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Greetings Toledo! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Toledo's new pardon clinic could change lives across the city
  • What Toledo residents should know about this new jury duty scam
  • How a new Toledo–Central State covenant could change students' futures

Also on today's calendar: Soulful Sounds in Toledo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: High clouds and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. DeWine touts more than 300 expedited pardons as UT ramps up local program (toledoblade.com subscription) — Toledo residents with old, low-level convictions now have new help clearing their records, as the University of Toledo College of Law and the Toledo Legal Aid Society join the governor's Expedited Pardon Project. Local law students and attorneys are already working with clients on pardons and record relief, while a new co-responder program pairs behavioral health professionals with Toledo police on crisis calls.
   

2. Toledo woman warns others after nearly falling for jury duty phone scam (13abc.com) — A Toledo woman is warning neighbors after nearly being tricked by scammers posing as the Lucas County Sheriff's Office and claiming she missed jury duty. She drove to the jail before realizing the spoofed phone number and suspicious instructions were part of a scheme, prompting deputies to remind residents never to meet callers and to verify directly with authorities.
   

3. A Partnership with a Purpose: A Toledo Covenant with Central State University – The Sojourner's Truth (thetruthtoledo.com) — Toledo faith and civic leaders are renewing a formal covenant with Central State University to open more college pathways for local students, especially Black youth. With support from the mayor, state senator, school superintendent, and Owens Community College, the partnership aims to boost college-going rates and build a pipeline from Toledo schools to the HBCU and back.
   

4. Saint Francis, Saint John's open doors to families stranded after Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School's December closure (wtol.com) — Toledo-area Catholic families are scrambling after Cardinal Stritch High School announced it will close in December 2026, but several local schools are stepping up. Saint Francis de Sales in Toledo is preparing to welcome affected students and work individually on academics and finances, while Saint John's Jesuit and Central Catholic are also offering support and transfer options as families decide their next steps.
   

5. 3 years later, Toledo groups reflect on lives lost and impacted by Israel-Hamas war (wtol.com) — Toledo residents from Jewish and Muslim communities held separate gatherings to remember lives lost in the Israel‑Hamas war and call attention to its ongoing human toll. One event in nearby Sylvania focused on remembrance and antisemitism, while a west Toledo protest urged an end to the violence and questioned U.S. military support for Israel, reflecting diverse local perspectives.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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