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  • Thursday, May 23 2013 7:20 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:20:31 GMT
    If you're in Archbold and you hear the sound of 100 harps, you're not just hearing things. The 6th annual Harp Gathering is underway May 16-19th.Denise Grupp-Verbon co-founded the festival  with her husband.
    If you're in Archbold and you hear the sound of 100 harps, you're not just hearing things. The 6th annual Harp Gathering is underway May 16-19th.Denise Grupp-Verbon co-founded the festival  with her husband.

  • Will Xbox mark the spot once again for Microsoft?
    Microsoft thinks it has the one.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:25:15 GMT
    Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She told
    Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:21:35 GMT
    They battle it out weekly on the Billboard charts, and now they're competing at the Billboard Music Awards. Today's biggest stars - from Taylor Swift to fun. to Maroon 5 - are the key finalists at Sunday's
    Today's biggest stars - from Taylor Swift to fun. to Maroon 5 - are the key finalists at Sunday's awards show, airing live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on ABC.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:16:21 GMT
    LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than
    Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:07:17 GMT
    LOS ANGELES (AP) - A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected
    Michael Jackson's mother wants a jury to determine that the promoter of Jackson's planned comeback concerts didn't properly investigate Dr. Conrad Murray.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:53:01 GMT
    CLEVELAND (AP) - Cleveland has landed another Hollywood film shoot and it could mean delays for motorists. The city warned drivers to be aware of staggered street closings beginning Saturday through June
    Cleveland has landed another Hollywood film shoot and it could mean delays for motorists.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:44:12 GMT
    YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - It's a big day in northeast Ohio for a hometown guy who made it big in Hollywood. Actor Ed O'Neill of TV's "Modern Family" will receive an honorary Doctor of Arts degree at Saturday's
    Actor Ed O'Neill of TV's "Modern Family" will receive an honorary Doctor of Arts degree at Saturday's spring commencement at Youngstown State University.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:53:33 GMT
    Source:BackstreetBoys.com
    According to a news release from the Toledo Zoo the Backstreet Boys are headed to town on August 4! The group will perform at the Toledo Zoo's historic Amphitheatre. Beginning 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May
    According to a news release from the Toledo Zoo the Backstreet Boys are headed to town on August 4! The group will perform at the Toledo Zoo's historic Amphitheatre.

  • Famed psychologist, TV personality and columnist Joyce Brothers has died, according to The Associated Press. She was 85.
    Famed psychologist, TV personality and columnist Joyce Brothers has died, according to The Associated Press. She was 85.

  • ABC says it is adding 14 new shows to its lineup next season, including a spinoff of its fairytale drama "Once Upon a Time" and an action-adventure series drawn from the Marvel Comics world.
    ABC is cutting its aging "Dancing With the Stars" back to two hours and one night next season, creating a slot for a new drama series based on the Marvel Comics world that's aimed at expanding the network's audience,...

  • If certain reports are to believed, Beyonce and Jay-Z will soon be welcoming Baby No. 2!
    If certain reports are to believed, Beyonce and Jay-Z will soon be welcoming Baby No. 2!

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:25 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:25:25 GMT
    According to the Disney Corroboration the character Merida from the Disney movie "Brave" was inducted into the Disney Princess royal court over the weekend. The ceremony took place at the Magic Kingdom
    According to the Disney Corroboration the character Merida from the Disney movie "Brave" was inducted into the Disney Princess royal court over the weekend. The ceremony took place at the Magic Kingdom but a makeover of the character has thousands of moms outraged.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:05 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:05:07 GMT
    LOS ANGELES (AP) - Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. The Oscar-winning actress
    Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. The Oscar-winning actress and partner to Brad Pitt made the announcement in the form of an opinion article in the New York Times.

  • Sunday, May 12 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-13 02:44:29 GMT
    She has been the face and voice of ABC for a long time. Now, the television superstar, is about to retire.Walters will make the announcement Monday on "The View."  She'll continue on "The View" and on
    Barbara Walters has been the face and voice of ABC for a long time. Now, the television superstar, is about to retire.

  • Sunday, May 12 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-05-13 01:52:04 GMT
    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Some of Ohio's most popular tourist attractions are tying early summer discounts to fast-food beverage purchases in a new state promotion. The Discover Ohio To Go promotion is a
    Some of Ohio's most popular tourist attractions are tying early summer discounts to fast-food beverage purchases in a new state promotion.

  • Sunday, May 12 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-12 20:19:45 GMT
    LOS ANGELES (AP) - Gatsby looks almost as great as a superhero at the weekend box office. Leonard DiCaprio's "The Great Gatsby" partied like it was the Roaring '20s with a $51.1 million debut that made
    Leonard DiCaprio's "The Great Gatsby" partied like it was the Roaring '20s with a $51.1 million debut that made it a surprisingly strong runner-up to comic-book blockbuster "Iron Man 3."

  • Mourners, including some well-known musical artists, are gathering for the funeral of former Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly in Atlanta.
    Chris Smith remembered his Kris Kross hip-hop partner Chris Kelly Thursday as a true friend who he's sure is in heaven now.

  • Fred "Mister" Rogers was a good neighbor for years -- now his life story is about to be open for all to see.
    Fred "Mister" Rogers was a good neighbor for years -- now his life story is about to be open for all to see.

  • The lead singer and cofounder of Christian metal band As I Lay Dying, Tim Lambesis, has been arrested by San Diego County police on Tuesday, for allegedly attempting to arrange the murder of his estranged wife.
    The lead singer and cofounder of Christian metal band As I Lay Dying, Tim Lambesis, has been arrested by San Diego County police on Tuesday, for allegedly attempting to arrange the murder of his estranged wife.

  • Two-time Daytime Emmy winner Jeanne Cooper, who starred as The Young & the Restless' Katherine Chancellor for more than 40 years has died. She was 84.
    Two-time Daytime Emmy winner Jeanne Cooper, who starred as The Young & the Restless' Katherine Chancellor for more than 40 years has died. She was 84.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:34:24 GMT
    A Walbridge woman is $25,000 richer today. Kimberly Oberhaus took her shot on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Oberhouse is an administrative assistant at the Toledo Museum of Art. She made it all the way
    A Walbridge woman is $25,000 richer today. Kimberly Oberhaus took her shot on Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

  • Phil McGraw's production company, Peteski Productions, has sued Gawker Media for publishing footage from Dr. Phil's interview with  the man behind the Manti Te'o hoax.
    Phil McGraw's production company, Peteski Productions, has sued Gawker Media for publishing footage from Dr. Phil's interview with  the man behind the Manti Te'o hoax.

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-07 18:58:58 GMT
    All four of Ohio's casinos saw dips in April revenues compared to their March numbers.    A report released Tuesday by the Ohio Casino Control Commission shows Cleveland drawing in the highest revenue
    All four Ohio casinos saw revenues dip in April.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-06 22:29:25 GMT
    NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced to three months in prison for failing to pay about $1 million in taxes.    She was also sentenced Monday in Newark to three additional
    Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced to three months in prison for failing to pay about $1 million in taxes.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-05-06 18:41:11 GMT
    Two Virginia songwriters are suing Justin Bieber and Usher for $10 million for copyright infringement.    Devin Copeland and Mareio Overton claim Bieber's song "Somebody to Love" contains numerous lyrical
    Justin Bieber and Usher being sued by two song writers alleging copywrite infringement.

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-05-06 01:33:11 GMT
    JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Aerosmith canceled a show in Indonesia after authorities there said they had foiled a bomb plot targeting the Myanmar Embassy. Concert promoter Ismaya Live cited safety concerns
    Aerosmith canceled a show in Indonesia after authorities there said they had foiled a bomb plot targeting the Myanmar Embassy.

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-05-05 20:39:53 GMT
    Itsmyluckyday and Goldencents are among five Kentucky Derby also-rans being considered to run in the Preakness on May 18 and take on Derby winner Orb.    Trainer Shug McGaughey said Sunday that Orb will
    Itsmyluckyday and Goldencents are among five Kentucky Derby also-rans being considered to run in the Preakness on May 18 and take on Derby winner Orb.  

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-05-05 20:39:04 GMT
    The actors who play Pam, Jim, Dwight and other beloved characters from the popular NBC show "The Office" bade farewell on Saturday to the northeastern Pennsylvania city of Scranton that served as the TV
    The actors who play Pam, Jim, Dwight and other beloved characters from the popular NBC show "The Office" bade farewell on Saturday to Scranton.

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-05-05 20:32:59 GMT
    Iron Man is a bigger golden boy than ever with a $175.3 million opening weekend at the domestic box office for the superhero's latest sequel.    According to studio estimates Sunday, "Iron Man 3" had the
    Iron Man is a bigger golden boy than ever with a $175.3 million opening weekend at the domestic box office for the superhero's latest sequel.   

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-05 13:56:17 GMT
    David Lieb is 16 years old. That's old enough to drive a car, but at the Monroe Skate Park, he prefers his bike."On my 12th birthday my mom brought me to the skate park for the first time," Lieb explains,
    David Lieb is 16 years old. That's old enough to drive a car, but at the Monroe Skate Park, he prefers his bike."On my 12th birthday my mom brought me to the skate park for the first time," Lieb explains,

  • Saturday, May 4 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-05 03:28:06 GMT
    May the 4th is the unofficial Star Wars Day and several groups across the area celebrated.In Ottawa Hill, a group that builds R2D2 style droids marked the day by showing off their creations.Droid builder
    May the 4th is the unofficial Star Wars Day and several groups across the area celebrated.

  • Saturday, May 4 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-04 21:04:54 GMT
    Help me, Google, you're my only hope ... to figure out why everyone on the web is wishing each other a Happy Star Wars Day. It turns out Saturday is an unofficial holiday celebrating the George Lucas
    May 4th is the unofficial Star Wars Day, twisting the quote "May the force be with you" into May the 4th be with you.

  • Saturday, May 4 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-05-04 20:16:39 GMT
    BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) - The American Gerbil Society's annual pageant brought dozens of rodents scurrying to New England this weekend for a chance to win "top gerbil." The Bedford competition called for
    The American Gerbil Society's annual pageant brought dozens of rodents scurrying to New England this weekend for a chance to win "top gerbil."

  • Lindsay Lohan is reportedly in violation of probation after quickly leaving her court-ordered rehab on Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Times.
    Lindsay Lohan is reportedly in violation of probation after quickly leaving her court-ordered rehab on Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Times.

  • Friday, May 3 2013 10:31 AM EDT2013-05-03 14:31:33 GMT
    New York, NY – May 2, 2013 – "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan have announced "LIVE's Truckin' Amazing Cook-Off," a summer-long search for the nation's most delicious food
    Do you know of a unique or tasty food truck? Nominate them for Live With Kelly and Michael's Truckin' Amazing Cook-Off.

  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:21:47 GMT
    Toledo-based production company Low Fidelity Productions has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund their independent feature film, Market Correction, which will be shot here in Toledo. In a nation
    Toledo-based production company Low Fidelity Productions has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund their independent feature film, Market Correction, which will be shot here in Toledo.

  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-04-30 21:37:50 GMT
    LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jurors in the civil case between Michael Jackson's mother and concert giant AEG Live got another glimpse of the singer's private life on Tuesday through the eyes of a paramedic who described
    Many private moments from Michael Jackson's life will be exposed as the civil case between Jackson's mother and concert giant AEG Live continues. Katherine Jackson contends AEG didn't properly investigate the doctor who later administered the fatal dose. The company denies wrongdoing.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 9:36 PM EDT2013-04-29 01:36:11 GMT
    The Toledo Rep theater is seeking young actors for two upcoming productions.Auditions for the Young Rep's Fiddler On The Roof will be held Saturday May 4 at 1 p.m. at the Rep, located at 16 Tenth Street.
    The Toledo Rep theater is seeking young actors for two upcoming productions.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-04-29 01:14:02 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) - It's been a knockout in Germany. Now Sylvester Stallone hopes a musical based on his beloved boxing film "Rocky" will also be a hit on Broadway. Producers said Sunday they plan to get
    It's been a knockout in Germany. Now Sylvester Stallone hopes a musical based on his beloved boxing film "Rocky" will also be a hit on Broadway.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-04-29 00:51:11 GMT
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A public funeral will be held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville for country music superstar George Jones, who died Friday at the age of 81. Publicist Kirt Webster said
    A public funeral will be held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville for country music superstar George Jones, who died Friday at the age of 81.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-04-29 00:33:51 GMT
    Michael Jordan got married over the weekend in front of a few hundred of his family and closest friends. The Charlotte Bobcats owner exchanged vows with 35-year-old former model Yvette Prieto on Saturday
    Michael Jordan got married over the weekend in front of a few hundred of his family and closest friends.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-04-28 19:50:28 GMT
    LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Iron Man 3" was the heavy-lifter at theaters with a colossal overseas debut that overshadowed a gang of mercenary bodybuilders in a sleepy pre-summer weekend at the domestic box office. The
    Director Michael Bay's "Pain & Gain," a true-crime tale of bodybuilders on the make, muscled into first-place at the box office with a $20 million debut.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 2:45 PM EDT2013-04-28 18:45:32 GMT
    Runners unite - no matter the age or the circumstance.  Richard Cohen has been running for 35 years. Now, he has a bad knee. He has to use a hand-cranked bike to participate in this year's Medical Mutual
    Nearly 7,000 people participated in this year's Medical Mutual Glass City Marathon on Sunday. Not all of the participants ran but all had one thing in common - a runners spirit. 

  • Saturday, April 27 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-04-28 00:56:25 GMT
    MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) - Police say that 10 members of the musical group La Reyna de Monterrey have been killed and five injured in a road accident in northern Mexico. A police official says the driver
    Police say that 10 members of the musical group La Reyna de Monterrey have been killed and five injured in a road accident in northern Mexico.

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-04-23 22:01:57 GMT
    MASH star Allan Arbus died Friday at his home, the Los Angeles Times is reporting.  Arbus played the recurring role of Dr. Sidney Freeman, the wise psychiatrist who appeared throughout the series. MASH
    MASH star Allan Arbus died Friday at his home, the Los Angeles Times is reporting. Arbus played the recurring role of Dr. Sidney Freeman, the wise psychiatrist who appeared throughout the series.

  • Sunday, April 21 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-04-22 02:02:12 GMT
    ATLANTA (AP) - Police in Georgia say that actress Reese Witherspoon has been arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a traffic stop involving her husband in Atlanta. A Georgia State Police incident
    Police in Georgia say that actress Reese Witherspoon has been arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a traffic stop involving her husband in Atlanta.

  • Sunday, April 21 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-04-21 20:05:23 GMT
    By DAVID GERMAINAP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Movie fans slipped into "Oblivion" as the Tom Cruise sci-fi thriller led Hollywood with a $38.2 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. That
    Movie fans slipped into "Oblivion" as the Tom Cruise sci-fi thriller led Hollywood with a $38.2 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.

  • Sunday, April 21 2013 3:58 PM EDT2013-04-21 19:58:40 GMT
    MASON, Ohio (AP) - The kids from "The Brady Bunch" are coming back to Kings Island. Some of them, at least. 3 of the actors who played the Brady kids in the iconic 1970s TV series are returning to the
    The kids from "The Brady Bunch" are coming back to Kings Island. Some of them, at least. 3 of the actors who played the Brady kids in the iconic 1970s TV series are returning to the Cincinnati-area theme park.

  • Saturday, April 20 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-04-20 23:17:40 GMT
    Tecumseh, Michigan made its big-screen debut on Saturday night. A movie written and filmed in the small town was shown at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts at 7 p.m.The film is the vision of a local pastor
    Tecumseh, Michigan made its big screen debut on Saturday night. A movie written and filmed in the small town was shown at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts at 7 p.m.

  • Friday, April 19 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-04-19 21:02:00 GMT
    A multiplatinum rock band put on a family friendly show for local elementary school kids. It was to help raise awareness about Autism.  The Verve Pipe is from Lansing, Michigan. They're known nationally
    A multiplatinum rock band put on a family friendly show for local elementary school kids. It was to help raise awareness about Autism. The Verve Pipe is playing another concert tonight at 8 p.m.

  • Thursday, April 18 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-04-18 18:50:48 GMT
    The city of Cleveland is celebrating the 75th birthday of one of its favorite sons - Superman.
    The city of Cleveland is celebrating the 75th birthday of one of its favorite sons - Superman.

  • Sunday, April 14 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-04-15 01:32:02 GMT
    LOS ANGELES (AP) - Baseball has scored a rare hit in Hollywood, while another American institution - Tom Cruise - has delivered his latest hit overseas. The Jackie Robinson tale "42" took in $27.3 million
    Baseball has scored a rare hit with '42' in Hollywood, while another American institution - Tom Cruise - has delivered his latest hit overseas.

  • Sunday, April 14 2013 7:29 PM EDT2013-04-14 23:29:01 GMT
    Toledo's Carl "Perfect Legend" White is lucky enough to make a living playing video games. He compete around the world in Mortal Kombat tournaments and now he's getting credit for assisting in the development
    Toledo's Carl "Perfect Legend" White is lucky enough to make a living playing video games. He competes around the world in Mortal Kombat tournaments and now he's getting credit for assisting in the development of a new game.

  • Sunday, April 14 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-04-14 23:03:57 GMT
    ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Three rides at Disneyland, including the famous Space Mountain roller coaster, were temporarily closed over the weekend as the company reviewed its safety protocols after being
    Three rides at Disneyland, including the famous Space Mountain roller coaster, were temporarily closed over the weekend as the company reviewed its safety protocols after being cited by state regulators.

  • Sunday, April 14 2013 3:55 PM EDT2013-04-14 19:55:39 GMT
    AMSTERDAM (AP) - Justin Bieber wrote an entry into a guestbook at the Anne Frank House museum in Amsterdam, saying he hoped the Jewish teenager who died in a Nazi concentration camp "would have been
    Pop star Justin Beiber is under fire for comments he wrote in the guest book after a tour of the Anne Frank Museum.

  • Saturday, April 13 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-04-14 02:37:35 GMT
    SOURFRIERE, St. Lucia (AP) - A former top government official in St. Lucia says actor Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Barroso, are renewing their wedding vows of eight years with a lavish party on the
    A former top government official in St. Lucia says actor Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Barroso, are renewing their wedding vows of eight years with a lavish party on the eastern Caribbean island.

  • Real Estate News

  • Tuesday, June 26 2012 9:00 PM EDT2012-06-27 01:00:19 GMT
    Home design can be intimidating. From finding furniture for an oddly-shaped room to keeping a space somewhat kid-friendly, there are always design challenges. Today, with some help from our friends at
    Home design can be intimidating. From finding furniture for an oddly-shaped room to keeping a space somewhat kid-friendly, there are always design challenges. Today, with some help from our friends at west elm, we're tackling three of the most common design dilemmas in the home.

  • Tuesday, June 26 2012 8:48 PM EDT2012-06-27 00:48:50 GMT
    Borrowing from the boat owners' passel of proclamations, may I suggest: "The best two days of a vacation rental owner's life are the day he buys it and the day he sells it…" Those who live near the shore
    Those who live near the shore often hear rumors about the piles of money that vacation rentals bring in. "The summer months' rental income pays for the entire year's mortgage," folks will say. That may be true, but what about the rest of the expenses?

  • Tuesday, June 26 2012 8:41 PM EDT2012-06-27 00:41:16 GMT
    We're in the heart of the Grand Slam season, with the French Open wrapped up, Wimbledon on deck and the U.S. Open action for late summer. With the world's greatest players testing themselves on three
    While most people are confined to playing in public parks or at tennis clubs, some people are lucky enough to own homes equipped with private courts. In honor of the Grand Slam season, we're serving up some of these spectacular tennis court-sporting homes
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