Yep, for many years
Toledo Blade for me too, but in Fremont Ohio about 50 miles from Toledo. Less daily papers so bike time and 4 times as many on Sundays, so father drove us in pickup. Sat on tailgate and jogged off 3 or 4 houses. Brother on one side of street and I on the other.
This was mid 60s, so started out with balloon tire beater bikes. Wanted 24" Schwinn 5 speed stingray, but bought the Sears version in late 60s with money saved. The 20" stingrays looked cool, but the 24" was WAY faster. A 13 year old kid on that 5 speed could really go. Remember, there was sidewalks, lawns, driveways, so maneuverability counted too.