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THE TOLEDO ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW - AUGUST 28 & 29, 2010

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 26, 2010 – This weekend, in conjunction with the S.S. Willis B.

STANDARD & POOR'S RELEASES BBB RATING FOR NORTHWEST OHIO BOND FUND

 

STATEMENT REGARDING STIMULUS FUNDS FOR THE WILLIS B. BOYER MUSEUM SHIP

The funds that the Willis B. Boyer received were strictly reserved for historic properties in the State of Ohio.

DELTA TO BEGIN SERVICE TO MINNEAPOLIS-ST.PAUL FROM TOLEDO EXPRESS NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Toledo, OH – Aug. 4, 2010 – Beginning Nov. 1, Delta Air Lines will provide jet air service to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) via Toledo Express (TOL).

PORT AUTHORITY PROVIDES LOCAL BUSINESS SBA LOAN CREATING JOBS - RIBBON CUTTING FOR WEFULFILLIT.COM FEATURING #11 FEDEX NASCAR

Toledo, OH – July 28, 2010 – The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority recently provided WeFulFillIT.com a U.S.

TALL SHIP LYNX "AMERICA'S PRIVATEER" IN PORT OF TOLEDO - MAYOR TO PRESENT CAPTAIN GLASS KEY TO CITY

Toledo, OH – July 22, 2010 – The 122-foot, square top sail schooner Lynx will be present in downtown Toledo and docking beside the Willis B. Boyer Museum Ship.

PORT AUTHORITY AND GREAT LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO CREATE MARITIME MUSEUM ON TOLEDO RIVERFRONT

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 24, 2010 – The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and the Great Lakes Historical Society entered into an agreement today to work collaboratively to create

THE CELEBRATED WAR OF 1812 TALL SHIP LYNX "AMERICA'S PRIVATEER" TO VISIT TOLEDO

Toledo, OH - June 21, 2010 – The 122-foot, square top sail schooner Lynx will be sailing into the Port of Toledo for the first time on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 3 p.m.

JOURNAL OF COMMERCE - TOLEDO PORT GETS NEW CRANES

Multi-purpose cranes to handle bulk, breakbulk, project cargo and containers

PORT AUTHORITY DEDICATES TWO NEW MOBILE HARBOR CRANES - PORT OF TOLEDO WELCOMES NEW CSX CRANES

JOURNAL OF COMMERCE - A LAKEFRONT CONTAINER VIEW

PORTS ON THE Great Lakes, which traditionally handle dry and liquid bulk, breakbulk and project cargo, are looking at a future with containers.

SEAWAY COMPASS HIGHLIGHTED GUEST - PAUL TOTH, JR., PRESIDENT & CEO, TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

Introduction: On October 15, 2009 the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Board of Directors appointed Paul L. Toth, Jr. as the President and CEO.

PORT AUTHORITY IMPROVES DOCKS TO DRAW CARGO

By DAVID PATCH
BLADE STAFF WRITER

RAIL SPUR TO ENHANCE SHIPPING & BUSINESS AT PORT OF TOLEDO - CONSTRUCTION BEGINS THIS WEEK ON STIMULUS-FUNDED PROJECT

Columbus (Thursday, May 6 , 2010) – A rail spur nearly the length of a football field may seem a short stretch of track, but at almost 300 feet, it will be an important rail

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY CELEBRATION AT DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PLAZA SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010 - OPENING CEREMONY AT 9:30 - PARKING & SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE AT OWENS CORNING

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 30, 2010 – Toledo’s Amtrak Station will host the third annual National Train Day Celebration on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from  9:30 a.m.

PORT AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE $15 MILLION DOE GRANT FROM VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN TODAY

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 21, 2010 - The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will receive a $15 million Department of Energy grant today from Vice President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C.

PORT AUTHORITY WELCOMES FIRST OVERSEAS FREIGHTER OF THE SEASON

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 15, 2010 - The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority welcomes the first overseas freighter of the season with a traditional celebration that kicks off the 2010-shi

PORT AUTHORITY LAUNCHES NAME THE CRANES CONTEST FOR AREA STUDENTS

Announcement will take place at
THE TOLEDO MARITIME ACADEMY
803 Water St– DOWNTOWN TOLEDO

Swanton's Wheelin' Sportsmen NWTF Chapter Wins National Award - Outreach Program is Part of Toledo Express Wildlife Management Plan

NASHVILLE, Tenn.— The National Wild Turkey Federation's (NWTF) Wheelin' Sportsmen NWTF outreach program

PORT AUTHORITY PROVIDES $35,000 GRANT TO CITY OF COMPASSION CDC FOR SOLAR ENERGY GENERATING FACILITY

TOLEDO, Ohio, January 21, 2010 – The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Board of Directors has granted City of Compassion CDC $35,000 for predevelopment cost

FirstEnergy and The Ohio Manufacturers' Association Reach Agreement to Provide three Ohio Port Authorities with $7.5 Million for Jobs and Business Expansion

TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 14.

PORT AUTHORITY OFFICIALS RECOMMEND TOLEDO EXPRESS TO SAVE HOURS IN AIRPORT WAITS

TOLEDO, Ohio, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority officials urge the traveling public to consider flying Toledo Express for no waits, thorough security screenings,