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Police and others improperly checked Bowersox's background
Toledo-area native Crystal Bowersox meets and greets fans outside the Huntington Center during the recent American Idol tour stop. Police and others improperly checked to see if she had a criminal record or blemishes on her driving record. (THE BLADE)
American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox gained national acclaim belting out her style of folksy blues on the popular TV show. But some of the attention the Toledo-area singer received was unflattering, as police and others improperly checked to see if she had a criminal record or blemishes on her driving record. >>

Repairing a piece of history
Grass sprouts between the bricks and stones in the plaza surrounding Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. Wood covers the tile stairs inside the Put-in-Bay landmark, and a chain-link fence around the site lets visitors know they can't go inside. Although the nearly 100-year-old monument looks a bit down and out, it's just closed for repairs. >>
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Greek-American Festival: Come for the baklava, stay for the culture
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