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Business-led effort aims to recall mayor, establish PAC

By Scott McKimmy on Thursday, December 4th, 2008

If a group of Toledo-area business people has its way, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner, at worst,…

Ohio lawmakers spar over GOP elections proposal

By Associated Press on Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Ohio Democrats greeted a GOP proposal to eliminate an early voting period with a barrage…

Columbia Gas rate case approved

By Toledo Free Press Staff Writers on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Columbia Gas of Ohio received unanimous approval Dec. 3 from the Public Utilities Commission of…

Crystal Dixon archives

By Administrator on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Interviews and updates on the Crystal Dixon story will appear in this weekend’s Toledo Free…

$640M budget gap forecast for Ohio

By Associated Press on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Gov. Ted Strickland on Dec. 1 announced a new $640 million state budget gap, the…

Dinner to benefit fire victims

By Gail Burkhardt on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Tam-O-Shanter in Sylvania will host a dinner Dec. 4 to benefit a local family that…

Ohio warns about auto insurance phone scam

By Associated Press on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

The Ohio Department of Insurance is warning about a telephone scam targeting auto insurance customers.…

Mich. eyes new penalties for having illegal smokes

By Associated Press on Monday, December 1st, 2008

Michigan, a ripe destination for illegal cigarettes because of its high per-pack tax, could start…

Ohio county laying off 20, fixing windows

By Associated Press on Monday, December 1st, 2008

Lucas County will lay off 20 employees Jan. 1 in hopes of saving about $1.1…

Joe the Plumber pitches analog-to-digital coupons

By Associated Press on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Northwest Ohio’s “Joe the Plumber” is appearing in a Toledo company’s online video reminding people…

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