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🌱 Patch AM: Why did the Maumee River suddenly look half-empty on Monday?

And on the Toledo Patch calendar - New Year's Eve with The Grape Smugglers

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Good day Toledo! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did the Maumee River suddenly look half-empty on Monday?
  • What we know about the body found in the Maumee River
  • Will your next big bulk trash pile actually get picked up?

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve with The Grape Smugglers and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 26 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, snow showers; chilly, temps: high: 29, low: 8.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, flurries; frigid, with a high of 20 and low of 16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What is a seiche? High wind speeds expose lake bed in northwest Ohio (wkyc.com) — Powerful winds created a dramatic seiche Monday that temporarily exposed parts of the Maumee River bed in downtown Toledo and dropped nearby Lake Erie water levels by several feet. The piece explains how seiches work, why northwest Ohio’s shoreline looked so unusual, and what to expect as water slowly sloshes back to normal levels.
   

2. Body believed to be missing 19-year-old found in Maumee River in downtown Toledo, family says (wtol.com) — Authorities and family members say a body found in the Maumee River near downtown Toledo is believed to be 19-year-old Jeremiah Porchia, who went missing in late November. The body was recovered close to the Martin Luther King Bridge, with official identification and cause of death pending from the Lucas County Coroner’s Office. Local agencies emphasize ongoing mental health and crisis support resources.
   

3. What happens to items too large for new Toledo bulk garbage rules? (13abc.com) — Toledo residents will see weekly bulk trash pickup starting in 2026, with up to five bagged or bundled items under 40 pounds collected on their regular trash day. Larger or heavier piles will require calling Republic Services for extra options, so understanding the new limits is key to avoiding tagged, uncollected garbage sitting at the curb.
   

4. Woman arrested for high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended in injury crash involving 2-year-old (wtol.com) — A high-speed chase through west Toledo ended in a crash at Berdan Avenue and Jackman Road that injured a 2-year-old, the child’s father, another passenger, and a 65-year-old Toledo driver. Police say the child’s mother pursued the pair in a separate vehicle and is now charged with child endangerment, with more charges for the father possible.
   

5. From gym to kitchen: Toledo experts share tips to keep new year's goals alive (wtol.com) — Toledo residents looking to keep New Year’s resolutions going past February can lean on advice from a downtown gym owner and a ProMedica dietitian who stress small, realistic changes. They share specific workout ideas, protein-focused meal planning, and simple ways to add healthier foods without giving up sweets entirely.
   

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    Wednesday December 31
  • Office Closed at Noon
    Perrysburg Township , 26609 Lime City Rd , Perrysburg
    12:00 pm
  • Administrative Offices Closing at 12 noon
    Perrysburg Township , 26609 Lime City Rd , Perrysburg
    12:00 pm
  • NYE with Al Jackson
    Funny Bone Comedy Club , 6140 Levis Commons Blvd , Perrysburg
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday January 1
  • New Year's Day
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  • NCAA FB Watch Party Rose Bowl & Sugar Bowl
    Danny's Cafe Rossford , 600 Dixie Hwy , Rossford
    11:00 am

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  • Teddy has been found!!!
    🩶🩶🩶 Thank you to everyone who has helped, shared, and that reached out..We are truly so happy and thankful! (Nextdoor Corey Woods / Wildewood)
  • Teddy has been found!!!
    🩶🩶🩶 Thank you to everyone who has helped, shared, and that reached out..We are truly so happy and thankful! (Nextdoor Corey Woods / Wildewood)

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