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🌱 Free TARTA Rides On Election Day + Woman Assaulted On Nebraska Ave.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Toledo. Today you'll find these stories and more:
- Free TARTA services on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8.
- Local children's hospitals report increased cases of RSV infections in children.
- Toledo Police are investigating after a 52-year-old woman was assaulted at a residence in the 1600 block of Nebraska around 1 AM Tuesday.
But first, today's weather:
Cooler with a little rain. High: 61 Low: 37.
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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- A 52-year-old woman was assaulted at a residence in the 1600 block of Nebraska Ave. on Tuesday around 1 AM. Toledo Police are investigating and the victim suffered a significant head injury. (WTOL)
- Lucas County children are suffering a record number of RSV infections, according to officials at the ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital and Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo. Symptoms can include rapid breathing, difficulty feeding, and high fever. (WNWO NBC 24)
- A sign with a hateful message targeting the Thomas M. Wernert Center mental health recovery center near downtown Toledo has been thwarted by workers of the center. 'Signs of positivity' have been placed around the vacant property that hosts the hateful sign. (WTVG)
- Election day is November 8, and Lucas County voters will cast their ballots regarding the Metroparks, Library and Imagination Station levies. Other issues include the governor's seat, U.S. Senate, state lawmakers. (WTOL)
- TARTA, TARPS paratransit services, and Call-A-Ride are offering free rides on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8 as part of the "Voter Ready With TARTA campaign." TARTA also has routes to the early voting center at 3737 W. Sylvania Avenue. (WTVG)
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Today in Toledo:
- Auditions for 'The Tempest' by Children's Theatre Workshop - Collingwood Arts Center (6:00 PM)
- ProMedica Senior Care Trunk or Treat - 10540 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg (5:00 PM)
- Board Games with the Black Swamp Gamers - Mott Branch Library (11:00 AM)
- Pumpkins and Pals - West Toledo Branch Library (4:00 PM)
- Introduction to Macrame - Washington Branch Library (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- $6 million in ARPA grants are available for Toledo artists. (WTOL)
- A Toledo man was charged by the Bowling Green Police after reportedly trying to hide stolen goods under the East Wooster Street overpass. (BG Independent News)
- City of Toledo announces rebates for electric lawn mowers through the Division of Environmental Services. (WTVG)
- Downtown Perrysburg will host "A Night of Hocus Pocus" at the Schaller Building on Saturday, October 29. (WTVG)
- Children's Wonderland will return to the Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter December 9 through December 24. (WTVG)
Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you around!
— 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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