No cashier on first floor
The cashier's area on the first floor is no longer operating. All work-related reimbursements will be applied to your paychecks.
Phishing emails sent to Blade Staff
Be sure to check email addresses before responding to any email that appears to be suspect.
Security monitoring increased at Blade
As a reminder, please do not prop any doors open around the building and do not allow anyone to enter with you if they do not have a valid Blade ID. Any visitors should be checked in through security.
Police presence at Blade Building
Toledo police are providing extra police presence in front of The Blade Building because of the shooting at the Capital Gazette in Maryland.
Mileage rate increases for 2018
The Blade’s mileage rate for business travel is up 1 cent a mile over last year. The new mileage rate is 54.5 cents per mile.
Gmail issues
Gmail will no longer work with the old version of Chrome. IT suggests using Firefox if you cannot access your work email.
New break room ice machine
The ice maker has been installed in the lunch/break room the second floor. The ice is free to all.
Don’t open unfamiliar attachments
If you receive an email with an attachment from someone you don't recognize, weren't expecting, or can't easily check its authenticity, DO NOT open the attachment and DELETE the email. IT technicians are working to prevent these email attacks.
Helpful ‘cheat sheet’ on courts
Jennifer Feehan has assembled a list of often-use court terms and processes. This should be helpful in understanding court jargon.
Applications due June 1
The Blade Foundation has announced that one $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student entering college in the fall of 2017.