Lucas County News Archives

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.

Monday, October 26, 2009 at 6:34 p.m. TOLEDO, OHIO -- Thursday, October 29, 2009 More H1N1 vaccine received, priority groups expanded.

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed during an incident reported as a burglary early Sunday and a suspect in his death was held in the Lucas County jail Sunday night.

An area group is working to help people keep their pets. A group working to force major changes at the dog warden's office is also working to help people keep their pets.

Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to receive their H1N1 vaccines today at the Lucas County Health Department's vaccination clinic at St.

Troy Teneyck's voice choked with emotion Saturday night as he stood before a candlelit crowd of more than 120 people outside the Lucas County Dog Warden's animal pound on Erie Street.

The program allows businesses that hire dislocated workers to apply for up to $6,000 per individual to cover the cost of training the new workers There's a new program in Lucas County to help businesses and get workers back on the job.

Some local townships are scrambling to push tax levies to help pay for future police patrols, now that the Lucas County sheriff says they'll soon have to pay for the service.

A new FDA approved drug called Palladia has been found in some cases to cure mass cell tumors in dogs.

The chairman of an oversight committee for the Lucas County dog warden said yesterday that too many dogs are euthanized at the local pound and not enough are adopted out to new homes.

Sanger Branch Library - 3030 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, OH 43606 from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM for 2 - 24 year olds and Healthcare providers.

Proponents of Issue Four say, if passed, the renewal levy would provide Lucas County seniors with vital services.

Joblessness declined across northwest Ohio in September, according to a report Tuesday from the state Department of Job and Family Services.

One of two men, who police said were identified in a video depicting a violent shootout in a West Toledo bar, turned himself in, was booked in the Lucas County jail, and then released after posting a $5,000 bond Monday morning, authorities said.

Businesses can do only so much to control the behavior of their patrons. We are pleased that an Ohio appeals court recognizes that.

A Findlay man was in custody Sunday night after allegedly shooting to death another city man in a Jennifer Lane apartment, according to the Findlay Police Department.

A coffee cup containing liquor was found in the front of her police patrol car, according to investigative reports obtained by The Blade, but criminal charges will not be filed against Waterville Township Police Chief Kathleen Hartle, the reports said.

For area music fans weary of the long commute to Detroit, Cleveland, and Columbus for top-draw concerts, the sparkling new Lucas County Arena is supposed to be the venue they've dreamed about.

An annual sweep of domestic violence offenders netted 53 arrests in northwest Ohio.

More than 60 men and women wanted for domestic violence offenses are off Lucas County streets what the sheriff calls the county's most successful roundup.

Bar owners who try to keep their customers from smoking can't be penalized under the state's anti-smoking law just because a patron disobeys, an appeals court ruled yesterday.

Several months after he was arrested for assaulting a Toledo police officer, Robert Simpson admitted in Lucas County Common Pleas Court yesterday that he struck Officer Pam Kujawa four times in the face.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 3:54 a.m. The 21-year old Toledo woman accused to killing her roommate was arraigned Tuesday on murder charges.A Lashae Landry is accused of fatally stabbing 24-year old Janea Wilson.A Landry is being held in the Lucas County Jail in lieu of 500-thousand dollar bond.

A 21-year-old East Toledo woman accused of fatally stabbing her roommate was arraigned Tuesday in Toledo Municipal Court on a murder charge.

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Most branches of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will be open during regular hours.

The Ohio Secretary of State's office has rejected the claims by a top official of the Lucas County Republican Party of tampering in her lost election bid for a party central committee post in 2006.

Toledo police have arrested a man they said was recorded with a security camera in an armed robbery of a West Toledo pizza restaurant.

Fitch Ratings affirms its 'BBB-' rating on the $88.3 million Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Ohio outstanding development revenue program bonds.

The two candidates for mayor of Toledo contrasted their approaches to economic development and fielded questions on other subjects last night in a forum at the Walbridge Park Shelter House.

The Lucas County commissioners announce that outdoor warning sirens will sound for one minute tonight at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the annual Great Escape.

Lucas County Health Commissioner David Grossman said he'll be at Clay High School tonight to answer questions about the swine flu, but he's hoping parent meetings at other schools will be unnecessary.

Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner's former spokesman filed a lawsuit against the city in Lucas County Common Pleas Court Tuesday, claiming that he was illegally forced to resign from his job because he did not live within the city limits.

Lucas County commissioners again table a proposed task force for the YMCA, this time citing an investigation currently underway by the state attorney general's office.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 3:29 a.m. Lucas County Commissioners meet Tuesday to address the future of the south side YMCA.A They are scheduled to vote on the creation of a "Y" Community Task Force.A It would model the one established a few months back to work with the Lucas County Dog Warden.A In recent weeks there has been a massive effort to ...

A man and a woman accused of murdering a central Toledo man are being held on $500,000 bond each after being arraigned Thursday at Toledo Municipal Court.

Twelve people have applied for the Mason prosecutor's position, including former Hamilton County prosecutor Mike Allen.

Tim Rupp, an employee of the Toledo Walleye Hockey Club, sets out merchandise at one of the shops in the Lucas County Arena in preparation for its grand opening.

It cost more than $100 million to build, and it's been years in the making. In less than 24 hours you'll have a chance to see the new Lucas County arena The new arena boasts many big league upgrades from a big screen scoreboard to private suites and padded seats.

A Toledo man pleaded guilty Friday to murder for shooting a South Toledo man outside his home.

Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Denise Ann Dartt acknowledged that Leemon Armour's history was not necessarily one of violence, but his dependency on drugs and his propensity toward weapons added up to "a bad mix." "It's a bad combination, carrying guns while intoxicated and in a complete stupor from drugs and alcohol," she said.

All it took was a slight breeze to start a fire at one Toledo home this morning.