Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
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A man was caught on video dumping trash at a Toledo food pantry, and organizers said the act is draining donation funds needed to support free meals for local families.
Administrators at Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School announced via online video that the school will close at the end of December 2026 due to challenges with enrollment and finances.
Parents expressed shock and concern over the last-minute notice while the academy for prekindergarten through eighth grade remains open.
Toledo Public Schools switched over half its fleet to propane buses to lower fuel costs and save on maintenance, paying $1.68 per gallon instead of $4 for diesel.
Other districts have sought advice as TPS plans to shift to 80% propane buses over the next few years+ reflecting a trend.
Cardinal Stritch High School in Toledo will close at the end of December, affecting students, staff, and local families.
School officials have not yet provided details on the transition process.
Kaela Bartley, president of UToledo’s Student Green Fund, cut the ribbon for an expanded solar array on Health Science Campus that almost doubled its capacity to 750 kilowatts.
She credited past student leaders and partners while stressing that leadership means keeping sustainability efforts alive.
Stadium Drive will close on Friday, Oct.
16 through Wednesday, Oct. 21 for paving as work nears completion on a new steam tunnel (drivers should use Douglas Road to reach Area 5).
The Supreme Court of Ohio hosted after-hours tours at the historic Thomas J.
Moyer Ohio Judicial Center (a National Register-listed landmark) on two September evenings, drawing 137 visitors who learned about the court’s role in Ohio’s heritage. The tours were part of Ohio Open Doors to promote civic literacy.
An upcoming cancer awareness benefit and fashion show will honor Paulette Carter, a local organizer who died 29 days ago after her battle with cancer; the event will celebrate her legacy and remind the community of her contributions.
UToledo Health and The University of Toledo Foundation held an invitation-only ceremony on Oct.
1 at the Dana Cancer Center, which was lit in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month — highlighting the center’s commitment to advanced cancer care.
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