Diaries from Ukraine: What happened to Alina?
Alina is scared. Not “monsters under the bed” scared, or “I spilled milk on the couch” scared. She watched her home implode. She…
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Gas Tax Holiday Offers Little Comfort as Pump Prices Continue to Climb
Ohio temporarily cut its gasoline tax by 38.5 cents per gallon, but rising fuel prices are making those savings difficult for drivers to…
What’s Next for Toledo’s Neighborhoods?
Toledo City Leaders Host Developer Summit to Tackle Housing Shortage and Boost Affordable Units
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Ohio
A city’s riverfront offers a place to begin asking bigger questions about public space, neighborhood identity and the future of local reporting.
Government
The GOP’s Baby-Faced Fascists
Hitler memes, rape jokes, and political rot in the group chat that blew the roof off the Republican youth movement.
Investigations
Hope Still Alive in Huron County
Family of 17-year-old Danny Violette continues to seek answers nearly three decades after his body was found in a Willard cornfield.
Ohio
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Ohio
Gas Tax Holiday Offers Little Comfort as Pump Prices Continue to Climb
Ohio temporarily cut its gasoline tax by 38.5 cents per gallon, but rising fuel prices are making those savings difficult for drivers to feel.
Ohio
Toledo’s Next Chapter Starts on the Waterfront
A city’s riverfront offers a place to begin asking bigger questions about public space, neighborhood identity and the future of local reporting.
Government
Buttons, Booths, and the Battle for Free Speech at the Ashland County Fair
GOP-leaning fair board and pro-Trump sheriff eject Democrats, sparking debate over double standards and constitutional removal ASHLAND, Ohio — Sept. 20, 2025 — A county…
Community
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Community
What’s Next for Toledo’s Neighborhoods?
Toledo City Leaders Host Developer Summit to Tackle Housing Shortage and Boost Affordable Units
Community
INCOMING: Disturbing Scene in Sandusky OH
Police open the back of a rented U-Haul — and five small children crawl out, alongside a teenager. Inside: a full-size bed, no ventilation, and…
Business
The Small Businesses Behind Toledo’s Comeback
Toledo is experiencing a massive entrepreneurial wave. Data shows that nearly 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs step forward annually to start new ventures.
Opinion
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Opinion
Why Independent Local Journalism Matters
When nobody's watching the people making decisions, they tend to get awfully comfortable.