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Yesterday at 7:52 AM  Drivers traveling on the Ohio Turnpike will have to pay higher tolls as the Ohio Turnpike commission is expected to approve toll increases July 15.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Construction season kicks into high gear Monday as the heavily-traveled Sylvania Ave. begins a two-week shutdown.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  You know it's spring when The Ohio Department of Transportation kicks off its construction season.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Construction and repair work on a heavily travelled portion of Secor Road is set to begin Sunday and continue into November.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Davis-Besse Nuclear Plant returned to service early Wednesday following a May 6 shutdown for refueling and maintenance.

Sunday, April 22, 2012  ODOT Director Jerry Wray seeks delay in 34 projects

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  The state panel that approves funding for large road and bridge projects is set to vote on ODOT's recommendation to postpone several projects.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Ohio's transportation department says planned work on several road and bridge projects could be postponed by up to 19 years due to lack of funds and what the director says was over-commitment by previous administrations.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Residents who made their homes in Toledo's oldest public housing complex are bidding farewell to the Brand Whitlock Homes, which are about to be demolished.

Saturday, December 17, 2011  The state has asked Ohio's public colleges and universities to work together to form a list of their top construction projects rather than compete for construction money as they currently do.

Thursday, November 25, 2010  The Food and Drug Administration says major brands of caffeinated alcoholic drinks should be off store shelves by mid-December.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  The Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to four manufacturers of alcoholic energy drinks, saying the caffeine added to their beverages is an "unsafe food additive."

Saturday, October 23, 2010  The federal government has awarded $1.5 million to the Michigan Sea Grant program for two Great Lakes cleanup projects.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  The Point Place Business Association and Toledo city councilwoman Lindsay Webb will rally at One Government Center Tuesday against the possibility of property tax assessments to fund a levy replacement in Point Place.

Thursday, June 24, 2010  Ohio's highway agency is defending a plan to award $1 million apiece to two unsuccessful bidders submitting designs for a major new bridge in Cleveland, payments questioned by a government watchdog.