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🌱 Patch AM: What we know so far about Toledo’s deadly industrial explosion

Coming up on the Toledo Patch calendar: Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd

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Hello Toledo! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know so far about Toledo's deadly industrial explosion
  • See who was honored at Toledo Museum of Art's packed block party
  • Which Toledo streets and highways will slow you down this week?

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

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: A shower possible, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 dead after building explosion in Ohio: Mayor (meigsindypress.com) — A deadly series of explosions at an industrial cleaning facility in Toledo killed two Brent Industries workers and injured several others during an early-morning shift change. Firefighters faced collapsing structures, ruptured chemical tanks, and heavy flames as they searched the building, while city officials and grieving families await answers on what caused the blast.
   

2. Toledo Museum of Art's annual Block Party fills Monroe Street (13abc.com) — Monroe Street outside the Toledo Museum of Art turned into a lively block party as hundreds of residents enjoyed performances, food trucks, and hands-on art activities. Organizers emphasized the event's role in uniting Toledo's diverse communities, while Junction neighborhood native Jason Daniels was honored with the Key to the Museum for his local leadership and long connection to the institution.
   

3. Road Warrior: State officials tout safety record during National Roundabout Week (toledoblade.com) — Drivers in Toledo and nearby suburbs will see several key disruptions this week, including railroad crossing closures on Erie Street and Manhattan Boulevard in North Toledo and utility work detours in East Toledo. A new roundabout on Maumee-Western Road is also nearing completion, while a long list of highway and local lane closures could significantly affect commutes across Lucas and surrounding counties.
   

4. Candlelight vigil held for man killed in Toledo hit-and-run scooter crash (13abc.com) — Family and friends in Toledo gathered along Greenwood Avenue and Dover Place to honor 21-year-old Nathaniel "Nate" LaBelle, killed in a hit-and-run scooter crash on Main Street. Mourners shared memories, released blue balloons, and voiced frustration over limited information as police continue investigating and search for the driver who fled on foot.
   

5. Non-profits by Largest Year-over-year Increase in Government Grant Revenue (toledoreporter.com) — Toledo nonprofits, led by the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, saw major jumps in government grant funding for the 2024 tax year, with one organization's grants rising more than $11 million. The ranking highlights how heavily many Toledo groups now rely on government grants, and lists several familiar local names like Hope Toledo Services, Toledo Tomorrow, and Food For Thought Toledo.
   

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  • Iso of someone to mow grass bi weekly for rest of season.
    Whats to be expected if provide service. Mow grass, weed wack as well as trim edge of sidewalks and cracks. Clean off grass from lawn and sidewalks… (Nextdoor East Toledo)
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    A 2012 jeep compass but it needs brakes done…. Anyone does cheap brakes? (Nextdoor Ironwood)

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