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McNamara explores Ohio senate run

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:08 GMT

Toledo City Councilman Joe McNamara, who is also the council president, is exploring the idea of running for the Ohio Senate. Council. He's thinking about running for Sen. Teresa Fedor's seat.

Bell names 3-person advisory group

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:19:57 GMT

Mayor-elect Mike Bell has started the transition process as he prepares to take the reigns as Toledo's next mayor.

Casinos concern Ohio horse race backers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:04:30 GMT

Ohio's governor and members of the horse racing industry are concerned that casinos recently approved for four cities by Ohio voters could hurt the state's struggling racing industry.

Sykes back on Toledo School board

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:49:55 GMT

Newly elected Toledo School Board member Larry Sykes explains why he decided to run for the board again after a two-year absence in this edition of FOX Toledo's Talk Back.

Reminder of our responsibilities

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:42:58 GMT

In two months, Mayor-elect Mike Bell will take the reigns in Toledo. But in this edition of FOX Toledo Rant and Rave, Will Lucas says it will take more than that for the city to turn around.

Springfield Twp shoots down 8

Allison Brown — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:02:13 GMT

Springfield Township registered voters said no to Issue 8. The 4.5-mill levy went down 62 percent to 38 percent.

The levy would have helped keep police officers on the streets, but now, after Jan. 1, there will be no cash to pay for police patrols.

Bell reflects on win, 2010 agenda

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:26:27 GMT

Toledoans selected a new mayor Tuesday evening. Registered voters selected Independent Michael Bell over Democrat Keith Wilkowski in a tight mayoral race.

Hollywood-themed casino for Toledo

Michelle Zepeda — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:29:57 GMT

During a post-election news conference Wednesday morning after Ohio voters passed Issue 3, Penn National Gaming said they plan to build a Hollywood-themed casino in East Toledo.

Michigan to watch Toledo casino

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:47:25 GMT

Ohio voters have given their blessing to the opening of casinos in Toledo and three other cities, and that has Michigan officials and gambling interests paying close attention.

Struggling Ohio opens doors to casinos

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:44:40 GMT

Ohio voters hard hit by the economic downturn have opened their state to casino gambling after an expensive campaign promising thousands of jobs.

Mike Bell next Toledo mayor

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:47:30 GMT

Just after 11:30 p.m. late Tuesday Democrat Keith Wilkowski conceded a very tight Toledo mayoral race to Independent candidate Mike Bell, the city's former fire chief and the state's former fire marshal.

Voters approve livestock care board

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:21:16 GMT

Ohio voters have delivered a victory to large farm operators, approving a new industry-dominated board to oversee livestock care.

Ohio voters approve veterans bonuses

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:15:27 GMT

Ohio voters have opened their wallets to veterans, easily approving bonuses of up to $1,000 for those who served in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan or Iraq.

3 Ohio issues show early leads

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:39:43 GMT

Three statewide issues are showing early signs of success, including a controversial plan to add casinos in four Ohio cities.

Ohio governor quiet on casinos

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:52:26 GMT

Arguments for and against casinos bombarded Ohioans via the airwaves, phone lines and news media for weeks. But residents wondered "where was Gov. Ted Strickland on the casino issue leading up to Tuesday's election?"

Lucas Co polling turnout light

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:56 GMT

Polling centers throughout Ohio opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, in Michigan 7 a.m., and residents made their voices heard regarding statewide issues and candidates running for office.

Last-minute push

Shaun Hegarty — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:34:01 GMT

Toledo elects a new mayor Tuesday, but Monday night both men made their last minute pushes to rally as many votes as possible.

Casino ground game raging before vote

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:26:33 GMT

Supporters and opponents of Ohio's fifth gambling ballot question in 20 years are making a final push to get their voters out on Tuesday, an off-year election in which the turnout of specific voting blocs is especially important.

Mayoral candidates’ last minute plans

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:09:23 GMT

Mayoral candidates Mike Bell and Keith Wilkowski will be out Nov. 2 doing some last minute campaigning.

You Decide 2009 election preview

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:14:30 GMT

This Tuesday, Nov. 3 you will make the call, with the push of a button, or a tap of the computer screen. You're not voting just for candidates or issues, you're making your mark on the future of your city, township, county and state.

Final push before Election Day

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:05:35 GMT

With a few days until the the Nov. 3 general election, candidates are out making their final push.

Challenges of Issue 8

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:28:07 GMT

Springfield Township trustee Andy Glenn discusses Issue 8, a 4-5-mill police levy for Springfield Township residents in this edition of FOX Toledo Talk Back.

Polling location changes in Wood County

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:04:11 GMT

Several polling locations have been changed throughout Wood County. All voters affected by the changes have been mailed notices.

Free Election Day TARTA rides

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:40:33 GMT

The Toledo Area Regional Transportation Authority will be offering free rides on its transportation system on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Election Day.

EPA: Toledo casino site safe

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:31:04 GMT

After a more thorough review of a reddish-brownish substance leaking from the proposed Toledo casino site, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency still believes there is no public health concern.

Full-court press for mayor’s seat

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:44:27 GMT

When Keith Wilkowski ran for mayor in 2005, his daughter Emily got married. This time around, his daughter Erica wed.

Rallying for, against Issue 3

Sharia Davis — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:15:17 GMT

With election on Tuesday, many people are urging registered voters to cast either a Yes or No vote on Issue 3.

Issue 3 polarizes groups

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:03:52 GMT

Depending on which group is asked, amending the legalization of several casinos into the Ohio constitution would be either a tremendous boon or a terrible mistake.

Rossford questions casino exec

Shaun Hegarty — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:42:56 GMT

Many Rossford residents had questions for the developers of a potential Toledo casino Monday night.

Poll shows strong support for casinos

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:47:54 GMT

Ohio voters continue to strongly support a proposal to put casinos in four cities less than two weeks before they head to the polls.