🌱 No Shooter At Scott High + Local Nail Tech 'Fighting For His Life'

Welcome back, Toledo! I'm here in your inbox to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 67 Low: 56.

Here are the top three stories today in Toledo:

1. There was no active shooter at Scott High School yesterday despite reports. The Toledo Police said the incident was an "apparent hoax" that was reported to schools across the country. All students, teachers, and school staff were safe. (WTOL)
2. A nail technician is in serious condition after being punched in the face three weeks ago. Phong Tran, 43, who works in Northwood, was punched outside of Ye Olde Cock n Bull bar in Toledo in what the victim's sister says was an unprovoked attack. Andre Pitts, 25, was indicted by a grand jury and charged with a felonious attack on Tran. Tran's sister says doctors are only giving Tran a five percent survival rate at this time. (WTVG)
3. Toledo Zoo's Project PRAIRIE initiative will receive a total of $500,000 in funding from Owens Corning Foundation. The money contributions will be spread out over five years and will be enough to fund 10 prairies each year. The initiative provides conservation learning in underserved neighborhoods. (WNWO NBC 24)

Today in Toledo:

• Toledo Farmers Market At 525 Market St. (8:00 AM)
• Fall Tea At Heart Gallery (12:00 PM)
• Youth Workshop: Painting Adventure At The Toledo Museum of Art (1:00 PM)
• A Clean Sweep At Spaghetti Warehouse (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the Toledo School for the Arts which will receive a five-year designation as an "exemplary school" from The Arts School Network (ASN). Toledo School for the Arts will officially be awarded at ASN's 2022 National Conference at the end of October in Las Vegas. (WTOL)
• Owens Community College is holding an Open House on Oct. 17 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The event gives prospective students and community members the opportunity to learn more about what the college has to offer. (Press Publications Inc.)
• Congratulations to Toledo Firefighter Deputy Chief Rick Syroka, who retired yesterday after 33 years of service for the city. Thank you for your service! (Toledo Fire & Rescue Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. Your usual curator will be back on Monday with your next update. It's been a pleasure covering Toledo for you!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.