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  Opponents argue death penalty takes monetary, human toll

  By Jim Provance Verified

  Apr. 16, 2025

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  Coroners push back against Ohio plan to end their elected posts

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  Apr. 16, 2025

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  Opponents argue death penalty takes monetary, human toll

  By Jim Provance Verified

  Apr. 16, 2025

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The Toledo Blade

The Blade, based in Toledo, Ohio, is the oldest continuously operating business in the city, established in 1835. It has a long-standing reputation for journalistic excellence and has evolved from its original name, *The Toledo Blade*, to *The Blade* in 1960, reflecting its broader regional influence. The Blade publishes local, national, and international news through both print and digital platforms, including investigative journalism. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting in 2004. The company operates ToledoBlade.com, which offers subscription-based access to articles and archives, along with features like “Blade Rewards.” The Blade also engages with the community through events and partnerships with local organizations, and it provides classifieds and advertising services, including job listings and real estate ads. With a circulation of approximately 146,000, The Blade continues to be a vital part of northwest Ohio's media landscape.