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Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Toledo Harbor dredging supports $1B+ economic impact (marinelog.com) — Major dredging of Toledo Harbor and the Maumee River starts October 2, aiming to keep shipping channels deep enough to sustain more than $1 billion in annual economic impact and nearly 3,000 jobs. Over 750,000 cubic yards of material will be removed and placed in confined disposal facilities managed with the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, under a two-year, $11.1 million contract.
2. Governor DeWine Continues H2Ohio Tour Highlighting Wetlands in Northwest Ohio (ohio.gov) — Governor Mike DeWine visited Toledo to spotlight H2Ohio-funded wetlands in the Maumee River, including the Clark and Delaware/Horseshoe Islands project completed with the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. The restored islands are designed to cut phosphorus runoff feeding Lake Erie algal blooms, while also creating wildlife habitat and new outdoor recreation opportunities for northwest Ohio residents.
3. Police release body cam videos, 911 call regarding Toledo man's controversial arrest (wtol.com) — Toledo police have released 911 audio and body camera footage from two September encounters with resident Nazario Vazquez, including a medical call on Walbridge Avenue in South Toledo and his later arrest on related charges. Although those charges were reportedly dropped, Vazquez is now in federal immigration custody, prompting local advocates to question how the city's new immigration-resources ordinance is being applied.
4. South Toledo residents say trash has gone weeks without pickup (13abc.com) — South Toledo residents say their trash has gone uncollected for weeks, despite repeated calls to Republic Services and complaints filed through Engage Toledo. The city's contract requires a 99.5% pickup rate and allows financial penalties when service falls short, while the company blames a temporary driver shortage and promises added staff and new technology to fix missed collections.
5. Toledo leaders, researchers tackle domestic violence and social media's role at annual summit (13abc.com) — Toledo officials, researchers, and survivors just gathered for the city's second "Breaking the Cycle of Violence" summit, highlighting that domestic violence is now the top criminal charge in Toledo Municipal Court. Speakers focused on how social media and culture shape abusive relationships and shared strategies to prevent teen dating and domestic violence, while reminding residents that confidential help is available anytime by phone.
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