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Monday, January 21, 2013  In memory of Martin Luther King Jr., BGSU students, faculty, staff and alumni were challenged to spend the day in service to the community, on January 21, to give about 4,000 combined hours helping a number of Bowling Green and Toledo to volunteer at non-profit organizations and metro parks.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Toledo's Amtrak Station will host the fifth annual National Train Day Celebration on Saturday, May 5 in downtown Toledo.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  A four car crash near the intersection of Cherry St. and Summit St. in downtown sent eight people to the hospital and caused the closure of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge Thursday afternoon.

Monday, January 16, 2012  A recording of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is getting new attention after being found in 2010 by an Ohio high school art teacher and student searching through items the school library was discarding.

Sunday, September 11, 2011  Ceremony set for Sunday, October 16; President Obama expected to attend

Monday, January 17, 2011  The City of Toledo came together Monday to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For the tenth year, crowds gathered at UT's Savage Arena to learn and be inspired by the great American leader

Monday, January 17, 2011  Martin Luther King III to deliver keynote speech at service marking holiday's 25th anniversary.

Friday, January 14, 2011  Post Offices will be closed on Monday, January 17, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There will be no mail delivery with the exception of Express Mail.

Saturday, August 28, 2010  Beck: US has 'wandered in darkness' too long, Palin praises 'patriots'; Sharpton honors King

Saturday, August 28, 2010  The Rev. Al Sharpton called the demonstration an anti-government rally advocating states' rights.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  President Barack Obama on Thursday eulogized Dorothy Height as a history-making figure in the civil rights movement whose quiet perseverance produced gains in "a righteous cause."

Monday, January 18, 2010  Obama honors Martin Luther King Jr. with discussion of civil rights movement, concert

Monday, January 19, 2009  Three-thousand people pack UT's Savage Arena to celebrate Dr. King's legacy, and the realization of his dream.  Members and Founders of Student African American Brotherhood say there are no more excuses.

Monday, January 19, 2009  Former Secretary of State Colin Powell says if Martin Luther King, Jr., were alive, he would be at Tuesday's inauguration, beaming with pride as Barack Obama takes the oath of office.

Monday, January 19, 2009  President-elect Barack Obama is appealing to the nation that he will soon lead to honor slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King by making a commitment to serve others.