Archive for the ‘Breaking News’ Category

Sykes suggests TPS relocate central offices Downtown

By John P. McCartney on Thursday, April 18th, 2013

If Board of Education (BOE) member Larry Sykes has his way, Toledo Public Schools (TPS)…

Commissioners endorse proposed marriage equality amendment

By Staff Reports on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

The Lucas County Commissioners voted April 16 to endorse the Ohio Freedom to Marry and…

Explosions erupt at the Boston Marathon, many injured, 3 dead

By Staff Reports on Monday, April 15th, 2013

The finish line at the Boston Marathon was a scene of chaos on Monday, April…

TPS board narrows interim superintendent field to 2

By John P. McCartney on Friday, April 5th, 2013

The Toledo Public Schools (TPS) Board of Education (BOE) narrowed the field of interim superintendent…

Five apply for TPS interim superintendent

By Staff Reports on Friday, March 22nd, 2013

Five candidates have applied for the interim superintendent position to replace Dr. Jerome Pecko at…

Bell: City intends to acquire 16 TPS properties

By John P. McCartney on Thursday, March 21st, 2013

After months of discussion with Toledo Public Schools (TPS) personnel, Mayor Mike Bell has formally…

Toledo 911 call center authority transferred to fire department

By Brigitta Burks on Friday, March 15th, 2013

The oversight of the communications department responsible for answering and dispatching 911 calls is set…

Paula Hicks-Hudson voted in as new Council president

By Sarah Ottney on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013

UPDATED: With comments from Council members and Mayor Mike Bell.
Toledo City Council elected Paula…

BOE chooses not to remove director and deputy director at Feb. 26 meeting

By Brigitta Burks on Monday, February 25th, 2013

Updated with BOE meeting information at 2 p.m. Feb. 26:
On Feb. 25, consultants tasked…

Council unable to reach majority to select McNamara’s replacement

By Staff Reports on Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

Toledo City Councilman Joe McNamara officially resigned from his role as council president Feb. 19,…

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