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Good morning Toledo! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How UToledo's new geospatial program could reshape careers in Toledo
  • How Toledo's Violence Reduction Council plans to prevent the next killing
  • How Toledo might redirect $713,000 in federal money before deadline.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 44.
  • Friday: More sun than clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Geospatial Science Program Builds on Established Strengths (utoledo.edu) — The University of Toledo has launched a new Geospatial Science undergraduate program, giving local students cutting-edge training in mapping, data analysis, and AI tools that are in high demand. With strong ties to Lucas County offices, the city of Toledo, and regional agencies, the program aims to funnel graduates directly into well-paying, data-driven jobs that shape Northwest Ohio communities.
   

2. Toledo group looks beyond the gun to address recent public housing killings (13abc.com) — After two recent killings at Toledo public housing complexes, the city's Violence Reduction Council is working with groups like the YWCA to map high-risk areas and connect youth with services. Families who've lost loved ones, including a father whose daughter was killed at Weiler Homes, are urging deeper attention to neighborhood conditions and support systems to prevent future homicides.
   

3. City Council: More time needed before voting on reallocating ARPA money (toledoblade.com subscription) — Toledo City Council is weighing whether to shift $713,106 in unspent ARPA funds into police and fire wages while backfilling key healthy food projects from the general fund, a move that must be decided before Dec. 31. Council also advanced legislation to support the Healthy Food Small Market program, strengthened protections against landlord retaliation, funded city-wide fuel costs, and rejected a proposed gas station on North Detroit Avenue.
   

4. TPS to pay full cost of police resource officers under new contract (13abc.com) — Toledo Public Schools will now cover the full cost of Toledo Police school resource officers this year, paying about $279,000 instead of splitting expenses with the city. With fewer TPD officers in TPS buildings and a 6.9-mill levy on November's ballot, city leaders warn budget constraints could end police presence in schools after this year without new funding.
   

5. Toledo woman says abandoned property draws rats into her yard; city says no one to hold accountable (13abc.com) — A Toledo homeowner near W. Sylvania Ave. says an abandoned commercial property has become dangerously overgrown, attracting rats and other pests into her yard and costing her hundreds in vet bills. With the building now on forfeited land and no clear owner, city and county agencies say they have limited responsibility, leaving neighbors pushing for cleanup and better safety protections.
   

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  • I am trying to rehome my dog;
    I am going to be moving soon, and I don't have the space for him. His name is Peanut. He is a Sheltie, french bulldog, and Boston terrier mix. He is… (Nextdoor Old West End)
  • We recently moved into our new house and found a heavy memorial marker/ tombstone in the yard.
    Does anyone know the proper way to dispose of something like this? Is there a local cemetery, historical society, funeral home, monument company, or… (Nextdoor St. James Wood)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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