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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:

  • See how Toledo's Riverhawks powered past Ony in four sets
  • How Toledo's muddy trail once tested Oregon Trail pioneers

Also on today's calendar: Rainier Girls JV Volleyball @ Toledo and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volleyball Roundup: R.A. Long falls to Washougal on the road (tri-cityherald.com) — Toledo volleyball fans can celebrate a four-set home win over Ony, where Ellie Fallon powered the Riverhawks with 19 kills, 13 digs, and four aces. Coach Whitney Nelson praised the dominant first set and gritty finishes, while Sidney Kruger's 33 assists and strong contributions from several teammates showed the depth of Toledo's lineup heading into upcoming league play.
   

• Dangers on the Oregon Trail (thejoltnews.com) — A regional historian highlights how the Oregon Trail's northern spur ran through what is now Toledo describing the brutal, muddy overland route from Cowlitz Landing toward Olympia. The column explains the hardships, deaths, and folklore tied to the trail, while connecting Toledo and nearby communities to the broader story of westward expansion and its devastating impact on Native peoples.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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