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Election Day approaching, Cleveland bodies found, Perrysburg hit-and-run, Tecumseh St. fire...

Election Day is this Tuesday. Board of Elections President Linda Howe tells us early voting has picked up some the last few days. Issue 3 is driving most of the interest. It's the plan to build four casinos in Ohio. Five times in the past 20 years, Ohio voters have rejected gambling issues. This weekend, supporters and opponents of Issue 3 were each doing all they can to boost turnout for the election. The Ohio Jobs and Growth Committee, which is supporting the casino issue, has staff and volunteers going door-to-door in major cities. Opponents are coordinating with churches to put up thousands of signs asking voters to oppose the proposal.

Then there's Issue 2, a measure that would establish a board to oversee the care of livestock. The Ohio Farm Bureau is encouraging farmers to support the proposal, while the Humane Society of the United States is urging a 'no' vote.

The polls are open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. For information on polling locations, contact your county's Board of Elections office.

A fire destroyed a 100-year old building this morning. That building was home to the B and J Cafe on Temcuseh. Halloween partiers spent the evening there, and around 7 this morning a fire broke out. Investigators are looking for a cause. The building is a total loss.

A Toledo family escaped unharmed after a fire at their Warwick St. home this morning. A woman and her granddaughter awoke up to the smell of smoke. They got out safely. Fire crews say the home suffered extensive smoke damage and the fire looks suspicious.

Speeding may have played a roll in a fatal crash in Monroe County overnight. The Monroe County sheriff's office says 20-year-old Kyle Stefko was traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control and ended up in a ditch in Raisinville Township. Stefko was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle suffered minor injuries.

Two people are in police custody following a hit and run accident that injured a man in Perrysburg Township this morning. Police say a fight started at the Perrysburg Estates trailer park on Lime City Rd. A short time later, four suspects got into a car and started dragging the victim. The victim eventually broke free, but the driver of the vehicle ending up striking him. The names of those involved have not been released.

After 88 years, the historic Ohio Theatre closed its doors to the public today. The theatre is closed indefinitely although there are plans to restore the old building. Economic conditions forced the closure. From November 4th through the 8th, the theatre will hold a mass sale of some of its assets, including tables, folding chairs, and other items.

Ohioans who need help heating their homes this winter can apply for government assistance on Monday. The federal government is making available $220 million next year to help struggling Ohio residents. Lucas County residents who earn less than 200% of the poverty level may qualify. If you want to make an appointment to apply for home heating help call the Home Energy Assistance Program at 1-866-504-7392.

As all that beautiful fall foliage begins to pile up on the ground, Toledo city crews will be busy collecting all those leaves around town. Annual leaf pick-up begins tomorrow in the 43613 and 43623 neighborhoods.

Cleveland police are trying to identify six bodies found in a home of a convicted rapist. Today the coroner's office confirmed that all six bodies were all females and were homicide victims. At least four apparently had been strangled. Police are now asking for the public's help in identifying missing people who may have been victims. 50-year-old Anthony Sowell has been arrested in the case, but no charges have been filed.

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