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Wednesday, 02/10/10

Updated: 8:36 am
Lucas, Wood Cos. under Level 2 emergency; Owens to open at noon

Trooper Stacey Arnold of the Ohio Highway Patrol monitors traffic after a truck accident on U.S. 24 west of Waterville. (THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY)

SCHOOLS CLOSINGS/ VIDEO/ SNOW EMERGENCY LIST
The snowfall just kept coming overnight, and several counties declared snow emergencies early Wednesday. Level 2 snow emergencies are now in Lucas, Wood, Fulton, Seneca, Ottawa, and Putnam counties. Public safety officials warn that drivers should use extreme caution, and contact their employer to check if they should report to work. Only drive if necessary. >>

>> LOCAL NEWS HEADLINES

Updated: 5:41 am
TPS puts income tax of 0.75% on ballot

Toledo Public Schools officials hope city voters will say yes to part of their paychecks going to the district. For the first time, TPS is seeking an income tax to add revenue to the district that is facing a $30 million deficit. The Toledo Board of Education on Tuesday approved putting a 0.75 percent earned income tax request on the May 4 ballot that would generate $18.1 million for the district. >>

Updated: 8:41 am
Snowmobiler killed in Lake Township >>
Updated: 8:41 am
To Blade readers who missed their paper Wednesday >>
Updated: 8:39 am
Children's Wonderland equipment is up for sale >>
Updated: 8:06 am
Bell stands by raises in face of unions' ire >>
Updated: 6:24 am
Teen in assault to be tried as an adult >>
Updated: 6:08 am
Retired Sylvania officer who stole on job gets early release >>

More local news stories

>> SPORTS HEADLINES

Updated: 7:13 am
Johnson still mad at Hornish for wreck

There are two things that never forget - elephants and race car drivers. It can be five years and 15,000 laps later, but if a guy feels you did him wrong out on the track, it will still be gnawing at him like it happened yesterday. Take Jimmie Johnson, who has won the last four Sprint Cup Series championships. >>

Updated: 7:10 am
Express going full-steam ahead >>
Updated: 7:06 am
Rockets women hope to clinch division >>
Updated: 7:22 am
BGSU's Blais accepts job at Northwestern >>
Updated: 7:14 am
Walleye set to sell playoff tickets >>

Dave Hackenberg
Updated: 7:03 am
Colts sacrifice perfection, still come up empty >>

Steve Pollick
Updated: 8:23 am
Proposal aimed at cutting local deer herd >>

>> More sports stories

>> BUSINESS HEADLINES

Updated: 6:49 am Big snow generates profits Schoolchildren and teachers weren't the only ones excited to see the first significant snowfall of the season. For Greg Bryant and scores of others who provide snow removal services across metro Toledo, the falling, blowing snow-white stuff looked like much-needed green. >>	Updated: 6:48 am Toyota workers become lobbyists for a day >> Updated: 6:47 am Factory town says Toyota can ride out recall storm >> Updated: 6:39 am Consumer savings and loans >> Updated: 6:51 am Westfield Franklin Park leases space to 4 stores >> Updated: 6:45 am Banks will repay bailout cash, Buffett, Paulson say >>
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>> COLUMNISTS

Kirk Baird ~ Culture Shock
Updated: 11:40 pm
Northwest Ohio's Crystal Bowersox impresses Simon, survives another 'Idol' round

Ryan E. Smith
Updated: 7:28 am
Dad's love of life will live on

Updated: 02 07, 10
Whose voices do you want to hear?

Jack Kelly
Updated: 5:42 am
As Democrats schmooze, Obama’s credibility slides

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>> PEACH/ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES

Updated: 7:44 am Athletes become trendsetters when the games begin Athletes from around the world will be dressed to win when the Olympics kick off on Friday in Vancouver. For the rest of us, it may be a peek at the future of fashion. >>	Updated: 7:41 am TO THE NINES: SNOW DAY EDITION >> Updated: 7:48 am Co-host of Good Morning America’ talks about his new job duties >> Updated: 8:34 am Valentine food celebrations >> Updated: 1:15 pm Introducing the new Sports Illustrated cover model, Brooklyn Decker THIN SLICES >> Updated: 9:25 am Toast the Olympics with a real Canadian beer >>
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