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Arts & culture · Source brief
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.
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A $100 ticket gives a person a chance to win a two-story, three-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath home and benefit patients at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital.
Source brief · 13abc ·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.
Source brief · 13abc ·The former Toledo police officer served 36 years with the department and spent about two decades teaching children safety, leaving a lasting community legacy.
Source brief · WTOL 11 (CBS) ·Nichole Dorsey says store told her to dispute the charge with her bank, a process that could take up to 90 days
Source brief · 13abc ·Government
As Sylvania Schools faces potential budget cuts exceeding $11 million, voters will soon decide on Issue 7.
Government
A statewide effort to mobilize Black voters stopped in Toledo, rallying turnout ahead of a close midterm election by knocking on doors, parading through the city, and promoting events.
Public safety
Lucas County Sheriff Mike Navarre seconded Commissioner Pete Gerken’s latest effort to terminate the detention agreement.
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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Read the guideSafeSplash Swim School in Perrysburg is teaming up with The Josh Project to offer 50% off tuition scholarships for adults interested in swimming lessons in an effort to make the safety lessons more affordable.
Health
Members of the Toledo Police Department’s SWAT Team rappelled down the side of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo on Wednesday, giving patients and families a fun superhero show.
Health
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD) released updated information regarding glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) following the October 20 hazardous materials incident. Residents can review answers to frequently asked questions about potential health effects, household cleaning, food safety, pets, drinking water, and Read More
Education
One project will specifically focus on bringing more affordable senior housing to the area, while the other will build nine, single-family homes.
Education
Dr. Todd Crail, Distinguished University Lecturer in environmental sciences, shares how UToledo is bringing native plants to campus through hands-on learning.
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.
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.
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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
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
Attorneys are suggesting that residents know they may be asked to sign binding legal agreements in exchange for reimbursement for incidental costs.
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
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