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North America’s trees have had to endure a seemingly endless cavalcade of diseases and dastardly creatures that have crippled some species, and nearly wiped out others. The list of assailants is a real murderers’ row of bugs and blights.

BRYAN — A man was shot and killed in Bryan late Friday, according to Bryan police.

A Toledo woman was fatally shot early Saturday morning, according to Toledo police.

WAUSEON — Benjamin Booth took his time as he used a brush to put hair conditioner on his show pig as it tried to lick his hand.

The downtown Toledo Main Library will close Saturday for an estimated 10 to 12 months.

For some suffering non-emergency medical concerns, access to care is a taxicab away.

Chonda Pierce in Toledo

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Virginia Black, an Ottawa Hills Elementary schoolteacher for more than 20 years who was a leader at church, in the community, and of groups in support of her alma mater, the University of Toledo, died Aug. 25 at Sunset House. She was 98.

Dogs remain available at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control Office, 410 South Erie St., Toledo. For information, call 419-213-2800. For a complete list of available dogs, go to lucascountydogs.petfinder.com. A $100 adoption fee includes spay-neuter, a heartworm check, microchip ID, vaccinations, and a behavioral evaluation.