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Good morning, friends! It's me, Brad King, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In this issue, you'll find:

  • Toledo Public Schools Board member Sheena Barnes and others have expressed their concern over a controversial Ohio Board of Education proposal limiting the definition of gender and requiring school officials to "out" their students.
  • Culver's in Oregon hosted a fundraiser Tuesday to benefit the family of Ben and Max Morrissey, who were killed in the BP-Husky Toledo Refinery accident last week.
  • The Toledo Museum of Art will host several pieces from its conservation vault, including the only spun fiberglass dress in the world.

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Here are the top stories in Toledo today:

  1. The Culver's in Oregon held a fundraiser Tuesday to benefit the Morrissey family after "brothers Max and Ben were killed in last week's refinery fire." The restaurant, who pledged 20% of its profits to the family, said sales were tripled with the outpouring of community support. (WNWO)
  2. The Toledo City Council has delayed the vote to partner with RIP Medical Debt to eliminate local medical debt using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act until October 11. 25,000 Toledo families have qualified for the $1.4 million plan. (WTOL)
  3. The Toledo Museum of Art will display the only "complete full-spun glass fiber dress" in the world as part of a collection of rare artwork. The "State of the Art" exhibition will run from September 24 through February 5. (Toledo City Paper)
  4. Toledo School Board member Sheena Barnes has voiced her concern over a controversial Ohio Board of Education proposal that restricts the definition of gender "as being born male or female, and not something that can be assigned or change." The proposal would require school counselors to 'out' students to their parents based on any disclosures made as part of school services. (WTOL)
  5. Body cam footage has been released showing the police response after local nail tech Phong Tran was assaulted outside of Ye Olde Cock N Bull on N. Huron St. in Downtown Toledo. Suspect Andre Pitts has been indicted on a charge of felonious assault while the victim remains hospitalized on life support with a severe head injury and a reported 5% chance to live. (WTVG)

Today in Toledo:

  • Ordinary Elephant / Clay Parker & Jodi James at Over Yonder Concert House (7:00 PM)
  • Hospice of Northwest Ohio Job Fair (4:00 PM)
  • Teen Writer's Workshop - Point Place Branch Library (4:00 PM)
  • Cardboard Loom Weaving - Mott Branch Library (4:00 PM)
  • Magnetic Creature Art - Birmingham Branch Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The La-Z-Boy store on Monroe Street held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday complete with hors d'oeuvres and beer and wine. (WTVG)
  • Owens Community College is hosting a STEM Job Fair October 4 from 3:30 - 6:30 PM. (BG Independent News)
  • Heavy Beer Company offers a delicious menu in addition to its unique craft beer in the basement of Toledo Spirits. (Toledo City Paper)
  • The Toledo Litter League celebrated the end of its season spent filling 3,087 bags of litter on September 23 at a Mud Hens game. (WTOL)
  • The "Ohio Innocence Tour" will stop in Toledo October 12 at Phillips Temple CME Church at 565 Palmwood Avenue. (WTVG)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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