Good morning, Toledo.

Sylvania Senior Center offers exercise classes, art workshops, and social games to help seniors stay fit and connected.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and launches the 55 after 5 program (5 to 7 p.m.) on select days in November.

Alfonso Narvaez (director of the North Toledo Coalition) reported an illegally dumped pile of trash on Chestnut Street last month, and the city's Urban Beautification Team cleared it Thursday while he plans a meeting with city officials and Republic Services to address future delays.

The Loft 419, formerly Toledo Tech Loft, celebrated its rebrand on Sept.

23 at a block activation on N. Superior St. by dropping 'Tech' to welcome diverse careers. It will soon launch tech, career prep and professional classes for Toledo's growing community (with local entrepreneurs supporting the change).

Maumee-based coffee shop Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts launched its online store today to offer coffee blends nationwide (with proceeds supporting Sunshine Communities and its employment efforts for individuals with developmental disabilities).

October film events include a free screening of Dial M for Murder on Oct.

12 with refreshments at West Toledo Branch Library, a screening with Q&A on inclusion on Oct. 15 at Imagination Station, and Halloween challenges on Oct. 29 at Wolfe Center and Oct. 31 at Nederhouser Community Hall.

The Arts Commission, Ohio Poetry Day Association and the library host Ohio Poetry Day this Saturday, Oct.

17 at Main Branch. The Toledo Museum of Art shows Bobby Anspach’s immersive work through March 14 while Travis Trium Perfectum’s Trauma Residue runs at The Abyss Oct. 23 to 25.

Local playwright Joni Arredia returns with 'Is Anybody There?' a two-woman play that explores human connection and AI.

The show runs Tuesday, Oct. 20 to Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Black Box Studio (Toledo School for the Arts) with a portion of profits benefiting local charities.

Cardinal Stritch High School will close in December, leaving seniors like Shawn Weatherford and Cameron Martin to miss sports seasons and graduation plans — families met with administrators on Friday and Emmanuel Christian School is hosting a Discovery Day on Oct.

22 at West Laskey Road to assist with transfers.

Lucas County Children Services has begun turning task force recommendations into action to improve child welfare + a board committee will review 40 strategies and provide progress updates, with the first on Dec.

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Health officials reported that although flu numbers were low, cases of other respiratory viruses increased and caused concern over the season.

They advised Toledo residents to stay cautious as cooler weather fueled virus spread.

Bluff Street Village has turned empty lots into seven tiny homes in Toledo that low-income residents will own after seven years; eight more are planned for completion by 2030.

A new owner purchased the former Hotel Lorraine at a sheriff sale today.

Lucas County will recoup back taxes + the owner considers future plans for the building.