Samaria
Samaria, MI · Municipal
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To the editor: Democrats must act on voters’ expectations
Congratulations, not only to the Democrats, but to the American people! You have decided that hope and togetherness beats hate and division every time. The Republicans preached nothing but hate and name calling in all their political ads. Not once did they propose a plan to better the American people. Now the Democrats need to deliver on their promise, to make our lives better. We need a government that is for all of the people, all of the time. What we don’t need is a government that is only out to enrich themselves and their cronies! Now is the time to end the tyrannical MAGA cult! JERRY WELKER Maumee Read more letters to the editor City needs to take down vacant home It’s sad and not good for Toledo to fail at passing the income tax for police/fire and safety programs. Here is a potential reason for which I will give an answer. I live on Mansfield Road near Sherbrooke Road and on my block neighbors for the most part take care of their homes. However the city of Toledo acts like they couldn’t care less. Not just my street but throughout the city. We have a horrible, dangerous abandoned
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Special recycling collections now available in Toledo area
Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful will collect pumpkins, candy wrappers and yard signs November 1 to December 6.
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July Bar Exam results from four testing locations released
For the first time, the Supreme Court of Ohio offered the Ohio Bar Examination in four locations across the state this summer, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo. Results from the July bar exam were announced recently. Of the 1,011 aspiring attorneys who took the exam, 720 (71%) passed. A...
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Vantage Data Centers says it will not move forward after Oregon voters approve Issue 25 ban
OREGON, Ohio (WTVG) - On Tuesday, voters approved an amendment that prohibits construction of a data center with a wattage larger than 25 megawatts, with 60% of over 8,200 voters in favor. Residents react to the results. Jim Davis said the outcome surprised him and his wife, Laura. “We’re in...
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Toledo City Council committee to hold public meeting on MC Tank chemical leak, Brent Industries explosion
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo City Council’s District 3 is set to host a committee meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19 to address the recent chemical leak at MC Tank and the deadly explosion at Brent Industries this summer. District 3 announced the meeting in a social media post. It...
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Back to committee: Flock resolution caught in limbo
TOLEDO – Another Toledo City Council meeting was dominated by a divided council on the issue of Flock Group, Inc.’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. When Resolution 435-26, a resolution asking for the city and mayor to cease their contract with Flock, came up for a vote, Cerssandra McPherson, councilwoman at-large, proposed to hold the resolution for another two weeks, until after the audit of the Flock system was completed.
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Blissfield Plants 15 New Trees With Consumers Energy Grant
BLISSFIELD — The Village of Blissfield has planted 15 new trees in its neighborhoods with help from a Consumers Energy grant. The village was awarded $3,000 through the Consumers Energy Community Street and Boulevard Tree Planting Grant Program. The money was combined with Village Urban Forestry funds. Oak and...
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Toledo-Lucas Health Department building closed during move
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD) will close its building on Erie St. from November 9 through 13, and move into a new building. The health department said that Vital Statistics will remain open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on November 9, 10 and 12.
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Tecumseh District Library Plans Storm Chasing Talk, Scrapbook Social
TECUMSEH — The Tecumseh District Library has two programs planned this month and a winter clothing drive underway. A storm chasing presentation, “Chasing Mother Nature,” is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, November 12. A storm chaser will discuss the science of severe weather and share footage and stories from the field.
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UToledo Invites Veterans to Free Breakfast and Resource Fair on Nov. 11
The University of Toledo will honor area veterans with its 22nd annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Resource Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 8 to 11 a.m. in Savage Arena, the university announced. The free event is open to all current and former military members and their families. The breakfast is organized by the American […]
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Tecumseh Christmas Parade Registration Open Through Nov. 20
TECUMSEH — Registration is open for the City of Tecumseh’s annual Christmas Parade. The parade is set for Friday, December 4. This year’s theme is “Christmas Through the Decades.”. Businesses and organizations have until November 20 to sign up. The registration fee is $25 for businesses...
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Toledo’s Flock Cameras Stay in Limbo After Council Deadlocks 6-6 on Ending Deal
Toledo’s license-plate camera network is staying in limbo. Toledo City Council deadlocked repeatedly on Tuesday, Nov. 4, over whether to end the city’s agreements with Flock Safety, and the question now sits with Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, who could break the tie as early as the council’s Nov. 17 meeting, WBCL reported. Council took up Resolution […]
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Northwest Ohio Muslim leaders celebrate Abdul El-Sayed's historic Senate election
The election of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan is drawing national attention and sparking celebrations among Muslim leaders in northwest Ohio. El-Sayed is the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, a milestone local leaders say represents progress, acceptance and a stronger sense of belonging. Leaders with the United Muslims...
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Milan Council Faces Transition as Wayne Heads to Lansing
Nov. 5, newly elected state Rep. Shannon Wayne, D-Milan, who represents the 31st district, was heading to Lansing to help choose the new speaker of the House. Wayne, who has served on Milan City Council for nearly five years and was re-elected in November to a five-year term, will continue serving on Milan City Council through the end of the year. She officially takes state office Jan. 1.