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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Mayor Mike Bell’s proposed water rate increase was up for debate at the Toledo City Council meeting last Tuesday night.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Ty Field-Smalley was only eleven years old when he took his own life, after suffering years of abuse from bullying. Now Ty's parents are on a mission to stop bullying from happening to other families.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Director and Deputy Director of the Lucas County Board of Elections have avoided getting pink slips, but the future employment of a Board member was called into question on Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Story updated: Argentine archbishop has been selected as new pope, the first pope from the Americas.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A Lake Township man fired from his job at the Lucas County Dog Warden, after being caught on video improperly handling a dog, has now been re-instated as a county employee.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two families share affection for Scouts, differ sharply on whether no-gays policy should stay

Monday, January 28, 2013  During his fourth State of the City address, Toledo Mayor Mike Bell said he will seek re-election this November.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Majorities favor a nationwide ban on military-style, rapid-fire weapons and limits on gun violence depicted in video games, movies and TV shows.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  A bill aimed at increasing criminal penalties against animal abusers will most likely fail to garner Ohio Senate approval before its Dec. 31 deadline.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  It's been a long, strange trip for marijuana. Here's a look at its history.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Some are calling it a purge of tea party influence within the GOP