Good morning, Toledo.

Rally Point Social Club will open next spring in Monclova Township to offer indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, various games + dining options.

The Aug. 31 groundbreaking set the stage for a family-friendly venue built for community gathering and affordable play.

A local student suffered non-life-threatening burns during a science experiment at Maumee Valley Country Day School Tuesday morning and was taken to a hospital for evaluation after being too close to ignited black powder.

Brent Industries updated its hazardous chemicals inventory listing stoddard solvent + sulfuric acid, part of spring safety measures as investigators probe last month's explosion that killed two workers; Toledo City Council's Sustainability Committee meets today at 5 p.m. for further updates.

The Walbridge facility will close soon as the company announced that over 100 positions will be eliminated (impacting numerous local families).

Details on the timeline and next steps are expected to be shared by company officials shortly.

Toledo Opera is enhancing its 2026-2027 season with fully staged productions of Aida (Oct.

16 and 18 at the Valentine Theatre) and H.M.S. Pinafore (Feb. 19 and 21) along with pop-up performances and community events including an Aida luncheon and pre-performance lectures at various local venues.

Sylvania schools are hosting Coffee & Conversation sessions to let community members learn about district finances and ask questions; the sessions will take place on upcoming dates at local school sites.

United Way is offering four $1,000 scholarships - a new program that helps college juniors and seniors finish school and move toward careers.

Dr. Tom Bridgeman (director of the Lake Erie Center) warns that toxic algae in Lake Erie may pose health risks from skin contact or breathing.

Ongoing research is monitoring the algae, and health officials advise residents to stay informed.

In late August, researchers from the Lake Erie Center and The Detroit News monitored harmful algae blooms on Lake Erie to study water quality impacts.

Their observations support ongoing efforts to keep the lake safe.

The Diocese of Toledo said it never requested historic landmark status for the former Sacred Heart and Good Shepherd churches and will pursue legal remedies if the city proceeds with the designation (statement).

The Plan Commission will discuss the move next Thursday.

Registration is open for the annual Heal Together: Race for Sickle Cell 5K, which will raise awareness and funding for sickle cell research on Sept.

19.

Former UToledo bioengineering students earned a US patent for a device that combines a pessary & a menstrual cup to help women with pelvic organ prolapse.

Clinical testing will follow as the team works with the Technology Transfer Office to attract potential licensing companies.

UToledo Health offered free vascular screenings at the Great Lakes Vascular Institute in Sylvania Township on Sept.

1. The service helped patients learn more about their vascular health.