Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Good morning, Toledo.
The PET Bull Project is hosting a fundraiser featuring a dog talent show today in Toledo, inviting local pet owners (and their dogs) to join in and support the cause.
LMH resident Tanika Nichols said a sewage backup caused a foul smell in her home last week, but a contractor cleared the drain on Tuesday, Oct.
13, at no cost. LMH said drywall repairs are set for this week as it reviews its communication practices regarding long-delayed fixes.
Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) will lead its final community conversation of the year on Oct.
26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 3900 King Road in Sylvania to share resources on preventing child abuse and neglect.
Norman Finkelstein gave the keynote address at UMAT's 30th Annual Dinner today, where his remarks on free speech and community unity set the tone for a discussion among local and political leaders.
UMAT president S. Maseeh Rehman said the event connected residents from many cultures and encouraged open civic dialogue.
Tent City, an annual event offering vital services (medical care, clothing, haircuts, kids’ activities, meals and entertainment) for those in need, is seeking volunteers to support activities scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Toledo.
Local cybersecurity experts were honored by Ohio Tech News for using AI to identify and fix vulnerabilities in small business systems.
They warn that cybercriminals can use AI to craft convincing scams and advise staying alert to unusual requests.
Toledo cybersecurity experts say that AI is making cyber threats more complex as both criminals and defenders use the new technology.
They plan to adopt innovative AI countermeasures soon to protect local networks from emerging risks.
Providence Metropark will host lantern-lit ghost tours this weekend that include local ghost stories + a canal boat ride through a working lock.
Metroparks Toledo is hosting its Ghosts of Providence tours at Providence Metropark on Oct.
16 and Oct. 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lantern-lit walks will share local ghost stories and offer a 19th-century canal boat ride until Oct. 25, with $15 tickets available online.
Six Scouts from Troop 347 in Tontogany will earn the Eagle Scout rank on Sunday, Nov.
1 at Otsego High School. The young men built community projects (a shed for a local school and a kiosk at a trail terminal) and have grown close since Cub Scouts.
City officials began examining claims of rental discrimination based on income source on Wednesday, Oct.
14 after reports emerged from tenants using income-based housing assistance. The review will advise measures for fair practices (updates expected).
Dr. Helen Mabry at Mercy Health says breast cancer survivors need support after treatment and stresses that the journey continues (including follow-up care and local resources to help patients navigate life after cancer).
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