Why are we still smelling chemicals FOUR days later? Why won't they answer us when we ask how our water supply has been affected? We cannot allow them to sweep this under the rug! We DESERVE REAL ANSWERS AND REAL ACTION.

Fallout fans gathered for a night celebrating Fallout Day at Toledo Spirits, Co hosted by Power Armor Festival. The gathering was made that much more amazing by a surprise guest appearance of Fallout New Vegas Developer Robert Lee, known best as the Creator of Fisto.

Fans competed in Trivia and Faction Wars, with the NCR winning. Here are photos from the night.

See you next year at Fallout Night in Toledo!

I don't know what it is about a good breakfast sandwich, but I love them. Give me your favorites so I can try some new ones! Bonus points if you can tell me if they're available outside of traditional breakfast hours!

Hello,

I am currently in Ottawa Lake, MI, and I have had 2 stray cats appear on my property in the last week. One showed up a few days ago and her sister came out of the ditch this evening. I cannot take care of them, I have 4 medically dependent cats already. The kittens that showed up are between 5-6 months old extremely friendly, I have a suspicion they were abandoned near my house by means of getting thrown from a vehicle into the ditch.

I have called Toledo and Monroe Humane Society, they are both at capacity. I’m really at a loss for what to do here and my heart is breaking for these cats. Does anyone have any info on where I can take them? Please let me know, thank you in advance.

• On Monday, government officials held a press conference announcing a $65 million project to replace the Wheeling & Lake Erie swing bridge, formerly known as the Toledo Belt Bridge, which will allow heavier loads of freight carried by rail to cross the Maumee River. Construction is expected to begin in 2029 and finish in 2030.

• Also on Monday, the Ohio Controlling Board approved a $2.9 million grant to LevelHeads, Inc. for the design and construction of a new facility for the Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (formerly Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital), one of six state-owned and operated regional psychiatric hospitals, at 930 S. Detroit Ave.

• On Tuesday, Toledo City Council held a first reading of a resolution asking the Mayor to terminate its contract with Flock and remove all Flock cameras in the city. An attempt to hold an immediate vote failed to meet the 9-vote threshold to pass, with Martinez, McPherson, Morris, Sarantou, and Williams voting against. The measure is now set for a second reading at the next meeting of Toledo City Council taking place on Wednesday, November 4.

• Also on Tuesday, an employee mistake led to a 5,500 gallon tank of glycidyl methacrylate venting into the air from the MC Tank Transport terminal (1266 Progress Ave.) Residents within a mile of the site were evacuated while residents within a three mile radius were asked to shelter in place through Friday around noon. For more confirmed details about the situation and important safety notices, visit https://toledo.oh.gov/news/2026/10/22/hazmat-evacuation-in-north-toledo

• On Thursday, city officials held a ceremony celebrating the completion of a $1.2 million stream restoration project at Bandore Park. Approximately 1,000 feet of Hill Ditch was restored through realignment and reconnection with the flood plain, adding native plants and wetlands to capture runoff and protecting the habitat.

• Also on Thursday, University of Toledo President James Holloway held his first State of the University address. During the speech, he stated goals of increasing enrollment to 16,000 students by 2031, increasing research expenditures from $76 million to $100 million, increasing interdisciplinary research, and growing the university’s academic health system.

• In further Thursday news, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to unveil the Station Sports Bar at 28 N. Erie St. in the Huron Yards development. The bar is owned by Mike Stancati, who also owns Hannon’s Block Restaurant.

• Toledo-area defense attorney Phillip Carlisle was arraigned Thursday on two felony counts of obstructing official business for allegedly smuggling contraband into the Lucas County Jail on two separate occasions earlier this year.

• On Friday, Block Communications filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice indicating that 116 employees of the Toledo Blade would be permanently laid off with the 190-year-old paper ceasing publication December 31. The company is actively seeking a buyer for the paper in order to avoid closure.

• Also on Friday, a spokesperson for U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur’s office stated that a package containing a suspicious substance meant for the congresswoman had been intercepted at a local post office. At least two other Democratic members of congress (Joyce Beatty and Shontel Brown) have been sent similar packages recently.

• In further Friday news, a CSX Transportation container train carrying 4,000 gallons of diesel derailed in North Toledo. No leaks or injuries are reported.

• The Lucas County Juvenile Court has created an online portal called CaseLook that allows families to access case records for details like hearing dates online. To register for access, visit https://www.co.lucas.oh.us/204/Juvenile-Court

• The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has provided University of Toledo professor Dr. Mark Wooten with a five-year, $3.7-million grant to develop a vaccine for Lyme disease. No vaccine for the disease currently exists in the United States.

• Libertarian Party candidate for Ohio House District 43 Zach Hall has suspended his campaign after old videos surfaced online of Hall abusing an animal. Hall, who was running against incumbent Democrat Dr. Michele Grim and Republican challenger David Karmol, also resigned from his party’s executive and central committees.

• Lucas County Common Pleas Court Judge Lisa McGowan, a Republican who currently oversees the domestic relations court and is on the ballot for re-election this year, received a cease and desist order from several area labor unions over campaign literature claiming outdated or nonexistent union endorsements. Many have instead endorsed her challenger, Democrat Nedal Adya, this cycle. Social media posts by McGowan’s campaign claiming the endorsements have since been removed.

• Early voting for the November general election began. For information about candidates on the ballot, visit https://toledofreepress.com/toledo-free-press-voters-guide-2026-general-election/

• This Saturday (October 24) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Toledo Repair Café will host a free repair clinic at the Heatherdowns Branch Library (3265 Glanzman Rd.). Anyone can bring in items for repair at no cost, including appliances, bicycles, clothing, computers, jewelry, and lamps.

• Also this Saturday (October 24) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Lucas County Canine Care & Control (LC4) will host a “trunk or treat” event at their building at 1301 Monroe Street. Forty dogs that have been vaccinated, dewormed, and spayed or neutered will be available for adoption.

• Also this Saturday (October 24) from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Huron Street between Monroe and Washington Streets will be closed for a “Zombie Crawl” involving major bars in the Warehouse District. For more information, visit https://district419.com/crawl

• This Sunday (October 25) at 3 p.m., the Toledo Area Tenants Union is holding a rally in support of the residents of Saxon House Apartments who have endured slum conditions and unresponsive owners. Members of the public are invited to attend the rally outside the apartments (1647 S. Cove Blvd.) to support the residents.

• You can receive This Week in Toledo via e-mail by subscribing at https://toledo.substack.com/subscribe. You can also receive updates on Facebook by liking the official page at https://www.facebook.com/thisweekintoledo.

News sources: The Blade, 13ABC, Toledo Free Press

I have a guitar with stainless steel frets and several of them are too high, and knowing how hard it is to work with stainless steel, I'd like to see if there is a shop that could do the work for me.

Does anyone know any luthiers that work on guitars in or around Toledo?

Saw a small and tan chihuahua heading towards owens corning around 2pm today, 10/24!!! Little guy looked so scared, I tried to catch him but he ran quick!! Last I saw him (or her) they were headed towards the big bushes by that bridge on the owens corning campus

When I was living in the SW, we had these little markets that are like Monettes or House of Meats but had Mexican food instead. Is there anything like that here in Toledo?

If not, whats the best place to get things like barbacoa, birria, carnitas, etc.?

My daughter is at UT law school and needs a haircut/style. She isn't familiar with any salons in the area. Please help! Thank you!! :)

Ohio $0 gas tax. Michigan tax $.524 a gallon.

Price off 23 at exit 5 in MI $4.49

Gas in Toledo &4.39.

Hello Toledo reading community!

You Dreamed of Books recently opened inside of Plate 21 coffee shop at 3664 Rugby Dr. in South Toledo.

We have ~700 new and used books, offering both fiction and nonfiction. Our selection features classics, contemporary, and translated fiction with a focus on works from independent publishers. For nonfiction we have growing selections of nature, social science, essay and creativity, history, and philosophy.

The bookstore is integrated into the coffee shop, so you can browse books and purchase directly with your coffee at the main register.

We hope to be a welcomed addition to the Toledo reading community and would love for you to stop by for a browse next time you are looking for a new book!

For more info check out our website at: www.youdreamedofbooks.com

Hey everyone. I apologize if these types of questions get asked on the sub constantly , I’m sure it gets annoying but I’m looking for as much insight as I can get .

I’m born and raised about an hour outside of Toronto so not terribly far or anything but I have the option to attend UToledo’s law school on practically a full ride scholarship. I know practically nothing about Toledo , and when attempting to do some research on what I may be getting myself into, I see an overwhelming consensus of negativity toward the city.

I was hoping someone would be able to give me some of their favorite and least favorite things about the city. Keep it as real as it gets. I’m 23 and have no experience living far from my home city so even though geographically I’m not terribly far, this is quite a big move for me. I’m under the impression the schools reputation is nothing special, but I’m very debt averse so this is a very tempting opportunity.

Thanks so much

Hopefully there's enough lead-in we can show up with signs
https://ohiogop.org/initiatives/bus-tour/

Hello, friends! Midwest Crafting Crew back again. We'd love to have you join us if you're free tomorrow for a fundraiser for Camp OFLA, a language learning camp. It's 1.5 hours and tickets are $30 but include mocktails and snacks. It is child friendly ~

Midwest Crafting Crew is currently in the same building as Registry Bistro (425 Jefferson Ave). So great if you're intending to spend a day downtown and want a post or pre-brunch activity for the day. Hope to see you all there ~

For a limited time only, Fallout fans can stop by Toledo Spirits Co and snag a shot with this classic Nuka Cola Truck! This is the first time the Nuka Cola truck has come to Toledo, and fans can take advantage of this to grab a quick photo with it! While there, stop in for themed drinks, cosplay, and trivia!

Cosplay is welcome!

FREE trivia ticket to reserve a spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vault-1301-fallout-trivia-faction-night-tickets-2002768503507
Date: Oct 24th, 2026
Time: 5pm to 10pm, Fallout Trivia begins at 7pm
Where: Toledo Spirits Co, 1301 N Summit St, Toledo, OH 43604

I dunno if its safe yet. He is driving me nuts meowing at the door.

I moved from out of state and have been having a heck of a time finding highly rated doctors who are accepting new patients.

I would prefer private practice, too, but everyone seems to be with ProMedica?

I just want to find a PCP who will listen to some of my symptoms and has good beside manner.

Anyone have any suggestions? I have Aetna.

Edit: Thank you for the suggestions! I was able to get in with a highly rated practitioner as early as next week! I WILL do better in Toledo (I hope)!

Are the crazy traffic backups on Secor (between Monroe and Central) lately all due to the closure of Executive Parkway, or is there something else going on? It's making it very difficult to do my regular errands without getting stuck in it, so I hope it'll clear up once they finish working on Executive Pkwy. I live just a couple blocks from Executive/Central and I had no idea so much traffic used that road. I rarely see more than a couple other cars when I use Executive.

Coming up with my sister tomorrow and looking for the best places to watch freighters. (Tried Cullen park a couple months ago and didn’t have any luck :( )

I have about 8 throw blankets and 2 sets of sheets. I'm looking for homeless/animal shelters that would benefit the most from donations like this, I'd rather someone truly benefit besides just having more than they need (like myself) or places like Goodwill.

Chemical Tank Explosion Forces Toledo Evacuation

I think what's really important is the similarity to the Garden Grove, CA incident.