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WGTE’s 'Rethinking Jails and Justice' wins awards; commissioners cite community impact

Board of Lucas County Commissioners · March 10, 2026
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WGTE was presented awards for the 'Rethinking Jails and Justice' podcast, a collaboration supported by Lucas County and foundations. County officials credited the program with helping prompt a conviction-integrity review and pointed to a drop in regional jail population.

The Board recognized WGTE for its podcast series “Rethinking Jails and Justice,” a public-media collaboration supported by Lucas County and philanthropic partners.

Dale Thornton, interim president and CEO of WGTE, described the series as part of the station’s public-education mission and noted two honors: a public…

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