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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:

  • How did Toledo's Maritime Academy boost graduation rates so dramatically?
  • Why has Macomber Street waited decades for a proper repaving?
  • Will Toledo pause its controversial Flock crime cameras or expand them?

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Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 70, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'A big step forward': Maritime Academy celebrates highest graduation rate in five years in state report card (wtol.com) — Toledo's Maritime Academy is celebrating a 14-point jump in its graduation rate, now above 82%, marking its best performance in five years on Ohio's school report card. Leaders say improved attendance, new programs, and stronger student support helped turn around a school that once faced possible closure, and they're aiming to keep momentum going.
   

2. Toledo neighbors say decades of complaints haven't led to repairs on Macomber Street (13abc.com) — Neighbors along Macomber Street in Toledo say decades of complaints still haven't produced a full repaving, leaving them dodging potholes despite nearby streets being fixed. City officials acknowledge the poor conditions and explain that one section needs costly reconstruction with no set timeline, while residents push for at least resurfacing to match their tax contributions and neighborhood pride.
   

3. Toledo residents push back against Flock cameras as police chief warns of rising crime without them (13abc.com) — Toledo City Council's Public Safety Committee is weighing whether to pause or continue the city's Flock license plate reader program as residents and leaders clash over crime-fighting benefits versus privacy and surveillance concerns. Police Chief Michael Troendle warns crime could rise without the cameras, while some council members want an independent audit before any expansion or shutdown.
   

4. MAC Women's Soccer Squads Open Conference Play (getsomemaction.com) — Toledo's women's soccer team opened MAC play with a 1–0 home win over Kent State at Paul Hotmer Field, powered by a second-half goal and a strong defensive stand. The Rockets now sit at 5-2-1 and will next travel to Buffalo, which hosts Toledo this Sunday afternoon.
   

5. Toledo Zoo welcomes endangered giraffe calf (cleveland.com) — Toledo Zoo has welcomed a new endangered reticulated giraffe calf, the first for mother Rae and fourth for father Rocket, adding to this year's earlier birth. Keepers say mom and baby are bonding well behind the scenes, though the zoo hasn't yet announced when visitors will be able to see the calf in person.
   

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