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Day: December 16, 2021

The 10th Annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Clements

December 16, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

The 10th Annual Christmas Bazaar was held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at St. Clements Hall in west Toledo on a balmy early winter day featuring 64 degrees and wind. The wind did not stop […]

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Christmas Gifts at Your Local Book Store … or Online – Part 1

December 16, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor You knew this was coming. You knew that you were going to have to finish your holiday shopping soon but it snuck up on you, didn’t it? And even […]

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Social Security Benefits Increase in 2022

December 16, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

Social Security Column By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo, OH Approximately 70 million Americans will see a 5.9% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in […]

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Nan Whaley: Democratic Candidate for Governor Addresses the Issues

December 16, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, a Democrat, has been at the helm of her hometown for seven years tackling a myriad of issues. She entered office during the midst of […]

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New Minority Business Assistance Center Opens

December 16, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

Sojourner’s Truth Staff The new Ohio Minority Business Assistance Center of Northwest Ohio, hosted by The Institute for Social Justice at Union Institute and Mays & Associates, Ltd, in conjunction with the Ohio Department of […]

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City of Toledo and Lucas County Announce Relaunch of Rental Assistance Program

December 16, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

Sojourner’s Truth Staff The second phase of the Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program has launched. The program, funded by the American Rescue Plan of 2021, has supplied $22.7 million for the first and second […]

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SNAP Is Still Fighting Hunger Among the Elderly

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

Sojourner’s Truth Staff City and agency leaders gathered on Wednesday at the J. Frank Troy Senior Center to emphasize the merits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for the elderly residents of the Toledo area […]

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Dear Mr. Stechschulte and Toledo School Board Members:

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

I am writing seeking your consideration for appointment to the vacant Toledo City School Board position. I am drawn to this post because of my belief in the necessity of public education, and my desire […]

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Sir…Have You No Shame!

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column Jussie Smollett is a sad pathetic figure. A needy person who was seeking love in all the wrong places. In Jussie’s private alternative universe, populated by fantasies and make-believe […]

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‘Twas the Night Before Appointments and Endorsements

December 16, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

by Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor   Life is dotted with these kinds of interruptions. A day starts out normally, and life’s just humming along. Then something happens that immediately erases your plans. […]

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