http://toledoblade.com/local/2011/07/20/Redevelopment-of-Fiberglas-Tower-scaled-back.html

Redevelopment of Fiberglas Tower scaled back

http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/7320-gateway-landscaping-project-to-start-this-summer

Gateway landscaping project to start this summer
(Oregon)

http://www.toledoblade.com/Education/2011/07/28/Northwest-State-opens-new-building-for-tours.html

Northwest State opens new building for tours

http://www.wtol.com/story/15159821/rossford-business-association-and-hollwood-casino-leaders-meet

Rossford Business Association and Hollywood Casino discuss jobs

http://www.wtol.com/global/Category.asp?C=195970&clipId=6089327&autostart=true

Roachton rd expansion and beautification project to continue through dec 1

http://easttoledo.wtol.com/news/business/casino-construction-continues-east-toledo/60787

Casino construction continues in East Toledo
july 27 (with photo)

http://sylvania.wtol.com/news/news/sylvania-council-spend-230k-sites/60727?utm_base=storylink

Sylvania council to spend $230K on sites

http://www.toledoonthemove.com/news/story.aspx?id=645106

Huntington Center receives big honors

This little bar across from The Huntington Center just couldn't survive and shut it's doors about 4 months ago and had been up for lease. I just noticed today that is has a LEASED sign on the building. Any idea on what is going in here?

Also.. there has been some renovations/remodeling/restoration a couple buildings down from The Blarney. Any idea on whats going on in this building?

I heard Blarney was going to expand there restaurant into the next building down and call it blarneys bullpen... cant remember where or when i heard this..

Blarney did expand and does have a place next door called the Bullpen. It is more of a hall for events and things like that so if you need a place to have a party or something it is a really nice place to do caterings with a built in bar and stage for a band

http://www.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2011/08/11/Jeep-expansion-to-add-1-100-jobs.html

Jeep expansion to add 1,100 jobs
Chrysler plans initial investment of $365 million at Toledo complex

Great news about the Jeep job creations, the Huntington Center, Casino, and hopefully the Fiberglas Tower and Berdan Building!

Go Toledo!

http://www.toledoblade.com/Economy/2011/08/18/Large-scale-hiring-plans-emerge-in-Toledo-area.html

Large-scale hiring plans emerge in Toledo area
New casino, refinery advertise for workers

http://www.toledoblade.com/Economy/2011/08/18/Local-housing-prices-increase-most-in-Ohio.html

Metro Toledo housing prices increase most in Ohio

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/08/11/UT-officials-break-ground-for-Gateway-Project.html

UT officials break ground for Gateway Project

http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/7500-port-dedicates-18-million-investment-at-ironville

Port dedicates $18 million investment at Ironville

The Oregon Wheeling St widening project is in the final stretch... both on off ramps at wheeling and 280 are currently closed as of 8-17 but they are claiming that in 60 days the project will be in the finishing touches stage. So 60 days the overpass will be finished and on/off ramps reopened (weather permitting) but work will still be going on for a little while after that.. Huge for Oregon when this is complete

http://www.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2011/08/24/Chrysler-to-invest-72M-in-local-plant.html

Chrysler to invest $72M in Toledo Machining Plant

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/08/24/Chinese-investors-eye-hotel.html

Chinese investors eye hotel
$5M sale of Toledo's Park Inn reportedly nearing completion

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/08/24/Park-upgrade-rejected-street-repairs-pushed.html

Park upgrade rejected; street repairs pushed

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/08/28/Vehtek-Systems-expansion-on-fast-track.html

Vehtek Systems expansion on fast track

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/08/28/Fans-of-classic-wooden-boats-relish-the-ride.html

Fans of classic wooden boats relish the ride
About 100 pre-1970 watercraft on view in the Marina District

http://www.toledoblade.com/Energy/2011/09/02/First-Solar-gets-455-7-in-financing-for-Ontario-project.html

First Solar customer gets $455.7 million in financing for Ontario projects

http://www.toledoblade.com/Economy/2011/09/08/Fiberglas-Tower-to-receive-12-million-in-federal-money.html

Fiberglas Tower to receive $12 million in federal money

hopefully it happens this time around! theres been a fence around it for some time but work stopped a few months ago.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Economy/2011/09/08/Plan-commission-gives-nod-to-Chrysler-s-plans.html

Plan commission gives nod to Chrysler's plans

Mudhens draw just under 550,000 for the season... They were 4th or 5th in average attendance in the league. If they did some better promos i think they could bring that number up again next year... 10 yrs at fifth third field and all 10 were a success

head over to HollywoodcasinoToledo.com to see the actual floor plans for the new casino!!! It will be open in a few short months!

http://www.toledoblade.com/State/2011/09/09/Detroit-filmmaker-planning-to-shoot-thriller-in-NW-Ohio.html

Detroit filmmaker planning to shoot thriller in NW Ohio
'Needlestick' set to begin production this fall

http://www.toledoblade.com/frontpage/2011/09/10/Ohio-to-get-4B-boost-in-jobs-plan.html

Ohio to get $4B boost in jobs plan
$3.6B would go to Michigan under Obama proposal

Havent seen Bonjour in quite sometime! miss your posts!

http://www.toledoblade.com/gallery/Toledo-Magazine-Ghost-signs

Toledo Magazine: Ghost signs

http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/7651-auto-supply-company-bringing-in-150-new-jobs

Auto supply company bringing in 150 new jobs

http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/7642-group-seeks-sidewalks-on-navarre-avenue

Group seeks sidewalks on Navarre Avenue

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/21-million-trail-in-the-works

$21 million trail in the works
North-south trail from West Toledo to Wood Co.

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/09/16/Council-weighs-risk-of-supporting-Berdan-development.html

Berdan Building renovator can't assure loan payback

http://www.toledoblade.com/Energy/2011/09/16/Firm-gets-5M-loan-for-plant.html

Firm gets $5M loan for plant
Spanish solar panel maker plans 1st U.S. site in Napoleon

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/21-million-trail-in-the-works

$21 million trail in the works
North-south trail from West Toledo to Wood Co.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Economy/2011/09/08/Fiberglas-Tower-to-receive-12-million-in-federal-money.html

Fiberglas Tower to receive $12 million in federal money

BIG news!! This is a very important project for downtown, and I'm thinking it's the real deal now.

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/21-million-trail-in-the-works

$21 million trail in the works
North-south trail from West Toledo to Wood Co.

The state of Ohio has done a real good job with these rails to trails. It maintains ROW while also giving people high quality exercise paths.

Mudhens draw just under 550,000 for the season... They were 4th or 5th in average attendance in the league. If they did some better promos i think they could bring that number up again next year... 10 yrs at fifth third field and all 10 were a success

What's crazy about the Mud Hens is that I remember back when the stadium was being planned, attendance projections were only about 400,000 a year. They weren't expecting any miracles since attendance at Ned Skeldon was so weak (I'd crack it up to the location).

The fact the stadium has consistently been getting over 500,000 people a year is a huge success story. Fifth Third Field beat all expectations and I'd go as far as saying it's the best Triple-A baseball stadium in America. It was a flawlessly executed project and created a good amount of spinoff.

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/08/24/Park-upgrade-rejected-street-repairs-pushed.html

Park upgrade rejected; street repairs pushed

I think the city made the right decision here. There are a lot of streets in Toledo that need critical repairs, and I'd argue expanding the riverfront park won't create any miracles. I don't see much ROI on the project considering Promenade Park is already big enough (just about the right size for an urban waterfront park). I'd rather have that lot stay empty until a private developer comes along with some nice urban infill.

The site is perfect for mixed-use three to four-story buildings with brick facades that would compliment Fort Industry Square. Maybe create a courtyard in the buildings that connects to Promenade Park.

Im all for the rails to trails project! This gives rossford/perrysburg residents better pedestrian access to The Toledo Zoo, Downtown Toledo, Lucas Co Fairgrounds n rec center.. Also gives Maumee/South enders better access to downtown perrysburg.. (theres a huge gap for peds trying to cross the river considering the next ped crossing down stream is the highlevel bridge and the next one up stream is the maumee pburg bridge) Wood Co residents may even consider biking to UT for classes to save on gas! Cant wait to check it out when its complete! Almost wanna go explore the bridge now!

I dont think the size of prominade park is the big issue... i think it needs a better lay out and new amenities or a revamping. A new prominade park and someone finally finishing the steam plant would be awesome for the downtown portion of the riverfront

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/09/19/Bell-approves-nearly-1M-in-contracts-for-niece-s-firm.html


Federal funds used to rehab homes
Bell approves nearly $1M in contracts for niece's firm
She has no construction history; mayor says it's OK

Wow.. seriously? Mike Bell is a chump. Maybe this time when he goes to china with his niece (which is being paid for by us tax payers) will sell both themselves to the chinese.. we can only hope!

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/09/14/Rain-hinders-I-475-progress.html

Rain hinders I-475 progress
Weather delays ODOT project 3 to 4 months

http://www.wtol.com/story/15491432/proposed-site-of-water-tower-causing-controversy-in-sylvania

Proposed site of water tower causing controversy in Sylvania

East Tol news..... The grain elevator that burned down last year on Miami street is almost fully replaced.. Looks like they are currently topping it off.

Miami Street from Oakdale all the way to Rossford is undergoing major renovations.. The bridge over the train tracks near Oakdale that has been being replaced the past few years is nearing completion and the widening of miami near the casino is well underway. the Miami St exit going north has been closed for the past few weeks and it looks like its almost done.. i saw paint on the new approach to Miami and it looks like they made an extra lane so now there will be 3 lanes at the exit with 2 going toward the casino.

Work on the exterior of the casino is coming along well.. Lookin pretty nice if you ask me! definatly worth a trip to see it before the cold months come!

http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2011/09/26/Top-executives-named-for-Hollywood-Casino-Toledo.html

Top executives named for Hollywood Casino Toledo

http://toledowalleye.com/news.asp?id=550

Over 100,000 tickets sold for 2011-12 season!

(Toledo Walleye ECHL Hockey Team)

http://www.toledoblade.com/Economy/2011/09/27/Port-authority-lent-2-8M-to-renovate-airport-hub.html

Port authority gets $2.8M to renovate airport hub

http://www.toledoblade.com/Real-Estate/2011/09/27/Interim-tenant-planned-for-Borders-space.html

Interim tenant planned for Borders' space
Site to be filled for holidays, Franklin Park official says

http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2011/09/26/Zoo-bids-to-purchase-Amherst-Drive.html

Zoo bids to purchase Amherst Drive

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/09/27/Traffic-gates-proposed-for-zoo-neighborhood.html

Traffic gates sought for zoo neighborhood
Residents hear options to control trucks

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/09/26/State-taking-comments-on-widening-of-I-75.html


State taking comments on widening of I-75

http://www.wtol.com/story/15573813/rossford-residents-have-major-concerns-about-hollywood-casino

Rossford residents have major concerns about Hollywood Casino

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/09/29/Meeting-is-Friday-on-widening-B-G-street.html

Meeting is Friday on widening B.G. street

http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2011/09/29/Tax-break-conditions-in-Toledo-criticized.html

Where are you going to find an engineer living in the central city of Toledo that needs employment????

http://www.toledoblade.com/Education/2011/09/30/BGSU-students-interested-in-TARTA-service.html


BGSU students interested in TARTA service

http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2011/09/30/Downtown-hotel-site-of-global-center-for-business.html

Downtown hotel site of global center for business
Mayor in high spirits after China, Japan trip

Until I see some development at the marina district I'll stay skeptical of Mike Bells frequent trips to Asia. Its been a few months since the Dashing Pacifac purchase of the property and I haven't heard or seen any new plans. When the deal was finalized there was claims that construction could start in 3 months

http://www.13abc.com/story/15582450/busy-stretch-of-highway-could-be-widened

Busy stretch of highway could be widened

http://www.13abc.com/story/15585417/hollywood-casino-accepting-dealer-positions-applications#.ToXBYBfvhvQ.facebook

Hollywood Casino accepting applications for dealer positions

1,000 posts!! Heres to 1,000 more!

Until I see some development at the marina district I'll stay skeptical of Mike Bells frequent trips to Asia. Its been a few months since the Dashing Pacifac purchase of the property and I haven't heard or seen any new plans. When the deal was finalized there was claims that construction could start in 3 months


Sounds good, but I will believe it when I see it. On the bright side at least its some positive news. Maybe the Chinese investors will purchase the old
Hotel SeaGate and renovate and reopen it.

Forklift firm to occupy ex-Jaguar dealership

http://www.toledoblade.com/Real-Estate/2011/07/27/Forklift-firm-to-occupy-ex-Jaguar-dealership.html

A few comments:

The meeting between TARTA and BGSU to bring bus service to BG (very much needed, but probably would be little used) drew exactly one student. Probably not going to happen.

How in the heck can it cost $350-$400 million to widen an existing highway for a little less than 40 miles? That's $10 million dollars a mile when there should be no interchange modifications. Will this, in essence, be a total rebuild of the highway? Is that why it costs so danged much?

That does seem pretty high for a project like that... Im hoping that they might add a few more on/off ramps (Perrysburg could use 1 south of the 475-75 split cuz its a loooonng way to the next on/off ramp) Possibly add one at Roachton, Five Point, or Reitz rds. I think if its possible, adding the Roachton on off ramps would be be best.. Would probly help with the heavy traffic on 25 caused by Levis Commons. The on/off ramps at north baltimore (i believe its numbered 168) definitely needs to be redone. they are pretty dangerous especially in the winter. Go check it out on google maps and you'll see what im talking about if youve never taken those exits

http://www.toledoblade.com/Dan-Neman/2011/10/04/Urban-farming-no-urban-myth-2.html

Urban farming no urban myth

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/03/U-S-EPA-awards-Lake-Erie-project-funds.html


U.S. EPA awards Lake Erie project funds

project will put atleast 72 unemployed workers back in the work place

http://www.wtol.com/story/15617327/detroit-sewage-contributing-to-lake-erie-algae-bloom

Detroit sewage contributing to Lake Erie algae bloom

http://www.toledoblade.com/West/2011/10/05/1st-phase-of-Sylvania-trail-project-is-off-to-official-start.html

1st phase of Sylvania trail project is off to official start
Officials break ground for $1.3M segment

http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2011/10/05/4th-graders-chime-in-on-Zingo-s-zoning-issue.html


4th graders chime in on Zingo's zoning issue
Perrysburg eatery seeks outdoor expansion

if ya got facebook go check out the Hollywood Casino Toledo page... they have new construction pics posted! only a few more months and it will be open!

That does seem pretty high for a project like that... Im hoping that they might add a few more on/off ramps (Perrysburg could use 1 south of the 475-75 split cuz its a loooonng way to the next on/off ramp) Possibly add one at Roachton, Five Point, or Reitz rds. I think if its possible, adding the Roachton on off ramps would be be best.. Would probly help with the heavy traffic on 25 caused by Levis Commons. The on/off ramps at north baltimore (i believe its numbered 168) definitely needs to be redone. they are pretty dangerous especially in the winter. Go check it out on google maps and you'll see what im talking about if youve never taken those exits

OK, that makes sense to me. I wasn't thinking about those exits. Come to think of it, Exit 181 at BG will probably need to be rebuilt too. The accel lanes are pretty short. It's still stunning that a rebuild of one highway can cost as much as the 3C plan that Kasich turned down.

I also think they should add an on/off ramp on 475 between the perrysburg 475/75 split and the maumee river bridge. (at river rd) theres really nothing in the way.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2011/10/06/Tony-Packos-owner-to-be-selected.html


Tony Packo's owner to be selected

http://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2011/10/07/Judge-selects-Bob-Bennett-to-be-new-Packo-s-owner.html

Judge selects Bob Bennett to be new Packo's owner

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/07/Seneca-County-sets-Nov-8-to-open-bids-to-raze-courthouse.html

Seneca County sets Nov. 8 to open bids to raze courthouse

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/10/Monorail-called-too-costly-to-build-now.html

Monorail called too costly to build now
TARTA exec seeks report on systems

Even though a monorail would be sweet to see in toledo, i believe light rail would benefit our city just as much and would be much cheaper.. I'd love to see a light rail running down Monroe street connecting downtown with the museum and eventually going to UT and westfield mall. When driving down the AW trail I envision another light rail line connecting downtown with the zoo and ending in maumee. the grassy median is wide enough in most places on the trail for it to fit. Wishful thinking right there.

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/09/Area-still-connected-to-its-canal-history.html

TOLEDO MAGAZINE
Toledo area still connected to its canal history

great article about the canals in toledo.. Hopefully I can find someone with this edition of the blade so i can see the fullsized pics for myself. definitely worth a read

http://www.toledoblade.com/Medical/2011/10/10/ProMedica-offers-plan-to-save-merger-with-St-Luke-s.html

ProMedica offers plan to save merger with St. Luke's

great article about the canals in toledo.. Hopefully I can find someone with this edition of the blade so i can see the fullsized pics for myself. definitely worth a read

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library's Digital Archives have many photos of the Miami and Erie Canal before it was filled in the late 1910s:

http://images2.toledolibrary.org/getdcdata.asp?key=Miami%20and%20Erie%20Canal&how=cp&Start=10&Offset=10

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/07/Seneca-County-sets-Nov-8-to-open-bids-to-raze-courthouse.html

Seneca County sets Nov. 8 to open bids to raze courthouse

I am from Maryland, but have noticed Ohio has great historic courthouses. I cannot believe Toledo would tear down its best buildings.

clipper... the courthouse being torn down is in Tiffin Ohio.. which is about 45 mins south east of toledo... I do agree, NW ohio does have some pretty sweet courthouses

http://www.toledoblade.com/State/2011/10/13/Tolls-on-Ohio-Turnpike-expected-to-go-up-in-January.html


Tolls on Ohio Turnpike expected to go up in January
Chairman says freeze proposal not favored

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/13/Developers-make-case-to-council-for-downtown-projects.html

Developers make case to council for downtown projects

(Berdan Building and Fiberglas Tower news)

Eastside News:

New Casino pics are up on the Hollywood Casino facebook page! Pics were posted today..

Theres a fence up at the corner of Oak and Fassett in the open field. The land is all dug up as well I believe this is the start of the new east side fire station that i've been hearing about for a few years now. I just drove by it yesterday and it was night time so I couldnt see much.

New mexican restaurant in the "Days Inn" on miami street. They have some neon light signage on the side of the hotel that you can see as you get off onto miami street from NB i-75

http://www.toledoblade.com/Pro/2011/10/14/Toledo-Speedway-to-unveil-major-improvement-project.html


Toledo Speedway announces major improvement project

The new Five Guys burgers and fries should be opening in perrysburg pretty soon. They added the signage to the building a few days ago

http://www.toledoblade.com/Education/2011/10/15/Untitled-BS8GS80V-2O8.html

BGSU reveals $210M plan to redo academic buildings

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/02/Housing-development-rises-in-West-Toledo.html


Housing development rises in West Toledo

http://www.toledoblade.com/Economy/2011/10/15/Major-firms-set-to-hire-at-job-fair.html

Major firms set to hire at job fair

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/15/Plan-for-proposed-teen-club-dropped.html

Plan for proposed teen club dropped
Owner looked at big picture of its impact

http://www.wtol.com/story/15698835/toledo-speedway-to-get-new-grandstands

Toledo Speedway to get new grandstands

Wtol video version

http://www.toledoblade.com/sports/2011/10/16/Record-crowd-on-hand-for-opener.html

Record crowd on hand for opener

8,250 attend walleye season opener

http://www.13abc.com/story/15698261/multi-million-dollar-waterfront-project-moves-forward

Multi-million dollar waterfront project moves forward

Was hoping my previous post would be something about Dashing Pacific's marina district plans but it still has ties with the Marina district... Good to see the Great Lakes Maritime Museum plan is finally starting. This will definitely help play a roll in the waterfront development in Toledo. Hopefully in about 5 years Toledo will have a world class waterfront development along the river through out the city!

Eastern Suburb news:

There is a new truck stop open on I-280 at the turnpike. Love's Travel Center will be opening in the next few days. I got a job there! Looks very nice. Will be pretty sweet to only have to drive about 2 mins to work!

http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2011/10/18/E-Toledo-to-get-new-fire-station.html

East Toledo to get new fire station

18000 sq ft fire station on oak and fassett will be the biggest on toledo! check out the link (pic).. will definitely spruce up that corner a lot! Long time in the making but its finally on track. Hope there is still room for Navarre school to practice football there

http://www.toledoblade.com/Technology/2011/10/21/University-of-Toledo-to-build-simulation-center.html

University of Toledo to build simulation center

http://www.toledoblade.com/Real-Estate/2011/10/23/Demolition-requests-pile-up-for-homes-in-historic-Vistula.html

Demolition requests pile up for homes in historic Vistula

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/New-jobs-could-be-coming-to-Toledo-Express

New jobs could be coming to Toledo Express
Start-up company in works at old BAX Global site

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/new-developments-on-drawing-board

New developments on drawing board
Plan commission asked to approve new sites

Holiday Inn Express to build in Alexis, New Chick-fil-a near Westfield Mall and Swan Creek Retirement village plans to add 90 new brownstones

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/Signs-of-development-at-Marina-District

Great Lakes museum to relocate to Toledo's Marina District
Great Lakes museum to relocate to Toledo in 2013

(video w area blueprints)

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/25/Bell-to-ask-council-for-2-2M-loan-for-Promenade-Park.html

Bell to ask council for $2.2M loan for Promenade Park

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/25/Port-Authority-to-buy-parking-assets-from-Toledo.html

Council OKs sale to Port Authority of downtown parking sites
Meter management is part of $12.4M deal

http://www.toledoblade.com/Real-Estate/2011/10/27/Chinese-investors-herald-grand-plans-for-Toledo-Marina-District.html

Chinese investors herald grand plans for Toledo Marina District
Mayor touts work of chinese developers

http://www.toledoblade.com/Music-Theater-Dance/2011/10/27/Jazz-on-the-menu-at-new-eatery-in-downtown-Toledo.html

Jazz on the menu at new eatery in downtown Toledo

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/29/Grant-paves-way-for-turf-on-east-side-football-field.html

Grant paves way for turf on east-side football field
NFL program helps junior league, Waite

mollenkopf stadium is one of the coolest highschool stadiums in NW ohio... I actually like it more than a lot of the college fields in ohio.. good to see it gettin some new "grass"

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/01/CSX-sells-11-6-miles-of-right-of-way-for-bike-pedestrian-path.html

CSX sells 11.6 miles of right of way for bike, pedestrian path

http://www.toledoblade.com/Retail/2011/11/01/Menards-to-add-350-area-jobs.html

Menards to add 350 area jobs
State gives tax credit to expansion in Williams County

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/10/31/Railroad-improving-freight-site-in-Toledo-2.html

Railroad improving freight site in Toledo
Project to double handling capacity

http://www.wtol.com/story/15918922/new-toledo-bike-trail-is-becoming-a-reality

New Toledo bike trail is becoming a reality

http://www.13abc.com/story/15918418/hundreds-of-jobs-coming-to-williams-county

Hundreds of jobs coming to Williams County

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/02/Toledo-hotel-loses-Crowne-Plaza-label.html

Toledo hotel loses Crowne Plaza label

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/02/Skateboarders-flock-to-newly-opened-plaza.html

Skateboarders flock to newly opened plaza

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/02/Fort-to-Port-project-highlighted-in-new-Obama-report.html

‘Fort to Port’ project highlighted in new Obama report

http://www.13abc.com/story/15930172/new-owner-aims-to-revitalize-timberstone-commons

Big plans for Timberstone Commons

http://www.toledoblade.com/Education/2011/11/02/Donated-land-brings-many-blessings.html

Donated land brings many blessings
Cardinal Stritch school performs ceremony on 15-acre parcel

http://www.toledoblade.com/Retail/2011/11/02/Yuengling-s-star-brew-finally-flows-to-Toledo.html


Yuengling's star brew finally flows to Toledo
Pennsylvania beer at bars, restaurants

not that i really care but Yuengling is finally in toledo area... I know about a million alcoholics that are ecstatic about it being here. ITS JUST BEER...

http://www.13abc.com/story/15938476/sylvania-skate-plaza-a-hit-with-skateboarders

Sylvania skate plaza a hit with skateboarders

http://www.wtol.com/story/15940034/dashing-pacific-to-create-master-development-plan-for-marina-district

Dashing Pacific to create master development plan for Marina District

**UPDATE*** on The Renovantion of the Triangle Building aka Standart Lofts

http://www.standartlofts.com

http://www.toledoblade.com/Retail/2011/11/02/Yuengling-s-star-brew-finally-flows-to-Toledo.html


Yuengling's star brew finally flows to Toledo
Pennsylvania beer at bars, restaurants

now that Yuengling is finally in Ohio I feel like it loses its nostagia. It's an okay beer. I'm more excited that New Belgium is coming in February 2012, although it has not been made public. I have a friend who works for the company in Colorado and he told me 100% it will be here. Fat Tire is one of my favorite beers so I can't wait to be able to buy one here.

http://www.newbelgium.com

Triangle building update looks pretty cool! more living options downtown is what we need!

http://www.wtol.com/story/15992052/hollywood-casino-toledo-to-only-hire-non-smokers

Hollywood Casino-Toledo to only hire non-smokers

i think this is kinda BS... not hiring smokers? come on now. whats next not hiring over weight people? America is racist against fat people n smokers

BGSU men open up the Stroh Center with a W over Howard

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/11/S-Toledo-campus-of-CedarCreek-nears-completion.html

S. Toledo campus of CedarCreek nears completion

If you want a fancy beer then support local microbrews. No sense in importing microbrews from far away, IMO. :dunno:

I agree with ya on that one paddington... its just beer. its all the same to me

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/14/Council-balks-at-park-project.html

Council balks at $6 million Promenade Park project

http://www.wtol.com/story/16038580/toledo-city-council-plans-to-improve-promenade-park

Toledo City Council plans to improve Promenade Park

(video)

http://www.wtol.com/story/16030859/trails-to-highlight-monroe-mi-history

Walking and bike trails may connect Monroe, MI historical sites

http://www.wtol.com/story/16039647/us-army-corps-of-engineers-plans-to-solve-flooding-along-blanchard-river

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to solve flooding along Blanchard River

http://www.wtol.com/story/16048329/jones-road-overpass-finally-opens-in-fostoria

Jones Road overpass finally opens in Fostoria

http://www.wtol.com/story/16046545/chrysler-to-announce-plans-of-major-expansion

Chrysler to announce plans of major expansion

Hollywood Casino added some new pics to the facebook page.. Lookin pretty good! Miami street is pretty tore up right now due to upgrades for the casino

Proud Jeep & Proud Toledoan

http://www.wtol.com/story/16054455/toledo-jeep-to-add-2nd-shift-build-new-suv

http://www.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2011/11/16/Chrysler-expected-to-add-1100-jobs-to-Toledo-assembly-complex.html

Chrysler to invest $500M, add 1,100 jobs to Toledo assembly complex

http://www.toledoblade.com/Education/2011/11/16/TPS-awards-contract-for-Libbey-demolition.html

TPS awards contract for Libbey demolition

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/16/Some-of-Hollywood-Casino-s-buildings-nearly-completed.html

Some of Hollywood Casino's buildings nearly completed

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/17/Chrysler-expansion-lifts-hopes-of-Toledo-area-s-unemployed.html

Chrysler expansion lifts hopes of Toledo-area's unemployed

First Detroit, then Cleveland, and now Toledo. More than two dozen buildings within Toledo Public Schools that must be demolished in the next few years. Langley is not the only school on the list. Beverly, East Toledo Junior High, Lagrange, and Newberry school buildings all had demolition bids approved last Wednesday by the board totaling almost $500,000.

i dont agree w it either jim... east tol jr high should be saved for 1 its not that old and 2 the other east tol middle school isnt very big. i think if we have a rebound of people comin back to the city they are gonna be kickin there own asses cuz we need more space at the middle school.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Retail/2011/11/19/City-considers-buying-vacant-North-Towne-Square-mall.html

City considers buying vacant North Towne Square mall
Plan is to raze North Towne, then sell land for redevelopment

if northtowne gets dozed its gonna be southwyke all over again. another open field thats vacant... maybe we should make it an urban farm

http://www.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2011/11/18/Prospects-grow-for-ex-Jeep-site.html

Prospects grow for ex-Jeep site
Chrysler suppliers interested after expansion announced

http://www.wtol.com/story/16071473/perrysburg

Perrysburg begins construction on new subdivision

http://www.toledoblade.com/State/2011/11/21/Toledo-to-get-state-grants-to-clean-up-develop-sites.html

Toledo to get state grants to clean up, develop sites
Aid to help create park in area near downtown

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/22/Capital-improvement-fund-would-take-hit-with-mall-plan.html

Capital improvement fund would take hit with mall plan

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/21/Study-focuses-on-lakeside-attraction-that-vanished.html

Study focuses on lakeside attraction that vanished
BGSU senior wants to find photos, stories of Niles Beach from late 1800s to 1950s

http://www.wtol.com/story/16110834/old-trilby-school-site-sold-to-developers

Old Trilby School site sold to developers

http://www.wtol.com/story/16105496/city-council-to-vote-on-demolition-of-northtowne-mall

City Council to vote on demolition of NorthTowne Mall

hope everyone had a safe and happy thanksgiving! Make sure to support local business during your shopping this weekend!

well oregon residents and businesses have somethin to be thankful for today... The Wheeling St bridge project is coming up on its final stages and Im glad to report that the bridge IS OPEN and so are the on off ramps to interstate 280. bout time!

http://www.toledoblade.com/Education/2011/11/25/Rogers-to-get-girls-softball-field-following-bias-complaint.html

Rogers to get girls' softball field following bias complaint

hope everyone had a safe and happy thanksgiving! Make sure to support local business during your shopping this weekend!
I just wanted to drop a note. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving as well. Thank you for your continuing work in posting updates on developments in my old stomping grounds in Toledo. I do miss the city. It's was more of a home feeling than where I am now. If you know what I mean.

Anyway, It's a holiday weekend Saturday... So, drink well and be merry! :cheers:

I am... outta here! :nuts:

Thanks for the holiday wishes microsoft Bob! and thanks for appreciating the posts!

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/26/Toledo-Lima-YWCAs-join-forces.html

Toledo, Lima YWCAs join forces
Merger said to help both branches better serve their communities

I'd love to come down sometime to see a Toledo Walleye game! Maybe not this winter, though, but next year a definite possibility! Plus, probably will return to Toledo next April/May to see the Mud Hens win! They're gonna win one of these times I'm in attendance at Fifth Third Field! ;-)

I hope ya get to see a win next time you're down as well! A little 411 on walleye games... They are a pretty hot ticket, you may want to buy your tickets early to get a better seat (not that any seat in the house is bad) If you are into college basketball and have some time, go check out the revamped Savage Arena at UT. Very nice facility! Thanks again for checkin out our city

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/29/Councilmen-object-to-North-Towne-deal-2.html

Councilmen object to North Towne deal

http://www.toledoblade.com/Retail/2011/11/29/Restaurant-closes-in-Sylvania-may-relocate-2.html

Restaurant closes in Sylvania, may relocate
Melting Pot reported weighing mall site

http://www.wtol.com/story/16139213/mayor-bell-announces-potential-plans-for-southwyck-mall-property

Mayor Bell announces potential plans for Southwyck Mall property

Develop Southwyck before you tear down Northtowne... We have more important issues to deal with before we demolish the northtowne structure.. Like road repairs. Mike Bell makes Carty look better everyday!

http://www.wtol.com/story/16139213/mayor-bell-announces-potential-plans-for-southwyck-mall-property

Mayor Bell announces potential plans for Southwyck Mall property


This site is the PERFECT place for new Convention Center. The Seagate Centre is too small to bring in the large expos. We need something like the Great columbus Convention Center or similar in size. It's proximity to I-80, US-23, I-75 makes it a convenient location for travelers to access. The former Clarion Hotel could be brought back to life along with the other vacant commercial and residential properties. I know some of the larger boat, RV, and home builder expos bring in millions of dollars to the surrounding businesses when these shows come to town. Plus a lot of these shows are looking to smaller cities to house these events because the cost is much cheaper than the larger cities. I'm no expert but to me it seems to make sense.

sounds like a pretty good idea but i dont know how the city or or the people who run seagate would feel about this. I always hoped seagate would team up with the huntington center and have a few bigger expos that would use both the convention center and the arena for the same event. (im pretty sure the same guy manages both places) To bad cleveland already got the medical mart, would be a good centralized location for a facility like that. Anything at that site would be better than nothing though.

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/29/Penn-National-to-provide-200-000-to-Rossford.html


Penn National to provide $200,000 to Rossford

http://www.wtol.com/story/16147820/lucas-county-calls-for-bids-for-new-recycling-facility

Lucas County calls for bids for new recycling facility

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5333/is_201110/ai_n58402127/

NASA invests in Sandusky facility

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5333/is_201110/ai_n58402152/

UT to develop Green Data Center

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5333/is_201110/ai_n58402166/?tag=content;col1

Leadership Views...Dr. Anne Baker: Zoo providing economic impact

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/01/Swanton-turnpike-plazas-to-close-for-reconstruction.html

Swanton turnpike plazas to close for reconstruction

http://www.wtol.com/story/16159047/former-downtown-warehouse-to-be-transformed-into-apartments

Former downtown warehouse to be transformed into apartments

video on the standart lofts

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/03/Demolition-of-central-city-housing-project-is-delayed.html

Demolition of central-city housing project is delayed

http://www.wtol.com/story/16175030/i-475-ramps-open-at-douglas-road-and-promedica-parkway

I-475 ramps open at Douglas Road and Promedica Parkway

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/03/Rt-25-repairs-near-B-G-to-cause-lane-closings.html

Rt. 25 repairs near B.G. to cause lane closings

http://www.toledoblade.com/Nation/2011/12/03/Luna-Pier-coal-fired-power-plant-to-shut-in-15.html

Luna Pier coal-fired power plant to shut in '15
Whiting facility brings city half its revenue

http://www.13abc.com/story/16174719/hollywood-casino-to-host-vendor-fair

Hollywood Casino to host vendor fair

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/melting-pot-relocates-to-franklin-park

Melting Pot relocates to Franklin Park

http://www.toledoblade.com/Education/2011/12/04/New-Wolfe-Center-provides-home-for-creativity-collaboration.html

New Wolfe Center provides home for creativity, collaboration

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/05/Kent-Branch-Library-reopens-after-renovation.html

Kent Branch Library reopens after renovation

http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/8219-new-wheeling-street-bridge-over-i-280-opens

New Wheeling Street Bridge over I-280 opens

some signage has been installed on the casino... you can see it if you are driving over the river on the i-75 disalle bridge.. it does light up at night so you can see it if you are drivin by later in the day.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Economy/2011/12/06/4-Toledo-area-firms-to-add-355-jobs-with-tax-credit-aid.html

4 Toledo area firms to add 355 jobs with tax credit aid

http://www.toledoblade.com/Retail/2011/12/06/Vacant-Circuit-City-site-filled.html


Vacant Circuit City site filled
Jo-Ann Fabric to take over empty Monroe Street store

Toledo Sport and Social club's Winter '11-12 leagues have been posted and are OPEN for REGISTRATION. Head to Toledossc.com for more info.

Winter Leagues Offered:

B-Ball - Co-Ed 4-on-4 - SUN Basketball 12 For Fun January 15, 2012 December 30, 2011
Bowling - Winter '12 - MON Bowling 12 For Fun January 16, 2012 December 30, 2011
Indoor - Co-Ed 6s - TUE @ Sportsmall. Volleyball 8 For Fun January 17, 2012 December 30, 2011
Indoor - Co-Ed 6s - TUE @ Sportsmall Volleyball 7 Minors January 17, 2012 December 30, 2011
Euchre - TUE @ South End Grille Bar Games 14 For Fun January 17, 2012 December 30, 2011
Cornhole - TUE @ South End Grille Cornhole 16 For Fun January 17, 2012 December 30, 2011
Dodgeball - WED @ UT HEC DodgeBall 11 For Fun January 18, 2012 December 30, 2011
Indoor - Co-Ed 4s - WED @ UT HEC Volleyball 8 Minors January 18, 2012 December 30, 2011
Indoor - Co-Ed 6s - WED @ UT HEC Volleyball 8 Minors January 18, 2012 December 30, 2011
Indoor - Women's 4s - WED @ UT HEC Volleyball 8 Minors January 18, 2012 December 30, 2011
Indoor - Co-Ed 6s - WED @ Rossford Rec Volleyball 8 For Fun January 18, 2012 December 30, 2011
Indoor - Co-Ed 6s - THU @ Sportsmall. Volleyball 6 For Fun January 19, 2012 December 30, 2011
Indoor - Co-Ed 6s - THU @ Sportsmall Volleyball 10 Minors January 19, 2012 December 30, 2011

(December 30th is when registration closes) The first date listed is opening night in each league

http://www.toledoblade.com/Energy/2011/12/07/Solar-energy-field-envisioned.html

Solar-energy field envisioned
2 global firms tap landfills for project in Toledo

http://www.13abc.com/story/16201825/new-solar-project-coming-to-bryan

New solar project coming to Bryan

http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2011/12/07/City-of-Toledo-to-purchase-and-install-cameras-in-neighborhoods.html

City of Toledo to purchase and install cameras in neighborhoods

Theres already a few of these cameras in toledo.. not sure if they are the same kind but i know at the Weiler Homes (housing project on the east side) they have a few installed. They either dont work or the police fail to monitor these cameras. Hopefully they start to use these

http://www.wtol.com/story/16209451/bill-would-let-ohio-troopers-police-casinos

Bill would let Ohio troopers police casinos

The Detroit casinos have troopers stationed at the doors.. I think its a good idea. A lot of people dont respect rent-a-cops so havin an actual state boy come down on someone will definitely keep people in line. Never ran into a problem at MGM detroit or Motor City Casino

http://www.13abc.com/story/16212846/new-life-for-old-landfills

New life for old landfills

http://www.13abc.com/story/16204277/rain-puts-big-damper-on-ohio-deer-gun-season

Rain puts big damper on Ohio deer-gun season

http://www.toledoblade.com/State/2011/12/09/Casino-opening-could-be-delayed-owner-told.html

Casino opening could be delayed, owner told
Control board seeks more background data

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/09/Penn-pledges-to-buy-local-for-casino-s-shopping-list.html



Penn pledges to buy local for casino's shopping list
Gaming firm meets with vendors at fair

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/09/New-Seneca-Co-courthouse-proposed.html


New Seneca Co. courthouse proposed
Nutter: Plan would cost $5.4M less than renovation

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/library-system-sees-3-million-visitors

Library system sees 3 million visitors
Toledo-Lucas County Library sees record numbers

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/09/Great-Lakes-museum-plan-is-poised-for-Toledo-launch.html

Great Lakes museum plan is poised for Toledo launch

http://www.wtol.com/story/16230805/renaissance-senior-apartments-open-again-after-explosion

Renaissance Senior Apartments open again after explosion

http://www.toledoblade.com/Retail/2011/12/13/Closure-plea-likely-for-Woodville-Mall.html

Closure plea likely for Woodville Mall
Structural woes found in main section

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/13/Falling-income-leads-homeless-shelter-to-close.html

Falling income leads homeless shelter to close
Family Promise officials hope to restart operations in June

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/13/Demolition-in-City-of-Toledo-hits-record-numbers.html


Demolition in City of Toledo hits record numbers

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/maritime-museum-project-receives-6-million-dollars

Maritime museum project receives $6M

fox tol slideshow

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/council-oks-toledo-to-take-ownership-of-northtowne

Council OKs Toledo to take ownership of NorthTowne

northtowne mall will be demolished... is woodville next?

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/14/Toledo-casino-posts-600-job-openings.html

Toledo casino posts 600 job openings

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/15/Mall-closure-request-to-be-filed-Friday.html

Mall-closure request to be filed Friday


(woodville mall)

http://www.wtol.com/story/16326790/i-75-repairs-may-happen-soon

I-75 repairs may happen soon

http://www.wtol.com/story/16326094/study-highlights-port-of-toledo-impact-on-economy

Study highlights Port of Toledo impact on economy

http://www.wtol.com/story/16324118/demolition-of-northtowne-mall-could-start-next-year

Demolition of NorthTowne Mall could start next year

http://www.13abc.com/story/16325768/1-billion-dollar-impact-for-port-of-toledo

1 billion dollar impact for Port of Toledo

http://www.toledoblade.com/Mud-Hens/2011/12/15/Mud-Hens-to-host-Tigers-at-Fifth-Third-Field-April-4.html

Mud Hens to host Tigers at Fifth Third Field April 4

the detroit tigers return to toledo to play for the first time since 2000 and they will play for the first time ever at fifth third field. this is a long time coming and will definitely be a hot ticket now that the tigers are good.. I recall the hens actually beat the tigs in one of these games back in the 90's when the tigs were a joke of a team! I've been wanting them to bring this game back ever since they built fifth third and finally my wish came true!

http://www.wtol.com/story/16333569/super-fitness-complex-not-included-in-demolition

Super Fitness complex not included in demolition

http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2011/12/16/Judge-orders-temporary-closure-of-Woodville-Mall.html


Judge orders temporary closure of Woodville Mall

http://www.wtol.com/story/16344001/maumee-provides-grants-for-2-businesses

Maumee provides grants for 2 businesses

http://www.13abc.com/story/16339224/ohio-unemployment-numbers-down

Ohio unemployment numbers down

http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/8330-odot-study-to-examine-safety-on-navarre-ave

ODOT study to examine safety on Navarre Ave.

Startin to look like Navarre ave will be like airport hwy in a few years. Gets busier and busier every year and developments keep popping up.. Most stores are filled for the most part

http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/8323-mall-store-owners-are-scrambling-what-to-do-next

Mall store owners are scrambling —what to do next?

(woodville mall)

http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/8327-woodville-mall-county-spent-months-trying-to-work-with-owner

Woodville Mall - County spent months trying to work with owner

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/20/Casino-donates-5-000-to-regional-food-bank.html

Casino donates $5,000 to regional food bank

http://www.wtol.com/story/16356759/group-files-suit-to-save-seneca-county-courthouse

Group files suit to save Seneca County Courthouse

http://www.wtol.com/story/16356606/bayshore-plants-faces-uncertain-future

Bayshore plant faces uncertain future

http://www.13abc.com/story/16353615/oregon-schools-going-green

Oregon schools going green

http://www.wtol.com/story/16372555/portage-oh-makes-financial-improvements

Portage, OH makes financial improvements

http://www.wtol.com/story/16368201/some-ohio-turnpike-tolls-to-go-up-jan-1

Some OH Turnpike tolls to go up Jan. 1

http://www.wtol.com/story/16374771/north-towne-mall-purchase-may-pay-off

North Towne Mall purchase may pay off

http://www.wtol.com/story/16381062/city-sells-property-to-help-revive-budget

City sells property to help revive budget

http://www.13abc.com/story/16380196/new-jobs-coming-to-gms-toledo-plant

New jobs coming to GM's Toledo plant

Merry christmas to all skyscraper city fans!

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/27/Moving-out-from-Brand-Whitlock-homes.html

Moving out from Brand Whitlock homes
Residents bid farewell to city's oldest public housing complexes

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/27/50-000-grant-targets-Tiffin-development.html

$50,000 grant targets Tiffin development

http://www.wtol.com/story/16393502/minimum-wage-increases-in-2012

Minimum wage increases in 2012

http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/8364-seneca-petroleum-expanding-on-abandoned-property

Seneca Petroleum expanding on abandoned property

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/11/30/Wales-overpass-construction-moves-closer-with-new-tower.print

Wales overpass construction moves closer with new tower

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/12/26/Making-1-way-streets-easier-to-travel-stymies-city-officials.html

Huron Street change to 2-way confuses downtown drivers

http://www.toledoblade.com/North/2011/12/28/Renovations-to-close-library-until-Tuesday.html

Renovations to close library until Monday
Cabinets to be installed, counter to get longer

(bedford library)