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Spotted on the Toledo calendar: Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd

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Hi Toledo! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning Saturday? See what's happening at Glass City Fall Festival.
  • Thinking about firefighting? See how to join Toledo's next academy class.
  • Behind Toledo's $20M drop in overdue water bills—and how to get help.

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

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Cooler; a little morning rain, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brand new Fall Festival set for Oct. 3 at International Cove (13abc.com) — Toledo families can dive into fall this Saturday at the free Glass City Fall Festival at International Cove in Glass City Metropark, running Oct. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. Expect a Witches Paddle on the river, pumpkin carving for the first 200 kids, trolley tours highlighting the Riverwalk restoration, and plenty of chances to explore the newly redesigned waterfront space safely.
   

2. Toledo Fire & Rescue seeks applicants for next firefighter class (13abc.com) — Toledo residents interested in becoming firefighters have until Nov. 6 to apply for the next Toledo Fire & Rescue academy class, with strict age and education requirements. The department is also hosting free information sessions on Oct. 7, Oct. 22, and Nov. 3 at the Goodwill Building on Madison Avenue downtown to explain testing, training, and job expectations.
   

3. City of Toledo cuts past-due water bill debt by more than $20M since May (wtol.com) — Toledo has cut past-due water bill debt by more than $20 million since resuming residential shutoffs on June 1, dropping the total owed to about $38 million. City officials say smart meters, stricter collections, and programs like Fresh Start and payment plans are helping customers catch up, and encourage anyone struggling to contact Engage Toledo or explore assistance grants and installment options.
   

4. Lucas County sets 30-year plan to pay off downtown Toledo hotel debt (13abc.com) — Lucas County leaders have locked in a 30-year plan to pay off more than $25 million in bonds tied to renovations of a downtown Toledo hotel complex by the convention center. The county will spend about $1.88 million annually from its general fund, betting that hotel activity and hotel-motel taxes will justify the investment's broader impact on downtown Toledo's economy.
   

5. What is northwest Ohio's cost of living in 2026? Here's what some estimates say (wtol.com) — If you live in Toledo or Lucas County, new estimates show a single adult needs around $40,000–$41,000 a year to cover basic expenses, well above current minimum-wage earnings. The article compares local counties' living-wage figures and explains how tools like MIT's Living Wage Calculator break down real-world costs for northwest Ohio households.
   

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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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