Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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I was honored today to be joined by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Fire Chief Brian Byrd, and Police Chief George Kral to
announce
that the Toledo fire and police departments have been awarded the 2019 Port Security Program Grant from the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $730,455 to purchase an emergency response vessel. The new vessel will replace our current boat, which has been in operation for 30 years. I also want to thank Congressman Bob Latta, who could not join us this morning.
Toledo has the second largest port on the Great Lakes and this specialized vessel will be used to respond to a variety of incidents within the Port of Toledo and area waterways. Traffic on the Maumee River is on the rise because of the amazing development occurring downtown and in East Toledo, including Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and the new Metropark and housing development at the Marina District.
Also, I invite everyone in Toledo and the surrounding area to join us tomorrow, Aug. 17, for northwest Ohio’s largest and most recognized event for the LGBTQIA+ community -
The Toledo Pride Festival
. The event kicks off with a parade at noon Saturday that runs down Adams Street to Promenade Park. Toledo Pride has always been a family-friendly event and is another example of Toledo's inclusivity. See you there!
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Scientists and engineers will explore Delaware Creek over the next several months. The city of Toledo and Hull & Associates, Inc. are creating a plan to improve water quality by reducing nutrients and sedimentation in Delaware Creek, between South Detroit Avenue and the Maumee River.
The city will host a public meeting in the fall to share ideas and gather input after preliminary plans are prepared.
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This project is funded by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative - Nonpoint Source Program Grant to the city of Toledo through the Ohio EPA.
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Ottawa Park Summer Concert
Join us for an another exciting concert THIS SATURDAY at the Ottawa Park Amphitheater, 2205 Kenwood Blvd. All Concert Showtimes: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Nu-Tones perform on Saturday, Aug. 17,
The 25’s perform on Aug. 24, and
East River Drive
performs on Aug. 31.
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The Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of SONIA Organics at Tatum Park
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SONIA Organics, The Lucas County Land Bank, Bench Farms and the Junction Neighborhood Community is proud to host a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for our newly constructed SONIA Organics at Tatum Park at
10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17.
The holistic green space is located in the center city, minutes away from downtown Toledo, next to the historic Art Tatum House. More at
this link
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African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative
Join Toledo Fire Chief Brian Byrd, Chairman of The African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative, at
8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17
, at Warren AME Church, at 915 Collingwood Blvd for this great community event, which offers free health screenings for all, a 5K walk/run, healthy food, and more
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Health Department Hosts Farmers Market
The Creating Healthy Communities program at the Health Department encourages community members to purchase and eat fresh fruits and vegetables, while they’re in season. A farmers market will take place in front of the Health Department
1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20th
at 635 North Erie St.
The Toledo Farmers Market staff will be on-site to assist with those individuals using SNAP benefits. WIC farmer’s market coupons and Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program coupons will be accepted, in addition to those paying with cash. Resource tables and vendors present at the Farmers Market include: OSU Extension, Getting to 1, WIC/Breastfeeding: Food Demonstrations/Recipes, Buckeye Health, YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral, NHA Mom’s and Babies First, and others.
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Participate in free group exercise classes in city parks all summer, co-presented by The
YMCA of Greater Toledo
! Check out the schedules at:
Haven't signed up to join the challenge yet? It is not too late. Sign up today at
takeitofftoledo.com
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By The Numbers
(year to date)
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134,624
potholes filled
1,753
illegal signs removed
180
water main breaks repaired
1,087,746
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
36,567
feet of storm sewers cleaned
2,011,790
pounds of debris cleared from streets with street sweepers
4,434,476
pounds of debris cleared from alleys
6,034
building inspections performed
1,815
contractor licenses issued
894
trees trimmed
33,313
fire runs
1,092
EMS runs
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At the Toledo Jeep Fest parade, fun as far as the eye can see
Friends Chris Rutherford and Jason Perry have been selling vintage Jeep parts and traveling around the country to sell them at festivals for the past few years. This year, the duo from Virginia, drove seven hours and made it to Toledo’s Jeep Fest.
The 52: UT has no shortage of selling points
For 147 years, the University of Toledo has established itself as a staple in the region for more reasons than one. First and foremost, obviously, are the academics. UT is one of 27 public universities in the nation to offer the number and depth of undergraduate and graduate programs, and professional degree programs in law, medicine, pharmacy, and others.
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Toledo native Oshae Jones makes history with gold at Pan-Am Games
Toledoan Oshae Jones won a gold medal in boxing late Thursday at the Pan-Ameircan Games in Lima, Peru. Jones bested Canada’s Myriam DaSilva by unanimous decision in the gold medal bout at welterweight (152 pounds). She swept the three rounds 10-9 on two scorecards and took two of three rounds on the other
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