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Gridiron Show goes on for 79th year
Legal eagles, associates, and guests gathered recently for the 79th annual Gridiron Show at the Valentine Theatre.
Area author finds thrilling success
Second book in J.N. Duncan thriller series to hit shelves Saturday.
150 rally to offer message of hope
Toledo youths march through Old West End against gangs, violence.
English speakers celebrate skills
Cruise turns Maumee River into international waters for immigrants.
Runners set sights on state
Many to compete in regional competition, hope to make state meets June 1-2.
B.G. man sentenced in slaying
Zachary Brody pleaded guilty in death of man in Put-in-Bay last summer.
Ex-officer sentenced for child porn
Man gets 1 year in prison; sex-offender registration for 15 years part of terms.
Glamour on display at Hollywood Casino
Casino gives news media a special tour before grand opening May 29.
Walk for rare syndrome slated for Saturday
Alex Bentley is a friendly 12-year-old who sees the good in people.
Napoleon grad picks up new skill
It wasn't rocket science. But for Jake Haseman, who is an aerospace engineering major at the University of Cincinnati, learning the craft of the hammer throw might as…
Village begins planning for centennial
WALBRIDGE -- The countdown clock is ticking for the 2013 centennial celebration for the village of Walbridge, which will mark the milestone birthday beginning April 7,…
Blind date goes bad in Edgy Rep
A married couple's good intentions have disastrous results Saturday in the Toledo Repertoire Theatre's Edgy Rep Reading of Becky Shaw on its 10th Street Stage.
Eagle Scout works to build gazebo
Project at Sylvania's Veterans Memorial Park to be tribute to lost youth.
Jeep outfitted for 'Black Ops'
Raffle of 'Call of Duty' Wrangler to benefit Special Forces veterans.
Region's revival may be rough
PNC economist says U.S. economy is financial fuel waiting for a spark.
Area rivers spawning home for many fish
Large run of white bass usually follows right on the heels of the walleyes.
Anglers upbeat about summer
The very meticulous and thorough biologists with the Ohio Division of Wildlife took 119 pages crammed with charts, graphs, tables, and maps to painstakingly detail what…
Make a date with Ohio attractions
The Blade presents a massive list of festivals and summer attractions.
Pollick leaves legacy of adventure
Outdoorsman Steve Pollick says farewell after 30 years, 35 countries.
Retirement: You just know when it's time
So, it is time. Yes, I am retiring after nearly 30 years as outdoors editor of The Blade.
20 North Gallery celebrates 20 years
The public is invited to a 6 to 9 p.m. reception Friday celebrating the 20th anniversary of 20 North Gallery at 18 N. St. Clair St. There will be refreshments, music,…
Garden lets us grow what we eat
Chuck and Terri Anderson have turned 11 acres of wheat field into paradise.
Ninja Gaiden 3 fails to impress
The developers for the Ninja Gaiden series had a problem. The game was a success with fans of swordplay but it was almost too difficult for the novice player.
Wurzelbacher objects to remark
Biden said manager was no more qualified to be a president than a plumber.
Sharing the stage with the Toledo Symphony
My bucket list just got a little shorter. I've played the Peristyle.
Ohio Art grabs political coattails
Toy maker moves to extend its Etch A Sketch moment in 2012 campaign.
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Gridiron Show goes on for 79th yearLegal eagles, associates, and guests gathered recently for the 79th annual Gridiron Show at the Valentine Theatre.
Republicans’ summit lacked a real-world connection
At Victory Park in this gritty mill town, hours before a recent high-profile Republican presidential event, no one was basking in victory.
At Victory Park in this gritty mill town, hours before a recent high-profile Republican presidential event, no one was basking in victory.
Area author finds thrilling successSecond book in J.N. Duncan thriller series to hit shelves Saturday.
City crews to target Toledo blight
The city of Toledo is ramping up efforts to combat neighborhood blight with a new grass-mowing strategy that will target overgrown lots two districts at a time.
The city of Toledo is ramping up efforts to combat neighborhood blight with a new grass-mowing strategy that will target overgrown lots two districts at a time.
150 rally to offer message of hopeToledo youths march through Old West End against gangs, violence.
Worker not on hook for company breach
Dear Dale: When I was a salesman for a business, my boss had me review a print advertisement and then told me to sign the contract to place the ad if I thought the proof…
Dear Dale: When I was a salesman for a business, my boss had me review a print advertisement and then told me to sign the contract to place the ad if I thought the proof…
Clearing record of minor legal offense
Dear Dale: My brother's school conducted a background check on him because he's in their pharmacy program. The check turned up a public nuisance charge from 15 years ago…
Dear Dale: My brother's school conducted a background check on him because he's in their pharmacy program. The check turned up a public nuisance charge from 15 years ago…
Diets work when math adds up
Scientists have come up with a mathematical formula to predict weight gain.
Scientists have come up with a mathematical formula to predict weight gain.
Local strawberry fields beckon 'U'
The strawberry crop is in, or it is almost in and the local U-pick berry farms are gearing up.
The strawberry crop is in, or it is almost in and the local U-pick berry farms are gearing up.
New year brings no basket of cheer for U.S. diplomacy
THE crafters of American foreign policy will have to wrestle with a host of issues in 2011, not least of which will be leadership changes in the House of Representatives.
THE crafters of American foreign policy will have to wrestle with a host of issues in 2011, not least of which will be leadership changes in the House of Representatives.
The Civil War was all about slavery
GOV. Bob McDonnell of Virginia named April Confederate History Month without mentioning slavery. Then, under pressure, he added slavery, in the process raising a very…
GOV. Bob McDonnell of Virginia named April Confederate History Month without mentioning slavery. Then, under pressure, he added slavery, in the process raising a very…
Slow play damaging golf's appeal
If memory serves, Jack Nicklaus is responsible for a classic nickname. After playing a round of slow-poke golf with Glen Day, Nicklaus christened him "All Day."
If memory serves, Jack Nicklaus is responsible for a classic nickname. After playing a round of slow-poke golf with Glen Day, Nicklaus christened him "All Day."
New site has roots in 1977
Today, The Blade launches OurTownPerrysburg.com, a Web site devoted to covering the news of Perrysburg and Perrysburg Township. The site will focus on community news and…
Today, The Blade launches OurTownPerrysburg.com, a Web site devoted to covering the news of Perrysburg and Perrysburg Township. The site will focus on community news and…
Get back to basics with paleo
Caveman diet leads to healthier lifestyle.
Caveman diet leads to healthier lifestyle.
TPS tax hike joins crowded ballot
There's never a good time to ask voters to raise their taxes. And now might seem even worse than usual.
There's never a good time to ask voters to raise their taxes. And now might seem even worse than usual.
Toledo's high road to manufacturing rebirth
Toledo and manufacturing form a productive partnership, which continues to support good lives for tens of thousands of area workers and their families.
Toledo and manufacturing form a productive partnership, which continues to support good lives for tens of thousands of area workers and their families.
Campaign defies conventional analysis
Barack Obama's opponent four years ago was a Republican who repressed his moderate and liberal instincts, who insisted he was a conservative, who seemed to be suffering…
Barack Obama's opponent four years ago was a Republican who repressed his moderate and liberal instincts, who insisted he was a conservative, who seemed to be suffering…
Lugar's defeat is a loss for civility
Richard Lugar, elected to the Senate during America's bicentennial celebration -- a very long time ago -- was not modern enough.
Richard Lugar, elected to the Senate during America's bicentennial celebration -- a very long time ago -- was not modern enough.
English speakers celebrate skillsCruise turns Maumee River into international waters for immigrants.
Writing and the envied generation
With apologies to science-fiction writer Robert Heinlein, I felt like the title character of his book Stranger in a Strange Land.
With apologies to science-fiction writer Robert Heinlein, I felt like the title character of his book Stranger in a Strange Land.
2011: The year of the unexpected
What an odd year 2011 has been. The unexpected became seemingly commonplace. The expected, namely in the realm of partisan politics, grew worse.
What an odd year 2011 has been. The unexpected became seemingly commonplace. The expected, namely in the realm of partisan politics, grew worse.
Runners set sights on stateMany to compete in regional competition, hope to make state meets June 1-2.
Chewing sticks poses health risks
Dear Dr. Thompson: My 5-month-old boxer is a terrible stick chewer. Is this a habit I should break her of and what could happen if she doesn't stop?
Dear Dr. Thompson: My 5-month-old boxer is a terrible stick chewer. Is this a habit I should break her of and what could happen if she doesn't stop?
Infection may cause stones
Dear Dr. Thompson: Our 3 1/2-year-old miniature schnauzer had surgery in January for bladder stones. After the surgery she was put on prescription canned SD food and…
Dear Dr. Thompson: Our 3 1/2-year-old miniature schnauzer had surgery in January for bladder stones. After the surgery she was put on prescription canned SD food and…
B.G. man sentenced in slayingZachary Brody pleaded guilty in death of man in Put-in-Bay last summer.
Request to remove judge delays trial
The trial for one of two men charged in the capital murder case involving the asphyxiation deaths of a Springfield Township couple was rescheduled Wednesday in Lucas…
The trial for one of two men charged in the capital murder case involving the asphyxiation deaths of a Springfield Township couple was rescheduled Wednesday in Lucas…
Survey shows frustration in Oregon community
Editor's note: This version correctly identifies Adam Mihalko, a Clay High School graduate.
Editor's note: This version correctly identifies Adam Mihalko, a Clay High School graduate.
Ex-officer sentenced for child pornMan gets 1 year in prison; sex-offender registration for 15 years part of terms.
Glamour on display at Hollywood CasinoCasino gives news media a special tour before grand opening May 29.
Move to restore Mich. tax credit likely to languish
If you had to sum up the Republican Party's creed in a sentence, it might be: Raising taxes is a bad idea, no matter what.
If you had to sum up the Republican Party's creed in a sentence, it might be: Raising taxes is a bad idea, no matter what.
Election process bodes ill for physician
You might say that Dr. Schwarz's decision not to run provides an example of what's wrong with congressional elections today.
You might say that Dr. Schwarz's decision not to run provides an example of what's wrong with congressional elections today.
Walk for rare syndrome slated for SaturdayAlex Bentley is a friendly 12-year-old who sees the good in people.
Napoleon grad picks up new skillIt wasn't rocket science. But for Jake Haseman, who is an aerospace engineering major at the University of Cincinnati, learning the craft of the hammer throw might as…
Man gets 16 years for Put-in-Bay death
PORT CLINTON — A Bowling Green man was sentenced today to 16 years in prison for beating a Cleveland-area man to death last summer at Put-in-Bay.
PORT CLINTON — A Bowling Green man was sentenced today to 16 years in prison for beating a Cleveland-area man to death last summer at Put-in-Bay.
Kasich to sign Lake Erie water bill
COLUMBUS -- For the second time in less than a year, a bill regulating Lake Erie water withdrawals is headed to Gov. John Kasich's desk.
COLUMBUS -- For the second time in less than a year, a bill regulating Lake Erie water withdrawals is headed to Gov. John Kasich's desk.
Village begins planning for centennial WALBRIDGE -- The countdown clock is ticking for the 2013 centennial celebration for the village of Walbridge, which will mark the milestone birthday beginning April 7,…
James Pauken, 1927-2012: Ex-Maumee businessman served on council in the '60s
James Pauken, a wine enthusiast and former Maumee city councilman who opened a wine store and later purchased a wholesale wine distributorship in Toledo, died Friday at…
James Pauken, a wine enthusiast and former Maumee city councilman who opened a wine store and later purchased a wholesale wine distributorship in Toledo, died Friday at…
Blind date goes bad in Edgy RepA married couple's good intentions have disastrous results Saturday in the Toledo Repertoire Theatre's Edgy Rep Reading of Becky Shaw on its 10th Street Stage.
Give your garden a facelift for party season
Memorial Day, graduation, Father's Day, the kids' birthday party, Independence Day Celebration. Whoa, your summer calendar is filling up fast. Before you know it, we…
Memorial Day, graduation, Father's Day, the kids' birthday party, Independence Day Celebration. Whoa, your summer calendar is filling up fast. Before you know it, we…
Flowers of all shapes, sizes good gift for Mom
Are you stumped on what to get your mom for Mother's Day? Have no fear. I've got the perfect gift. Give her something that will keep blooming all summer and remind her…
Are you stumped on what to get your mom for Mother's Day? Have no fear. I've got the perfect gift. Give her something that will keep blooming all summer and remind her…
Eagle Scout works to build gazeboProject at Sylvania's Veterans Memorial Park to be tribute to lost youth.
Movie Snippets: Being John Malkovich
This is what I learned while watching the new Criterion Collection Director-Approved special edition of Being John Malkovich:
This is what I learned while watching the new Criterion Collection Director-Approved special edition of Being John Malkovich:
Jeep outfitted for 'Black Ops'Raffle of 'Call of Duty' Wrangler to benefit Special Forces veterans.
Region's revival may be roughPNC economist says U.S. economy is financial fuel waiting for a spark.
Higbee Building lives again
When I was growing up, the Higbee Building in downtown Cleveland was one of the wonders of my world. It was big when I was small.
When I was growing up, the Higbee Building in downtown Cleveland was one of the wonders of my world. It was big when I was small.
Ohio's presidential preference is too close to call
Pundits are paid to put their spin on polls. On Fox News, polls mean one thing. On MSNBC, they mean something else.
Pundits are paid to put their spin on polls. On Fox News, polls mean one thing. On MSNBC, they mean something else.
John Gorun, 1936-2012: Owner of title firm active in sailing clubs
John Gorun, retired owner of a title company who was active in local sailing clubs, died Tuesday in Toledo Hospital. He was 75.
John Gorun, retired owner of a title company who was active in local sailing clubs, died Tuesday in Toledo Hospital. He was 75.
Genoa chief says job as mayor most valuable training
GENOA — It wasn't 36 years in law enforcement or the seven years he was the elected Ottawa County sheriff that guided Bob Bratton in the transition to the job of…
GENOA — It wasn't 36 years in law enforcement or the seven years he was the elected Ottawa County sheriff that guided Bob Bratton in the transition to the job of…
Springfield teachers' pact OK'd
The Springfield Local Board of Education unanimously approved a contract Wednesday that calls for a pay freeze and for teachers to pay an increased share of health…
The Springfield Local Board of Education unanimously approved a contract Wednesday that calls for a pay freeze and for teachers to pay an increased share of health…
Alton C. 'Al' Smith, 1921-2012: Wood Co. businessman a longtime car dealer
BOWLING GREEN -- Alton C. "Al" Smith, an owner of successful Wood County businesses for nearly 70 years, including a Chrysler dealership in Bowling Green since 1966,…
BOWLING GREEN -- Alton C. "Al" Smith, an owner of successful Wood County businesses for nearly 70 years, including a Chrysler dealership in Bowling Green since 1966,…
Aiding good causes warms the heart
Fund-raisers come in all size.
Fund-raisers come in all size.
Advice we get from mothers can stay with us for a lifetime
I learned a lot growing up with Hazel Mae, my wonderful, wise single mother.
I learned a lot growing up with Hazel Mae, my wonderful, wise single mother.
Area rivers spawning home for many fishLarge run of white bass usually follows right on the heels of the walleyes.
Anglers upbeat about summerThe very meticulous and thorough biologists with the Ohio Division of Wildlife took 119 pages crammed with charts, graphs, tables, and maps to painstakingly detail what…
What role will Putin play in U.S. presidential race?
The inauguration last week of Russia's longtime de-facto dictator Vladimir Putin as president followed his so-called victory in the traditionally rigged election and was…
The inauguration last week of Russia's longtime de-facto dictator Vladimir Putin as president followed his so-called victory in the traditionally rigged election and was…
Theater gets new artistic director
Two productions and a change of leadership highlight this week's theater news.
Two productions and a change of leadership highlight this week's theater news.
Make a date with Ohio attractionsThe Blade presents a massive list of festivals and summer attractions.
Once and future strangers
Sharing stories on train to Chicago.
Sharing stories on train to Chicago.
Pollick leaves legacy of adventureOutdoorsman Steve Pollick says farewell after 30 years, 35 countries.
Retirement: You just know when it's timeSo, it is time. Yes, I am retiring after nearly 30 years as outdoors editor of The Blade.
20 North Gallery celebrates 20 yearsThe public is invited to a 6 to 9 p.m. reception Friday celebrating the 20th anniversary of 20 North Gallery at 18 N. St. Clair St. There will be refreshments, music,…
Garden lets us grow what we eatChuck and Terri Anderson have turned 11 acres of wheat field into paradise.
Man goes to court to reclaim dogs
A Toledo man whose dogs were seized by the Lucas County dog warden said his due-process rights were violated and is asking the judge to order their return.
A Toledo man whose dogs were seized by the Lucas County dog warden said his due-process rights were violated and is asking the judge to order their return.
'Pit-bull' types no longer can be labeled
Owners of "pit bull"-type dogs celebrated Tuesday the official end of a 25-year-old law in Ohio law that automatically declared the "pit bull" to be an inherently…
Owners of "pit bull"-type dogs celebrated Tuesday the official end of a 25-year-old law in Ohio law that automatically declared the "pit bull" to be an inherently…
Ninja Gaiden 3 fails to impressThe developers for the Ninja Gaiden series had a problem. The game was a success with fans of swordplay but it was almost too difficult for the novice player.
Brown camp: 'False' claims in ad
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel turned negative in his newest TV commercial against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown on Wednesday, bringing angry…
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel turned negative in his newest TV commercial against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown on Wednesday, bringing angry…
Wurzelbacher objects to remarkBiden said manager was no more qualified to be a president than a plumber.
Passion for Toledo Express cooling
Port needs to figure out how to make airport work.
Port needs to figure out how to make airport work.
Sharing the stage with the Toledo Symphony My bucket list just got a little shorter. I've played the Peristyle.
Ohio Art grabs political coattailsToy maker moves to extend its Etch A Sketch moment in 2012 campaign.
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