Good morning, Toledo.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will host a three-day fundraiser to benefit the family of Clay Township Sgt. Jacob Roesler from Friday, Oct.

30 through Sunday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at 10413 Fremont Pike.

Goose, a laid-back cat in Humane Ohio's care, has been waiting six months for a home and is available for adoption; he cuddles once he warms up and would do well with kids who respect boundaries or calm small dogs (fill out an application online and a foster will set a meet-and-greet).

Maumee Valley Adventurers volunteers led by Robert Ewing brought three adaptive cycles to Waterville Primary School last week so students with disabilities could try a two-seater and recumbent trike, and teachers said the kids loved it and the school plans another event in the spring.

Toledo Public Schools is asking voters to approve Issue 9, a 6.9 mill property tax levy that would generate about $22 million a year to support district operations.

Ohio 529 accounts can pay up to $10,000 lifetime per borrower toward student loan principal and interest, and K-12 qualified distributions rose to $20,000 per child in 2026.

Remaining funds may roll to a Roth IRA under rules including a 15-year account and a $7,500 annual limit.

A bat-house building workshop (part of International Bat Week) taught why bats matter and busted common myths, and attendees took the houses home to install on their properties.

UToledo's medical school is using a mobile air-monitoring unit in North Toledo to collect air-quality data for residents after the recent chemical leak (Dr. David Kennedy said).

TARTA will offer fare-free rides all day on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov.

3, on fixed-route buses, TARTA Move paratransit, and TARTA Flex on-demand service to help voters reach polling places; routes 3, 17, and 19 serve the early vote center at Lucas County’s Shared Services building.

City crews will begin collecting leaves Monday, Nov.

2 for six weeks in ZIP codes 43623, 43613, 43606 and 43615 to clear leaves before the first snowfall, and schedule updates will be released on Fridays so residents know when to prepare.