Author: Barry
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Toledo Tribune: Editor’s Note: Released video concerns
January 23, 2025 The Toledo Tribune is committed to upholding the principles of journalistic integrity and serving our community with honor. In light of a video currently circulating, we feel it is important to address the matter with care and transparency. While we will not comment on the contents of the video due to the…
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Breaking news- Firefighters Rally to Toledo in Unified Effort
By Toledo Tribune Toledo, a town nestled along the winding Yaquina River, thrives on the courage and dedication of its community members. That was never more evident than today, as firefighters from neighboring districts rallied to support the safety of Toledo’s citizens. In this time of transition, with our own interim fire chief, training officer,…
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The Hard Truth: Seeing Both Sides: A Mediator’s Perspective on Conflict and Communication
By The TOLEDO TRIBUNE Imagine a ball between us. I look at the ball and confidently say, “It’s red.” You, just as certain, respond, “No, it’s yellow.” Frustration builds. “What are you talking about? The ball is obviously red!” “And I’m telling you, it’s yellow!” The argument escalates, emotions flaring, until—at last—we pause. We step…
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Breaking News: Interim City Manager Amanda Carey No Longer Employed by City of Toledo January 23,2025
By the TOLEDO TRIBUNE TOLEDO – Interim City Manager Amanda Carey is no longer employed by the City of Toledo, according to city officials. The circumstances surrounding her departure remain unclear, and the city has declined to provide further details at this time. Carey was appointed as the financial manager and stepped into the interim…
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Breaking news: by the Toledo Tribune. January 29, 2025
Good evening, Toledo. Out of turmoil, clarity. Out of discord, the first steps toward unity. On the evening of January 29th, the Toledo City Council gathered not just to conduct business, but to acknowledge the past, make amends, and begin the work of rebuilding trust. In a rare and poignant moment, the council issued a…
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Whimsy and Wonder: A Rope Strong Enough to Lift a Town
By the Toledo Tribune. A single string is a fragile thing. Pull too hard, and it snaps. A little fray, a little wear, and soon it’s unraveling, falling apart. But twist it together with a few others, and suddenly it’s something more—a cord, a rope, a thing of strength. Strong enough to lift, strong enough…
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Whimsy and Wonder: The Surest Way to a Politician’s Heart (And Mind, If He Has One)
By The Toledo Tribune Update*** (this is in the whimsy and wonder column and should be considered satire) Recently, the Trump administration made a decision—a bold, confident, chest-thumping sort of decision—the kind that makes headlines and sets the talking heads a-chattering. Then, two days later, they reversed themselves entirely, as if the whole thing had…
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The Hard Truth: A Plain Talk Guide to Oregon’s Public Records Law
By the Toledo Tribune Now, Oregon, like any good and proper state, believes in the notion that government business ought to be the people’s business. The law says that if there’s a piece of paper, a scribbled note, or even a telegram tied to a pigeon that’s got something to do with how a public…
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The Hard Truth: Fear, Courage, and the Choices That Shape Us
By The Toledo Tribune In the quiet hours of the morning, when the coffee is still too hot and the world has not yet made up its mind about what kind of day it’s going to be, we find ourselves faced with choices. Choices about how we will stand, how we will speak, and whether…
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The Hard Truth: “At the Crossroads of Reckoning: Reflections on Hard Choices for Toledo”
By the Toledo Tribune Well, it’s been a brisk February here in Toledo, Oregon—the kind of cold that doesn’t just nip at your nose but gives it a firm, icy bite. A light dusting of snow has transformed our familiar streets into slick ribbons, forcing us to slow down and tread carefully. It’s in these…