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Morning Toledo! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What 900 new Ram Dakota jobs mean for Toledo's future
  • What we know about the deadly Main Street hit-and-run
  • How Toledo's glass giants quietly shape everyday life nationwide

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy with a shower or two, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ram's Upcoming Ford Ranger Rival Could Become Global Competitor (fordauthority.com) — Toledo's Jeep plant is set to gain a major boost as Stellantis prepares to build the new Ram Dakota pickup alongside the Gladiator and Wrangler at the Toledo Assembly Complex. Pilot production is planned for spring 2027, bringing about 900 new jobs and a $400 million investment, positioning the city at the center of Ram's midsize truck strategy.
   

2. Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Toledo (wtol.com) — A person riding a scooter was killed in a hit-and-run early Sunday on Main Street in Toledo, after being struck by a southbound vehicle that then fled the scene. The crash happened around 1:16 a.m. near 310 Main St., and the victim later died at a nearby hospital. Toledo police say no arrests or charges have been announced yet as the investigation continues.
   

3. Top 10 Glass Manufacturing Companies In The USA (scoopearth.com) — Several of the nation's top glass manufacturers, including Owens Corning, Libbey, and Pilkington North America, are headquartered in Toledo, underscoring the city's long-standing role as a glassmaking hub. The article traces these companies' histories, products, and innovations, showing how Toledo's industry shapes everything from home insulation to tableware and automotive glass across the country.
   

4. Mules Still Pull A Canal Boat Past A Working Grist Mill In Grand Rapids, Ohio (takingthekids.com) — Just half an hour south of Toledo, families can step back into Ohio's canal era at Providence Metropark, where mules still tow a passenger boat past the working Isaac Ludwig grist mill. The piece details seasonal hours, ticket prices, and what to expect from mill tours, canal rides, blacksmith demos, and towpath walks. It also highlights why this Grand Rapids stop makes an easy, educational day trip from Toledo with kid-friendly amenities.
   

5. San Diego State vs Toledo Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 26 2026 (statsalt.com) — Toledo football fans can look ahead to San Diego State visiting the Rockets at the Glass Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 26, with analysts favoring Toledo by a field goal due to home-field and travel factors. The noon kickoff in Toledo could challenge the West Coast visitors' body clocks, while both defenses may keep scoring modest. Bettors are eyeing Toledo -3 and the under on a projected total near 49.5 points.
   

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  • Please help bring Archie home.
    His sister and I are missing him very much. He's a brown 25 pound dachshund mix. If seen please call 567-213-1729 He went missing from West Crawford… (Nextdoor Five Points North)
  • Is there anyone that has some medium woman's clothes they can spare please I recently had a baby and all my clothes are to big or to small and as a newly single mom I just can't afford to go buy clothes no negative comments please I wasn't planning
    on doing this alone but it's better than being abused thank you in advance (Nextdoor East Toledo-Oregon)

Ok Toledo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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