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Ohio Supreme Court Shields ODOT From Liability
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The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the state Department of Transportation cannot be held liable for Marquise Byrd’s 2017 death after a teenager dropped a sandbag from an unfenced portion of a Toledo bridge under reconstruction. The court said the decision not to install temporary protective fencing was a discretionary policy choice, reversing a lower court ruling that had allowed Byrd’s mother’s lawsuit to proceed.
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Video: Fire Engulfs Oil Refinery – 2 Brothers Left Dead in Wake of Devastation
Reporting
— Sep 23, 2022
A fiery blast tore through a BP oil refinery near Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday, leaving two dead and shuttering the facility for repairs. In the aftermath of the explosion, concerns are being raised about its potential…
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Armed Woman Defends Kids by Taking Down Home Invader
Reporting
— Aug 21, 2021
A would-be burglar in Ohio got more than he bargained for early Friday morning. Police said a man entered a south Toledo home through the front door at around 1:00 a.m. — but that was as far as he got, according to…
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Beloved 9-Year-Old Zoo Elephant Dies After Contracting 'Devastating' Viral Disease
Reporting
— Apr 17, 2021
On Wednesday, the Toledo Zoo made a heartbreaking announcement, informing fans and followers of their social media pages that one of their African Elephants, Lucas, had died. Lucas, 9 years old, had contracted an…
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
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Basketball Player Makes Save of a Lifetime After Performing CPR on Collapsed Referee
Reporting
— Jun 22, 2022
Myles Copeland plays minor league basketball with the Toledo Glass City basketball team. The 25-year-old is a firefighter by day, but loves to spend time on the court, too. One of the games was scheduled for June 11…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Lions Enter 2026 With Super Bowl Hopes and Defensive Questions
Sports
— Sep 7, 2026
Michigan State opened the Pat Fitzgerald era with a 30-20 win over Toledo, showing promise at quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and a strong running game but with questions about efficiency and drops. For Detroit, expectations lean on a durable Jared Goff, a featured back in Jahmyr Gibbs, and a top receiving trio of St. Brown, Williams, and LaPorta, while the defense faces uncertainty and is projected to sit in the middle of the pack entering 2026.
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Seahawks trade for former quarterback turned cornerback Avery Smith
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— Sep 4, 2026
Undrafted Toledo cornerback Avery Smith was traded from the Los Angeles Chargers to the Seattle Seahawks on the NFL’s roster cut-down day, yielding a 2027 sixth-round pick for an asset the Chargers felt could contribute immediately in Seattle. Smith, surprised by the trade, joined the Seahawks’ defense as they seek depth at cornerback, while Seattle’s personnel praised the move and the Chargers highlighted their roster-management edge.
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Derek Foss
QB-to-CB converts are always a gamble, but Toledo clearly saw enough athleticism to make the switch worth it. Curious how he looks in camp.
Four MLB teams demote players, including a 32-homer Triple-A slugger
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— Sep 6, 2026
Several MLB teams announced demotions to Triple-A as the season winds down: Detroit sent pitching prospect Andrew Sears back to Toledo after a Guardians series, Seattle optioned veteran Patrick Wisdom to Triple-A amid a slump, Houston moved Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A and recalled Miguel Ullola to bolster the bullpen, and Los Angeles demoted Kyle Hurt to Triple-A while continuing a winning streak.
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