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You won't want to miss Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd on the Toledo Patch calendar

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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:

  • Need Christmas help in Toledo? See when and where to apply.
  • How to sign up for Toledo's Snow Angels snow-shoveling help.
  • How has Whitmer High changed since phones disappeared from hallways?

Also on today's calendar: Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
  • Friday: Not as warm with rain, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026 Christmas toy, food assistance applications now open for Lucas County families (wtol.com) — Lucas County families in Toledo can now apply for Christmas toy and food assistance through the Salvation Army of Greater Toledo and Toys for Tots. Parents must apply in person at 620 N. Erie Street on specific October dates, bringing photo ID, children's documents, and proof of address to qualify for toys or Kroger gift cards.
   

2. City of Toledo opens applications for 2026 Snow Angels Shoveling Program (13abc.com) — Toledo residents can now apply for the 2026 Snow Angels Shoveling Program, which matches volunteers with older adults and residents with disabilities needing help clearing sidewalks and driveways. Applications for both volunteers and those seeking assistance are open through Nov. 26, aiming to keep neighborhoods safer and more connected during the coming winter.
   

3. 'They're back to roaming around': Whitmer sees shift in student interaction one year into statewide phone ban (wtol.com) — Whitmer High School in Toledo reports that students are talking and socializing more one year into Ohio's statewide cellphone restrictions, thanks to an "off and away" policy during the school day. Administrators and teachers say hallways and classrooms feel livelier and less distracted, though students still face consequences if they're caught using phones, and the district is ironing out practical issues like paying for lunch without Apple Pay.
   

4. She fought her way back from a traumatic brain injury. Now, the place that helped her faces an uncertain future (wtol.com) — A Toledo-based Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center that helped local survivor Nacole Bartolet rebuild her life is now at risk because its building is for sale, potentially forcing a costly move before 2029. The nonprofit, which serves thousands across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, is urgently fundraising through donations and a fleece blanket sale so it can keep offering free therapy, support groups, and family resources.
   

5. Save Room For Pie Because These 8 Ohio Diners Bake Every Slice From Scratch Daily (newsbreak.com) — If you're craving homemade pie in Toledo, Schmucker's Restaurant on North Reynolds Road offers more than twenty varieties daily, from peanut butter to fruit favorites, alongside classic diner breakfasts and lunches. The statewide roundup also spotlights several other Ohio diners, but Schmucker's stands out with detailed hours, busy times, and takeout options that make planning a local visit easy.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Nunu, a cat who went missing in Toledo, OH, has been safely reunited with their family after 11 hours, 57 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please help… (Nextdoor Reynolds Corners)
  • I want to thank Kai...
    His father did help him with the pavers under my garbage cans but he worked for me before weeding and clearing out the back of my yard... and then he… (Nextdoor Franklin Park Central)

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