The written word: Toledo Blade stories I wrote and (mostly) photographed for the Toledo Blade Magazine page that runs in the newspaper on Sundays.

The links take you to the online content, which includes the stories, photo galleries and videos.


Goal oriented: Story on the BGSU women’s club hockey team surviving their second season during covid. April 2021

BGSU women’s club hockey forward Khloe Yunker celebrates a goal during a scrimmage against the Toledo Fire Department hockey team at the Bowling Green State University Slater Family Ice Arena. THE BLADE/LORI KING

BGSU women’s club hockey forward Khloe Yunker celebrates a goal during a scrimmage against the Toledo Fire Department hockey team at the Bowling Green State University Slater Family Ice Arena. THE BLADE/LORI KING

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Fearless on wheels: Story on kids learning to motocross race. August 2020

Tiffany Urbanowski runs to her son after he crashes on the track during the MX Express motocross race at Delta Raceway. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Tiffany Urbanowski runs to her son after he crashes on the track during the MX Express motocross race at Delta Raceway. THE BLADE/LORI KING

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One Man’s Junk: Story on scrap yards, inspired by my junked 2012 Hyundai Tuscon, which died due to a warped head gasket. 2020 THE BLADE/LORI KING

Drone shot of A-1 Auto Parts in Toledo on Jan. 17, 2020. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Drone shot of A-1 Auto Parts in Toledo on Jan. 17, 2020. THE BLADE/LORI KING

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Gentle Giants Tame the Soul: Story on Clydesdale horses used for equine-assisted psychotherapy at a Michigan petting farm. 2019 THE BLADE/LORI KING

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Chance of a Lifetime: Story on women who never in their lifetime would have a chance to vote for a woman presidential candidate. 2016


Story on the Transgender community. Story by Lori King, and photos by Katie Rausch. 2016


Photo story on urban family who raises 4-H animals near downtown Toledo. 2016

Marissa Rollman

Marissa Rollman


Photo story on Santa Ric coming to town. 2015

Mrs. Claus and Santa Ric


Photo story on Swanton family keeping farming business in the family. 2015

Fernando and Martha Mora


Mich Fest: A womyn's Rite. 2013

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Earl Cookie: The busker of Toledo. 2013

Earl Cookie