Good morning, Toledo.

Toledo beekeeper Demond Anderson reported a roach infestation from a neighbor’s yard on East Weber Street after using pesticides that harmed his bees.

He filed complaints (Aug. 22 and Sept. 7), while neighbor Montgomery received a verbal warning (Aug. 26) and must stop feeding stray cats.

The EPA responded to an overturned semi-truck reported on Tuesday, Sep.

15 in Toledo (local teams are checking for hazardous spills) as authorities work to secure the scene.

A new study from the University of Toledo’s Neff College of Business (published in Business Horizons) examined four sales archetypes from a survey of over 200 salespeople and recommended that managers support independent performers while curbing negative team impacts.

The research reflects evolving remote work trends in today’s sales environment.

Comedian Ms. Pat returns to Toledo Funny Bone on Sept.

18 and 19 with new stand-up mixing humor and honest life stories about menopause, marriage, and parenthood; Friday shows are at 7:00 p.m. + 9:45 p.m. and Saturday at 3:00 p.m. + 6:30 p.m. + 9:15 p.m.

A local family is asking for answers after their nonverbal 17-year-old with disabilities returned home with scratches from his school commute last week (the school said the injuries occurred on the van ride) and his aunt has filed a police report while contacting state education officials.

The Ohio Department of Education publishes the Ohio School Report Cards for the 2025-2026 school year today, offering ratings from 1 to 5 stars based on literacy and workforce preparation.

Toledo Public Schools received two stars last year, down from 2.5 stars.

Toledo Public Schools raised its graduation rate to 81.14% (an increase of about 6-7 percentage points), reflecting improved academic performance among local students.

UToledo named four faculty as 2026-27 Fellows in the MAC Academic Leadership Development Program.

They will join leadership development and networking activities at UToledo (with counterparts in the MAC) this academic year to boost their academic leadership skills.

Dr. Guofa Liu at UToledo is studying two key microRNAs that help guide nerve fibers to form proper connections in the developing nervous system.

The research is backed by over $560,000 in federal funding and includes undergraduate students as part of a wider effort to explore future RNA based treatments.

A local beekeeper said his hives are threatened by a roach infestation and nearby pesticide use + the health department issued a violation to a neighbor to treat pests and stop outdoor cat feeding.

The Rural Health Transformation Program, with a $2 million grant from the Ohio Department of Health, will help 45 pharmacies expand services for rural patients to get quick tests and treatments (experts say this may cut long drives to urgent care).

UToledo researchers are using artificial intelligence to shrink the timeline for developing promising cancer treatments at the new Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute+ advancing local medical research.

Their work is ongoing today on campus.

Toledo will receive a $2 million state grant to fund new water-sewer lines at the historic Spitzer Building in Four Corners.

About 180-200 workforce apartments are planned, a project announced by Governor Mike DeWine and Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz to boost downtown revitalization.