Lucas County News

There were candlelight vigils, calls for resignations, and reports that fewer dogs should be killed by Lucas County Dog Warden Tom Skeldon, but the warden says he's doing a fine job and that "criminal elements" are part of the opposition against him.

FREMONT -- City hall was once again packed Thursday night as residents came to hear more about what other states and municipalities are doing about vicious dogs.

A young woman who recently delivered twins died Thursday of what is suspected to be complications from H1N1, possibly the first death from so-called swine flu in Lucas County, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department confirmed Friday.

An Ohio library has acquired a piece of art that will help celebrate the local connection to fictional kid detective Nancy Drew.

The Lucas County Republican Party brand is looking brighter, after the party's efforts helped its endorsed candidates get elected.

UT dedicates new business school complex Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 4:23 PM The University of Toledo's business school dedicated a brand-new, state-of-the-artA building Thursday as the college expands to meet demands of a growing community.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. TOLEDO -- Ohioans flocked to the polls Tuesday and area residents were eager to make their vote count.A In addition to a number of state and local issues, the next mayor of the City of Toledo will be chosen before the night is over.

Bell wins Toledo mayoral race Former city fire chief and political independent Mike Bell won the race for Toledo mayor on Tuesday night following a solid victory over Democrat Keith Wilkowski.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 7:46 a.m. The next Swine Flu vaccine clinic in Lucas County is this Sunday.A Ita s scheduled from 2 until 4 p.m. Saint Luke's Hospital.A This is for those considered a oehigh riska for the disease.A There will be nasal mist and a limited number of shots available.

At Fassett Middle School in Oregon, students got a break from studying Monday to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated against the swine flu.

A second Toledo police officer in as many weeks was drunk on the job and is now facing criminal charges, Chief Mike Navarre said Monday.

Friday, October 30, 2009 at 5:16 p.m. The Lucas County Sheriff's Office calls it a sphere of influence.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 9:13 p.m. A mother is furious with Starr Elementary School, in Oregon, and the Lucas County Health Department after her 7-year-old son was given the swine flu vaccine without her or her husband's consent.

Lucas County Prosecutor Chief Investigator Frank Stiles has told Toledo Free Press that the investigation into possible signature forgery on Lucas County Republican Party documents has been referred to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's office.

I am outraged at what is happening at the Lucas County dog warden's facility. A few months ago I found a beautiful black lab pup roaming the street in front of my office building.

Folks at the Sylvania Senior Center say they want the Lucas County Senior Services Levy to pass in the Nov.

More than 15,000 Lucas County voters have requested a ballot by mail. Linda Howe with the Lucas County Board of Elections says about 4,000 still need to return their ballot.

Outspoken Lucas County Dog Warden Tom Skeldon yesterday vowed to "redouble" his efforts to boost adoptions of his shelter's four-legged visitors, even though he cited few specifics and said there's little more he can do to match good dogs with would-be owners.

It was 2007 when Connie Daly lost her job after 12 years. Her position was eliminated because of the collapsing auto part industry.

Lucas County commissioners on Tuesday accepted four recommendations for improving the county dog warden's office in hopes of getting more canines adopted and cleaning up what some critics view as an image problem.