Stay here, we’ll find a house for you to live in. Stay in our city,’” Lobsang Wangchuk said. “We’ve had this happen over and over again.”
September 13, 2008
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Religion
Masses scheduled for legal community, firefighters
Two special Masses will be celebrated in Toledo in the next week, one to honor local firefighters and the other to pray for members of the legal community.
September 13, 2008
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Religion
Editor of Christian magazine to lead writers workshop
While some people may think today’s teenagers are irresponsible or shallow, Kelly Carr finds plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the junior and high school-age youths who read — and write for — her magazine.
September 13, 2008
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Religion
New leader of St. John’s puts focus on values
Every school strives for excellence in academics, sports, and extracurricular activities. For Catholic and other religious schools, there are added responsibilities, said the Rev. Joaquin Martinez, the new president of Toledo’s St. John’s Jesuit High School.
September 13, 2008
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Police
Suspect linked to mix of chemicals is sought
An arrest warrant was issued yesterday for the Sylvania man believed responsible for the potentially dangerous mix of chemicals that caused several Vicksburg Drive homes to be evacuated, police said.
September 13, 2008
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Police
Suspect in armed robberies of 3 local businesses sought
Toledo police are seeking information through the Crime Stopper program about recent armed robberies of three businesses they believe were committed by the same man — all during daylight hours:
September 13, 2008
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Religion
Religion calendar
Farewell to Summer Tour with the Wedding and This Beautiful Republic, 5 p.m. today, Main Street Church, 705 North Main St., Walbridge.
September 13, 2008
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Religion
Blackwood Brothers to sing in Pettisville
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet, a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, will be in concert at the Old Union Church in Pettisville, Ohio, at 7 p.m. Monday.
September 13, 2008
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Religion
Ursulines to host talk on the healing arts
Darlene Ambrosino and Sister Marlene Skrobak will speak on “Spirituality and the Healing Arts” Friday and Sept. 20 at the Ursuline Center, 4045 Indian Rd.
September 13, 2008
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Religion
9/11 documentary slated at interfaith gathering
The MultiFaith Council of Northwest Ohio will sponsor the showing of a feature-length documentary, Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath, Sept. 20 in Bowling Green.
September 13, 2008
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Religion
Women’s conference set at Rhema Word church
Rhema Word Christian Fellowship will host a Women’s Ministry ’08 Conference Friday through Sept. 21 at the church, 2340 North Holland-Sylvania Rd.
September 13, 2008
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Religion
Concert at St. Hedwig’s to raise funds for organ
St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church, 2916 Lagrange St., will host the Toledo Symphony at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21 in a fund-raising concert to pay for repairs to the church organ.
September 13, 2008
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Regional News
Deputy files discrimination suit
A Wood County sheriff’s deputy yesterday filed a discrimination lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Toledo, claiming that he was denied a promotion because of his race.
September 13, 2008
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Regional News
Jury acquits Port Clinton former coach in sex trial
PORT CLINTON, Ohio — A former assistant coach for Port Clinton City Schools, accused of having an 18-month relationship with a student, was acquitted yesterday by an Ottawa County Common Pleas Court jury on 55 counts of sexual battery and corruption of a minor.
September 13, 2008
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Courts
Toledo doctor must pay $1.2M in malpractice suit
A Clayton, Mich., couple was awarded nearly $1.2 million by a Lucas County Common Pleas Court jury in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against a Toledo doctor.
September 13, 2008
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Regional News
Mental exam ordered in Bowling Green threats case
BOWLING GREEN — A Fremont man charged with threatening to hurt a judge among others was ordered yesterday to undergo a second psychological evaluation.
September 13, 2008
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Regional News
Fostoria and Put-in-Bay airports win FAA grants
FOSTORIA — The Fostoria Metropolitan Airport is to receive $308,579 from the Federal Aviation Administration to extend a runway.
September 13, 2008
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Obituaries - News
Veteran judge was mentor to young lawyers
Melvin L. Resnick, 81, a retired judge of the Ohio 6th District Court of Appeals and former Lucas County Common Pleas Court judge known for encouraging lawyers new to the profession, died of kidney failure Thursday in his Ottawa Hills home.
September 13, 2008
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Police
Information sought in Findlay church burglary
FINDLAY — The Findlay/Hancock County Crime Stoppers are seeking information about a burglary last month at the Upper Room Church of God, 520 West Bigelow Ave. in Findlay.
September 13, 2008
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Religion
University of Toledo professor to give talk on Catholic vote
Richard Gaillardetz, professor of Catholic studies at the University of Toledo, will give a free lecture on the topic, “Is There a Catholic Vote? Perils and Possibilities of Faith-Based Voting,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the UT Law Auditorium.
September 12, 2008
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Transportation
New term sought for Chabler on port board
Mayor Carty Finkbeiner wants to reappoint Jerry Chabler - a former Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority member who was a persistent critic of the agency - to its board five years after he resigned midterm. Mr. Finkbeiner plans to ask Toledo City Council to confirm the appointment.
September 12, 2008
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Weather
Hurricane Ike whips waves as it moves into Texas
GALVESTON, Texas - A massive Hurricane Ike sent white waves crashing over a seawall and tossed a disabled 584-foot freighter in rough water as it steamed toward Texas Friday, threatening to devastate coastal towns and batter America's fourth-largest city.
September 12, 2008
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City of Toledo
Permits, security among 'Extreme Makeover' project's unnoticed issues
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition entered its fourth day at 6044 Edgedale Circle with the installation of vinyl siding, drywall, and hardwood floors at a house that soon will be featured on the ABC reality show.
September 12, 2008
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Police
Officials recover one of two books stolen from Hayes center
COLUMBUS - One of two rare books stolen earlier this summer from Fremont’s Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center library was found Thursday, a Toledo FBI spokesman said Friday afternoon.
September 12, 2008
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Accidents/Vehicular
Motorcyclist killed in Monroe County crash
MONROE, Mich. — A man was killed early Friday when his motorcycle and a tractor-trailer rig collided on Telegraph Road south of Newport Road, authorities said.
September 12, 2008
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Accidents/Vehicular
Man killed in early morning crash in Monroe County
NEWPORT, Mich. — A man was killed about 4 a.m. Friday when his motorcycle and a tractor-trailer rig collided on Telegraph Road south of this Monroe County community, authorities said.
September 12, 2008
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Police
Suspect in Tiffin assaults arrested near Perrysburg
TIFFIN - A Helena, Ohio, man was arrested yesterday and charged with abduction in connection with the Aug. 28 assault of a Tiffin University student - the fourth attack on a woman in recent weeks.
September 12, 2008
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Courts
Ex-Toledoan is found guilty of child rape, porn charges
A former Toledo man was convicted yesterday on several rape and child pornography charges after a three-day trial in Lucas County Common Pleas Court.
September 12, 2008
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Religion
Battle against hunger unites diverse faiths
On the seventh anniversary of a terrorist attack by religious extremists, a multifaith group assembled in a Toledo church last night to express unity in alleviating hunger and poverty.
September 12, 2008
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Politics/Elections
Palin says she's ready for duties of vice president
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican candidate for vice president, defended her credentials to become president and took a hard line against Russia in her first extended interview since she was nominated.
September 12, 2008
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Politics/Elections
Ex-president says Obama will win 'pretty handily'
NEW YORK - Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton talked for two hours yesterday, their first meeting in a White House race that once had divided them.
September 12, 2008
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City of Toledo
South Toledo golf dome proposal deflated again
The fourth time was not the charm for a controversial proposal to allow the South Toledo Golf Club to keep its inflatable golf dome up year-round.
September 12, 2008
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Accidents/Vehicular
Mixture of chemicals forces evacuation of 12 Sylvania homes
Several Vicksburg Drive households were evacuated yesterday after household chemicals accidently mixed in a resident's basement created potentially hazardous fumes, Sylvania police said.
September 12, 2008
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Regional News
State advice sought over Seneca County checkbook imbalance
TIFFIN - With public pressure mounting to get the county's checkbook balanced, Seneca County commissioners are working with the state treasurer's and auditor's offices to see what their options are - and what those options might cost.
September 12, 2008
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City of Toledo
Patriotism at site goes 'Extreme'
Among the many Toledo-area places where people paused yesterday to remember the 2001 terrorist attacks was the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition work site on Edgedale Circle.
September 12, 2008
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Courts
Suspect in fatal shooting offers not-guilty plea
A man accused of fatally shooting another man last month in a South Toledo apartment pleaded not guilty yesterday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court to murder and aggravated robbery charges.
September 12, 2008
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Courts
Sentence gets 20 years in Fostoria cocaine case
A Toledo man convicted of sexually assaulting a female acquaintance was sentenced yesterday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court to 14 years in prison.
September 12, 2008
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City of Toledo
3 people, 1 firm to be honored at Diamante Awards
Three members of the community and a corporation will be honored tonight during the annual Diamante Awards ceremony at Owens Community College for their achievements and service to the Latino community.
September 12, 2008
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Courts
Aide in Detroit sex scandal may take plea deal by Monday
DETROIT - A former top aide to Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick did not reach a plea bargain with prosecutors yesterday in a City Hall sex scandal, but a judge seemed optimistic that a deal could be struck Monday.
September 12, 2008
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Other
Ohio lotto: $1.9M; Michigan: $5.7M
CLEVELAND - The Ohio Lottery's Classic Lotto jackpot for tomorrow will be $1.9 million because no ticket in Wednesday's $1.8 million game had the numbers drawn (13, 24, 38, 43, 44, 48).
September 12, 2008
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Obituaries - News
Toledo teacher taught adults in retirement
Dorothy "Dee" Kirk, who taught elementary students in the Toledo Public Schools for nearly 30 years, died Wednesday in the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg Township.
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