This Week in Toledo, Toledo, OH (2025)

02/01/2025

• On Monday, Lucas County Auditor Katie Moline announced that an additional 1,095 properties have received overinflated valuations due to a programming error; 346 such errors were previously found two weeks ago. Moline is currently engaging a third-party reviewer to examine the county's property evaluation process.

• On Tuesday, the Ohio Supreme Court turned down a request by local landlord Charmarlyn Strong to appeal previous court rulings which have upheld the City of Toledo's ability to enforce the lead-safe ordinance enacted in 2017. City officials have signaled their intent to begin enforcing the ordinance soon.

• Also on Tuesday, Toledo City Council approved the 2025 municipal budget totaling $1,001,872,882. Amendments to the budget included $1 million for youth programming, $200,000 for the Vibrancy Initiative, $50,000 for the Glass City Jazz Fest, and $5,000 for improvements to the city council office lobby.

• In further Tuesday news, the Lucas County Economic Development Corporation agreed to spend up to $400,000 contracting with Toledo-based firm WynHouse to develop software to improve permit requests, approvals, and deliveries to the public. The county may sell the software to other jurisdictions once completed.

• Shawn Mahone, founder of the local nonprofit Young Men and Women for Change, announced Tuesday his intention to run for Mayor this year as an independent.

• On Thursday, ProMedica and Nationwide Children's Hospital terminated their affiliation agreement in response to a lawsuit filed by Mercy Health. Mercy sold the children's hospital at St. Vincent's to Nationwide in 2022 with terms allowing them to participate as an equal shareholder in agreements involving the facilities; the suit alleged that Nationwide's affiliation agreement with ProMedica was done so in breach of these terms.

• On Friday, State Representative Josh Williams announced that he has requested that State Auditor Keith Faber conduct an investigation into the possibility that previous Lucas County Auditors, including current Lucas County Commissioner Anita Lopez, intentionally undervalued properties when conducting evaluations.

• Enrollment numbers for the spring semester reveal increases at Bowling Green State University (18,793 compared to 18,124 in 2024) and Owens Community College 7,396 compared to 6,929 in 2024), and a decrease at the University of Toledo (13,513 compared to 13,951 in 2024).

• Lucas County Pit Crew Executive Director Jean Keating has filed a civil lawsuit against Lucas County Canine Care & Control (LC4) employee David DuBois alleging that DuBois made false and defamatory statements online against Keating, along with identity fraud and intentional infliction of emotional damage.

• The City of Toledo's "Vibrancy Initiative", which provides financial aid to business and property owners for building renovations and planning around such renovations, is now accepting applications for four grants through March 5. For more information, visit https://toledo.oh.gov/business/vibrancy

• Ostrich Towne, a business development in the Historic Vistula District, recently opened two restaurants: Avestruz Tapas & Tequila and Molly's Irish Pub. Riverside BBQ is scheduled to open in April and CuriosiTEA Emporium is scheduled to open later this year.

• This Sunday (February 2) will be the last day that the Cloister Gallery at the Toledo Museum of Art will be open to the public before major renovations begin. The gallery is expected to re-open in 2027.

• Next Tuesday (February 4) at 2 p.m., Toledo City Council will hold its bimonthly agenda review inside Council Chambers on the first floor of One Government Center. Among other items, council will consider a $350,000 request to repair a broken water line break that has closed Imagination Station since January 22.

• Next Thursday (February 6) from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will hold a community meeting about the design and construction of the new Washington Branch Library inside the old Food Town building at 3025 W. Alexis Road.

• Next Friday (February 7) from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the City of Toledo will host a Valentine's-themed skating party at Ottawa Park (2015 Parkside Dr.). Admission is $5 and skate rental is $2.

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News sources: The Blade, 13ABC, WTOL

01/25/2025

• On Tuesday, city officials announced plans to improve 42.64 lane miles of residential streets using the city's 0.25% road repair levy. The levy, first approved by voters in 2020, was renewed in 2024. For more information or to view the list of roads, visit https://toledo.oh.gov/roads

• Also on Tuesday, one of the large grain bin silos on Kuhlman Drive operated by the Andersons collapsed around 9:10 p.m. No injuries have been reported and the company is currently investigating the cause of the collapse.

• On Wednesday, Stellantis announced plans to invest $1.5 billion into Toledo Jeep plants - namely, upgrades for the Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in 2025 and a battery electric vehicle and a vehicle powered by what is known as the "Range Electric Paradigm Breaker" in 2028.

• Also on Wednesday, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) received a $2,876,400 grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) which will be used to replace three aging diesel buses with new electric buses.

• On Thursday, Lucas County Auditor Katie Moline announced that a special assessment for the Toledo Area Sanitary District (TASD) was entered incorrectly by a staff member, resulting in a $377,273 shortfall for TASD. The shortfall will be made up for with a higher property tax assessment in the second half of 2025.

• Also on Thursday, Toledo Police Officer Jeremy J. Berndt was charged with dereliction of duty, a second-degree misdemeanor, for purchasing recreational ma*****na from an unlicensed seller while on duty. He has been placed on paid administrative leave until his arraignment on January 31.

• In further Thursday news, the owner of Jikoni, an East African food truck in operation for the last three years, reported that his truck had been stolen. Those with information about its whereabouts are encouraged to contact the police at 419-255-1111. Tips to the line can be left anonymously.

• On Friday, Maumee-based auto parts supplier Dana Inc. reported sales totaling $10.3 billion in 2024, a decline from $10.6 billion in 2023. Dana also reported earnings of $885 million in 2024 compared to $845 million in 2023.

• Also on Friday, Imagination Station announced that it would be closed for the weekend due to a water main break that has necessitated repairs to the property.

• This Saturday (January 25) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Metroparks Toledo will host a community ice skating party at Glass City Metropark (1505 Front St.) in honor of hosting 100,000 skaters since opening in 2023. The even will feature DJs, mascots, and giveaways, and free skating passes for the first 100 attendees.

• Next Monday (January 27) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful (KTLCB) will host a recycling event for holiday decorations at the west side of Lott Industries (3350 Hill Ave.). Artificial trees, string lights, and packaging styrofoam #6 will be accepted; a $5 cash donation is requested.

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News sources: The Blade, WTOL

01/18/2025

• On Tuesday, Toledo City Council settled lawsuits from two residents who were seriously injured by Toledo Police during George Floyd protests for $800,000; settled a lawsuit with former public bench contractor Fuel Outdoor of Toledo for $145,000; and approved the Tremainsville Farms housing development.

• Also on Tuesday, the Lucas County Commissioners voted to join the newly created Ohio Large Urban Counties Alliance. The alliance, which Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken chairs, brings together the six largest counties in Ohio to lobby the state government for more support of urban population centers.

• On Wednesday, city officials held a press conference announcing that crime in 2024 declined from 2023. Instances of auto theft declined from 1,522 to 1,203; burglary from 1,404 to 1,397; homicide from 45 to 37; persons shot from 217 to 201; robbery from 409 to 387; and theft from motor vehicles from 1,510 to 1,111.

• Also on Wednesday, Lola - the last of four dogs stolen from Lucas County Canine Care & Control (LC4) in November - was found safely.

• On Thursday, the Toledo Plan Commission approved plans brought forward by Lucas Metropolitan Housing (LMH) and Cherry Street Mission Ministries to develop a 65-unit building for the homeless at 1401 Monroe Street. The development is expected to cost $18 million and be completed by 2028.

• Lucas County Auditor Katie Moline recently found that a programming error by a contractor led to 346 properties in Lucas County receiving overinflated revaluations and consequently higher property tax bills. Moline's office is in the process of correcting the revaluations and adjusting the tax bills.

• The City of Toledo has received a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which will be used to update the city's zoning code, develop housing design templates, and create incentives to develop housing in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods.

• The City of Toledo has received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat gun violence. The money will be used to fund a full-time coordinator, quarterly microgrants for community initiatives, a study, the creation of a training academy for community members, and two subgrants.

• Toledo Police Chief Mike Troendle announced that the department would be taking a break from participating in On Patrol: Live, a nationally broadcast reality television show on Reelz. The department has worked with the program for nearly two years, and may return to it at an unspecified time in the future.

• The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission has announced that the Junction Coalition has won its annual Organization Award, and that the Change Wall has won its annual Collaborative Effort Award.

• The National Museum of the Great Lakes (1701 Front St.) is offering free admission this weekend in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 18; 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 19; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, January 20.

• On Saturday (January 18) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale featuring over 30,000 gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, 8-track tapes, and board games at 1301 N. Reynolds Road. Each book is $1 or $8 for an entire bag.

• Next Monday (January 20) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Toledo Museum of Art (2445 Monroe St.) will hold a series of free events and activities in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. For more information, visit https://toledomuseum.org/events/events-info/mlk-day-more-than-a-dream

• Next Thursday (January 23) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the City of Toledo will host a training on Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Attendance at this meeting is required for community organizations interested in applying this year. The link to use is: https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/85122124380

• Next Thursday (January 23) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the City of Toledo will host a training on Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Attendance at this meeting is required for community organizations interested in applying this year. The link to use is: https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/88017825128

• Next Friday (January 24) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the City of Toledo will host a training on the HOME Investment Partnership Program. Attendance at this meeting is required for community organizations interested in applying this year. The link to use is: https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/87530514192

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News sources: The Blade, 13ABC

01/11/2025

• On Tuesday, the 188th anniversary of Toledo's founding, Toledo City Council voted to adopt a new flag for the city. They selected a design made by Mark Yappueying, who will receive $3,000. Jacob Parr and Jillian Hupp received $1,000 each for being runners-up in the design contest.

• Also on Tuesday, Toledo City Council reviewed a proposal (O-009-25) to expend $800,000 from the city's Risk Management Fund in an effort to settle lawsuits brought by two residents who were seriously injured by Toledo Police during George Floyd protests in May of 2020. Council will vote on the measure January 14.

• In further Tuesday news, the Lucas County Commissioners voted to elect Lisa Sobecki board president, approved $900,000 toward the redevelopment of the former St. Anthony's Church into a multipurpose recreation center, and approved $1,075,542.30 for construction of a roundabout at Shoreland Ave. and Summit St.

• The Toledo Board of Education voted Tuesday to elect Bob Vasquez board president and Chris Varwig vice president of the board.

• On Wednesday, Toledo City Council's Zoning and Planning Committee voted to approve zoning changes for a housing development called Tremainsville Farms, which would comprise 15 duplex and 3 triplex rental properties on a new street tentatively named Firefly Lane created through 2388 Tremainsville Road.

• On Thursday, South Toledo resident Roberto Torres declared his candidacy for Mayor of Toledo, running as an independent. Torres previously served on the Toledo Public School board from 2005 to 2008, most recently working as director of immigrant affairs and economic inclusion for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.

• Also on Thursday, Toledo Family Pharmacy opened a new pharmacy location at 529 Dorr St., at the intersection of Dorr and Collingwood. The local business currently operates two other pharmacies at 1601 W. Sylvania Ave. and 324 Main St.

• On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration announced that the Lucas County Transportation Improvement District will receive $14.1 million to install 360 new electronic vehicle (EV) charging stations in Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Wood counties.

• Mercy Health has announced plans to launch a network of urgent cares in the Toledo area, beginning with ten it is acquiring from Greater Midwest Urgent Care. Three of these urgent cares are in Toledo, while the others are in Bowling Green, Findlay, Monroe (MI), Sylvania, Rossford, Temperance (MI), and Waterville.

• The Flying Joe is planning to close its downtown Toledo location on January 24, citing decreasing sales and competition from several other downtown coffee shops. The Perrysburg location will remain open.

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News sources: The Blade, 13ABC, WTOL

01/04/2025

• The Taylor Automotive Family has made a donation to the Toledo Museum of Art ensuring that parking at the museum will be free for the next ten years or longer.

• Toledo Police have obtained a pilot first-responder drone that will be automatically dispatched when certain types of calls get made to the Lucas County Computer Aided Dispatch system. The drones have thermal cameras, zoom cameras, and microphones, and cost $300,000 to purchase after the pilot ends.

• There were 32 homicides in Toledo in 2024. Previous years saw 60 in 2020, 71 in 2021, 66 in 2022, and 44 in 2023. City officials cited increased police staffing, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement (MONSE) overseen by Malcolm Cunningham, and City Prosecutor Rebecca Facey for the improvements.

• Lucas County currently has an unemployment rate of 7%, the highest of any county in the state. County officials attribute the figures to temporary layoffs in the automotive industry.

• This Sunday (January 5) marks the end of Lucas County Common Pleas Court Judge Linda Jennings' third and final term in office. Ohio law prohibits judges from being elected after turning 70 years of age; Jennings, who is 75, was last elected to a six-year term in 2018.

• Next Monday (January 6) from 6 to 7 p.m., the City of Toledo will hold a meeting to solicit public feedback on their five-year plan to address social issues like homeless and gun violence. The event will take place at the Lagrange Branch Library (3422 Lagrange St.).

• Next Tuesday (January 7) at 3 p.m., Toledo City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on adopting a new city flag. Over 80 designs were submitted last year, and 10 semifinalists remain. The finalist will receive $3,000 for their work, and the second and third place winners will receive $1,000 each.

• Also next Tuesday (January 7) from 6 to 7 p.m., the City of Toledo will hold a meeting to solicit public feedback on their five-year plan to address social issues like homeless and gun violence. The event will take place at the Believe Center (1 Aurora L. Gonzalez Dr.).

• Next Wednesday (January 8) from 6 to 7 p.m., the City of Toledo will hold a meeting to solicit public feedback on their five-year plan to address social issues like homeless and gun violence. The event will take place at the Mott Branch Library (1085 Dorr St.).

• Next Thursday (January 9) from 9 to 11 a.m., the City of Toledo will host a meeting to discus Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) in the Large Glass Community Room at the Main Branch Library (325 N. Michigan St.) Attendance at this meeting is required for community organizations interested in applying.

• Also next Thursday (January 9) at 12 p.m., Reverend Larry Clark will speak about his experiences traveling to Israel and Palestine recently as part of the First Thursday series. The event will be held at Monroe Street United Methodist Church (3613 Monroe St.) and the cost to attend is $15, which includes lunch.

• Also next Thursday (January 9) from 1 to 3 p.m., the City of Toledo will host a meeting to discus Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) in the Large Glass Community Room at the Main Branch Library (325 N. Michigan St.) Attendance at this meeting is required for community organizations interested in applying.

• Also next Thursday (January 9) from 6 to 7 p.m., the City of Toledo will hold a meeting to solicit public feedback on their five-year plan to address social issues like homeless and gun violence. The event will take place at the East Toledo Family Center (1020 Varland Ave.).

• Next Friday (January 10) from 7 to 10 p.m., Ottawa Park (2015 Parkside Dr.) will host a Mardi Gras-themed skate night. Contests, seasonal foods, and giveaways will be held. Admission is $5 and skate rental is $2.

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News sources: The Blade, 13ABC

12/28/2024

• On Sunday, a 64-year-old from Clearwater, Florida crashed into a 6-foot-tall letter "L" in a stylized "TOL" logo located in the center of the roundabout at Byrne Road and South Detroit Avenue. The woman was treated for minor injuries and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence.

• On Tuesday, employees of the Starbucks at Westgate (Secor & Central) went on strike, joining over 300 Starbucks locations across the country unionized by Starbucks Workers United. The union is seeking higher wages for baristas and an end to unfair labor practices.

• Buckeye Broadband plans to lay off its local call center staff effective April 1. The company plans to outsource all call center functions with the exception of their sales and retention departments.

• Toledo residents can drop off used Christmas trees (cleared of decorations) for free at designated locations in the following parks through January 31: Bowman (4793 Jackman), Byrne (2201 Byrne), Detwiler (3775 E. Manhattan), Highland (1965 Finch), Jermain (1270 S. Cove), and Ravine II (1699 S. Ravine).

• The Toledo Zoo's Reptile House will undergo $14.5 million in renovations beginning January 1. The renovations include enlarging exhibit spaces to include underwater viewing opportunities and adding air conditioning throughout the building. It is expected to re-open in late 2026.

• Next Monday (December 30) at 2:25 p.m., Imagination Station (1 Discovery Way) will drop 25,000 bouncy balls in honor of New Year's. Tickets are available at the door beginning at 10 a.m. with members entering free. Among the balls dropped will be six golden ones, and those who find them will win a 1-year membership.

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News sources: The Blade, 13ABC, r/Toledo

12/21/2024

• On Monday, a judge ruled that no one be allowed into the Omni Polymers chemical processing facility on Nebraska avenue until major structural issues with the building are corrected. Several toxic chemicals, including arsenic, mercury, and zinc, were found to be improperly discharged at the site earlier this year.

• Also on Monday, the silo visible on Owens Community College's campus was demolished. It had stood as a unique feature of the college for over 60 years.

• On Tuesday, a federal judge sentenced Bitwise founders Irma Olguin Jr. and Jake Soberal to 9 and 11 years in prison, respectively, for falsifying financial statements. The two are also required to pay back the $115 million stolen from investors. The company was planning to expand to Toledo, where Olguin is from.

• On Wednesday, Toledo City Council voted 6-5 against approving a proposed Sheetz gas station at 1405 Bernath Parkway, with Hartman, Komives, Melden, Morris, and Sarantou dissenting. Council member Gadus was absent. Several residents near the proposed gas station testified against it before council last week.

• Also on Wednesday, Toledo City Council voted to replace older vehicles in the city's fleet with electric vehicles; allocated $100,000 to construct a roof over the Ottawa Park ice rink, allowing an extra 30 days of use each year; allocated $209,000 from the general fund to bridge a gap in underperforming municipal golf course revenue; and allocated $2.6 million from the capital improvement fund for payroll software.

• On Thursday, city officials shared tax collection revenue figures to Toledo City Council. As of November 30, $191.9 million in income tax had been collected for the general fund compared to $186.7 million during the same period in 2023.

• On Friday, automaker Stellantis announced that it is rescinding its previous plan to lay off approximately 1200 workers at the Jeep Plant in Toledo in January. The United Auto Workers (UAW) has stated that it believes only 125 workers will be layed off, and that they may be offered $50,000 severance packages.

• Washington Local Schools and the Teachers Association of Washington Local Schools (TAWLS) have reached a tentative contract agreement. The union membership will vote on whether or not to approve the contract in early January.

• Unionized employees at scrap metal recycler Omnisource have voted to leave Teamsters Local 20 following a campaign led by member Daniel Caughhorn. Despite being a tie vote, with 43 votes cast in favor of staying and 43 in favor of leaving, the lack of a majority in favor of staying defaulted to an exit.

• Mercy Health has filed suit against both ProMedica and Nationwide Children's Hospital, claiming that the two entities have conspired to exclude Mercy from meaningful participation in planning for pediatric services in the Toledo area. The suit seeks to block further collaboration between the two defendants.

• Brian Chapman, investor in recently-shuttered Heavy Beer Company, is suing Heavy's parent company Adams Street Committee LLC for $398,500 in unpaid loans. A countersuit filed by Adams Street claims the money in question constitutes equity, not a loan, and that filing suit breaks the terms of his investor agreement.

• Meteorologists have confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year on record for Toledo with an overall temperature of 54.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Records have been kept since 1870.

• Next Thursday (December 26), Monarch Comics will hold a soft reopening of its business a few units away from its former location in the same shopping center, Colonial Village (4400 Heatherdowns Blvd.). The longtime local business was nearly lost when a fire ravaged the complex on December 9.

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News sources: The Blade, 13ABC, WTOL

12/14/2024

• On Monday, the Colonial Village strip mall in South Toledo experienced a fire that began in Shawn's Irish Tavern and destroyed several businesses, including Employ Bridge, Laura's Framing and Place Gallery, the Legacy Room, Monarch Comics, and Rice King.

• Also on Monday, Toledo City Council's Parks, Education, Recreation, and Health Committee heard the proposed 2025 budget for youth programming. With American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars gone, youth programming will decrease from $2 million/year and 70 programs to $250,000/year and 16 programs.

• On Tuesday, the Lucas County Commissioners approved a 2025 budget that totals $193,713,138 with $183,575,455 in revenue, leaving a $10,137,683 deficit. The deficit will be covered through the county's one-time funding reserve, which totals $29,634,934.

• Also on Tuesday, Toledo City Council's Zoning and Planning Committee voted to recommend against council approving a proposed Sheetz gas station at 1405 Bernath Parkway after hearing concerns from area residents and a business owner. Council is scheduled to vote on the matter December 18.

• In further Tuesday news, the Ability Center announced that it's executive director, Stuart James, had resigned "due to a misalignment with the board of directors." James has served in the role for over three years, succeeding Tim Harrington, who served in the role for 22 years.

• The City of Toledo and public bench contractor FUEL Outdoor of Toledo settled a lawsuit on Tuesday. The city terminated a 20-year contract with FUEL early after the company failed to build benches as quickly as promised. Terms of the settlement will be disclosed in 30-60 days.

• On Wednesday, Toledo City Council's Finance, Debt, and Budget Oversight Committee was educated on FirstEnergy's proposed electric rate hike for 2025. A Toledo Edison official claimed that a homeowner using 750 kilowatt-hours would pay an extra $1.09, while the consumers' counsel believes it will be $1.56.

• Also on Wednesday, $3,878,198 in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits were awarded to the Riverview Tower development at 200 N. St. Clair St. (formerly the Fiberglas Tower). The project is expected to cost $16,981,470 and will feature commercial space on floors 2-4 as well as 84 total apartments on floors 5-11.

• In further Wednesday news, $1,868,047 in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits were awarded to the Stein Building development at 602-604 Adams St. The project is expected to cost $8,039,330 and will feature commercial space as well as 16 apartments.

• Heavy Beer Company (1301 Summit St.) announced plans to close permanently effective Sunday the 15th. Heavy Wheelhouse, which serves coffee and beer at Oak Openings Metropark, will also close.

• Toledo-based building products manufacturer Owens Corning plans to increase its quarterly cash dividend from $0.60 per common share to $0.69 per common share. The next dividend will be paid on January 17, 2025.

• Packo's at the Park (7 S. Superior St.), the downtown location of Tony Packo's, will cease lunch and dinner operations beginning on December 28. The business will convert to being a special event center.

• Local bar and music venue The Ottawa Tavern has shuttered, with owner Zack Jacobs posting on social media that he is in the process of transferring ownership of the business. Jacobs also denied criminal allegations without stating what they may be.

• Lake Erie Waterkeeper, the Waterkeeper Alliance, and Food & Water Watch have asked to join the federal suit filed by the City of Toledo, Lucas County, and the Environmental Law & Policy Center against the United Stated Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for failing to protect Lake Erie with the Clean Water Act.

• Next Thursday (December 19) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., a community meeting for South Toledo residents to continue discussions about the reconstruction of Broadway Street will take place at the Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center (1222 Broadway St.)

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News sources: The Blade

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