Glass City Jungle

I couldn’t help wondering how one student being arrested at Samuel M. Jones at Gunckel Park Middle School after a stabbing incident that did not take place on school property makes several of our local media outlets fairly quickly after it happened, but when over a dozen were arrested at Byrnedale for an accused assault [...]

If you’ve followed the discussion thread here that started back on January 15th, frustration is probably a mild word for what the employees and spouses of employees of Connecting Point workers are feeling. Today’s Blade touches on part of the story, Workers frustrated over future of agency but quite a bit of what has [...]

Since it was pointed out that I had missed Brian Schwartz being on Andrew Z’s show on Fox Toledo, I went back to see when the show was on. It was on January 20th, which explains why I didn’t watch it, I was watching the inauguration coverage. So, just for Mindy, here [...]

This in via e-mail from the Wilkowski for Mayor campaign:
Toledo, OH – Just days after officially kicking-off his bid for Mayor of Toledo, Democrat Keith Wilkowski is moving forward confidently.
Wilkowski launched his mayoral campaign on Tuesday evening, hosting over 400 supporters at a celebration at the Stranahan Theater’s Great Hall.
Wilkowski begins the campaign in a [...]

I’d be remiss if I did not share the video from last night’s Toledo Talk Back where two people written about here on a regular basis, Schylar Meadows related to her appearances on Conklin & Company as a part of the “Take Three” segment and Matthew Bartow who is discussed on a frequent basis here [...]

Toledo/Lucas County is making the national news again, this time stating that our area is not in a recession, it is in a depression. It should be pointed out despite the headline making aspect, WTOL story as an example, and the CNN headline selected, Kaptur is urging this for those who did not receive [...]

It’s hard at times to find something nice to blog about with the current political and economic climate in Toledo. So, a new category for the times when I can find “Something Nice” to point out. Students provide personal welcome to newest citizens. Unfortunately I couldn’t attend yesterday but I recommend reading [...]

This in via e-mail:
Toledo Red Light Camera repeal campaign heats up in the cold winter
The campaign to ban red light and speeding cameras in Toledo got an organizational boost this week with the announcement of two co-chairman of the campaign, and the launch of a web site where volunteers can get information and even [...]

Today it is being reported, Toledo’s rainy-day fund is drying up City says reserve likely to be depleted by year’s end. It states in part:
Toledo’s rainy-day fund probably will be depleted before the end of 2009, a top official in the Finkbeiner administration warned yesterday.
Robert Reinbolt, chief of staff for Mayor Carty Finkbeiner, said [...]

One of my favorite movies is “Billy Jack goes to Washington” which I couldn’t help thinking about for a moment when I read, TPS board president to lobby Congress
I don’t think that Steve Steel as president of the Toledo Public School Board will face anything like this:

This is in via e-mail from the office of Lucas County Treasurer Wade Kapszukiewicz:
Lucas County Treasurer Reminds Taxpayers that 1st Half Real Estate Tax Bills are due February 2, 2009*
Lucas County Treasurer Wade Kapszukiewicz reminds all taxpayers that the due date for the 1st half 2008 real estate tax collection is Monday February 2, 2009. [...]

This in via e-mail from the Moody for Mayor campaign:
Last Night, Jim Moody, along with Keith Wilkowski, spoke on Channel 36. The topic was the Lucas County Commissioner’s intent to pass a resolution asking the Ohio Legislature to pass a bill postponing all foreclosures for 6 months.
The format only allowed a 3 minute discussion, [...]

The video came up for this after I went to bed, but I recommend you watch it before you read my comments. Last night on Fox Toledo on Talk Back with Andrew Z mayoral candidates Jim Moody and Keith Wilkowski were on to talk about the resolution Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak [...]

What were the “hot items” that came up for discussion yesterday at the Agenda Review Meeting for Toledo City Council? One part of the longest discussion yesterday related to an item that’s going to go to Committee for more discussion/a hearing but there were a few other items on the Agenda that will be [...]

This in via e-mail from the office of State Senator Teresa Fedor, the video of this press conference is also included:
Senator Teresa Fedor Shares the Governor’s Vision for Academic and School-Funding Reform

COLUMBUS – Governor Strickland had state legislators and education stakeholders waiting with bated breath as he outlined his vision for Academic and School-Funding [...]

This in via e-mail – I received several of these releases today with the same subject line relating to several of our State members of the General Assembly but I am only sharing the ones from our area in full:
State Rep. Matt Szollosi Applauds State of the State Address
Commends the Governor’s “Steady Hand”
COLUMBUS- State [...]

You can watch it live online thanks to the Ohio Channel and I’ll be taking notes while it’s on for those of you who were unable to watch.
It was supposed to start at noon, right now they are mingling around and have not yet taken their seats…The pledge began at 12:06, amazingly not that late [...]

This in via e-mail from Tom Morrissey, the founder of www.onetermis.notlong.com:
TOLEDO, OH – This past September, Lucas County Commissioner Ben Konop floated his “trial balloon” to see if his idea to run for Mayor would float with Toledoans. At that point, an online petition at WWW.ONETERMIS.NOTLONG.COM was launched to remind Mr. Konop of his two [...]

Fox Toledo has the video up from their report at 10:00 p.m. on Keith Wilkowski making his Mayoral run official. I think there were closer to 350/375 people there tonight, Wilkowski campaign staff put the number at around 400. Either way it was a good turnout considering the weather tonight at the Stranahan.

It [...]

The Dunbar Real Estate Company, who’s president is Frank Szymanski, placed flyers about Take Back Toledo, that have no disclaimer, on the doors of the apartments of several locations. At least one of these locations is a scenario were there is no public access to the doors and I have been told there is [...]

This important announcement in via-email from Dave Schulz:

One of our regular readers, wwforlife sent this in to the blog via e-mail and it sounded like it might be a fun idea to try. So here it is:
CITIZENS CITY COUNCIL AND TPS SELECTIONS
Who’s in and who’s out.
Forget picking baseball or football MVP’s, stock market winners or beauty contestants. You want real [...]

It’s January and it’s cold outside but things are heating up already in relation to the Mayoral campaign. So far three have announced they are formally running for Mayor, Jim Moody, Keith Wilkowski and Opal Covey. Reliable sources state that Mike Bell is not ready to formally announce but is working behind the [...]

This in via email from the office of State Senator Teresa Fedor:
Local Education Leaders Convene in Columbus for State of the State Address
Senator Fedor will host Northwest Ohio Education Leaders for Governor Strickland’s State of the State Address on January 28, 2009 at Noon. The Governor is expected to unveil major school-funding reform that [...]

This in via e-mail from Lucas County Commissioner Ben Konop:
Konop Talking With Toledo
Seeks citizen input as he moves toward mayoral decision
As many of you know, I am strongly considering a run for mayor of Toledo. As I continue to think seriously about that decision, I want to engage the citizens of this community in a [...]

This in via e-mail from the Terry Biel for Toledo City Council campaign:
Software developer and University of Toledo graduate student says entrepreneurial approach is needed to reverse city’s decline
Toledo, OH – Democrat Terry Biel believes that new leadership is needed to reverse Toledo’s economic decline and “brain drain.” Biel will announce his candidacy [...]

The cover of this week’s Toledo Free Press is a scene that will one day become a reality, the new United Way building construction is under way and according to the article that accompanies the cover story by Brandi Barhite, construction is expected to be complete before Labor Day.
Michael Miller shares his experiences [...]

This in via e-mail from the office of Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak:
Wozniak to Urge Legislators to Halt Foreclosures
In an effort to help struggling families save their homes, Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak will introduce a resolution urging the state legislature to enact emergency legislation to provide a six month moratorium on home [...]

This in via e-mail from the Wilkowski for Mayor campaign:
Wilkowski Kicks Off Campaign For Change
Democratic mayoral candidate to pull petitions, officially launch campaign with kick-off celebration on Tuesday
Toledo, OH – Just one week ago, Barack Obama was sworn in as our nation’s 44th President. Now Toledoans For Obama Chairman Keith
Wilkowski is ready to kick-off [...]

This in via e-mail from the office of State Senator Mark Wagoner:
Wagoner Announces State Grant for Health Care REIT in Lucas County, Jobs to Follow
Columbus – State Senator Mark Wagoner (R-Toledo) today announced that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $315,000 grant to assist Health Care REIT, Inc. with the costs [...]