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The following information was received sent via e-mail on behalf of Larry Dillin,
PERRYSBURG, OH – “I committed to the City of Perrysburg and Wood County when we began this journey that we would create something special at Levis Commons. Several months ago, we started working on a 4 part strategy for Levis Commons which [...]

Two releases sent out today by the office of Governor Ted Strickland, the first is on the creation of the Northwest Ohio Solar Energy Hub and the second calls upon the United States Senate to pass an extension for unemployment benefits.
Strickland Announces Northwest Ohio Solar Energy Hub in Toledo
Toledo, OH–Governor Ted Strickland today [...]

This in from the office of Governor Ted Strickland:
Governor Statement on Denial of Federal Assistance for Storm-damaged Northwest Ohio
Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today released the following statement on the denial of assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the areas of Northwest Ohio affected by a damaging tornado that [...]

This in via e-mail from Jodie Tienvieri, Communications Manager American Red Cross Greater Toledo Area Chapter yesterday:
Yesterday local officials, Red Cross staff and community partners met to discuss long-term recovery planning for case management and donations management after the northwest Ohio tornadoes. Below is what was discussed and determined. Please pay close attention to [...]

This in via e-mail from the office of Governor Ted Strickland:
June 14, 2010 – Governor Announces State Aid for Tornado Impacted Counties in Northwest Ohio
State Controlling Board approves $673,873 to support Wood, Fulton and Ottawa Counties
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced $673,873 in state aid to assist Wood, Fulton and Ottawa [...]

This in via e-mail from Jodie Tienvieri, Communications Manager for the American Red Cross Greater Toledo Area Chapter:
Costs of Response Essentially Met, but Donations Still Needed to Prepare for Future Disasters in Northwest Ohio
Toledo, OH, June 10, 2010 — The American Red Cross today announced that it has met the expected costs of the [...]

Two releases relevant to the recent tornado damage, first from Congressman Robert Latta; second from Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson and Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray warning those affected by storm damage to watch out for disreputable contractors known as “storm chasers”:
LATTA ASKS PRESIDENT TO DECLARE WOOD AND FULTON COUNTIES AS [...]

This in via e-mail from Andrew “Z” Zepeda who is the host of Host-Andrew Z in the morning on WVKS/92.5 KISS FM:
NORTHWEST OHIO’S BIGGEST FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE RED CROSS AND HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY THE TORNADOES THIS PAST WEEKEND!
Who: Andrew Z in the morning
What: Andrew Z’s Restaurant Relief
When: All Day this Thursday June [...]

In via e-mail from Jodie Tienvieri, Communications Manager for American Red Cross Greater Toledo Area Chapter:
Late on the evening of Saturday, June 5, a string of tornadoes ripped through Northwest Ohio producing damage in Fulton, Lucas Ottawa and Wood Counties. The most serious damage was in Wood County, in the communities of Take Township, [...]

This in via e-mail from the office of Governor Ted Strickland:
Governor Asks for Federal Assistance to Conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments
Ottawa County added to list of declared counties
Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today spoke with President Barack Obama and asked for federal support to conduct preliminary damage assessments for Wood County.
The Governor made [...]

This in via e-mail this morning from the Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross:
For families looking for assistance due to a destroyed or damaged home please call the American Red Cross at 419/329-6060.
Client casework is still being done at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Millbury, OH. This is for [...]

Two releases received via e-mail from the office of Congressman Bob Latta:
LATTA STATEMENT REGARDING WEEKEND STORMS IN WOOD AND FULTON COUNTIES
BOWLING GREEN- Congressman Bob Latta (R- Bowling Green) issued the following statement in wake of the deadly tornadoes that touched-down in Wood and Fulton Counties on Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
“Our thoughts and [...]

Most of the local media outlets are collecting photos from area residents as well as putting additional video/photos online. Links to photos so far are below as well as links to some of the coverage.
FOX Toledo – Twister Tragedy photo gallery
Updated coverage at this (link).
13abc – Pictures Of Severe Weather Damage
WTOL – [...]

I wasn’t going to get into the whole recently reported Blade story of Brian Wilson of WSPD, not really living in NWO anymore, but broadcasting from Virginia. Partly because the rumors about this have been out there for a few weeks, shortly after the moving trucks supposedly were seen at Wilson’s Wood County home. [...]

This morning’s Blade has an article with the headline, “Tuition skyrockets as colleges pay big salaries; maximum boosts set at UT, BGSU” (link). As a parent of college age children who have attended or are attending UT, tuition costs are a concern as well as the salaries. Especially given some of the recent [...]

After reading the Blade article, with a headline of “Toledo area lost 22,000 jobs in manufacturing from 2001-09″ (link). I went looking for the research done by area Cleveland resident George Zeller, none of the articles out there state who he did the research for. After finding his personal website, www.georgezeller.com there appeared to [...]

This in via e-mail from the office of Senator Mark Wagoner:
Columbus – At Wednesday’s Senate Session, State Senator Mark Wagoner (R-Ottawa Hills) welcomed Coach Doug Merrill of Bowling Green, Ohio to the Ohio Senate to present him with an honorary Senate resolution. Merrill was recognized for his efforts to promote positive mental and physical [...]

This in via e-mail earlier today, I thought it might be of interest to some of the readers of the blog, good news for you Coke product fans and bad news for those of us who are Pepsi fans along with some free movies for kids scheduled for this summer:
RAVE MOTION PICTURES OFFICIALLY TAKES [...]

April 16 the University of Toledo announced it was laying off 36 professional non-teaching staff.
April 20 it was announced nine teachers and 34 non-teaching staff were sent out layoff notices from Perrysburg Public School system.
May 5 union officials connected to Toledo Public Schools announced the possible layoff of 250 teachers and 25 administrative positions [...]

Now we wait for the election results to start coming in.
For those of you interested in the Republican primary judicial races or any of the primary races for the US 9th Congressional spot, for a complete picture that includes the areas outside of Lucas County or to see how any of the State candidates are [...]

No matter which party or which candidates you prefer, I hope you exercise your right to vote.
I’ll update during the day as to voter turnout, etc. If you have election predictions?
Feel free to share them in the comments.

Update 2:26 p.m. – according to the Lucas County Board of Elections, the voter turnout at [...]

I saw this referenced on Facebook the other day and meant to check it out further, but didn’t – then I saw it reported on NBC24’s website, (link) so, I stopped by and visited, mygodmadesex.com. I watched the videos – I really recommend watching Sex – You vs Your Parents. As the parent [...]

I received the following e-mail from Mike Zickar, chairman of the Wood County Democratic Party:
Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner has been touring the state of Ohio in an old school bus that has been named The Courage Express. She will be stopping at Grounds for Thought in downtown Bowling Green on Tuesday morning [...]

This in via e-mail from Michael Zickar, chair of the Wood County Democratic Party:
Last night, the Wood County Democratic Party Executive Party endorsed Jennifer Brunner for United States Senate. Committee members heard presentations from Ms. Brunner, Lee Fisher, and Charlena Wells-Bradley as well as asked them questions relating to health care, promoting small [...]

From the Toledo Free Press this morning, Toledo Free Press to publish twice each week; up to 12 jobs added.
It’s been an exciting time at the offices of the Toledo Free Press, I’m looking forward to the new Wednesday edition that will be called “Toledo Free Press Star” – and at a time when many [...]

In via e-mail for our readers in Wood County:
Fred Keith Jr. announced his candidacy for Wood Co. Commissioner for the Democratic Party. His top priority as commissioner will be attracting jobs that will drive the new economy. Fred said, “My two children have found good jobs but my concern is for their [...]