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Those who want to operate sweepstakes terminal cafes in Toledo may soon need permission from city council before they open their doors.

Police are investigating a possible shooting on Neiderhouse Road in Perrysburg Township, according to Perrysburg Township police dispatch.

MONROE — The River Raisin National Battlefield Park is expanding by nearly 50 acres.

In mid-July, the Ohio Department of Transportation said the Anthony Wayne Trail bridge replacement project near City Park Avenue was close to on time, with the Norfolk Southern railroad having just agreed to a demolition plan for the structure over its tracks.

MONTPELIER, Ohio — Pioneer Mayor Ed Kidston — whose company, Artesian of Pioneer, has been vilified by local residents for devising a plan to sell Michindoh Aquifer water to at least three Toledo-area suburbs — told The Blade he plans to address Williams County residents at the Montpelier village council meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, during which time he will introduce the hydrogeologist he has retained as his chief consultant for the project.

COLUMBUS — Ohio is surrounded by right-to-work states on every border save one.

The seventh annual Bump, Set, Splat Mud Volleyball Tournament was held on Saturday at the Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee. The event was organized by Toledo Sport and Social Club to raise money for the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio. More than 1,000 people participated in this year’s tournament, including 800 players. Use the left and right arrows to scroll through the gallery above.

DINING al fresco is a delight this time of year, and it continues into the fall. Sure, it’s nice to sit at home on your own patio, but why not leave the cooking and cleanup to someone else? There are so many opportunities from which to choose, from cozy patios to midsized terraces to colossal settings, each with its own touch.

The dogs pictured above are newly available for adoption at Lucas County Canine Care & Control, 410 S. Erie St., Toledo. Listed are the name, breed, sex, and impound number. For information, call 419-213-2800. For a complete list of dogs available for adoption, go to lucascountydogs.petfinder.com.

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