Man Gets 15 Months for Laser Aimed at Helicopter
Branden Jay Lounsbury, 42, pleaded guilty in June to aiming a laser pointer at an Ohio State Highway Patrol helicopter over Toledo.
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Politics
Councilwoman Calls for Eleanor Avenue Safety Upgrades
Toledo Councilwoman Theresa Morris seeks traffic safety changes after a 15-year-old girl was struck by a car on the busy street.
Sports
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Do you agree with the final local high school football rankings in your area?
Toledo Central Catholic Claims Top Football Ranking
The local team secures the number one spot in the final Northwest Ohio high school football rankings.
Crime
Burned Boat Removed From Ottawa River
The owner of Lost Peninsula Marina hauled away a boat that had sat by a Shoreland dock for more than three months after a July fire.
Business
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Do you trust local utility companies to deliver promised service on time?
Columbia Gas Delays Toledo Home's Gas Service
A Toledo homeowner who requested natural gas service in April 2026 is still waiting for a main line extension to his residence.
Health
Toledo Will Host BE FAST 5K for Stroke Awareness
The race will be held on October 10, 2026, at Promenade Park to raise funds for stroke awareness and patient assistance.
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