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Leading Edge | School districts seek income tax after levy defeats; domestic violence awareness - Oct. 4, 2026

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Leading Edge | How healthy are Toledo and Lucas County?; Flag City Honor Flight - Sept. 20, 2026

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Leading Edge | Toledo parents seek answers after daughter’s death to alleged hazing incident - Sep. 13, 2026

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Leading Edge | Local firefighters and fighter pilot recall their experiences on 9/11 - Sep. 6, 2026

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Leading Edge | America's national debt problem - August 30, 2026

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Leading Edge | Where Ohio ranks among all states; UT professor on the rise of AI - August 22, 2026

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Leading Edge | Toledo Rotary Club, Toledo history and Toledo 11's Dan Cummins - August 16, 2026

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Leading Edge | New owners breathing new life into Fallen Timbers property - August 9, 2026

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Leading Edge | Inside Toledo's strategy to attract major retailers, manufacturing – July 26, 2026

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Leading Edge | Rethinking how Toledoans see Toledo; Maumee Mayor; Toledo history – July 19, 2026

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Leading Edge | Toledo machine shop pivots for future; report says Toledo jobs lagging on wages - July 12, 2026

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Leading Edge | Drone manufacturing facility coming to NW Ohio; Anti-hazing curriculum - July 2, 2026

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Leading Edge | Attorney discusses lawsuit over Scott HS graduate's death at Wilberforce University

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Leading Edge | Ohio property tax discussion; Perrysburg Mayor Mark Weber | June 21, 2026

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Leading Edge | New UToledo AD and challenges of leading mid-major sports department – June 14, 2026

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Leading Edge | Daily Wire reporter Luke Rosiak on alleged Medicaid fraud in Ohio

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Leading Edge | Group proposes Toledo sports commission; return of American White Pelican - May 31

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Leading Edge | The impact of basketball star Caitlin Clark on women's sports - May 24, 2026

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Leading Edge | Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules Durant - May 17, 2026

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Leading Edge | Bariatric surgeon on GLP-1 drugs; More Toledo history | May 10, 2026

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Leading Edge | Author discusses the importance of fathers in changing world – April 29, 2026

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Leading Edge | Toledo Federation of Teachers on TPS transformation plan; Toledo history | April 26

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Leading Edge | New Perrysburg superintendent; Sylvania girl's budding film career | March 5, 2026

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Leading Edge | Remembering Sister Margaret Ann Pahl - March 29

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Leading Edge | Making the case for data centers in NW Ohio; Dale Warner trial - March 15, 2026

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Leading Edge | Are Inverness Club and Toledo ready for 2045 U.S. Open - February 8, 2026

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Leading Edge | Cat Eye Syndrome; taking care of your heart - February 28, 2026

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Leading Edge | Acoustics for Autism continues to evolve; reimaging restauranting - February 2022

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Leading Edge | Hidden costs of poorly organized business; Common goals in Rossford - Feb. 12, 2026

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Leading Edge | How frustration with the way Toledo approaches business investment could be shaping the race to change the dynamic

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Leading Edge | Revisiting Toledo’s growth strategy - January 25, 2026

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Leading Edge | Toledo Federation of Teachers Pres. on changes at TPS; “Dry January” – Jan. 18, 2026

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Leading Edge | Reptiles, renovations, and levies at the Toledo Zoo – January 11, 2026

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Leading Edge - Lucas Co. Commissioner Pete Gerken on data centers, ICE detentions, and plans for the jail | Dec. 21

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Leading Edge - Planned changes at Toledo Public Schools; Future of Bayview Retirees Golf Course | December 14, 2025

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Leading Edge: Mayor Chelsea Ziss on leadership shift in Maumee; Kate Sommerfeld on nonprofit collaboration | Dec. 7

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Leading Edge: Josh Radtkin & Terry Awls on Toledo pro basketball; Mike Conway on media change | Nov. 30

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Leading Edge: Dr. Susan Brown on gray divorce; Dr. Susan Brown on aging, marriage and family change | Nov. 23

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Leading Edge: Dr. Kadee Anstadt on saving Perrysburg Schools; Anthony Bellino on sports scandals and Detroit pride | Nov. 16

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Leading Edge: Wade Kapszukiewicz on historic 3rd term and Toledo’s future | Nov. 9

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Leading Edge: Rep. Bill Romer on property tax caps; Dan Cummins on Veterans Day tribute | Nov. 2

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Leading Edge: Mark Fry on data center energy demand; Mike Bell on China investment strategy | Oct 26

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Leading Edge - With|Standing exhibit examines Ohio's architectural history and future, First Energy's smart meter rollout | October 18, 2025

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U.S. House of Reps. 9th District candidate Alea Nadeem (R); Toledo Catholic Charities | Leading Edge

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Leading Edge – Republican Congressman from SE Michigan talks government shutdown; St. Francis de Sales School leadership symposium | October 5, 2025

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Leading Edge - Flag City Honor Flight's Bob Weinberg on his time as a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sentry; Bob Helle recalls his time in Vietnam where he was a POW | September 21, 2025

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Leading Edge: Steve Fought on Gibsonburg’s 9/11 Memorial; Gretchen Awad on Race for the Cure; Pat McColley on Road Projects | Sept. 14

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Robin Reese on restoring trust in child services; JJ Reinhart on chef life after the Playboy Mansion

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Ohio Rep. Josh Williams challenges longtime incumbent in heated race; Sylvania Schools tackle AI, safety, and cell phones in new era | Leading Edge

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ProMedica introduces state of the art robotic surgery system; State of unions today ahead of Labor Day holiday | Leading Edge - August 24, 2025

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Volunteer firefighter numbers falling as calls for service increase; Toledo residents pushed out of real estate market as rental costs surge | Leading Edge

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University of Toledo President on challenges, opportunities for institution | Leading Edge

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Leading Edge | Chelsea Ziss on Maumee leadership shakeup; Tom Bush on AI and tech growth in NW Ohio | August 2, 2025

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NFL Films director Steve Trout on NFL quarterbacks and new WWE series | July 27, 2025

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Commissioner Pete Gerken talks Lucas County Jail; Party in the Park progess; Murals in Toledo | Leading Edge - July 20, 2025

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Bruce Rumpf on O Canada Fest and cross-border commerce; Bobbi Rebell on budgeting apps and money mindfulness | July 13

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Dr. Christie Jenkins, Annika Awls, Kathy Mull and Fonda Royster on domestic violence prevention and breaking the cycle | July 6, 2025

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Leading Edge: Derek Merrin on Ohio's 9th District race; Tedd Long on Toledo's restaurant history | June 29, 2025

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Leading Edge: Vivek Ramaswamy on Ohio gubernatorial race; Stephanie Kuhlman on vacant land scams | June 22, 2025

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Leading Edge: Author and influencer Brittany Gibbons on branding and Party in the Park; 80s rock star and actor Rick Springfield on music, fans and sci-fi | June 15, 2025

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Leading Edge | June 7, 2025 | Bart Lambergman on NIL and sports law; Rick Springfield on music and mental health

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Leading Edge: Bruce Baumhower on UAW legacy; Jennifer Bohnsack on foster care support | June 1, 2025

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Leading Edge | The future of downtown Toledo; Regional planning goals; School identity scandal - May 25, 2025

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Leading Edge - Kei'mani Latigue police investigation, African American Legacy Project, ODOT update | May 18

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Leading Edge: Gregory Guzman on FAFSA delays and student debt; Gregory Guzman on rising college costs | May 11

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Leading Edge | UToledo’s move to make Glass Bowl NW Ohio’s premier outdoor concert venue; Mike White on St. Jude Dream Home – May 4, 2025

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Leading Edge | UAW Local 14's Tony Totty on change of direction at Toledo Propulsion Systems, Bishop Daniel Thomas on death of Pope Francis - August 27, 2025

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Leading Edge | Exclusive interview with Sen. Jon Husted - April 20, 2025

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Leading Edge | How TPS is dealing with the issue of kids and trauma; Former Toledo Fire Chief's cancer diagnosis - April 13, 2025

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Leading Edge - Tariffs effect on Toledo auto industry, BGSU athletic director | April 6, 2025

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Leading Edge - Toledo Safety Director George Kral; Effects of DOGE cuts on Fair Housing Center in Toledo

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Leading Edge - Data centers are coming; Mayor Kapszukiewicz on the pandemic; Terry Crosby book release | March 23, 2025

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Leading Edge | Rossford School Superintendent and Rossford Mayor discuss district's progress; Early childhood education summit| March 16, 2025

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Leading Edge - Komen Northwest Ohio's Gretchen Awad; Chief Meteorologist Chris Vickers | March 9, 2025

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Leading Edge - Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Acoustics for Autism | March 2, 2025

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Leading Edge | Investigative reporters discuss expansive Pittman Wilder murder story - February 23

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Leading Edge - Torres throws hat in mayor race ring, Adrian College president | February 16, 2025

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Leading Edge | Lucas County Auditor discusses property valuations | February 9, 2025

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Leading Edge - Maumee's embattled City Administrator | February 2, 2025

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Leading Edge - January 26, 2025 | Libertarian spoiler?; Shakeup in the statehouse; Toledo Tomorrow

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Leading Edge - Trusting leadership, Breaking stigmas | January 19, 2025

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Leading Edge - Sylvania's new mayor; Tips on starting new business | January 12, 2025

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Leading Edge | Cost of higher education, what illnesses are going around? - January 5, 2024

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Leading Edge - Sylvania Mayor retiring, Boys and Girls Club | December 22, 2024

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Leading Edge – Sheriffs as immigration agents; charitable challenges | December 8, 2024

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Leading Edge - ProMedica CEO Arturo Polizzi | December 1, 2024

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Leading Edge - Giving Thanks by Giving Back | November 24, 2024

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Local State Reps. talk about what they want to get accomplished. Plus, what do the election results tell us about Ohio.

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Leading Edge | Layoffs at Toledo Jeep plant; Local actress seeing success as background actress – November 10, 2024

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Leading Edge | BGSU poll surveys people on state of democracy - November 3, 2024

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Leading Edge | Ohio Dept. of Development, opposition to I-475 widening - Oct. 27, 2024

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The latest updates to the Downtown Toledo Master Plan including work on Glass City Riverwalk; Northwest Ohio’s rapidly changing housing market.

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Immigration driving people to the polls, but perspective is often lacking; Finding common ground across the political divide; Lucas Co. Children Services levy

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The University of Toledo has a new interim president who will be tasked with turning around the school’s falling enrollment numbers; Four Hundred and Nineteen Podcast

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The future of the Westgate Village Shopping Center; Fire Service Administrative Assistants Leadership Conference.

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Leading Edge | Promenade Park concerts recap; School safety; Comedian Joe Gatto - September 8, 2024

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Leading Edge | Lucas County prepares for general election this November; parental stress - Sept. 1, 2024

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Investment Advisor Alan Lancz; Blue Force Mobile Training - August 25, 2024

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Progress on ending gun violence in Toledo, Souk owner's passion for food - August 18, 2024

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McKenna Reitz - Author | “Never Have a Bad Hair Day: Redefining Resilience by Embracing Life’s Challenges”; Elliot MacFarlane - "The Whiskey Wizard"