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City Politics: Messiah complex

Johnny Hildo

Looking for answers in City Politics Here we go again. Back into the eye of the storm. The political storm,that is. If you have spent at least...

We Got Issues: Breaking Down Lucas County and Ohio Ballot Measures This November

TCP Staff

Look for the following issues on the November Third ballot. Issue 3 Ohio statewide Amends the Ohio Constitution to require photo ID to vote-which seems redundant,...

Toledo City Politics 2026

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Democracy Watch

TCP Staff

There are many changes with the new Presidential administration. Mass layoffs and terminations, a changed world view, decreased or eliminated funding for decades old...

City Politics: Something stinks

Johnny Hildo

That sinking feeling in City Politics Here’s a quick Toodleydoo riddle. When does orange barrel season begin and end? From the last freeze ‘til the snow...

Toledo’s Flock Cameras Remain a Powerful Tool — and a Source of Debate

Matt Markey

In late June, Toledo City Council approved a one-year extension of the contract allowing license plate-reading cameras on streets and roadways throughout the city....

City Politics: Waffle House

Johnny Hildo

Wish washy Council and City Politics Up for a vote until it wasn’t. Toledo City Council said let’s decide, then, whoopsie! Let’s not. Here’s the short...

City Politics: Better Answers For Independence

Johnny Hildo

Might and right in City Politics What gives? These have been strange and troubling times in ol’ Froggy Bottom. Hands being thrown. Hair being yanked. Bullets...

City Politics: Talking trash

Johnny Hildo

Cost of living in City Politics The votes are in, the decisions are made. The trash talk should be done. Except that it’s probably not. Huh? Let...

‘A humanitarian issue.’ Ohio bills would reduce barriers for people after serving criminal sentences

Megan Henry

Ohio lawmakers have several bills in the works that would help give Ohioans second chances after serving criminal sentences. More than two-thirds of prisoners are...

City Politics: Provisional ballots

Johnny Hildo

Here’s special, secret knowledge. There’s an election just around the corner. Not the six-months-from-now, November regular ol’ election corner. Nope, we’re talking about the coming- right-up,...

City Poltics: Power Grab

Johnny Hildo

That is ancient wisdom. It goes back to biblical principles, and was reiterated by eighteenth century French philosopher Voltaire. Yet, it remains instructive today....

Ohio House Passes Bill to Ban Public Drag Shows

Ohio Capital Journal

Next stop is to the Ohio Senate for consideration The Ohio House has passed a bill that would ban drag shows in public. The House voted...

Kaptur Sounds Alarm on War in Iran

Brian Trauring

Representative Marcy Kaptur is sounding the alarm. The veteran Democrat representing Northwest Ohio commented that the war in Iran is “unpredictable ( as to) where...

Lucas County Looking for Poll Workers Ahead of May Primary

Leslie Anne Shore

As preparations ramp up for Ohio’s upcoming primary election, the Lucas County Board of Elections is asking local residents to step up and serve...

City Politics: Violent tendencies

Johnny Hildo

Surely you know about the historic shootout at the OK Corral. But do you remember the punch up at the Golden Corral? Almost 20 years ago,...

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