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SWANTON — Being a veterinarian runs in Alison Oliver’s family.

Toledo City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz’s proposed regional water commission and a special-use permit request for a solar array.

Recently released inspection reports of Lucas County food-service operations.

BG’s Main Event, Smokin’ Joe’s Hog Wild BBQ, and Smokey’s BBQ were among the winners announced Sunday, August 19 on the final day of The Blade’s 35th annual Northwest Ohio Rib Off. The Band Steele served as Sunday’s music headliner for the Rib Off, which drew thousands to the Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee. Scroll though the complete gallery above using the left and right arrows. 

Each week during the construction season, The Blade’s Road Warrior highlights the major construction projects in Toledo and the surrounding area, noting where delays are worst and where the best alternative routes are.

A weekend full of live music, ribs, and fun concluded Sunday as three rib vendors took awards at The Blade's 35th annual Northwest Ohio Rib Off.

Fire officials have not yet determined a cause for the blaze that destroyed a West Toledo bowling alley.

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Anthony Wayne Trail commuters’ ride between Glendale and South avenues has gotten a lot smoother over the past two-plus months, but it’ll likely be about six more weeks before all lanes reopen in that two-mile work zone.

Three victims were pulled from a sinking boat in Ottawa County, according to Lucas County Sheriff’s Office.