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Good morning to you Toledo! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Toledo park bullying case led to assault charges
  • What Perstorp's north Toledo shutdown means for 134 local workers
  • Toledo neighbor's roaches are swarming a beekeeper's hives—what's being done?

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
  • Friday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Four kids charged after video shows attack on 10-year-old at Toledo park (13abc.com) — Four children are facing assault charges after a 10-year-old girl was beaten near Myron Duhart Park in Toledo, with the case now headed to juvenile court. The girl's mother describes both the trauma and a restorative-justice style apology between some of the families, while youth violence experts stress teaching kids healthier ways to handle anger and conflict.
   

2. Chemical manufacturer to lay off over 100 employees from north Toledo plant following shutdown (wtol.com) — More than 130 workers at Perstorp Polyols' north Toledo plant will lose their jobs after the Swedish chemical company decided to permanently shut down its Matzinger Road facility. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in November and continue into mid‑2027, with no union representation or recall rights, even as the company keeps sales and service operations elsewhere in the U.S.
   

3. Toledo beekeeper battles roaches from neighbor's property, says pesticide use now threatens his hives (13abc.com) — A Toledo beekeeper on East Weber Street says a severe roach infestation from his neighbor's property is invading his home and threatening his bee hives, after pesticide use began killing his bees. The Lucas County health department has ordered the neighbor to stop feeding outdoor cats and get professional pest control, but the beekeeper says he's still waiting for relief and clearer communication.
   

4. Council introduces proposed audit of Toledo's Flock cameras (toledoblade.com) — Toledo City Council is moving to audit the city's Flock license plate reader cameras, responding to residents' concerns about privacy, data access, and potential misuse. The independent city auditor would review searches, data‑sharing, retention, and safeguards while the cameras remain active, and residents can speak out at a public safety committee meeting Thursday at 4 p.m. at One Government Center.
   

5. University of Toledo's published in-state tuition and required fees were $12,744 in Lucas County, 2024-25 (toledoreporter.com) — If you or your family attend the University of Toledo, expect in‑state tuition and required fees of $12,744 for 2024‑25, up $367 from last year. The article compares Lucas County's costs with other Ohio counties and national averages, and notes that student aid nationwide continues to rise alongside steadily increasing college prices.
   

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  • WAYNE & DINE #76
    I went to Culver's in the general sense, not studying one particular building. They call their sandwich a ButterBurger and the menu says it is cooked… (Nextdoor Central Ave/Sylvania)
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    I'm sharing pic for my neighbor to see if it may be some one's cat or if someone wants it. Shelters are full and my neighbor took to a vet today to… (Nextdoor Point Place West)

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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