Pemberville
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Toledo trailblazer Louis Escobar to be honored with historical marker
Louis Escobar, who became the first openly gay man and first Latino elected to Toledo City Council and later served as its president, will be honored at a ceremony Tuesday at One Government Center. Mr. Escobar, who died in 2020 at age 70, was a boundary-breaking, bridge-building civic leader who left a lasting mark on the Toledo community, those who knew him say. The historical marker designation ceremony will be hosted by Councilman Nick Komives, with a reception to follow. “He was quite a gregarious fellow, with quite a story to him,” Mr. Komives said. “He started out in faith communities, focusing on helping people through their faith journeys, and went on to be a civic leader who was very well-respected and well-liked, and his focus was on the things that people really need, and on those who most need them.” Before serving in elected office, Mr. Escobar was ordained into the priesthood in 1976 and served at St. Joseph in Tiffin, St. Agnes in Toledo, and St. Joseph in Maumee. He also taught at Central Catholic and Tiffin Calvert high schools. After leaving the priesthood, Mr. Escobar worked in the criminal justice system as a counselor and probation officer.
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Oregon Voters Cap Data Centers at 25 Megawatts With 60 Percent Backing Issue 25
Voters in Oregon, the Toledo suburb in Lucas County, have capped data centers at 25 megawatts, approving Issue 25 with 60 percent of the vote in the November 3 general election, 13abc/WTVG reported. The charter amendment now limits how large a data center can be built in the city. The measure reached the ballot after […]
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Public hearings set for FirstEnergy rate increase application
COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has scheduled three public hearings regarding FirstEnergy’s application for an increase in its electric distribution rates, including one in northwest Ohio. That is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the Lucas County commissioners’ hearing room in the first floor of One Government Center in Toledo. Public hearings also will be held on Dec. 2 in Cleveland and on Dec. 9 in Akron. Those that testify will have their comments included in the case record. An evidentiary hearing will also take place at the PUCO offices in Columbus on Mar. 1. Written comments also may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Public comments can also be filed online, and all comments should reference case docket numbers 26-347-EL-AIR, 26-348-EL-ATA, 26-349-EL-AAM, 26-350-EL-UNC. On May 22, 2026, FirstEnergy filed an application pursuant R.C. 4909.18 for an increase in its electric distribution rates for its three companies: Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric Illuminating and Toledo Edison. In its application, FirstEnergy is requesting the following distribution revenue increases across a three-year period: Toledo Edison: $32.8 million in year one, $14 million in year two and $17.1
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Everything You Always Wanted To Know About: US Route 30
For Galion residents, U.S. Route 30 is a familiar part of the landscape, as the four-lane highway north of the city carries thousands of motorists through Crawford County, connecting communities, businesses, and destinations well beyond Ohio. That highway is also part of a transcontinental route stretching more than 3,000 miles, with a history dating back a full century.
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New authority takes shape for Timbers Town Center redevelopment
A new community authority overseeing the $89 million redevelopment of the former Shops at Fallen Timbers in Maumee has approved an agreement outlining responsibility for maintaining streets and sidewalks at the shopping center. The Timbers Town Center Community Authority’s seven-member board of trustees approved the infrastructure maintenance agreement at its organizational meeting Thursday, along with bylaws and other measures establishing how the authority will operate. Under the agreement, the city would take over the development’s streets and sidewalks, while the developer would remain responsible for their upkeep. The authority could help cover some of those maintenance costs. The agreement comes as Timbers Town Center Ltd., a consortium of developers with ties to Columbus’ Easton Town Center, prepares to revitalize the struggling shopping center. The group purchased the property in July for $17.3 million and plans to invest approximately $89 million, including the acquisition cost, in the redevelopment. Plans include repairing deteriorating streets and sidewalks, attracting new retail and restaurant tenants, and potentially adding about 230 apartments. Much of the redevelopment work is expected to take place in 2027. Greg Daniels, an attorney for the development consortium, said the new authority will oversee financing matters and determine how its funds are
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Ohio National Guard to break ground on $32 million readiness center
LIMA, Ohio (WDTN) — A new Ohio Army National Guard facility will be built in Lima. On Monday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m., a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lima Readiness Center will be held. The Lima Readiness Center will span more than 53,000 square feet for training, administration, and logistical functions for OANG’s Company B, […]
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How are provisional ballots reviewed? Experts explain while Ohio races remain tight