Good morning, Toledo.

The University of Toledo Foundation is running a Spooktacular Giving Challenge to support students, faculty, staff and patients from Oct.

1 to Oct. 31—donors who give $10 or more will receive a Rocket pumpkin carving stencil kit and have a chance to win bonus prizes in a Facebook contest.

Toledo’s community radio station WAKT 106.1 FM, based at SeaGate Food Bank, may go off air by year-end unless it gets more donations and volunteer help.

Director of development Nathan Staples said the low-power, nonprofit station — which reaches about five miles — offers diverse local shows and needs community support to continue broadcasting.

Workers represented by United Steelworkers have been on strike against Libbey Glass since August—marking the longest labor stoppage in company history.

Interviews on Sept. 22 revealed voices from the picket line at the Toledo facility on Ash St.

New federal legislation known as the Big Beautiful Bill Act is set to reshape college payments through federal student loans—potentially easing cost burdens for students and families.

The law will change financial aid rules, affecting how borrowers manage education expenses going forward.

The University of Toledo will offer Michigan students in-state tuition each semester starting next fall—an effort designed to boost enrollment and attract more applicants.

Metroparks Toledo said that the crisp air is bringing early changes in fall colors with sassafras turning and birds like turkey vultures starting their migration—steps that signal peak foliage will occur in the next 10 to 14 days.

Research and monitoring supervisor Karen Menard advised that visitors try local trails such as Oak Openings Preserve or Secor Metropark to enjoy the seasonal shift.

Two-way traffic reopened on Main Street in downtown Sylvania after nearly eight months of construction.

City leaders said more finishing work—plantings and lighting—will be completed by the end of October, paving the way for holiday lighting in November.

Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order that declares a consumer emergency and will ban sales of intoxicating hemp products such as THC-infused gummies starting October 14—retailers must remove these items or face $500 fines per day.

The 90-day order comes as lawmakers have delayed needed regulations amid rising reports of Delta-8 poisonings in young children.

Ottawa County and Lucas County emergency management agencies announced they will switch to the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System to alert residents of emergencies at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station and will test it tomorrow at noon—this test will send alerts to mobile devices within 10 miles of the station.

For the past three days, OSHP and ODOT have partnered to educate Toledo drivers on safe driving practices—an effort to protect both drivers and wallets from costly repairs.

The initiative will continue as agencies monitor road conditions and driver behavior.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for a 96-hour commercial vehicle safety blitz aimed at enforcing safety rules for large trucks—this effort will help check for compliance to prevent accidents on local roads.

UToledo Health will host its annual trunk-or-treat event on Oct.

25 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. outside the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center on the Health Science Campus—attendees can enjoy over 40 candy stations, free donuts and drinks, face painting, appearances by Rocksy and Rocket Athletics, and vote on the best-decorated trunk.

Relatives say short staffing at Arbors at Sylvania nursing home led to a patient developing an ulcerous bedsore—this quickly worsened and he died early this year.

They filed a lawsuit claiming the facility did not provide proper care.

Owner Oscar Gomes and kitchen manager Yeidy Cabello bring authentic Cuban cuisine to Toledo with the opening of Sweet Havana, a new restaurant at 1855 S Reynolds Rd—featuring dishes such as vaca frita, shrimp enchilado and a Cuban sandwich with French fries.

Haunted Collingwood Tour

6-10 p.m. — Collingwood Arts Center Inc — Ticket prices vary — Explore the eerie hallways of one of Ohio's most haunted locations.

The American Ride - Toby Keith Tribute

8 PM — Hollywood Casino Toledo — Cost info not provided — Experience the unforgettable hits and spirit of Toby Keith live in concert.

Art Loop: Literati

5-8 p.m. — Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate local literary arts with poetry, art-making, and live jazz music.

GCH 22nd Urban Line Dance Anniversary Weekend

11:00 AM - 11:30 PM — St Clement Hall — From $71.21 — Celebrate with a vibrant weekend of urban line dancing and themed parties for the 22nd anniversary of the Glass City Hustlers.

S'mores Date Night

6-9 p.m. — Flip the Table - Board Game Bar & Lounge — $30 — Roast s'mores over the fire while enjoying a board game bliss with your partner.

Chess Night

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Flip the Table - Board Game Bar & Lounge — Free entry — Engage in a friendly chess competition hosted by a local community group.

Adult Aerial Silks Class

6:45-8 p.m. — Collingwood Arts Center Inc — No experience needed — Explore the fundamentals of aerial silks in a playful and creative environment while building strength and flexibility.

Prophetic Fire: Releasing God’s Kingdom Conference

10 AM - 7 PM — Holiday Inn & Suites Toledo Southwest — Free entry — Experience training and impartation to release prophetic fire and make an impact for Jesus.

Toledo 3rd Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo

9:00 AM – 2:30 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg — Free entry — A gathering to support and provide resources for caregivers in the Toledo community.

Falling Leaves 8 Miler and 5K

9 AM – 1 PM — Secor Metropark — Registration fees vary — Experience the beauty of autumn with a scenic 8 miler and 5K run.