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The eatery, inside the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, posted that it is “taking a pause” on service. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/02/03/the-heights-closed-temporary-restaurant-downtown-rooftop-bar/stories/20260203138/?clearcache=1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
The Heights restaurant downtown announces temporary closure
The Heights, a popular restaurant in downtown Toledo, announced Tuesday on social media it was closing.
“We’re taking a pause on dining and bar service at ...
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February 4, 2026 at 1:51 AM
The eatery, inside the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, posted that it is “taking a pause” on service. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/02/03/the-heights-closed-temporary-restaurant-downtown-rooftop-bar/stories/20260203138/?clearcache=1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Deputies in Wood County will be on the lookout for impaired drivers on the night of the Super Bowl. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/02/03/wood-county-sheriff-super-bowl-traffic-enforcement-blitz/stories/20260203117?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Wood County Sheriff’s Office plans Super Bowl traffic enforcement blitz
BOWLING GREEN — The Wood County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a traffic enforcement blitz around the city starting Sunday and ending Monday.
“There will ...
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February 4, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Deputies in Wood County will be on the lookout for impaired drivers on the night of the Super Bowl. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/02/03/wood-county-sheriff-super-bowl-traffic-enforcement-blitz/stories/20260203117?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
The moratorium passed in Maumee forbids any type of major data center construction during that period. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/02/03/maumee-becomes-latest-northwest-ohio-community-to-pass-data-center-moratorium/stories/20260203114?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Maumee becomes latest northwest Ohio community to pass data center moratorium
With little discussion, Maumee approved a 12-month moratorium on data center construction within its city limits on Monday night.
Maumee City Council’s ...
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February 3, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The moratorium passed in Maumee forbids any type of major data center construction during that period. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/02/03/maumee-becomes-latest-northwest-ohio-community-to-pass-data-center-moratorium/stories/20260203114?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Gov. Mike DeWine said he recently signed a letter urging an organization to address issues in the data center industry. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/02/03/data-centers-dewine-ohio-pay-fair-share-bills-issue/stories/20260203112?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
DeWine says data centers should pay ‘fair share’ as lawmakers propose bills on issue
COLUMBUS — While Gov. Mike DeWine has been a strong supporter of building data centers in Ohio during his tenure, he says it’s understandable that many ...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Gov. Mike DeWine said he recently signed a letter urging an organization to address issues in the data center industry. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/02/03/data-centers-dewine-ohio-pay-fair-share-bills-issue/stories/20260203112?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Supporters of the proposed referendum on parts of Ohio's cannabis legislation can now begin collecting signatures. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/02/03/cannabis-referendum-certified-ohio-attorney-general-group/stories/20260203120?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Ohio attorney general certifies cannabis group’s referendum proposal
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Tuesday certified the title and summary language of a proposed referendum on parts of Senate Bill 56 cannabis ...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Supporters of the proposed referendum on parts of Ohio's cannabis legislation can now begin collecting signatures. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/02/03/cannabis-referendum-certified-ohio-attorney-general-group/stories/20260203120?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Terry Crosby said raising the Pan-African flag at One Government Center was “one of the greatest moments in my life.” Read more: tinyurl.com/jmknap96?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Terry Crosby said raising the Pan-African flag at One Government Center was “one of the greatest moments in my life.” Read more: tinyurl.com/jmknap96?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
The competition focuses on building essential skills, placing a strong emphasis on manners, discipline, respect, and professional behavior. 🤝
Amazing Shake at McCord helps students learn manners, discipline, communication
Riley Stramel walked around the room of seventh-grade students making sure no one needed his help.
The now eighth-grade student at McCord Junior High ...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The competition focuses on building essential skills, placing a strong emphasis on manners, discipline, respect, and professional behavior. 🤝
Owners and operators of motorcoaches and buses will now be able to schedule annual inspections through an online portal.
Highway patrol launches online portal for motorcoach inspection scheduling
Owners and operators of motorcoaches and buses will now be able to schedule annual inspections through an online portal.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol ...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Owners and operators of motorcoaches and buses will now be able to schedule annual inspections through an online portal.
In more than 125 cities and counties across Michigan, nondescript cameras perched near busy roadways snap a picture every time a car drives by.
Michigan license plate cameras face backlash: Big help, or Big Brother?
In more than 125 cities and counties across Michigan, nondescript cameras perched near busy roadways snap a picture every time a car drives by.
The ...
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February 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
In more than 125 cities and counties across Michigan, nondescript cameras perched near busy roadways snap a picture every time a car drives by.
TO THE EDITOR: "Those entrusted with power must be willing to prove it through their actions, not their slogans."
To the editor: There is a right way to enforce law; this isn’t it
I am an independent voter. What we are seeing in immigration enforcement today represents a misuse of power that should trouble every American, regardless ...
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February 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
TO THE EDITOR: "Those entrusted with power must be willing to prove it through their actions, not their slogans."
Opening statements were expected to kick off Tuesday in Akron.
Trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives charged in $60M Ohio bribery scheme set to begin
COLUMBUS — The $4.3 million payment that Ohio-based FirstEnergy made to veteran lawyer and lobbyist Sam Randazzo in 2019, shortly before he was appointed ...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Opening statements were expected to kick off Tuesday in Akron.
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library will host two all-day events in September and November at the Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St.
Library to spotlight family history buffs, romance readers in fall
Library officials want genre fiction and history afficionados to mark two fall conventions in their planners.
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library will ...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library will host two all-day events in September and November at the Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St.
OPINION: "That means the governor elected in 2026 must present a solid plan to end northwest Ohio decline rather than a fantasy that it’s not real or a state issue."
Editorial: DeWine denies population reality
Help is not on the way because help is not needed.
That’s the message between the lines of Columbus Bureau reporter Danny Eldredge’s front page story on ...
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February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
OPINION: "That means the governor elected in 2026 must present a solid plan to end northwest Ohio decline rather than a fantasy that it’s not real or a state issue."
Proposed by Councilman Doug Haynam, the Sylvania Resource Conservation and Equal Access Ordinance would establish “clear guidelines” for the “city's role with respect to federal immigration enforcement activities.”
Sylvania City Council delays discussion limiting relationship with ICE
Sylvania City Council has delayed discussing a member-authored ordinance to regulate the city’s relationship with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Proposed by Councilman Doug Haynam, the Sylvania Resource Conservation and Equal Access Ordinance would establish “clear guidelines” for the “city's role with respect to federal immigration enforcement activities.”
Unlike some municipalities, Oregon will likely get a six-month timeout from data center construction without passing a moratorium. https://tinyurl.com/64s9sdvz?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Unlike some municipalities, Oregon will likely get a six-month timeout from data center construction without passing a moratorium. https://tinyurl.com/64s9sdvz?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Both vehicles went off the road, about 3½ miles north of Grand Rapids, Ohio.
Toledo woman dies, 2 Utahns injured in Providence Township crash
A 90-year-old Toledo woman died and two other people were injured in a crash Monday afternoon.
Betty Manworren, 90, of Toledo, was a passenger in the back ...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Both vehicles went off the road, about 3½ miles north of Grand Rapids, Ohio.
Since 2023 Greenwood, in the Washington Local school district, has taken the top prize in The Blade’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Nominations open for The Blade’s Readers’ Choice Awards
Bill Colon, principal at Greenwood Elementary, said the school is proud to be recognized as the best in the area.
Since 2023 Greenwood, in the Washington ...
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February 3, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Since 2023 Greenwood, in the Washington Local school district, has taken the top prize in The Blade’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur who recently selected Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (R., Napoleon) as his running mate, raised $20 million and has about $12.8 million in cash on hand.
Ramaswamy holds large cash advantage over Acton in governor's race
COLUMBUS — Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy continues to boast a significantly larger war chest than Democratic opponent Amy Acton as the 2026 ...
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February 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur who recently selected Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (R., Napoleon) as his running mate, raised $20 million and has about $12.8 million in cash on hand.
Waldron, a 6-foot-1 and 185-pound forward, had appeared in 21 games for Arizona State.
Walleye sign college prospect Waldron out of Arizona State
The Toledo Walleye have signed Johnny Waldron, a forward who had been playing at Arizona State University this season.
Waldron, a 6-foot-1 and 185-pound ...
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February 3, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Waldron, a 6-foot-1 and 185-pound forward, had appeared in 21 games for Arizona State.
Congressional candidates had to submit their fund-raising numbers to the Federal Election Commission by Saturday. The fourth quarter includes all of the money raised and spent from Oct. 1 through the end of the year.
Candidates for U.S. Senate, House 9th District start year off with substantial funding
Ahead of the filing deadline, candidates for both Ohio’s Senate seat and the 9th Congressional District continue to draw financial support in what will be ...
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February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Congressional candidates had to submit their fund-raising numbers to the Federal Election Commission by Saturday. The fourth quarter includes all of the money raised and spent from Oct. 1 through the end of the year.
Samantha Bolding came to the University of Toledo softball program as anything but a household name. But by the end of her freshman season — even just a few games in — everyone knew who Bolding was.
How Toledo softball's Samantha Bolding is handling sophomore season expectations
Samantha Bolding came to the University of Toledo softball program as anything but a household name.
But by the end of her freshman season — even just a ...
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February 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Samantha Bolding came to the University of Toledo softball program as anything but a household name. But by the end of her freshman season — even just a few games in — everyone knew who Bolding was.
Whether Marlon Henderson’s fatal Aug. 17 shooting of Avon Harris was excessive force or justifiable defense of himself and his aunt will be up to a Lucas County Common Pleas Court jury to decide.
Self-defense question is key to North Toledo man's murder trial
A fatal shooting in North Toledo over the summer was precipitated by an argument between the alleged gunman’s aunt and a man with whom she visited the ...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Whether Marlon Henderson’s fatal Aug. 17 shooting of Avon Harris was excessive force or justifiable defense of himself and his aunt will be up to a Lucas County Common Pleas Court jury to decide.
First Presbyterian Church of Maumee is offering a 13-week GriefShare support group, which begins Feb. 17.
Area churches offer support programs for grief and recovery
First Presbyterian Church of Maumee is offering a 13-week GriefShare support group, which begins Feb. 17.
Participants will walk alongside one another as ...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Maumee is offering a 13-week GriefShare support group, which begins Feb. 17.
In the scam, callers tell residents they failed to appear in court and claim a notice was sent to the individual’s home address.
Scammers impersonating county prosecutor’s office
The Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office is warning the public of a scam making the rounds involving callers who falsely claim to represent the prosecutor’s ...
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February 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
In the scam, callers tell residents they failed to appear in court and claim a notice was sent to the individual’s home address.
Just after 9:30 p.m. Friday, the man walked into Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital in Oregon with a gunshot wound to his left leg.
Man shot, injured in East Toledo
A 52-year-old man was shot and injured in East Toledo.
Just after 9:30 p.m. Friday, the man walked into Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital in Oregon with a ...
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February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Just after 9:30 p.m. Friday, the man walked into Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital in Oregon with a gunshot wound to his left leg.