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Tuesday, 12/29/09
TOLEDO AREA SAFETY PERSONNEL BRACE FOR WINTER
Updated: 6:17 am
Ice-fishing season revives question of rescue costs
Washington Township Capt. Holly Volmar, top, and Ken Futey, Jr., below her, practice a water rescue in icy conditions in the Maumee River in preparation for cold-weather emergencies. (THE BLADE/LORI KING)
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If you're thinking of venturing out on frozen water this winter, keep in mind this simple bit of wisdom from the U.S. Coast Guard: No ice is safe ice. Master Chief Aaron Zimmer, head of the Toledo Coast Guard station, said he's not saying fishermen and others should never go out on the ice. He just asks everyone to take precautions - every time they hit the ice. >>
Updated: 4:42 am
Bryan death investigated as 1st homicide since 1948
Authorities are investigating the death of a 91-year-old woman as a homicide, which would be the first murder in this city of 8,300 people in more than 60 years. Bryan police found the body of Grace Kennedy, who was still active in civic and church groups, on Wednesday evening while responding to a request to check on her well-being. >>
 Updated: 8:20 am
Neighbor outside for cigarette spots fire, alerts family >>
Updated: 8:19 am
Trash scheme leaves pickup gaps >>
Updated: 6:17 am
2 who bilked Westhaven's investors seek prison release >>
Updated: 6:17 am
Holiday Greetings from Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian A. Falls
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Updated: 6:17 am
Committee to select Lucas County Dog Warden finalized >>
Updated: 5:06 am
Northwest Ohio school districts earn nutrition honors >>

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Updated: 5:48 am
Temple rips Bowling Green
PHILADELPHIA - Temple wound the clock back to the 1990s with a game in its old gym, slashed ticket prices, and wore retro uniforms. Heck, there was even a big old pay phone affixed to the wall across from the Owls' locker room. >>
 Updated: 8:21 am
Bowl edition college football chats: Tuesday, Wednesday >>
Updated: 5:55 am
Idaho excited to be back in a bowl >>
Updated: 4:49 am
Study shows Woods' woes cost shareholders $12B >>
Updated: 5:53 am
Toledo Christian tops Genoa >>

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Updated: 6:36 am
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Updated: 6:08 am
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Updated: 5:37 am
Tax break nearly over for new-car buyers
It was the older, less successful brother of "cash for clunkers" - a half-hearted effort to rekindle sagging auto sales included in the $787 billion federal stimulus package passed in February - and it is due to expire Thursday night. Now, auto dealers are scrambling to make sure consumers know they have just a few days left to take advantage of the sales tax deduction on new-vehicle purchases. >>
 Updated: 5:41 am
Loan delinquency rate for U.S. hotels is soaring >>
Updated: 5:39 am
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Kirk Baird ~ Culture Shock
Updated: 8:50 pm
'Two and a Half Men': The decade that wasn't for situation comedies 

Ryan E. Smith
Updated: 7:17 am
There really is a Santa Claus? Make us believe 

S. Amjad Hussain
Updated: 4:53 am
Share the spirit of the season 

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Updated: 6:07 am
Toasting the New Year: Bring good-luck foods and festive drinks to table
Spice up the New Year with food and beverages. Many traditional foods, ethnic customs, and vintage recipes celebrate the wish for good food and prosperity throughout the year ahead. For example, pork and sauerkraut lead the way for New Year's food traditions. >>
 Updated: 6:11 am
Cotechino (Sausage) with Lentils >>
Updated: 6:13 am
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard Glaze >>
Updated: 6:12 am
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Updated: 8:21 am
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