🌱 2K Tires Removed From Toledo Yard + Lewis Avenue Closure & Detour

Hello all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your temporary host of the Toledo Daily. Come along for the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; breezy in the a.m. High: 62 Low: 42.

Here are the top three stories in Toledo today:

1. Over 2,000 tires were removed from a Toledo yard at Tracy and Foulkes streets yesterday. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency took care of the issue by hiring a contractor to remove the tires after nothing was done by the property owner. The owner will now have to pay for the $16,700 worth of work for removing the tires – which are flammable and can become a breeding ground for insects and other unwanted pests. (WNWO NBC 24)
2. A portion of Lewis Avenue is closed today and will continue being closed for two months. The area – between Alexis Road and Northgate Parkway – will be under construction for a waterline project. The city says a detour is in place from Jackman Road to Laskey Road. (Subscription: Toledo Blade)
3. Toledo police are trying to identify suspects responsible for breaking into a West Toledo home in May and stealing over $200,000. The resident of the home and his girlfriend say four masked man broke in and ordered them to open the safe where their cash was. The resident's security camera caught video of the suspects who he believes may be in their 20s. Watch the video here. (WTOL)

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Today in Toledo:

• Lunch At Levis Concert Series 2022 At Levis Square (11:30 AM)
• Shut Up & Write!® Toledo At SIP Coffee (6:15 PM)
• The Black Moods At The Ottawa Tavern (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to take your child to the dentist? Owens Community College is offering free dentist appointments for ages six months to 18 years! (WTOL)
• Humane Ohio says it's"Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet" week and our hearts can't help but fall in love with Josie the cat. Learn more about her and consider adopting at the link! (Humane Ohio via Facebook)
• Are you a teacher? Consider registering your class for Student Night at the Opera on Oct. 5. You can register here! (Toledo Opera via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.