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Wednesday, October 28
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A 21-year-old man suffered serious physical injuries and was hospitalized after an assault in the 27000 block of Crossroads Parkway.
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Utility work that closed part of a North Toledo street Wednesday morning will continue through Thursday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced.
Source brief · The Blade: Local ·Dr. Sam Nelson, a University of Toledo associate professor of political science, breaks down how early voting has shifted since the 2024 presidential election.
Source brief · University of Toledo + UTMC ·Dr. Sam Nelson, an associate professor of political science, discusses how local pushback to data center development is now drawing attention from candidates for federal office.
Source brief · University of Toledo + UTMC ·Dr. J.D. Smith, director of the Ritter Astrophysical Research Center, discusses his work on NASA’s PRIMA mission to bridge a gap between existing radio and infrared telescopes.
Source brief · University of Toledo + UTMC ·Distinguished University Lecturer Dr. Todd Crail explains how mushrooms are the reproductive structure of a much larger organism most people never see.
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With Election Day approaching, experts urge voters to rely on official sources over social media for accurate information.
Government
City offices will relocate in December as renovations prepare the Municipal Building for its next chapter.
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.
Public safety
He allegedly continued to be violent when taken back to the hospital, and was eventually sedated.
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Dr. Todd Crail, Distinguished University Lecturer in environmental sciences, shares how UToledo is bringing native plants to campus through hands-on learning.
Education
A concerned Toledo Public Schools mother reiterated her concerns to the school board Tuesday about a lack of paraprofessionals at Beverly Elementary School.
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.
Business
PERRYSBURG, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI), an S&P Smallcap 600 member, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Please follow the links below to view our third quarter 2026 earnings documents. O-I Glass Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release with Financial Tables O-I Glass […]
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.
Sports
New parking routes and a campuswide clear-bag policy aim to improve traffic flow and security at BGSU athletic events.
Sports
Permit holders must clear Areas 3, 4, 5 and 6 four hours before tipoff on home game days, starting with the women’s season opener Monday, Nov. 2.
Arts & culture
Arts & culture
UToledo has joined WGTE Public Media as a presenting sponsor for Season 2 of the Toledo-area talk show “The Four Hundred & Nineteen,” with President James Holloway appearing as a guest on the season premiere.
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.
Things to do
Lucas County is one of seven counties where the Ohio Traffic Safety Office is offering rideshare credits to discourage impaired driving around Halloween.
Regional news
Next time you throw a used pizza box into a recycling bin, think about whether it is an acceptable item. The wrong decision can cost tens of thousands of dollars to the community. “We are committed to making recycling accessible to all residents in Lucas County,” Lucas County
Regional news
MC Tank Transport has established a claims reporting line for individuals and businesses that suffered losses from the Sept. 20 gaseous chemical leak from its property at 1266 Progress Ave. in North Toledo.
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