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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Historic district bundles cause concerns (toledofreepress.com) — Old West End residents in Toledo are grappling with the sudden bundling and sale of 16 multi-unit historic properties, raising fears about rent hikes, displacement, and out-of-town investors. The story explains how Toledo's new lead-safe ordinance, costly compliance in historic districts, and rising rents citywide are pressuring landlords and tenants, while some renters pursue co-op ownership to stay in their homes.
2. Toledo prosecutor's office launches online traffic, criminal case dashboard (wtol.com) — Toledo residents can now explore local traffic and criminal case data through a new online dashboard from the city prosecutor's office, covering nearly 90,000 cases since 2018. The tool highlights domestic violence prosecutions, case timelines, and demographics, aiming to boost transparency, accountability, and community conversations about how tax dollars are used in Toledo's courts.
3. NTSB recommends tolling changes along Ohio Turnpike following investigation into deadly Swanton crash (13abc.com) — Toledo-area drivers are learning that federal investigators say a deadly 2024 crash at the Swanton Township toll plaza might have been prevented with fully electronic tolling and clearer payment information. The NTSB now urges the Ohio Turnpike to close low-speed toll lanes, move to all-electronic tolling, and add better emergency access so first responders can reach future crashes more quickly.
4. Florida man indicted following police chase, allegedly impersonating credit union member (wtol.com) — A Florida man has been indicted in Lucas County after allegedly impersonating a Directions Credit Union member and trying to steal more than $1,000, a case that began in Toledo and led to a multi-hour police manhunt along I-75 into Michigan. He faces identity fraud, forgery, theft, and receiving stolen property charges, while a second suspect remains wanted for failing to comply with police.
5. Plans moving forward for new library branch in Whitehouse, but not in original spot (wtol.com) — A new Toledo Lucas County Public Library branch is moving closer to reality in nearby Whitehouse, though it will be built near the Route 64 roundabout instead of the originally envisioned Blue Creek Metropark site. Budget cuts and state funding changes forced the shift, but leaders say the walkable, bikeable branch will still expand services for western Lucas County residents, including many Toledo-area families.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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