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Lake ice is growing again

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The recent spell of cold weather is once again taking its toll on Lake Erie. Ice is developing along the lake's shorelines and the western 1/3 of the lake. The ice concentration is currently at 35 to 50 percent between Toledo and Sandusky. The amount of ice on the lake is expected to jump in the next few days. The ice concentration is forecasted to be between 75 to 90 percent by Tuesday morning. The ice will grow to cover 50 percent or more of the lake surface by the end of the work week.

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    From around 11:01 to 11:05, the International Space Station will fly overhead, initially emerging from the northwestern horizon, then departing to the east. The weather should cooperate, with gradual clearing.
    From around 11:01 to 11:05, the International Space Station will fly overhead, initially emerging from the northwestern horizon, then departing to the east. The weather should cooperate, with gradual clearing.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:57:59 GMT
    Hail to the size of ping pong balls and golf balls, funnel clouds and uprooted, large trees have all been listed among the storm reports from central parts of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan
    Hail to the size of ping pong balls and golf balls, funnel clouds and uprooted, large trees have all been listed among the storm reports from central parts of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan this Monday afternoon and evening.
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    From June 1st through the 16th, we have received 4.37 inches of rain at the Toledo Express Airport. That is 1.99 inches above average for the time period, and about 8 times more than the same time last year.
    From June 1st through the 16th, we have received 4.37 inches of rain at the Toledo Express Airport. That is 1.99 inches above average for the time period, and about 8 times more than the same time last year.
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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:35:13 GMT
    BREAKING: DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler decides to go along with government request to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps.
    Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant stance and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel tanks that can rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:33 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:33:49 GMT
    Up and down Federal Street, pink ribbons are now wrapped around trees, poles and cars. They are a solemn reminder of East Toledo's missing baby girl. 18-month-old Elaina Steinfurth was last seen on June
    Up and down Federal Street, pink ribbons are now wrapped around trees, poles and cars. They are a solemn reminder of East Toledo's missing baby girl.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:43:03 GMT
    Congratulations to the winners of our Father's Day Photo Contest! Katie Osborn sent us the winning picture of father and daughter playing in a sprinkler. She says the little girl talked her dad into cooling
    Congratulations to the winners of our Father's Day Photo Contest! Katie Osborn sent us the winning picture of father and daughter playing in a sprinkler. She says the little girl talked her dad into cooling off in the water.

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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:19 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:19:14 GMT
    Toledo firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Toledo. The fire broke out at a home on the 1100 block of Avondale just after 11:30pm Tuesday. Dispatchers tell us heavy flames are showing.
    Toledo firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire in Toledo late Tuesday night.  The fire broke out at a home on the 1100 block of Avondale just after 11:30pm Tuesday. 
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    Sylvania Township police are investigating the third incident of vandalism at Olander Park in the past two months. Firefighters arrived at the park Monday night to see a small building completely engulfed
    Sylvania Township police are investigating the third incident of vandalism at Olander Park in the past two months.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:35:13 GMT
    BREAKING: DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler decides to go along with government request to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps.
    Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant stance and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel tanks that can rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.

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