Archive for the ‘Community’ Category

Collins offers alternative to refuse fee

By Toledo Free Press Staff Writers on Friday, March 5th, 2010

On March 5, Toledo City Councilman D. Michael Collins sent the following letter to Toledo…

Parents find solace in daughter’s orchestra

By Brandi Barhite on Friday, March 5th, 2010

Tony and Vicki Duris arrived at rehearsal to the most tragic sound.
“It is emotional,”…

Saint Vincent de Paul thrift store to close during renovations

By Kristen Rapin on Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Toledo District Council, is temporarily closing its thrift store…

Local contractor anxious for Chile earthquake news

By Lauren Farnsworth on Thursday, March 4th, 2010

The news of Chile’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake and ensuing tsunami is more than just a…

Kaylee Halko appears on ‘Dr. Oz’ show

By Vicki L. Kroll on Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Move over, Madonna and Cher. There’s a new one-name, internationally known celebrity: Kaylee.
Kaylee Halko…

Bell delivers budget proposal

By Kristen Rapin on Monday, March 1st, 2010

Toledo Mayor Mike Bell submitted his balanced budget plan to Toledo City Council on March…

Ohio leaders press White House for mortgage help

By Associated Press on Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Ohio leaders say the state was unfairly omitted from a new $1.5 billion federal program…

Ohio hits record for concealed handgun licenses

By Associated Press on Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Ohio issued a record 56,691 concealed handgun licenses in 2009.
That tops the previous high…

Law center: Ohio bars can fight smoking ban fines

By Associated Press on Saturday, February 27th, 2010

A group challenging a policy used to enforce Ohio’s ban on workplace smoking said Feb.…

Ohio paramedic programs to meet national standards

By Associated Press on Saturday, February 27th, 2010

A state panel will now require Ohio paramedic training programs to be nationally accredited, a…