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Anthony Wayne Board of Education member Shellie McKnight doesn’t dispute that, while reading about political activist Charlie Kirk being shot last week, she reacted with a laughing emoji. She says it was an accident. Read the full report by Karen Gerhardinger.

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AW Board of Education: comments on member's Charlie Kirk emoji - Toledo Free Press
Shellie McKnight doesn't dispute that she reacted to a post about Charlie Kirk's death with a laugh emoji, but she said it was an accident.
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What a fun night! Thanks for all who came out to the Toledo Free Press's watch party for The Office spinoff, The Paper, based in Toledo!
We were happy to have everyone enjoy the show inside the Murray Room at The Blarney Irish Pub Toledo.

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The Paper Series Premiere with the Toledo Free Press!
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With access to water, power and hundreds of acres of flat land, developers are eyeing western Lucas County for potential data center locations – as long as the community is welcoming.⁠

Karen Gerhardinger has the story.⁠

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Anthony Wayne area communities considering data centers - Toledo Free Press
With access to water, power and a lot of flat land, developers are eyeing western Lucas County for potential data center locations.
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We've got a new contributing writer on board with the Toledo Free Press: Karen Gerhardinger. Karen has many years of experience covering the Anthony Wayne area, and we are so happy to have her work on our site. Check out her first TFP story!❤️

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Anthony Wayne High Class of '75 Forms Four Bands for Reunion - Toledo Free Press
Four unique bands made up of Anthony Wayne 1975 alumni will take the stage in a show that's open to the public.
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🦆 🐤 The World’s Largest Duck made a splash in Toledo on July 29–30 at Hollywood Casino, drawing crowds eager to see and photograph the massive Mama Duck and her sidekick, Baby Duck.
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World's Largest Duck Visits Toledo - Toledo Free Press
The World's Largest Duck made an appearance for two days at Hollywood Casino Toledo, a spectacle that could be seen from the highway.
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Employees of Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) are seeking to unionize under UAW Local 2320, citing issues with pay disparities, management practices, and ignored concerns.
Basic Equality: ABLE's fight to unionize - Toledo Free Press
ABLE is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to representing underprivileged communities; they are now seeking to unionize.
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Fastball, the beloved alternative rock band known for 90s hits like “The Way,” is playing at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater on July 30, performing both classics and songs from their 2024 album Sonic Ranch.
Fastball takes the stage at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater - Toledo Free Press
Fastball, a band widely loved for their catalog of hits from the 90s and beyond, will be playing at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater on July 30.
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🎪 Cirque Italia’s “Water Circus” wowed Toledo audiences with breathtaking stunts and ’50s-inspired music. The circus plans to return to Toledo next year, while its performers continue their national tour.
Cirque Italia wows Toledo - Toledo Free Press
Cirque Italia performed six shows during their visit to Toledo, anchoring the big-top just outside Toledo Speedway.
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Lucas County Commissioners voted not to move forward with financing a new jail, citing long-term debt concerns. Ultimately, the commissioners agreed to explore improving the current jail instead.
Inside Lucas County Commissioners Meeting: July 15 - Toledo Free Press
Lucas County Commissioners resolved not to finance a new County Corrections Center on Tuesday, July 15, despite previous support for it.
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In a Weston, Ohio, 14-year-old Ollie Schroeder runs OJ Tech, a hardware-focused repair and server startup he co-founded with his dad. Ollie is turning a passion for computers into a business.
Father, son launch OJ Tech company - Toledo Free Press
Jeremy and Ollie Schroeder are a father-son team who founded OJ Tech Solutions & Repair together last year.
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