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City of Toledo to lay off around 100 city workers effective Jan. 4, The Blade reports
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - About 100 city workers are reportedly being laid off starting Jan. 4, 2027, according to our media partner The Blade. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said the number is higher than previously expected, in part because of the failure of Issue 16 and because income tax collections have been lower than expected. He said the layoffs will be across all departments, according to The Blade.
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69-Yard TD and a Pick-Six Rock Toledo to a 24-0 Shutout, Setting the MAC Ablaze
Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Toledo absolutely stonewalled Massachusetts 24-0 last night, putting on a clinic led by a massive 69-yard touchdown run and a pick-six that completely flipped the momentum. This wasn’t just […]
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Data center restrictions gain momentum across northwest Ohio
Successful citizen-led ballot initiatives limiting the size of data centers have led to a flurry of activity in other Toledo-area municipalities since the Nov. 3 election, including Whitehouse, Waterville, and Rossford. Volunteers turned over signed petitions for those three communities on Thursday, Friday, and Monday, respectively. They claim they gathered more than enough signatures for the Lucas County Board of Elections to certify them and require each of those municipalities to put similar ballot issues in front of voters in those communities. Next up are Perrysburg, Maumee, and Bowling Green. Toledo, which would need many more signatures because of its size, could eventually be targeted as well, said Lyn Cox, county lead for Conserve Ohio’s grassroots efforts in Lucas and Wood counties. Petitions have come back from printers for Perrysburg and Maumee, and are expected to be available in the next day or two for Bowling Green, she said. In the coming weeks, citizen-led ballot initiatives also will begin in Sylvania and Holland, Ms. Cox said. The activity comes in the aftermath of Oregon’s overwhelming vote in favor of a charter amendment that bans the construction of data centers that require 25 megawatts or more of electricity, which eliminates hyperscale
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Evergreen Recycling plant sold for $7 million
The empty Evergreen Recycling LLC buildings and manufacturing plant in Clyde has been sold for $7 million. Forever Green Plastics LLC purchased the two Clyde properties, 13.3 acres at 609 Elm St. and 21.36 acres at 202 Watertower Drive. As previously reported, Evergreen made a $22 million expansion at that facility to manufacture food-grade recycled PET (rPET), then abruptly closed in February. The $7 million deed transfer is evidence of a transaction, but doesn't establish whether Forever Green bought the operating business, is a successor company, is controlled by Evergreen's owners/lenders, or merely acquired the real estate. Property transfer records show the business is using the 202 Watertower Drive address as its official address with the Sandusky County auditor. A mass layoff notice of 165 workers, issued under the WARN Act as required by Ohio Law, was made on Feb. 24 by Evergreen. The notice indicated that all Evergreen Recycling facilities would be closed. “This one happened very quickly. We didn’t, and the company didn’t, really even have that much notice. They let us know as soon as they heard, and we’ve been running since," Assistant Director of Sandusky County OhioMeansJobs Center Casey Nead said in February. "This one was
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MAC Football Standings, Tiebreaker: Records, Rules for WMU, Toledo, Buffalo, Ohio
The Mid-American Conference football standings are a thing of beauty. The MAC teams have all played six conference games. Four teams are tied for first place at 5-1 in conference play: Western Michigan, Toledo, Buffalo and Ohio. There’s still plenty of football to be played, but it’s creating quite the...
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Editorial: Cuts will be coming in Oregon after vote
It will not be a merry Christmas for Oregon city employees, as significant job cuts are now the only way to plug a multimillion-dollar budget deficit following voters’ rejection of a billion-dollar data center project. Oregon City Council Finance Committee Chair Dennis Walendzak asked fellow council members to clear the first Saturday in December for a daylong meeting dedicated to balancing the city’s budget. Read more editorials Mr. Walendzak addressed the council at the end of Monday’s session, which had opened with resident comments mostly cheering the passage of the ballot initiative blocking the data center planned for city-owned land at Corduroy and Wynn roads. “Obviously, 60 percent of Oregon residents are pleased with the election outcome,” Mr. Walendzak noted, adding that because personnel and benefits make up 81 percent of the budget, balancing the books takes far more than cutting back on office supplies. Voters’ rejection of the ballot measure eliminated a projected $250 million revenue stream — derived from the property sale and a 15-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement shared with the school district — forcing both the city and schools to operate with significantly fewer resources. During Monday’s meeting, supporters of the anti-data center charter amendment acknowledged the financial
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Fremont community gathers to honor military service
On Nov. 11, the public commemorated Veterans Day in Fremont at the Sandusky County Courthouse with speeches from veterans and a 21-gun salute to honor those who served. Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Fremont, the event included a Flags of Honor ceremony and music performed by the Fremont Ross High School Marching Band. "We celebrate this Veterans Day for a very few minutes, a few seconds of silence and then this country's life goes on," said Terry Stanforth, a past commander of the Fremont VFW Post 2947 and current director of Sandusky County Veterans Service Office. "But I think it most appropriate that we recall on this occasion, and on every other moment when we are faced with great responsibilities, the contribution and the sacrifice which so many of our military and their families have made in order to permit this country to now occupy its present position of responsibility and freedom." Ohio Army National Guard Chief of Staff Col. Sy Gladden and Retired USAF Lt. Col. Julie Barriere, a 1995 Ross graduate, also shared their reflections. Stanforth dwelled upon the self-sacrificing nature of veterans and service members. "Military men and women know the risks, but they accept them
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Toledo’s guide to local Asian grocery stores
Toledo foodies looking to recreate their favorite dishes from Asian restaurants need only look as far as one of the city’s Asian markets for authentic ingredients. The following guide should help you get a good start. Did we miss any of your favorites? Leave suggestions in the comments. Kirin...
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‘It wasn’t really a job’: Beloved figure at West Toledo senior living facility retires
When Nora Posner moved into Glass Peaks Senior Living in West Toledo, she wasn’t particularly happy about the change. Her outlook improved as she got to know Carol Nadaud, the facility’s activities director, through their frequent encounters in the hallway. “No matter where I was, if she was there, it was ‘Hi, Nora,’ with a smile,” Ms. Posner said. During her 37 years as activities director, Mrs. Nadaud made countless residents feel welcome and valued, including Ms. Posner. Since Mrs. Nadaud retired Oct. 22, residents and staff have missed her knack for recognizing what people need, making them feel seen, and showing genuine care for everyone at Glass Peaks. Mrs. Nadaud decided to retire to help her daughter, Liz Reed, a palliative care nurse, raise her children, though leaving a job she loved has been difficult. Making residents feel at home Glass Peaks Executive Director Julie Edwards said Mrs. Nadaud had something of a sixth sense for choosing activities that resonated with residents. “Carol observes what people need and acts on what people need without them even knowing they needed it,” Ms. Edwards said. “She has an intuition about her, and I think this comes from a lot of experience
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Loss of data center causes Oregon to tighten its budget for next year
Now that the proposed data center has withdrawn plans to come to Oregon, city officials are preparing for budget hearings to find ways to raise revenue and cut expenses for next year. Officials for two years had expected that the data center, which was going to be located near Corduroy and Wynn roads, would bring in millions of dollars to city coffers. When voters on Nov. 3 passed a data center charter amendment that limited its size, the company withdrew its plans, causing some supporters to worry about its impact on the city’s budget. City Administrator Brody Walters is not currently too concerned about the financial condition of the city. In fact, there is a $3 million surplus this year. Expect cost cutting, though, for next year, when revenue is expected to be less than expenditures. Council will have to make the tough decisions at the budget hearings, the first expected this month. “Right now, we’ve reviewed the general fund budget, and found savings in the neighborhood of $1.3 million across all departments,” Mr. Walters said of the $32 million projected budget estimate for 2027. “These are not painful cuts. It’s trimming the fat.” In a Nov. 9 letter to
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To the editor: All money went to oil companies
It never ceases to amaze me how people are seemingly confused by the truth. To all those who have made excuses for the drubbing the Republicans just took, including the vice president, I offer the following simple facts: It’s the economy, stupid! Remember that phrase? Read more letters to the editor Simply drive down any main street and look at the posted gas and diesel prices! Go to the grocery store and look at the prices! Go to McDonald’s and look at the prices! $8 for a Big Mac! Want to buy a house? Aside from the unaffordable price, the interest rate on the mortgage is hard to imagine, let alone pay! Finally, when the oil companies post their earnings, you’ll know where most of the money went. For a country supposedly energy independent, this must be some kind of sick joke except that we Americans are paying for it. America First isn’t a suggestion. The Democratic platform was affordability , now it’s time to deliver! WILLIAM COOK Wauseon Rainy day fund now drained When we as voters find our household budget to be more than our expected income for the year, what do we do? We look at our
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$22 Million Mission Point Breaks Ground for 65 Supportive Homes in Toledo
Toledo’s largest new supportive-housing building has broken ground downtown. Mission Point, a $22 million, 65-unit apartment community at Monroe and 14th streets, will serve people experiencing chronic homelessness and residents facing mental health challenges, with construction tentatively expected to finish toward the end of 2027, according to Toledo.com’s reporting on the groundbreaking. The project, planned […]