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Also on today's calendar: Summer Concert with Renegade Lemonade and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Toledo among 4 U.S. communities chosen for pediatric chronic disease pilot program (toledoblade.com subscription) — Toledo has been picked as one of four U.S. communities to pilot a major federal program tackling pediatric chronic disease, bringing $4 million a year for two years to the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department. Local efforts will focus on inner-city Toledo neighborhoods and schools, improving kids' nutrition and habits, with results that could shape national policy.
2. Vacant North Toledo home raises safety concerns for neighbors (13abc.com) — Neighbors in North Toledo are raising alarms about a vacant house that's been overgrown and attracting rodents and suspicious activity for years, even blocking sidewalks and street signs. City of Toledo officials say they've issued multiple violations, posted a water shutoff notice, and are now pursuing court action to address the ongoing nuisance conditions.
3. Elementary open houses mark a new chapter for TPS families (wtol.com) — Toledo Public Schools families face big changes tonight as elementary open houses double as first tours of new schools created by TPS's Transformation Plan 2.0. Several neighborhood schools are closing or consolidating, bus routes and routines are shifting, and staggered start dates begin next week, so families are urged to confirm assignments, schedules, and transportation requests now.
4. Toledo non-profit's "40 Years Forward" campaign aims to fill funding gap left by decline in government funding (wtol.com) — A longtime Toledo nonprofit that houses women and children experiencing homelessness is launching a "40 Years Forward" campaign to close a major funding gap after losing city and government support. Aurora Project leaders hope to raise $400,000 over the next year so they can keep providing transitional housing and support services for Toledo families working toward stability and independence.
5. Rep. Marcy Kaptur addresses local journalism, biofuels progress, and Toledo tragedy on social media (toledoreporter.com) — Rep. Marcy Kaptur is spotlighting Toledo on social media, praising WTOL11's local journalism, touting northwest Ohio biofuel production, and responding to a deadly South Toledo industrial explosion. Her posts underscore both the community's strengths and its recent loss, while emphasizing gratitude for first responders and regional economic innovation.
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