Mark Chen

Reporter · Toledo, OH

Mark Chen is a reporter specializing in local and state government, bringing over 6 years of experience in investigative journalism. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University, Mark has contributed to Cleveland's Plain Dealer before starting his role at Toledo Current. His work often focuses on transparency and accountability in local governance.

2 stories from Mark Chen in Springfield

Toledo City Hall during a council meeting

Government

City council rejects Flock termination resolution, deadlocks on its committee status

In a tense meeting that echoed through the halls of Toledo's City Hall, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as residents and council members gathered to discuss the future of the Flock camera system. The cameras, designed to enhance public safety and security, have become a focal point of...

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Wildlife rehabilitator caring for injured animal in Ohio

Health

Rising costs and shrinking habitats straining wildlife rescuers in Ohio and Michigan

As the sun rises over the sprawling fields of Ohio and Michigan, a dedicated team at Nature's Nursery prepares for another day of wildlife rehabilitation. Among the first to arrive is Sarah Johnson, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, who has spent the last decade caring for injured and orphaned...

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