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🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen Toledo’s giant pickleball on the riverfront yet?
Also, don't miss Volunteer Day for Army SGT Wesley Byrd on the Toledo Patch calendar
Hello Toledo! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen Toledo's giant pickleball on the riverfront yet?
- Independent scientist to re-test south Toledo neighborhoods after deadly plant explosions.
- Will Toledo finally pay homeowners for demolition damage on their properties?
Also on today's calendar: Volunteer Day for Army SGT Wesley Byrd and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Warm and humid with some sun, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. The Ever-Growing Art of Pickleball (toledocitypaper.com) — Toledo's love of pickleball now has an 8-foot, locally built pickleball statue along the Glass City Riverwalk near Toledo Pickle on Water Street. Created by Toledo artist Dean Davis with area companies and Metroparks Toledo, the piece is meant purely for fun and to draw families to the riverfront. You can spot it from the bridge or up close between the parking lot and Maumee River. 
2. East Palestine whistleblower to test air, soil after Brent Industries explosions (wkyc.com) — South Toledo residents will see independent air, soil, and water testing this Saturday near the Brent Industries plant after the deadly Aug. 18 explosions and fire, despite earlier government tests finding no hazards. Scientist Scott Smith, known for work in East Palestine, will sample around the South Avenue site as neighbors and city council members push for extra reassurance. The blast remains under investigation by local officials and federal agents.
3. Toledo changes course on demolition damage complaints after winter incident and 11 Investigates' questions (wtol.com) — Toledo officials are changing how they handle damage caused by city-ordered demolitions, tapping a nearly $3 million nuisance-abatement fund and reconsidering previously denied claims. City Council members, frustrated by uncompensated homeowners like a couple whose porch was damaged, are demanding explanations from the administration and pushing for faster relief. The city says it's now prioritizing "doing right" over relying on legal immunity.
4. Toledo court unveils renovated domestic violence waiting room (toledoblade.com subscription) — Victims of domestic violence coming to Toledo Municipal Court now have a newly renovated waiting room designed to keep them separated from alleged abusers and more comfortable during long waits. The space adds calming décor, children's toys, charging stations, and room for advocates and prosecutors to meet privately. Court leaders and local officials say it underscores Toledo's commitment to supporting victims through the legal process.
5. Toledo woman missing for two weeks, mother searching for answers (13abc.com) — Toledo police and a local family are urgently asking for help finding 25-year-old Kahli Cluckey, who's been missing for two weeks after last being seen near Cottage Street. Relatives have been posting flyers along Cherry Street and searching across Toledo, worried about her safety and health. Anyone with information is urged to call Toledo Police at 419-245-3142.
📸 Around Toledo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Toledo
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- Blood Drive | American Red Cross
Point Place Branch Library Point Place - Meeting Room Large (Capacity: 80)
1:00 pm - First day of EHSO
Reynolds Toledo, OH 43615 - Dungeons and Dragons
Point Place Branch Library Point Place - Meeting Room Large (Capacity: 80)
3:30 pm - First day All Kindergarten
Reynolds Toledo, OH 43615 - First day All Preschool
Reynolds Toledo, OH 43615 - Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
Reynolds Corners Branch Library Reynolds Corners - Onsite Services Table 1
10:00 am - Lavender in the Kitchen with Luckey Road Lavender Farm
Reynolds Corners Branch Library Reynolds Corners - Meeting Room Large (Capacity : 40)
6:00 pm - Knitting and Crocheting Club
Reynolds Corners Branch Library Reynolds Corners - Meeting Room Large (Capacity : 40)
6:00 pm - Volunteer Day for Army SGT Wesley Byrd →
New Life Church, 6023 Summerfield Rd, Petersburg
9:00 am - Libbey House Tours During Ohio Open Doors →
2008 Scottwood Ave, Toledo
11:00 am - Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons →
The Summit, 23 N Summit St, Toledo
6:30 pm - Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift →
The Summit, 23 N Summit St, Toledo
8:45 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 11
Sunday September 13
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
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- Do you have some cleaning that needs done?
, maybe some yard work you have been putting off?, Well I have plenty of time and some energy to help you. Low cost help for elderly or anyone else… (Nextdoor Reynolds Corners) - My health has taken a downturn, and I can no longer take care of my yard.
I need a knowledgeable, reliable person to care for it. As you always hear, I live on SSA and so cost will affect my decision. If the cost is… (Nextdoor Five Points Southeast)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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