WTOL - Editorials

EDITORIAL: Summer Reading Club

Bob Chirdon — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:20:00 EDT

The 2013 Summer Reading Club kicks off this week at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

EDITORIAL: Organ donor support makes a difference

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 14:02:00 EDT

Allison had a liver transplant when she was 2. She is 10 now and doing very well. She thanked WTOL 11 for supporting the Green Chair Organ Donation event this spring.

EDITORIAL: WTOL talent volunteer for local charity events

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 13:24:00 EDT

Volunteering to help make this a better place to live is part of the deal. WTOL's on-air personalities are involved with a wide range of causes by choice.

EDITORIAL: Children’s Miracle Network

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:53:00 EDT

This weekend on WTOL 11, it is the second annual Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Telethon benefiting Mercy Children's Hospital.

EDITORIAL: Domestic violence is not acceptable

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:31:00 EDT

Domestic violence is real. It is not like the movies or television; it is ugly and abusive and destroys families. It is never acceptable. It is never justifiable.

EDITORIAL: Take Brian’s Pledge, prevent alcohol-related accidents

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:32:00 EDT

If you are a parent of a teenager, take a moment and go to BrianMatters.com.

EDITORIAL: Remember those who gave all on Memorial Day

Nick Bade — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:19:00 EDT

For many people Memorial Day is all about opening the swimming pool, picnics, golf and long weekends. I hope you take a moment this Memorial Day and appreciate all that you have because someone else was willing to give all that he had.

EDITORIAL: This weekend is for the birds

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 3 May 2013 19:35:00 EDT

The biggest week in American birding takes place this month.

EDITORIAL: FAA furlough is a no-go

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 2 May 2013 21:28:00 EDT

It's worth noting how rapidly all of the President's men backed off on the air traffic controller furlough plan.

EDITORIAL: FAA furloughs aren’t the way to go

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:21:00 EDT

This week the strategists for President Obama played his sequester cut FAA trump card.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Leaders and Achievers Conference

WTOL Staff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:26:00 EDT

University of Toledo, Lifeplan of Toledo for Teens, Whirlwind U and Root Learning have joined forces to present the 4^th annual Lifeplan Leaders and Achievers Conference.

EDITORIAL: Pink Ribbon Gala

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 19:19:00 EDT

Nineteen years ago, the Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure seemed like a good idea in support of a great cause, so WTOL 11 and Chrys Peterson got involved.

EDITORIAL: Little Sisters of the Poor

Bob Chirdon — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:37:00 EDT

Catholic nuns have been caring for the less fortunate in northwest Ohio for a long time.

EDITORIAL: Educate your kids on stranger danger

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:15:00 EDT

In the past month, Toledo News Now has reported on several stranger danger incidents. If you are a parent or guardian, talk to your kids, give them the confidence to deal with this situation.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Poverty, hunger affecting all ages in Lucas County

WTOL Staff — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:32:00 EDT

Lucas County is facing serious issues regarding poverty and hunger.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Native American mascots

Holly Roney — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:15:00 EDT

A recent complaint filed by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights is asking the federal government to step in and prohibit the use of American Indian mascots and imagery in K-12 schools.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Mayor Bell's efforts will have continuing impact

WTOL Staff — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 20:41:00 EST

What arguments are there against Bell retaining his office?

GUEST EDITORIAL: Board of Elections

WTOL Staff — Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:12:00 EST

Six months ago, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted placed the Lucas County Board of Elections under SOS administrative oversight and assistance.

EDITORIAL: Guest editorials coming

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:58:00 EST

For the next two weeks somebody else will be delivering editorials.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Pope Benedict XVI

WTOL Staff — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:55:00 EST

Bishop Leonard Blair with the Catholic Diocese of Toledo shares some words about Pope Benedict XVI, as he prepares to relinquish the papacy for reasons of age and health.

EDITORIAL: Gov. Kasich comes to town

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:26:00 EST

Governor Kasich was in town this week. He gave a speech that was a little surprising.

EDITORIAL: WTOL still supports causes and charities

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:32:00 EST

Earlier this week, several viewers weighed in on the WTOL 11 Facebook page about the significance of our anchors wearing lapel pins or ribbons. It was incorrectly concluded by some that since a pin was not worn everyday, WTOL 11 must therefore be less committed to a cause or charity. That is not true.

EDITORIAL: Race for Toledo mayor will be spirited

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:00:00 EST

So the candidates for Toledo mayor begin to line up. This is good. There should be a spirited race for such an important position.

EDITORIAL: Toledo Auto Show back in town

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 6 Feb 2013 19:59:00 EST

A visit to the Toledo Auto Show is a good way to get the juices flowing. If you get a chance, it's well worth it.

EDITORIAL: Lucas County ranks 3rd in OH for smoking ban violations

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:41:00 EST

There appears to be a clear disconnect between enactment and enforcement of Ohio's smoking ban.

EDITORIAL: Fort Meigs turns 200

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:49:00 EST

This Saturday Fort Meigs will commemorate its 200^th anniversary.

EDITORIAL: Mayor Bell’s speech

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:05:00 EST

Apparently there are politicos and media types who are upset with Toledo Mayor Mike Bell's State of the City address.

EDITORIAL: Congressional approval ratings

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:18:00 EST

The approval rating for Congress is wallowing around 10 percent.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Owens accreditation reaffirmed

Holly Roney — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:59:00 EST

Owens Community College is committed to serving our students and residents throughout northwest Ohio through excellence, innovation and collaboration.

EDITORIAL: Josie’s Bucket List

Holly Roney — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:58:00 EST

This seems to be my week for identifying people doing kind things for complete strangers.

Editorial: There are still good Samaritans

Holly Roney — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:47:00 EST

In spite of what you might be led to believe if you watch the news, there are still some nice, decent people out there.

EDITORIAL: Montpelier Schools gun policy understandable

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:35:00 EST

The Montpelier School District announced that as many as 4 employees will now come to work with a gun. In the aftermath of the horrors of Newtown, who can blame them?

EDITORIAL: Who should issue parking tickets in Toledo?

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 9 Jan 2013 13:38:00 EST

In Toledo, there is currently a debate between the mayor's office and the police union about who should hand out those tickets.

Rev. Jones: Love is the true meaning of Christmas

Mackenzie Miller — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:25:00 EST

Take some time to share love with one another, for that truly is the meaning of Christmas.

EDITORIAL: Gun control debate not likely to produce change

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:41:00 EST

The mass killing of innocent children in Newtown, Connecticut has rendered our nation dumbstruck. It is not possible for normal thinking people to comprehend a horror of this magnitude. Yet we are now faced with the inevitable questions about what comes next.

EDITORIAL: Focus on family, not Mayan calendars

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:05:00 EST

There are some crazy theories out there, but, for me, the guys who somehow interpret a Mayan calendar to predict that December 21, 2012 is Doomsday take the fruitcake.

EDITORIAL: New Owens program for 55+

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:55:00 EST

If you are age 50 or older and you are out of work, here is some good news: Owens Community College has a new opportunity called the Plus 50 Program.

EDITORIAL: Kaptur losing congressional chair not surprising

Bob Chirdon — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:43:00 EST

Last week Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur did not get named chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee. In spite of her seniority as the ranking Democrat on the committee, Kaptur was passed over for this extremely influential chair.

EDITORIAL: Do what you can to support local businesses

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 7 Dec 2012 13:24:00 EST

When asked to name a favorite restaurant, café or shop, people often cite a unique local business. We just seem to like the idea of local shops operated by people we recognize.

EDITORIAL: Consider adopting shelter animals

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 6 Dec 2012 12:44:00 EST

If you're thinking about getting a dog for your family, give some thought to adopting a shelter dog.

EDITORIAL: Toledo should follow Wood Co.'s economic growth model

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:52:00 EST

Wood County comes across as being run by people who understand economic growth. There are some obvious lessons to be learned by the systematically dysfunctional Toledo City Council, as it continues to bungle and fumble economic growth.

EDITORIAL: Toledo Museum of Art's Manet Exhibit a must-see

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:55:00 EST

This past holiday weekend my family and I visited the Toledo Museum of Art to enjoy the Manet Exhibit, and it is quite an exhibit!

EDITORIAL: Sex Offender report raises legitimate questions

Nick Bade — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:26:00 EST

This week a WTOL 11 Call 11 For Action report by anchor Ashley James told us that known and registered sex offenders are living within hundreds of feet of elementary schools. And nothing is being done about it!

EDITORIAL: Imagination Station levy fate still in doubt

Nick Bade — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:18:00 EST

There have been a number of questions since the election about Issue 26 and Imagination Station.

WTOL Editorial: Hostess strike unfortunate situation

Bob Chirdon — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:13:00 EST

The Hostess strike situation has devolved into the imminent liquidation of the entire company.

Editorial: Toledo's parks and rec levy poorly conceived

Bob Chirdon — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:14:00 EST

To little surprise, the city of Toledo parks and recreation levy failed. It was doomed by being poorly conceived and even more poorly presented. Voters lacked a compelling reason to say "yes."

WTOL Editorial: Most expensive presidential election in history over

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:45:00 EST

The most expensive Presidential election in history is finally over.

WTOL Editorial: Bittersweet Farms offering programs for adults with Autism

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:59:00 EDT

This is Bittersweet Farms. For being so remarkable and unique, this place remains one of the best kept secrets in Northwest Ohio.

EDITORIAL: TPS levy a tough sell

Bob Chirdon — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:38:00 EDT

It looks like the TPS levy is in a tough situation. And it probably should be. The recently-released State of Ohio report card was not favorable, dropping the district into the Academic Watch category.

WTOL Editorial: Apply credibility test when deciding to vote yes, no

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:28:00 EDT

In addition to the candidates, on November 6, there are a lot of organizations and issues looking for your vote. I read an article recently that suggested voters apply the credibility test as they make choices.

EDITORIAL: Supreme Court’s reinstatement of Ohio early voting seen as win for Obama

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:57:00 EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday of this week that Ohio must keep the polls open for early voting on the weekend prior to the election.

EDITORIAL: End of life planning difficult, but important

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:53:00 EDT

For most people, dying is an uncomfortable topic, especially when it is your own death that you are discussing.

Webb: Parks levy a good investment

Nick Bade — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:19:00 EDT

I support Issue 5, the Toledo Parks and Recreation Levy and I encourage you to join me in voting to improve recreation in Toledo.

WTOL Editorial: Presidential debates helpful to voters

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:14:00 EDT

The Presidential and Vice-Presidential debates have become must-see TV!

WTOL Editorial: Toledo Lucas County Public Library continuing to benefit community

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 4 Oct 2012 19:45:00 EDT

Every dollar invested in the Toledo Lucas County Public Library generates more than $3 worth of community benefit!

Waniewski: Issue 5 ‘like throwing money down the drain’

Nick Bade — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 17:27:00 EDT

Toledoans are being asked this year to raise their property taxes by voting for Issue 5, the Recreation Tax. City Councilman Tom Waniewski says in an editorial, it's the wrong tax at the wrong time.

Press conference called regarding Issue 5

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:08:00 EDT

Last week there was a press conference called to talk about Issue 5, better known as the Recreation Tax. The property tax, if approved, would raise about $3 million dollars.

WTOL Editorial: Race for the Cure taking place in Toledo Sunday

Bob Chirdon — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:50:00 EDT

This Sunday is the Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure day. Close to 20,000 people will gather downtown to celebrate and support breast cancer survivors and to raise money to continue the search for a cure.

2 significant developments in Ohio healthcare

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:29:00 EDT

There were 2 fairly significant developments in local healthcare this past week. Promedica's Fostoria Community Hospital opens a newly renovated and expanded cancer treatment and infusion center.

WTOL Editorial: TPD needing public’s help to identify shooting suspects

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:29:00 EDT

There were two more senseless shootings late Wednesday night. In one case, a 10-year old girl was shot. In another, it was a 47-year old woman. Thankfully both are expected to survive.

WTOL EDITORIAL: Boy Scouts of America, Partners for Clean Stream cleaning area rivers

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:30:00 EDT

Hi, my name is Ed Caldwell, Scout Executive of the Erie Shores Council Boy Scouts, I am here with Kris Patterson, Executive Director of Partners for Clean Streams. In the Erie Shores Council's 100th year

WTOL EDITORIAL: Clarification to why Cleveland Browns football game was not televised on WTOL Sunday

Bob Chirdon — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:18:00 EDT

I received several emails and some angry calls from viewers on Sunday expressing their unhappiness because the Cleveland Browns football game was not televised on WTOL. Let me explain: The CBS Network and the FOX Network have multi-year contracts with the NFL.

EDITORIAL: BG Black Swamp Arts Festival and Toledo Greek-American Festival this weekend

Nick Bade — Thu, 6 Sep 2012 20:26:00 EDT

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, there are 2 excellent choices.

EDITORIAL: Race for the Cure set for Sept. 30, thanks to those participating

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 6 Sep 2012 11:02:00 EDT

The Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure is Sunday September 30. We have an important reminder for those of you who will, or might participate this year.

EDITORIAL: As usual, Ohio important in Presidential race

Nick Bade — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:16:00 EDT

As is most obvious to anyone watching more than 5 minutes of television, there is a lot of political advertising going on. Just about every break contains a message from a candidate or a special interest group.

EDITORIAL: Navy Week a huge success

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:30:00 EDT

Navy Week in Toledo was a smashing success. More than 30,000 people came downtown. The riverfront was a hub of activity and downtown was bouncing. It was great to see Toledo mentioned with the much larger cities that are on the tour.

WTOL Editorial: Drought affecting Ohio farmers

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:03:00 EDT

Although many of the farmers in Ohio and Indiana have suffered through a crop destroying drought, most of us do not pay attention to the local crop production.

EDITORIAL: Mayor did not do homework on Southwyck development plan

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:44:00 EDT

I am standing in the open grounds where once stood Southwyck Mall. It is an embarrassing reality to have such prime real estate lie dormant and to watch it slowly disintegrate into wasteland.

Guest Editorial: Library's Summer Reading Club prepares kids for school

Mackenzie Miller — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:46:00 EDT

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is confident that those youngsters who participated in our annual Summer Reading Club will go back with higher proficiency in reading.

Guest Editorial: American Cancer Society Northwest Ohio Golf Classic set for August 20

Nick Bade — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:37:00 EDT

Hello, I am delighted to have this opportunity to tell you about the third annual American Cancer Society Northwest Ohio Golf Classic at The Inverness Club on Monday, August 20.

Editorial: Anthony Wayne Trail gets speed cameras

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 9 Aug 2012 17:27:00 EDT

I am standing on the Anthony Wayne Trail right by the zoo. If you are driving past this spot you better not be speeding. Here's why: this is a speed-only camera. There is an identical camera on the other side of the trail capturing drivers heading into town.

EDITORIAL: Toledo-born golfer plays in Jamie Farr Classic

Bob Chirdon — Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:55:00 EDT

Toledo-born Stacy Lewis is having a phenomenal year on the LPGA.

EDITORIAL: Land Bank gets $6.8 million to demolish abandon homes

Nick Bade — Thu, 2 Aug 2012 21:39:00 EDT

The Ohio Attorney General's office just approved a $3.4 million dollar grant to the Lucas County Land Bank.

EDITORIAL: TPS administrators cheated

Bob Chirdon — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:34:00 EDT

The administrators of Toledo Public School systems cheated. The students with the highest absentee rate were eliminated from the base of standardized test scores.

EDITORIAL: EOPA viewer responses

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:25:00 EDT

The recent editorial on EOPA and the Local Head Start Program generated quite a few responses.

EDITORIAL: EOPA should justify receiving $13.5 million per year in federal money

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:10:00 EDT

For the past 25 years the local Head Start Program has been funded by a Federal Grant commonly known as an evergreen. This means the yearly renewal was automatic.

EDITORIAL: Despite national recession, Wood Co. businesses expanding, adding jobs

Nick Bade — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:14:00 EDT

Wood County, in spite of one of the most difficult economies in our country's history – continues to attract private investment in jobs.

EDITORIAL: Pool demolitions sad, but necessary

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:59:00 EDT

There was a time, not all that long ago, when the Toledo city swimming pools were a significant part of a neighborhood. But the financial realities of a fiscally strapped city forced about half of the city pools to close.

EDITORIAL: Don’t move firewood

Nick Bade — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:51:00 EDT

With recent high temperatures, you may have turned to a tree to cool down. Shade is an important benefit that trees can provide along with reducing storm water run-off and providing food for wildlife.

EDITORIAL: Olympian Kynard’s mother responds to editorial

Bob Chirdon — Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:57:00 EDT

Last week, I told you about U.S. Olympian Erik Kynard from right here in northwest Ohio. After that aired, I received this letter from his mother

WTOL EDITORIAL: Assessment notices

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:26:00 EDT

It is safe to say that for the most part, efficiency and government do not belong in the same sentence.

EDITORIAL: Kynard makes Olympic team

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:12:00 EDT

Rogers High School graduate Erik Kynard is going to the Olympics.

WTOL Editorial: Ballot measure could change Lucas County government

Nick Bade — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:31:00 EDT

If you live in Lucas County you have an opportunity to challenge the way things have been operating. There is an effort to get 14,500 valid Lucas County signatures on a petition that gives voters a chance in November to change how Lucas County is governed.

EDITORIAL: Give Autism the Boot kicks off this weekend

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:35:00 EDT

This Friday kicks off the annual WTOL 11 Give Autism the Boot autism awareness and fund raising campaign. Each year for the past 6 years, you have made this one of the most successful charitable efforts in Northwest Ohio.

WTOL Editorial: Toledo Museum of Art hosting Glass Art Society Conference

Bob Chirdon — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:03:00 EDT

Right now, The Toledo Art Museum is host to the Glass Art Society's Annual Conference. This is a big deal in the Studio Glass Movement, which began in Toledo way back in 1962.

EDITORIAL: Children’s Miracle Network Telethon this weekend

Nick Bade — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:17:00 EDT

This weekend the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Telethon airs on WTOL 11.

EDITORIAL: Regardless of your feelings toward gambling, Hollywood Casino good for Toledo

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:09:00 EDT

Hollywood Casino opened its doors this week. The facility is first-rate. Penn National Gaming invested more than $300 million dollars to make this an exceptional destination.

WTOL Editorial: UAW Scholarships

Erin Kelly — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:18:00 EDT

This week is special for 10 Ohio high school seniors from UAW families. Each will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Richard T. Gosser Scholarship Awards Program.

WTOL11 Editorial: Organ donation saves lives

Bob Chirdon — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:18:00 EDT

Organ donation saves almost 30,000 lives every year, and that's wonderful. Especially when you consider that another name is added to the National Transplant Waiting List every 10 minutes.

WTOL Editorial: Absenteeism

Erin Kelly — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:16:00 EDT

The absenteeism in urban public schools is a horrible problem. When kids skip school they pretty much condemn themselves to a lifetime of failure.

WTOL Editorial: Mayor Bell and the Toledo economy

Bob Chirdon — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:18:00 EDT

Lately there seems to be a lot of noise about Mayor Mike Bell's lack of transparency.

WTOL Editorial: Toledo Early College High School a great opportunity for students

Nick Bade — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:17:00 EDT

Although the performance for most urban public school systems is dismal, there are some bright spots. At TPS, the Toledo Early College High School is just such an exception.

WTOL11 Editorial: Watch the 9th Congressional District debate Monday

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:16:00 EST

If you live in the re-designed 9^th Congressional District, then you'll definitely want to watch WTOL 11 next Monday at 6 p.m.

WTOL11 Editorial: Mayor should institute tough policies on new Neighborhoods Department

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:05:00 EST

The recently released report on the Neighborhoods Department in Toledo reveals a lot more about human nature than it does about what was really going wrong.

WTOL11 Editorial: ‘Red Tails’ offers valuable lesson to younger Americans

Bob Chirdon — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:53:00 EST

The premiere night for the movie Red Tails was special. If you are not familiar with the movie it's based on the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. They were the first African American pilots in World War II.

WTOL11 Editorial: Bell must follow the money in neighborhoods scandal

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:59:00 EST

Mayor Mike Bell should pull back the curtain on the mess in the Neighborhoods department of the city.

WTOL11 Editorial: Former Mayors wrong to criticize Bell

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:29:00 EST

A little while ago former Toledo Mayors Jack Ford and Carty Finkbeiner performed a very public duet. The notes they hit were all low and were directed at current Mayor Mike Bell.

WTOL Editorial: Detroit Auto Show

Bob Chirdon — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:53:00 EST

I went to the Detroit Auto Show on Saturday morning. For the first time in a couple of years, the show is teeming with innovation and optimism.

WTOL Editorial: We must preserve Tony Packo's

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:34:00 EST

The Tony Packo's situation is regrettable. Thanks to Jamie Farr and Mash, Tony Packo's is an iconic symbol of national recognition.

WTOL Editorial: Redistricting will shake up stale politics

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 6 Jan 2012 16:05:00 EST

The re-districting of Ohio is controversial, but it is a completed process. Longstanding congresswoman Marcy Kaptur faces her first intra-party battle in decades. She has to prove she is up to the challenge posed by congressman Dennis Kucinich, of Cleveland.

WTOL Editorial: Call 11 for Action passes 1 million dollar mark

Bob Chirdon — Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:15:00 EST

When it comes to resolving issues for people in this market, Call 11 for Action has no peer.

WTOL Editorial: Do the right thing, call the police about suspicious activity

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 4 Jan 2012 17:36:00 EST

In the past 12 months, 30 people have been murdered in Toledo. This murder rate is an alarming increase over the average for the previous 4 years which was 23.

WTOL Editorial: Green Jobs initiative was a false promise

Bob Chirdon — Mon, 5 Dec 2011 05:39:00 EST

It's time to pull back the curtain on the promise of the green jobs initiatives: It's just not happening.

WTOL Editorial: The super committee served themselves not the nation

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 18:24:00 EST

I bet plenty of times you've cut your spending by a lot more than 3 percent. Well that's all the Congressional Super Committee was asked to do - trim 3 percent from a $44 trillion dollar spending budget over 10 years. And they couldn't agree on anything.

WTOL Editorial: Investment raising hope in Northwest Ohio

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:27:00 EST

In case you haven't noticed, Northwest Ohio is the center for some significant capital investment. I'm talking about $1.5 billion dollars and thousands of jobs. This means construction jobs and permanent positions thereafter.

WTOL Editorial: Flying Horse Farms offers seriously ill children a chance to be kids

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:41:00 EST

At any given time, there are about 16,000 children in Ohio with serious medical illnesses. Being seriously ill, and a kid, can make it hard to fit in. Well now there is a place they can go, and for a little while, just be kids.

WTOL Editorial: Voting Issue 2 down will not help Ohio's economy

Bob Chirdon — Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:41:00 EST

Issue 2 has galvanized the unions and the democratic base in Ohio. They have combined with non-Ohio forces like the national education association to shape public perception of what is at stake.

WTOL Editorial: Get out and vote! It only takes 5 minutes to cast a ballot

Bob Chirdon — Tue, 1 Nov 2011 16:30:00 EDT

Election day is next Tuesday November 8. Go vote. It takes about 5 minutes to cast your ballot. Counting transportation time, the entire process is what, maybe a half-hour?

WTOL Editorial: Occupy Wall Street

Bob Chirdon — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:06:00 EDT

The Occupy Wall Street crowd is a bit loony. From what I can see on TV, read in the paper, and saw first-hand this weekend in Milwaukee, they are an eclectic collection of misfits, malcontents and misanthropes.

WTOL Editorial: StormTrack 11 team certified as most accurate in Toledo

Bob Chirdon — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:35:00 EDT

Recently, the weather team of WTOL 11 was certified most accurate by the nation's only independent forecast research firm, WeatheRate.

WTOL Editorial: Kaitlyn's Cottage will be a safe haven for young adults with special needs

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:33:00 EDT

The parents and families of young adults with special needs understand that everyday things take extra planning and effort.

WTOL Editorial: Get out this Sunday and support Race for the Cure 2011

Bob Chirdon — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:35:00 EDT

This Sunday is The Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure. Our own Chrys Peterson will once again set the pace for the largest single charity event in Northwest Ohio. The weather looks promising, which is always a good thing.

WTOL Editorial: White House responds to Asian Carp editorial

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:11:00 EST

I received a call from Taryn Tuss of the White House Council on Environmental Quality. She told me the President wanted the people living by the Great Lakes to know how committed his administration is to combating this Asian Carp invasion.

WTOL Editorial: Let's get it done with the commissioner's race

Lisa Strawbridge — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:20:00 EST

In the end, we all need to know and believe that the process of counting votes in Lucas County is above reproach.

WTOL Editorial: County already has abundance of development groups

Thu, 9 Dec 2010 14:27:00 EST

The Toledo City Council is considering a 3 year deal to provide money for the newly-formed Downtown Toledo Development Corporation.

WTOL Editorial: Obama leaving us high and dry over Asian Carp

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:48:00 EST

The Asian Carp are making their way to the Great Lakes, and the Obama Administration doesn't seem to care.

Guest Editorial: Toledo Public Schools needs dramatic overhaul

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 13:28:00 EST

Carty Finkbeiner says TPS needs a visionary overhaul, and the sooner, the better.

Guest Editorial: Don't let the tax cut die

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 13:26:00 EST

The Lucas County commissioner term ends in a month for Ben Konop. He says it's up to county residents to keep a tax cut alive that he proposed.

WTOL Editorial: Help police catch south Toledo rapist

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:41:00 EST

The police are going to get this creep, it's just a matter of when. In the meantime, be careful, be vigilant and tell the police if you know anything.

WTOL Editorial: Hometown for the Holidays newscasts return

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:30:00 EST

WTOL 11 continues the holiday tradition we started last year of taking our entire news team on the road when we head to Genoa next Tuesday.

WTOL Editorial: Morons damage gravesites at Toledo cemetery

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:40:00 EST

I guess if someone is ignorant enough to do this, then he or she is probably too ignorant to feel shame or remorse.

WTOL Editorial: United Way sees new spirit of community cooperation

Tue, 9 Nov 2010 23:15:00 EST

The 2010 United Way campaign set a goal of $13.3 million and the early results have been most promising.

WTOL Editorial: Bell, take a lesson from Bing -- please

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:40:00 EST

Bob shares a WSJ column in which Detroit's new mayor challenges unions.

WTOL Editorial: Communities welcome WTOL 'Home for the Holidays'

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:33:00 EST

Your kindness and friendship made "Hometown for the Holidays" an amazing success and a lot of fun. Even in the cold.

WTOL Editorial: This Fall's Pack-a-Pick-up a huge success

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:32:00 EST

The program's goal was to get folks at high school football games to bring food to stock the Seagate Food Bank.

WTOL Editorial: 'I am extremely proud of my fellow clowns'

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:09:00 EST

The Distinguished Clown Corps plays a vital role in the downtown holiday parade.

WTOL Editorial: Raise your voice against childhood cancer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:38:00 EST

Bob issues a Call to Action. Will you answer it?

WTOL Editorial: Tom Skeldon deserves to keep his job

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:13:00 EST

Dog Warden Tom Skeldon does not deserve to be fired. He is cooperating fully with the advisory committee. Now, if he refuses to make changes, then it’s a different story.

WTOL Editorial: Listen up, Governor Strickland

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:08:00 EST

The national election results have implications for Ohio. One year after President Obama was elected on a platform promising change, the people of New Jersey and Virginia evidently think change is necessary.

WTOL Editorial: Hoping the best for Mayor Bell

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:26:00 EST

Bob's sure that Mike Bell is a good guy. He's hoping that Mr. Bell proves himself a good mayor.

WTOL Editorial: Parents, teach your kids to respect others

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:13:00 EDT

Toledo does need more cops, but what we really need are more parents who take the time to teach their children about the basic rules of society and respect for human life.

WTOL Editorial: Stay involved in fight against cancer

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:57:00 EDT

Bob Chirdon commends Sen. Sherrod Brown for following through on promises to the parents of Alexa Brown, who recently died of cancer.

WTOL Editorial: Clyde parents deserve answers

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:40:00 EST

Clyde parents want to know why their children are getting cancer. Bob Chirdon wants them to know News 11 will continue to do stories on their plight, thereby holding the Ohio EPA's feet to the fire on this issue.

WTOL Editorial: Charities need your help

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:45:00 EST

Local charities and food and clothing centers are in tough shape.

WTOL Editorial: Carty chasing elusive legacy

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 14:36:00 EST

Like all politicians, Carty's worried about his legacy. What do you think that legacy will reflect? Bob has a few opinions.

Editorial: Fremont Veteran to receive Congressional award

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 08:41:00 EST

Art Jibilian of Fremont played a vital role in one of the last untold stories of World War II. On Sunday, he'll be rewarded for his courage.

EDITORIAL: Fire her for leaking Joe the Plumber's records

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:03:00 EST

For a governor who was swept into office decrying the immoral and criminal behavior of the Republican party, this should have been a simple decision.

WTOL Editorial: Clowns serious about helping kids

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:59:00 EST

Once a year, Bob dons a clown outfit and lets himself go. What's it all about? Click to find out.

WTOL Editorial: Are you ready for 'The Big Switch?'

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:44:00 EDT

Important TV antennae information for the Big Switch.

WTOL Editorial: Two levies will improve NW Ohio

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:07:00 EDT

You have an opportunity to help create jobs, grow the economy and improve the image of northwest Ohio. How? By voting for these two levies, Bob says.

WTOL Editorial: Get out and vote

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:50:00 EDT

Regardless of your preference for president, Bob Chirdon wants you to be sure to cast your vote.

WTOL Editorial: Will the 2 Sylvanias meet in the middle?

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:48:00 EDT

The people who live in the City of Sylvania and Sylvania Township vote soon on an issue to form a commission to study a merger. Will it happen? Bob speculates.