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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:

  • South Toledo teen's deadly shooting case heads to sentencing this month
  • Toledo homeowner says $70,000 storm repair left her house falling apart
  • What can Toledo renters do when serious repairs are ignored?

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 78, low: 70.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Teen pleads to involuntary manslaugher for South Toledo shooting (toledoblade.com) — A South Toledo teen has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, aggravated robbery, and felonious assault in the 2025 shooting death of another 18-year-old in Toledo's South End. The case, handled in Lucas County Common Pleas Court after multiple trial delays, is now set for sentencing on Sept. 28, closing in on resolution for a high-profile neighborhood tragedy.
   

2. Point Place homeowner says contractor left home in shambles after $70,000 repair job (13abc.com) — A Point Place homeowner in Toledo says a contractor left her tornado-damaged house in worse shape despite $70,000 in work, and a city inspector reportedly found unsealed windows and missing permits. With court action against the company repeatedly delayed, she's warning neighbors to vet contractors carefully, confirm permits, and is now searching for a reputable local builder to fix the problems.
   

3. Toledo renter seeking answers with gaping hole in ceiling (wtol.com) — A Toledo renter says months of leaks at King's Cove Apartments have left a large open section of ceiling and parts of her home unusable, pushing her toward rent escrow. She's urging other Toledo tenants to document problems and consider resources like Fair Housing, the Toledo Clerk of Courts, and United Way 211 when landlords don't address serious repair issues.
   

4. Toledo Zoo concluding 'ADaPT ZOOTeen' program at the end of this month (13abc.com) — The Toledo Zoo is ending its ADaPT ZOOTeen program in Toledo at the end of this month, cutting a specialized volunteer opportunity for teens with disabilities. Families and former staff say the program built social and communication skills for participants and are now organizing letters of support to the zoo's board, hoping to reverse the decision or find a way to restore inclusive opportunities.
   

5. Hungarian Hot Dogs And Signed Buns Have Filled This Toledo, Ohio, Cafe For Decades (takingthekids.com) — A beloved Toledo institution, the Original Tony Packo's on Front Street has been serving its trademark Hungarian hot dogs and comfort dishes since the Depression, drawing locals and road-trippers alike. With its bun-signed walls, M*A*S*H connection, Tiffany-style lamps, and modest prices, the Birmingham neighborhood cafe remains a uniquely Toledo experience that many residents still recommend as a must-visit stop.
   

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  • Could you say no if this ended up on your doorstep in a chicken box?
    Then: July 28, 2026 Now: September 13, 2026 UPDATED:September 14, 2026. The secret to Gladys recovery journey was………..L O V E. I fed her, gave… (Nextdoor Five Points North)
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