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Thursday, October 29
Public safety · Source brief
Toledo’s police and fire union leaders warn that potential layoffs if Issue 16 fails could further strain departments they say are already struggling to keep up with calls for service.
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Source brief · The Blade: Local ·Stephanie Barclay, co-director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution at Georgetown Law, will present the free, public lecture at noon in the McQuade Auditorium.
Source brief · University of Toledo + UTMC ·Government
As Sylvania Schools faces potential budget cuts exceeding $11 million, voters will soon decide on Issue 7.
Government
Brim Road will be closed to through traffic in both directions between Poe Road and Van Camp Road on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for maintenance work on electrical transmission lines.
Public safety
A two-vehicle crash near the Lucas County jail left a Jeep on its side and temporarily closed the road.
Public safety
Toledo could lay off 73 employees, eliminate its police and fire recruitment classes in 2027, and end curbside recycling and other city services if voters reject a proposed income tax increase next week.
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The newly funded project ties into the University's push for trustworthy, use-inspired AI in defense and national security.
Education
One project will specifically focus on bringing more affordable senior housing to the area, while the other will build nine, single-family homes.
Business
Todd Hartford says he rushed his four children through thick fog to escape the MC Tank Transport chemical emergency. Now, he wants the company held accountable.
Business
The Great Lakes Partnership to Enhance the Nuclear Workforce, a $39 million investment led by UToledo, is building talent pipelines while directly benefiting Rockets.
Tech & innovation
Dr. Bill McCreary was recognized as one of the state’s top 25 leaders “protecting Ohio’s digital future.”
Tech & innovation
Three of this year’s five finalists have UToledo ties, with ventures spanning space research, orthopaedic surgery, manufacturing and facility maintenance.
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Sports
New parking routes and a campuswide clear-bag policy aim to improve traffic flow and security at BGSU athletic events.
Arts & culture
The unauthorized parody of the Harry Potter book series will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays in the Center for Performing Arts.
Arts & culture
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Festival Park in downtown Toledo will be transformed into a science and nature lab free for all to explore and learn.
Things to do
Ohioans can get up to $15 in free Uber or Lyft credits for Halloween weekend to help prevent impaired driving in seven counties, including Lucas County.
Regional news
NAPOLEON — It was a chance meeting in a Henry County soybean field that brought two veterans from different generations together on Wednesday.
Regional news
Ready to Rent is an educational program that helps future and current renters. Started in Oregon state by Raina Evans, the tenant education curriculum is now expanding in Toledo.
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