Local elections being held in about half of Mich.

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - It's Election Day in about half the state.

Local elections are to be held on Tuesday in 42 of Michigan's 83 counties.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

To find out if there's an election in their community, voters can visit the secretary of state's website or check with their county clerk's office.

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson encouraged state residents to vote, saying in a statement "it only takes a few minutes to participate in 1 of our country's basic freedoms."

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Rollover accident on EB I-475 near Corey Rd
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:20:59 GMT
Toledo Police are on the scene of a rollover accident on I-475 between Corey Road and Talmadge Road after a vehicle lost control and flipped over into a ditch. Police are still trying to piece togetherMore >>
Toledo Police are on the scene of a rollover accident on I-475 between Corey Road and Talmadge Road after a vehicle lost control and flipped over into a ditch.More >>
Ohio Supreme Court to hear case of officer involved shooting
Ohio Supreme Court to hear case of officer involved shooting
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:20:00 GMT
Lucas County prosecutors are not giving up in their pursuit of a former Ottawa Hills police officer who shot and paralyzed a man. Now the case is headed to the Ohio Supreme Court after a ruling Wednesday.More >>
Lucas County prosecutors are not giving up in their pursuit of a former Ottawa Hills police officer who shot and paralyzed a man. Now the case is headed to the Ohio Supreme Court after a ruling Wednesday.More >>
More than 500 SWAT team members training in our area
More than 500 SWAT team members training in our area
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:16:56 GMT
More than five hundred swat team officers are training in Northwest Ohio this week for the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Conference. With the increasing threats that face our communities swat teamsMore >>
More than five hundred swat team officers are training in Northwest Ohio this week for the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Conference.More >>
Toledo Republicans may back Independent Mike Bell
Toledo Republicans may back Independent Mike Bell
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:11:42 GMT
The Toledo mayor's race may be a crowded affair but so far no viable Republicans. All seven announced candidates have to first file petitions and be certified by the Lucas County Board of Elections.More >>
Toledo Mayor Mike Bell has the financial backing of Republicans and the Independent could get the party's endorsement.More >>
Now Open: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Now Open: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:55:45 GMT
A new bargain store opened its doors in Toledo Wednesday. Ollie's Bargain Outlet is on Lewis Avenue in the Alexis Park Shopping Center. The Pennsylvania-based store is bringing about 60 new jobs to theMore >>
A new bargain store opened its doors in Toledo Wednesday. Ollie's Bargain Outlet is on Lewis Avenue in the Alexis Park Shopping Center.More >>

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Toledo Republicans may back Independent Mike Bell
Toledo Republicans may back Independent Mike Bell
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:11:42 GMT
The Toledo mayor's race may be a crowded affair but so far no viable Republicans. All seven announced candidates have to first file petitions and be certified by the Lucas County Board of Elections.More >>
Toledo Mayor Mike Bell has the financial backing of Republicans and the Independent could get the party's endorsement.More >>
Ohio lawmakers approve Internet cafe crackdown
Ohio lawmakers approve Internet cafe crackdown
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:53:47 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio state lawmakers moved boldly Tuesday against storefront sweepstakes parlors they have come to view as illegal gambling operations, advancing separate bills effectively banningMore >>
An effective ban on Internet cafes targeted as illegal gambling operations has cleared the Ohio Legislature after more than two years of wrangling.More >>
Hocking Hills park plans safety changes after third death
Hocking Hills park plans safety changes after third death
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:32:46 GMT
LOGAN, Ohio (AP) - State officials say safety improvements are planned after a third fatal fall from a cliff recently in the Hocking's Hills region of southeastern Ohio. The Ohio Department of NaturalMore >>
State officials say safety improvements are planned after a third fatal fall from a cliff recently in the Hocking's Hills region of southeastern Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says signs warning hikers not to leave marked trails are being enhanced. Rangers also have increased trail patrols and are issuing more citations to people who stray from themMore >>
Cleveland women thank public for donating recovery money
Cleveland women thank public for donating recovery money
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:26 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:26:32 GMT
CLEVELAND (AP) - The three women held captive in a Cleveland house for about a decade say they are doing fine. That was the message in a letter released by their attorneys Tuesday that also noted a charityMore >>
The three women held captive in a Cleveland house for about a decade say they are doing fine. That was the message in a letter released by their attorneys Tuesday that also noted a charity fund to help the women has now raised more than 650 thousand dollars.More >>
GM Spending Millions , Announcing New Jobs
GM Spending Millions , Announcing New Jobs
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:27:16 GMT
General Motors and Michigan are continuing the economic road to recovery. The company announced today it will invest more than 40 million dollars in a Cadillac factory in Lansing. The LansingMore >>
General Motors and Michigan are continuing the economic road to recovery. The company announced today it will invest more than 40 million dollars in a Cadillac factory in Lansing. The LansingMore >>

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More than 500 SWAT team members training in our area
More than 500 SWAT team members training in our area
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:16:56 GMT
More than five hundred swat team officers are training in Northwest Ohio this week for the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Conference. With the increasing threats that face our communities swat teamsMore >>
More than five hundred swat team officers are training in Northwest Ohio this week for the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Conference.More >>
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Rollover accident on EB I-475 near Corey Rd
Rollover accident on EB I-475 near Corey Rd
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:20:59 GMT
Toledo Police are on the scene of a rollover accident on I-475 between Corey Road and Talmadge Road after a vehicle lost control and flipped over into a ditch. Police are still trying to piece togetherMore >>
Toledo Police are on the scene of a rollover accident on I-475 between Corey Road and Talmadge Road after a vehicle lost control and flipped over into a ditch.More >>
Ohio Supreme Court to hear case of officer involved shooting
Ohio Supreme Court to hear case of officer involved shooting
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:20:00 GMT
Lucas County prosecutors are not giving up in their pursuit of a former Ottawa Hills police officer who shot and paralyzed a man. Now the case is headed to the Ohio Supreme Court after a ruling Wednesday.More >>
Lucas County prosecutors are not giving up in their pursuit of a former Ottawa Hills police officer who shot and paralyzed a man. Now the case is headed to the Ohio Supreme Court after a ruling Wednesday.More >>
Toledo Republicans may back Independent Mike Bell
Toledo Republicans may back Independent Mike Bell
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:11:42 GMT
The Toledo mayor's race may be a crowded affair but so far no viable Republicans. All seven announced candidates have to first file petitions and be certified by the Lucas County Board of Elections.More >>
Toledo Mayor Mike Bell has the financial backing of Republicans and the Independent could get the party's endorsement.More >>
Toledo woman needs help finding missing service dog
Toledo woman needs help finding missing service dog
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:42:15 GMT
A Toledo woman needs your help tonight. Her service dog disappeared late Monday night and is still missing. Robin Reau, 60, has uncontrollable seizures. Seven years ago she got Kaden- a specially trainedMore >>
A Central Toledo woman is looking for her missing service dog. The dog is a black and white Lhaso Apso name Kamden. The dog disappeared from a home near Ashland and Bancroft Monday. The dog is trained to detect seizures before they happen and alert the owner. If you have any information about the dog call 13ABC.More >>
BGSU art thief wanted by police
BGSU art thief wanted by police
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:40:21 GMT
Bowling Green State University police are searching for an art thief. Police say artwork, including jewelry and several sculptures, are missing from the school's fine arts center. The art went missing sometimeMore >>
Bowling Green State University police are searching for an art thief. Police say artwork, including jewelry and several sculptures, are missing from the school's fine arts center.More >>
North Baltimore woman who faked cancer pleads guilty
North Baltimore woman who faked cancer pleads guilty
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:12:14 GMT
A North Baltimore woman who faked having cancer pleaded guilty to theft charges Wednesday. Kimberlie Gustwiler faces up to three years in jail. She is currently out on bond. The single mother claimedMore >>
A North Baltimore woman who faked having cancer pleaded guilty to theft charges Wednesday. Kimberlie Gustwiler faces up to three years in jail. She is currently out on bond.More >>
Fostoria grandma fights off kidnapper
Fostoria grandma fights off kidnapper
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:07:58 GMT
A grandma in Fostoria fights off a man who tried to kidnap her grandson. 13 ABC's Christine Long spoke with the grandmother who battled for the boy kicking and screaming. Anyone you talk to in townMore >>
"I'm grateful that God gave me the strength to fight the man off," says Paulette Barchus who kicked and screamed on Wednesday to protect her grandson.More >>
Accused Lucas County deputy faces judge
Accused Lucas County deputy faces judge
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:45:11 GMT
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was in court Wednesday morning. Deputy Paul Little is accused of giving a firearm to a convicted felon and filing a false report that the gun was stolen. The 15-year veteranMore >>
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was in court Wednesday morning. Deputy Paul Little is accused of giving a firearm to a convicted felon and filing a false report that the gun was stolen.More >>
Now Open: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Now Open: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:55:45 GMT
A new bargain store opened its doors in Toledo Wednesday. Ollie's Bargain Outlet is on Lewis Avenue in the Alexis Park Shopping Center. The Pennsylvania-based store is bringing about 60 new jobs to theMore >>
A new bargain store opened its doors in Toledo Wednesday. Ollie's Bargain Outlet is on Lewis Avenue in the Alexis Park Shopping Center.More >>

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