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Good morning to you Toledo! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Lucas County deputy was disciplined after a Toledo ATV crash
  • How Toledo’s new $80,000 will keep neighbors warm this winter
  • How will Anthony Wayne choose its next school board member?

Also on today's calendar: Ugly Sweater Party and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Toledofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Valerie B.!

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Find out what's happening in Toledofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog in the morning and breezy, with a high of 39 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Thursday: Increasingly windy with rain, temps: high: 51, low: 25.
  • Friday: Morning flurries; windy, with a high of 28 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lucas County sheriff's deputy disciplined after ATV crash involving disabled teen during off-duty job (wtol.com) — A Lucas County sheriff’s deputy received documented discipline after an internal investigation found he acted carelessly while escorting developmentally disabled youths riding ATVs illegally on Toledo streets, where one teen was seriously hurt. The report criticizes his failure to stop the rides, render immediate aid, or clearly identify himself when Toledo police and medics arrived.
   

2. Toledo City Council approves funding for warming shelters at last meeting of the year (toledoblade.com subscription) — Toledo City Council has approved $80,000 to keep overnight warming centers running this winter, offering safe shelter and transportation on nights below 15 degrees. Two sites—St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and Leading Families Home—will operate 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. through April 15, and residents can call United Way of Greater Toledo at 211 for longer-term housing help.
   

3. Anthony Wayne residents weigh in on board member's replacement (toledofreepress.com) — Anthony Wayne school leaders are preparing to appoint a new board member after Shellie McKnight’s resignation, while residents urge a transparent, student-focused selection process. The meeting also highlighted student achievements tied to Toledo institutions, including FOCUS Art Show honors at the Toledo Museum of Art and past guidance from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department during COVID-19.
   

4. Salvation Army, Toys for Tots bring holiday relief to Lucas County families (wtol.com) — Families in Toledo and across Lucas County are getting holiday help as the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots distribute thousands of toys to kids whose parents are struggling. About 2,000 families and 4,500 children are expected to benefit from the two-day event, which wraps up Wednesday afternoon for those who pre-registered.
   

5. Growing Christmas trees and the weather conditions that are helpful and hurtful to them (13abc.com) — Christmas tree growers near Toledo say this year’s drought slowed tree growth and can leave some evergreens less full and less green by the time you’re shopping. A Salsberry Christmas Trees partner explains how seven years of careful watering, weather, and timing go into each tree that ends up in a Toledo living room.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Peach 🍑 Cobbler.
    Been working at deets barbecue since last Memorial Day. And 300 cobblers later I feel like a master already. Grateful for my job ! (Nextdoor Deveaux North)
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    Grandpa: That day, she was amazed to discover that when he was saying, ‘As you wish,’ what he meant was, ‘I love you.’ And even more amazing was the… (Nextdoor Glendale-Heatherdowns West)

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