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Coffee in hand, Toledo? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Will Toledo shut off its Flock license plate cameras this month?
• Toledo reflects on the legacy of port leader James Hartung
• Why Toledo's Rockets couldn't turn big yardage into a home win

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
• Tuesday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Toledo City Council members considering push to end Flock camera usage (wtol.com) — Toledo City Council will vote Oct. 20 on a resolution urging the mayor to end the city's use of Flock license plate cameras, halt expansion, and delete collected data. Some council members, backed by many residents, cite serious privacy and data-access concerns, while others want to keep the cameras at least until an independent audit of their use is complete.
   

• James Hartung, 1943-2026: Embattled transportation leader 'served with joy' (toledoblade.com subscription) — Toledo is remembering longtime port authority leader and civic volunteer James Hartung, who died Oct. 2 at his Toledo home at age 83. Widely praised for promoting Toledo as a transportation hub and serving groups from Sister Cities to local arts and youth organizations, he'll be honored at a celebration of life Nov. 7 at the Toledo Club.
   

• Falcons, Eagles & Broncos Remain Undefeated in Conference Play (getsomemaction.com) — Toledo football fans saw the Rockets stumble at home, falling 23-8 to Buffalo despite outgaining the Bulls but suffering from penalties, turnovers, and poor third-down conversions. The roundup also highlights other MAC results that shape the conference race, including wins by Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Ohio, and Miami.
   

📸 Around Toledo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Toledo

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• Cruisin' the Point X Toledo Yacht Club Show →
  Division of Water Reclamation, 3900 N Summit St, Toledo
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Open by Appointment →
  Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center, 7430 W. Central Ave. Suite C, Toledo
  10:00 am
• STEM Tech Quarter 1 →
  Kool Kat Science, 4310 Stannard Dr, Toledo
  6:30 pm
• Women's Monday Night Bible Study →
  Rm 214, 4855 W CENTRAL AVE, Toledo
  6:30 pm
• Healing & Wholeness Service →
  Chapel, 4855 W CENTRAL AVE, Toledo
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Mercy College of Ohio - Weekly Prayer Service →
  Toledo OH
  8:00 am
• Speech & Cognitive Memory Group →
  Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center, 7430 W. Central Ave. Suite C, Toledo
  11:00 am
Friday October 23
• Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles →
  The Summit, 23 N Summit St, Toledo
  8:45 pm
Saturday October 24
• Free Community Halloween Party →
  Children's Theatre Workshop, 3106 Lagrange St, Toledo
  5:00 pm
• History On Tap →
  Maumee Bay Brewing Company, 27 Broadway St, Toledo
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 27
• Trunk or Treat →
  Maumee Bay Brewing Company, 27 Broadway St, Toledo
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 28
• U.S. ~ Korea Shared Futures →
  Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 N Michigan St, Toledo
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Small dog has been found wondering down the road and into our yard.
  No collar and haven't seen in our area before. We have the pup in a safe place with a bowl of water until we can find the owners. Please respond… (Nextdoor Beverly-Harvard)
• Hi, I am looking for someone to clean my home every other week.
  Just to do floors and dusting. Recommendations please (Nextdoor Franklin Park North)

🗞 Nearby News

Ottawa Hills

• 90 Day Fiancé: Kenny Niedermeier Mourns The Death Of His 92-Year-Old Father (tvseasonspoilers.com)
• Northwest Ohio high school football scores for Week 8: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 (cleveland.com)
• Incumbent, former state rep, and Libertarian candidate campaign for Ohio's 43rd House district (toledoblade.com)

Sylvania

• Local senior center offers programs and events to keep your mind and body active (13abc.com)
• The Clock is on the Ballot – The Sojourner's Truth (thetruthtoledo.com)

Maumee

• Sturgeon Fest: Come face-to-fin with an ancient species that once thrived right here in Ohio (wtol.com)

Ok Toledo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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