Good morning, Toledo.

Tickets for the 2027 Greater Toledo Home Giveaway go on sale Monday, Sept.

21, at $100 to win a new 4 bedroom & 2.5 bath home by Mavillino in Sylvania Township. Proceeds support pediatric programs at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital and the contest draws close on April 15.

Toledo Lucas County Public Library and Cherry Street Mission offer year-round help for job seekers facing barriers and missed opportunities at their spring second-chance job fair.

The Main Library (325 N Michigan St) will host a traditional job fair on Oct. 9 for anyone looking for work.

Funky Turtle Brewing Company opened its taproom today on Tremainsville Rd — reviving a long-abandoned West Toledo building with a community-focused space that offers craft brews and a diverse beverage menu.

Co-founders Drake Pregnall and Kerry completed three years of renovations and approvals to bring this neighborhood watering hole to life.

Dolly Fest will be held Friday, Sept.

25 at 5 Pints Bar and Grill and Funky Turtle to honor Dolly Parton and support children’s literacy by raising funds for local library groups; the event will feature live music + karaoke + raffles + a Best Dolly Look-Alike contest.

The Toledo Fringe Fest returns Sept.

26 from 6 to 10pm at 2413 Collingwood Blvd. Artists will paint on a 16-by-20-inch canvas during Art Mayhem (with three hours before and two hours during the event) while odd performances, mural painting, and vendors add to the unique experience.

Dr. Paul Hong from UToledo explained on Sept.

18 that rising fuel prices are increasing transportation costs — which may lead to higher prices for everyday goods and services.

Dr. Jiahao Xie at the University of Toledo helped develop durable lead-free solar cells using a chlorine-modified molecule.

The research, completed on Friday, Sept. 18, shows promise for reliable open-air renewable energy.

The University of Toledo opened the Dorothy and Georgianna Saloff Welcome Center on Sept.

18 at a ribbon-cutting on Campus Road and West Rocket Drive – a hub for prospective Rockets. The center honors the Saloff sisters’ legacy with one of the largest gifts in school history.

Thirty-five University of Toledo medical students joined a chartered cruise on Sept.

18 to study western Lake Erie's algal bloom at its seasonal peak — gaining firsthand insights for their training.

Clay High School celebrated 100 years of classes, games, and traditions as alumni returned to share memories and support educators for a legacy that began on Sept.

13, 1926 (when the school opened with 16 classrooms) and has served over 23,000 students.

A measles case linked to an Amtrak trip has been reported in Toledo today; local health officials are investigating potential contacts and urging residents to verify their immunization records.

A measles case was confirmed when a traveler arriving on Amtrak Train 41 from Chicago landed at the Toledo station on Sept 13 (11:40 p.m.) and later sought care.

Health officials advise unvaccinated or at-risk individuals to contact their healthcare provider.

Residents at the Saxon House apartments face water leaks and mold while tenants form a union to demand better repairs.

The union hired a lawyer and plans to ask courts to hold rents in emergency escrow (action pending until repairs begin).

Garmin Marathon Series returns to Toledo tomorrow with thousands of runners expected while some residents worry about planned road closures (which may limit access to their neighborhoods).