• On Monday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a bulletin stating that the algal bloom in Western Lake Erie had reached 480 square miles in size, the largest it has been this summer. People are advised to keep pets away from water where scum has formed. [source]

• On Tuesday, Toledo City Council voted 11-0 to approve $16 m…

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• On Tuesday, Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken held a press event calling for a pause on use and an independent audit of the county’s Flock cameras after initial data received from the Lucas County Sheriff’s office showed other law enforcement agencies accessing camera data over 900,000 times in one month. Approximately 90,000 of these searches cam…

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• On Monday, Lourdes University filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Sisters of St. Francis have provided $1.43 million to ensure that laid-off employees receive the severance pay they have been promised. The university’s largest unsecured creditor is Toledo-based Signature Bank, which the university owes $4.64 million to. [source 1] [source 2]

• On Tues…

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• On Sunday (August 2), U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur and her campaign manager were hospitalized after being injured in a car accident. The vehicle that struck them fled the scene and has yet to be identified. Kaptur is stable but still healing from her injuries at a rehabilitation center. [source]

• On Monday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm…

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• On Tuesday, the Toledo Public School (TPS) board voted to place a five-year, 6.9-mill property tax levy on the November general election ballot. If passed, the measure will cost a homeowner $242 for every $100,000 in home value and is estimated to raise $22.8 million for the district annually. [source]

• On Wednesday, ProMedica announced plans to open …

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• On Wednesday, city officials announced that Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle will retire effective November 1. He will be replaced with Assistant Chief Kevin Braun. [source]

• Also on Wednesday, Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken submitted a request for 150 beds at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) in 2027. The county currently pay…

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• On Monday, Toledo-based U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Helmick granted a preliminary injunction in favor of ten hemp companies challenging the Constitutionality of Senate Bill 56 (SB56), a state law tightening restrictions on marijuana and hemp passed in 2025. The injunction prevents the state from enforcing SB56’s provisions against the sale, distributi…

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• On Tuesday, the Lucas County Commissioners unveiled their 2025 report, which highlights the county’s initiatives, impact, and progress on its strategic plan. To view the report, visit https://co.lucas.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/92805/Commissioners-Report-2025 [source]

• Also on Tuesday, the public sculpture “Art Tatum’s Celebration Column” by Cork March…

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• On Monday, government officials announced that Ukrainian Defense Drones plans to create their first U.S.-based drone manufacturing facility in Holland, Ohio. The $18.4 million plant is expected to create 300 full-time jobs manufacturing unmanned aerial drones for Ukraine and other U.S. allies by December 2029. [source]

• Also on Monday, 71-year-old Ric…

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• On Monday, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library announced plans to close the Holland Branch location on September 25. The facility will be demolished and replaced with a new building set to open in 2028. [source]

• On Tuesday, Toledo City Council voted 8-4 to approve a one-year contract renewal with Flock for mobile license plate-reading cameras, wit…

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• On Tuesday, the Lucas County Commissioners voted 2-1 to table discussion of a proposal to determine the costs of implementing a direct supervision design for the Lucas County Jail, with Sobecki dissenting. The proposal came from Lucas County Sheriff Mike Navarre and was tabled citing a need for broader budget conversations. [source]

• Also on Tuesday, …

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• Last Saturday (June 6), a dispute between youths at the Old West End Festival led to a shooting that injured twelve people; all are currently in stable condition. Victims can be compensated for expenses stemming from the shooting by emailing crimevictimscompensationapplications@ohioago.gov. [source 1] [source 2]

• On Tuesday, Toledo City Council voted …

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• On Tuesday, the Lucas County Commissioners voted to begin accepting proposals for renovation work on the Lucas County Jail, which is expected to total $63 million. Lucas County Sheriff Mike Navarre proposed additional renovations estimated between $80 and $87.5 million; however, the commissioners have not accepted that proposal. Lucas County has spent…

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• On Tuesday, Toledo City Council voted unanimously to approve a five-year contract with Republic Services for curbside waste collection; voted unanimously to dedicate Wilmot Street to Kei’mani Latigue; voted 10-1 to increase monthly solid waste collection fees, with Gadus opposing; voted 8-3 to increase the license plate fee by $5, with Gadus, McPherso…

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• On Monday, the City of Toledo announced that it had received a $571,342 grant from the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program to remove asbestos and demolish the property at 635 N. Erie St., which currently houses the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department. The Health Department will be relocated to 1933 Spielbusch, former site of the Diocese of Toledo’s …

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• On Monday, Mayor Kapszukiewicz held a press event announcing over $4 million in municipal park improvements this year, including new playground equipment at Collins, Dale Stone, Greenwood, Jamie Farr, and Mayfair parks; football field renovations at Westwood park; basketball court renovations at Friendship Park; new pickleball courts at Fort Meigs Ser…

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• On Monday, the Diocese of Toledo broke ground on the site of their new pastoral center at 2500 Collingwood Blvd., across from Holy Rosary Cathedral. Construction on the building, which will be home to 85 staff, is estimated to cost $17 million and take 18-24 months to complete. [source]

• On Tuesday, the primary election was held with a 19.86% turnout …

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• On Monday, local civil rights leaders held a press conference decrying the recent actions of a Toledo police officer who used force to arrest a 15-year-old girl. Darlene Sweeney-Newbern, president of the Toledo Chapter of the NAACP, demanded a meeting with the city within 30 days to discuss overhauling the Civilian Police Review Board, requiring polic…

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• On Wednesday, the City of Toledo announced the launch of a new year-round self-serve Clean Toledo recycling center at 3900 Creekside Ave on June 2. The facility will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and will allow Toledo residents with ID to drop off several items for free, including appliances (without refrigerants), el…

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• On Tuesday, Toledo City Council President Vanice Williams held a press event denouncing the actions of a Toledo Police officer recorded on April 10 stopping a 15-year-old girl walking in the street and subsequently using force to arrest her after she refused to provide her name or date of birth. Williams, supported by council members Hobbs, Jones, Kom…

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