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1. Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School to close in December 2026 (wtol.com) — Families in the Toledo area face a major change as Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School in nearby Oregon will close at the end of December 2026, while its pre-K through eighth-grade academy remains open. Diocesan leaders say declining enrollment and finances forced the decision and promise to help all 69 high school students transition, including pathways to Central Catholic High School.
2. Toledo council resolution looks to end Flock camera agreement, citing privacy concerns (13abc.com) — Toledo City Council members are pushing a resolution to end the city's contract with Flock surveillance cameras, calling for all equipment to be removed and collected data deleted. The proposal, set for the Oct. 20 agenda, pits privacy and civil-liberties concerns against law enforcement leaders who say the system has helped solve cases, including locating a missing girl in the Toledo area.
3. Pulse on the Ohio Secretary of State Race (findlay.edu) — Ohio's upcoming Secretary of State race features candidates with direct ties to Toledo, including businessman and former local candidate Tom Pruss. The article compares his ballot-access-focused platform with Democrat Allison Russo's redistricting and transparency agenda and Republican Robert Sprague's election security proposals, outlining how each would shape how Ohio runs elections and supports new businesses.
4. Black Female Firefighter Faces Charges for Handcuffing Her Boyfriend Who Had to 'Gnaw' His Way Free (blacknews.com) — A Toledo firefighter is facing several criminal charges after police say she handcuffed her firefighter boyfriend, refused to release him, took his phone and car, and was later found hiding in his home. Court records show she's out on bond with an ankle monitor and barred from contacting the alleged victim while the case moves forward.
5. Furuta Tallies Career-High 34 Digs Against Toledo (kentstatesports.com) — A Kent State volleyball standout racked up 34 digs in a road match in Toledo, where the Rockets stayed atop the MAC with a 3–1 win. The game at Toledo showcased strong defensive play on both sides and keeps the home team in first place as conference play continues.
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