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Do you know which president was the first to have a telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've held the highest office in the United States.

Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office. Here's a look at some of the inaugurations for years past.

Final ballots could change outcome of Imagination Station levy

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More than 8,000 votes will be counted in Lucas County. The provisional ballots could be the determining factor in the Imagination Station levy, which failed by about 1,000 votes earlier this month.

GOP looking ahead after Tuesday’s election

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Experts are calling the 2012 election a "disappointing" election for the Republican Party.

Tight race for local issues and levies

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It was a close race for numerous issues and levies on local ballots Tuesday. Some passed with a narrow margin, while others continued to fail.

Findlay tax renewal levy fails, cuts likely

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The City of Findlay's renewal of a quarter percent income tax was defeated by 822 votes at the polls Tuesday. This mean six million dollars in cuts may come along with it.

Puerto Ricans vote in favor of statehood

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While all eyes were on the U.S. mainland during Election Day 2012, the small American-owned island of Puerto Rico voted in favor of statehood, according to election results. 

Voters turn down Perrysburg public transportation levy

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Perrysburg City Council is holding a special meeting Thursday to determine if they can develop a short-term plan to supply public transportation.

Freedom Township tax levy fails by 1 vote

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The Freedom Township levy was voted down Tuesday by one vote. After 1,417 votes were tallied, 708 were in favor and 709 were against.

Reductions likely after BG Schools levy fails

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The Bowling Green City Schools income tax levy failed Tuesday by less than 700 votes.

Perrysburg School tax levy passes by nearly 400 votes

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The incremental Perrysburg School tax levy passed Tuesday by about 51 percent, or nearly 400 votes. The 13.19 mill levy was replacing an expiring 9.95 mill levy.

Parks and rec levy failure could force pool closures

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Toledo city leaders will have to regroup after voters rejected a new levy for parks and recreation Tuesday.

TPS levy fails, but district plans to move forward

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After the Toledo Public School levy failed Tuesday, kids and teachers returned to classrooms disappointed, knowing voters had rejected what the district was calling "an investment in kids."

9,000 provisional ballots yet to be counted in Lucas County

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The Lucas County Board of Elections says about 9,000 provisional ballots were cast in Tuesday's election.

Area members of Congress win re-election

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There were no upsets in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan congressional races Tuesday.  All incumbents held their seats, and will be headed back to Congress next year.

OH voters approve 55% school tax issues

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Voters across Ohio approved 105 of 192 school tax issues Election Day.

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Obama 'more inspired than ever' after historic election Video included

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"This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray the president will be successful in guiding our nation," said Mitt Romney in his concession speech.

More than half of Lucas Co. voters already voted

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The Lucas County Board of Elections is reporting that as of 6 p.m., more than 52.9 percent of registered Lucas County voters have voted at the polls Tuesday.

Romney and Ryan stop in Cleveland on Election day

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Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney stopped in Cleveland Tuesday after voting in Massachusetts.  The event was not open to the public.

Voters today will decide the next President of the United States as well as other critical measures that have become major issues in the campaign. The following is a look at what is happening at polls around the country and the last-minute efforts to get highly coveted votes.

Volunteers giving one last push to voters

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Volunteers from the Romney and Obama campaigns were out Monday using every last hour to push for support.

Voters sound off about the election

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Voters have mixed reactions when it comes to their attitude toward this year's election.

Perrysburg officials hoping voters approve school, transportation levies

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Volunteers gathered Monday to make one final push to Perrysburg voters asking them to support the local school system by approving a 13.19 mills levy that will replace an expiring 9.95 mills.

Early voting down from 2008 in Lucas County, up in Wood County

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Information on early voting released by county boards of elections shows a drop in early voting among Lucas County residents, and an increase with those who live in Wood County as compared to the 2008 presidential election.

Lawsuit: OH voting machines could alter votes

An election-eve lawsuit alleges that software in some Ohio voting machines makes the machines vulnerable to having votes altered after they are cast.

33 seats up for grabs to gain Senate control

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Most of the election talk is centered on the race for president, but the Senate could see a power shift come Tuesday.

TARTA to provide free service Election Day

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To encourage voters to go to the polls Election Day, TARTA will provide free rides all day Tuesday on its regular fixed-line, Call-A-Ride, and TARPS services.

Gov. Kasich discusses OH voters on CBS Early Show

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Ohio Governor John Kasich made a special appearance on CBS' The Early Show Monday morning.

Candidate Wurzelbacher to promote gas for $1.84 a gallon

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The New American Energy Opportunity Foundation will be hosting an event in Toledo where the first 100 participants will receive up to 15 gallons of gas at the January, 2009 price of $1.84 a gallon.

Vice President rallies supporters in Fremont

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Presidential politics returned to Northwest Ohio on Sunday. Vice President Joe Biden campaigned at Terra Community College in Fremont.

Libertarian presidential candidate to speak in BG

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Gary Johnson will campaign at the Clazel Theatre on Main Street. Doors open at noon with the speech at 1 p.m.

Josh Mandel, Marc Rubio to speak at Packo's at the Park

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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel will drop by Packo's at the Park Friday afternoon.

Issue 15 political signs missing in Sylvania Township

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Seven hundred dollars worth of campaign signs are missing from Sylvania Township. The signs represent Issue 15 which voters will have the choice to continue using Tarta services or opt-out.

Former Pres. Bill Clinton rallies in Perrysburg

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Former President Bill Clinton rallied in Perrysburg Thursday for President Obama's re-election bid.

Neither candidate backing down in US Senate race

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The hotly contested battle for U.S. Senate in Ohio is drawing to an end as Election Day nears, but neither candidate is backing down.

OHIO POLL: Obama 48, Romney 46; Brown 49, Mandel 44

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A new Ohio Poll conducted by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati released Wednesday shows an extremely close race for president in the Buckeye State.

Volunteers continue to push for Obama campaign

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With only a few days left until the election, Obama volunteers are ramping up their efforts to get the president re-elected.

Local congressional race receives national attention

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A local congressional race is getting national attention as a self-proclaimed, outspoken plumber challenges a longtime politician.

Voters being asked to support BG school income tax levy

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Voters are being asked to support a higher income tax for Bowling Green schools. The school said if the levy does not pass, reductions could be made.

Imagination Station hopes voters support Issue 26

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Imagination Station is looking for voters' help on Election Day.

Romney emphasizes rumor of Jeep production leaving US

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A comment by Mitt Romney during his campaign speech in Defiance on Thursday is stirring up some controversy.

MI absentee voters can now track ballots

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Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is reminding Michigan absentee voters of an innovative online feature that allows them to check the status of their ballot.

Romney to rally in Defiance Thursday

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Republican nominee for president and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will visit Defiance Thursday.

With Election Day drawing closer, nominee-apparent Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are gearing up to face off for your votes - but what if it had been Republican candidate Herman Cain, or Rick Santorum, instead? Take a look back at the memorable, and often amusing, moments of the presidential race that left only one Republican standing to take on incumbent Obama in the fall.

TPS asking voters for a yes on Issue 20

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Toledo Public School is asking voters to vote in favor of Issue 20.

Officials' petition urges voters to reject Lucas Co. levies

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Voters have heard the arguments on why to vote "yes," but now a group of elected officials are pushing back saying voters should give a resounding "no" to every Lucas County levy.

President Obama to campaign in Youngstown with Bill Clinton

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The Obama campaign confirms the president will visit Youngstown, Ohio on Monday, Oct. 29.

Candidates to crisscross Buckeye State Thursday

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Stops on Thursday include Defiance, Bowling Green and Cleveland.

Wood County 1 of 6 swing counties in Ohio

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A new Rasmussen poll shows President Barack Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney in a dead tie in Ohio. Both candidates showed to have 48 percent of the votes.

Perrysburg Township asking voters to pass Fire and EMS levy

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For the past couple of years the Perrysburg Township Fire and EMS department has been considering putting a levy on the ballot.

Paul Ryan stopping in Findlay Sunday on bus tour

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Paul Ryan will be in Findlay Sunday.

Library director: Issue 23 is a must pass

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The Toledo-Lucas County Library levy could generate more than $20 million, half of the library's budget. Issue 23 has an impact on Lucas County voters if it passes or fails.

VP Joe Biden speaks at UT

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With two weeks left until Election Day, Vice President Joe Biden is traveling to Ohio for a three-day swing across the state Monday through Wednesday. On Tuesday, Biden spoke at the University of Toledo's Student Union Auditorium.