Brain Gain series celebrates those who call Toledo home
They are four unique people, but they symbolize the initiative, creativity and success that characterizes countless people in the Toledo area.
The businessman, artist, mom/careerwoman...
Retirement guys: Wills vs. Trusts
One of the most common questions regarding setting up an estate plan is, “Do I need a will or a trust?”
Many have heard about...
Red Cross helping people recover from violent storms
Communities across the Midwest and South are still recovering from a string of violent storms that barreled across the region in late February and...
Basketball Slam Sweepstakes to benefit Parker’s Purpose
When football coach Todd Drusback chose one of his wife’s students as the ball boy for his team, he didn’t realize how many lives...
City payroll tax renewal passes, Mandel to face Brown
Super Tuesday, saw Mitt Romney winning Ohio, but Rick Santorum winning Lucas County; Rep. Marcy Kaptur triumphing over Rep. Dennis Kucinich despite Lucas County...
‘Joe the Plumber’ prepares to take on Kaptur
Samuel Wurzelbacher’s first exchange with Rep. Marcy Kaptur happened when he was 17 years old, during an ROTC function for the representative.
The then-Springfield High...
Kaptur campaign: ‘Time for BOE to get its act together’
Despite a few incident reports and some voters potentially receiving the wrong ballots, the March 6 election went smoothly in Lucas County, one Board...
Kaptur wins primary in ‘powerhouse of a district’
Ohio’s 9th District was radically altered, but Rep. Marcy Kaptur captured its votes, triumphing over fellow Rep. Dennis Kucinich on March 6.
“We just feel...
Libbey committee may have home for memorabilia
The former principal of the closed Libbey High School met with about 10 alumni and community members March 5 to discuss the future of...
Barhite: Help for grieving parents
First there were the grief-stricken parents of the young people killed in the shootings at Chardon High School on Feb. 27. Then, there were...
