Community Corner
COVID Boosters + Washington Local Goes Virtual + New Dog Shelter
Here's a five-minute guide to everything going on today in town.
Happy Friday, people of Toledo! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Toledo.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny High: 72 Low: 53.
Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- The Mercy Health mobile mammography van is visiting locations throughout Northwest Ohio. Patients are encouraged to check if Mercy Health-St. Charles Hospital accepts their insurance, and financial aid is available. (13abc Action News)
- Researchers at the University of Toledo will host a conference Thursday on Lake Erie's water quality. The study has been ongoing for 20 years, with emphasis on the dangerous algal bloom issues the region faces. (WTOL)
- The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is accepting COVID booster walk-in appointments. Residents are still encouraged to schedule ahead of time and the clinic is located at the Lucas County Rec Center. (13abc Action News)
- The Lucas County commissioners announced a new dog shelter coming to downtown Toledo. The state-of-the-art facility will hold 140 dogs, with each room having an outdoor play area. (WNWO NBC 24)
- Washington Local Schools will switch to completely virtual learning district-wide for one day due to staffing issues. Superintendent Dr. Kadee Anstadt reports there have been 228 COVID cases already this year, more than the entire last school year. (WTOL)
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Today in Toledo:
- Family Night Cruise on The Sandpiper (6 PM)
- Glass Art Workshop: Acorn, Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion (6 PM)
- Levis Under the Lights, Levis Square Downtown Toledo (6 PM)
- University of Toledo Volleyball vs. Kent State, Savage Arena (6 PM)
- 'Rocky Horror Show Live' by 3B Productions, Maumee Indoor Theatre (8 PM)
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- Single tickets go on sale Monday for the upcoming Stranahan Broadway show season. Tickets are $40 and discounts are available for groups of ten or more. (13abc Action News)
- ProMedica's Innovations program is bringing more than just medical products to market. The program provides business resources, various kinds of assistance, and help with applications for grant funding for local projects such as the tool caddy designed by Fertile Ground Tools out of Sandusky. (13abc Action News)
- Toledo is launching a water bill debt forgiveness program. The program is designed to help low-income, senior, or disabled residents pay off their water bill balances. (13abc Action News)
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— Brad King
About me: I have been a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and University of Toledo grad (Go Rockets!). I'm old enough to remember when the Mud Hens were still playing in Maumee. The Glass City has seen some amazing revitalization and I am so excited to share every update with you!
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