July 7, 2013
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Opinion
Goodbye and more thank yous
Tom Pounds on saying goodbye to a friend and Sarah Ottney on thanking those who serve in our nation’s armed forces. page 3
Community
Scrapped
The freighter Phoenix Star will be dismantled after a 45-year run on the lakes. page 12
Military
VA clinic hires
Toledo VA Clinic gaining psychologist, two peer support specialists. page 14
Veterans Matter
Local group fills gap between HUD-VASH housing, homeless vets. page 14
Community Star
‘Despicable Me 2’ Film critic James A. Molnar reviews the new Gru film and four other summer movies. page 18
Baby Elaina The search for answers continues. By Evan Brune and Casey Harper, page 6
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