I don't see many roles like this, but when I do, they're brand ambassadors, retail, or some variation of MLM.

Is it a good place to live? What are some nice apartment/condo rentals? Any in particular? Bonita farms??? I have two kids and have had the most terrible luck with picking places to live I finally want to live somewhere nice

Hoping my fellow Toledoans can help point me in the right direction.

I earned an HVAC certificate about 10 years ago, but never got the chance to actually work in the field because I was offered a great job in another industry immediately after completing my certificate.

I’m now interested in getting back into it, but all the job listings I see require prior experience. Does anyone know of any places that are hiring and willing to train someone without experience? Thank you in advance.

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• On Monday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) states that the algal bloom in Lake Erie is approximately ten square miles in size. This marks the second year where the algal bloom has lingered in Lake Erie through to the month of November.

• On Tuesday, the general election was held. Voter turnout in Lucas County was 61.41%, the second lowest in Ohio, which saw an average turnout of 69.69%. Election results include:

■ Issue 9, the charter amendment allowing Toledo mayors to run for three consecutive terms, passed with 55.37% approving.

■ Issue 19, the Toledo Public Schools levy, passed with 54.07% approving.

■ Issue 24, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library levy, passed with 59.03% approving.

■ Issue 28, the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority levy, passed with 50.11% approving.

■ Issue 29, the Lucas County Senior Services levy, passed with 53.00% approving.

■ Issue 30, the Lucas County Children Services levy, passed with 53.86% approving.

■ For Toledo City Council At-Large, incumbent and Democrat Mac Driscoll defeated Republican challenger Tom Names 69.31%/29.89%.

■ For Lucas County Commissioner, incumbent and Democrat Pete Gerken defeated Republican challenger Tom Waniewski 53.05%/46.95%.

■ For Lucas County Commissioner, incumbent and Democrat Anita Lopez defeated Republican challenger John Rozic 56.22%/43.78%.

■ For State Representative (District 41), Democrat Erika White defeated Republican Josiah Leinbach 60.75%/39.25%.

■ For State Representative (District 43), incumbent and Democrat Michele Grim defeated Republican challenger Wendi Hendricks 60.22%/39.78%.

■ For State Representative (District 44), incumbent and Republican Josh Williams defeated Democrat challenger Dave Blyth 57.68%/42.32%.

■ For Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Democrat Ken Walz defeated Republican Jaime Agnew 55.47%/44.53%.

■ For Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Court Judge, Democrat Amy Stoner defeated Republican Robert Jones 64.82%/35.18%.

■ For U.S. Representative (District 9), incumbent and Democrat Marcy Kaptur defeated Republican challenger Derek Merrin 48.1%/47.8%, with Libertarian challenger Tom Pruss receiving 4% of votes. A recount is underway due to the closeness of the vote.

• Also on Tuesday, Toledo-based building products manufacturer Owens Corning reported sales totaling over $3 billion in the third quarter of 2024. Additionally, earnings before interest and taxes were $582 million, a 12% increase over last year's figures.

• In further Tuesday news, Monclova-based agribusiness The Andersons Inc. reported earnings of $97 million in the third quarter of 2024 - the highest third quarter figures to be posted by the company.

• On Wednesday, Stellantis announced plans to reduce production of Jeep Gladiators to one shift as soon as January 5, resulting in the indefinite layoff of 1,139 workers at the Toledo Assembly Complex.

• Also on Wednesday, Toledo City Council voted to allocate $282,000 for the annual renewal of automated license plate readers used by the Toledo Police Department; $150,000 for athletic field improvements at Robinson Park $109,380 for traffic calming devices in district 5; $100,000 for new playground equipment at Elmhurst Park; and $100,000 for a communications consultant for the Re-Tree grant program.

• In further Wednesday news, the Lucas County Land Bank receives a $2 million grant from Ohio's "Welcome Home Ohio" program to purchase and rehabilitate sixteen homes. The local nonprofit Historic South Initiative will also receive a $59,274 tax credit to rehabilitate a home as part of the program.

• On Thursday, the University of Toledo announced that University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC) chief executive officer (CEO)Rick Swaine had left the company and that former CEO Dan Barbee had been appointed to take the position at a rate of $16,538 every two weeks until a permanent replacement could be found.

• On Friday, local radio personality Scott Sands was let go by iHeartMedia as part of a wave of nationwide terminations taking place at the company. Beyond hosting his own show on WSPD since 2013, Sands has acted as program director for 1370 WSPD, 101.5 The River, and 104.7 WIOT.

• Darren Barr of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for defrauding the Lucas County Auditor's office of $622,000 by posing as legitimate businesses. Barr must also pay back the funds defrauded as restitution.

• The City of Toledo has begun upgrades to Detwiler Park in Point Place following delays brought about by last year's tornado. Much of the work centers on updating and improving the four ballparks.

• Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal has named Toledo the second best minor league sports market in the nation, following Portland, Maine.

• Political yard signs can be recycled at the following locations through December 1: Glass City Metropark (901 Front St.), Swan Creek Metropark (4301 Airport Hwy.), and the Toledo Botanical Garden (5430 Bancroft St.).

• On Saturday (November 9) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale featuring over 30,000 gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, 8-track tapes, and board games at 1301 N. Reynolds Road. Each book is $1 or $8 for an entire bag.

• Next Tuesday (November 12) from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host an open house to discuss their controversial proposal to widen I-475 between Douglas Road and U.S. 23. The event will take place at Epworth United Methodist Church (4855 W. Central Ave.).

• Next Wednesday (November 13) from 9:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department will provide free flu and coronavirus vaccines at the West Toledo Branch Library (1320 Sylvania Ave.). No appointment is necessary.

• Next Thursday (November 14) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the City of Toledo will host a free Landlord Education Fair in the McMaster Center of the Main Branch Library (325 N. Michigan St.) in downtown Toledo. Registration is required and can be completed at https://toledo.oh.gov/events/landlord-education-event.

• 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, WTOL

I am looking for a venue in the Toledo area to host a comedy show. Any good recommendations for bars with nice heated patios, ideally one that will seat 50 or so people?

The Board Game Bazaar is back, in just one week!!!

Saturday, November 16th - 1392 Conant St, Maumee, Oh (store opens at 12pm, event runs from 1pm until 9pm)

Tabletop419 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Gaming Group - is excited to partner with Old School Gaming in Maumee for another installment of one of our most popular events!

Do you have games gathering dust? Is your shelf of shame approaching a wall of shame? Have you upgraded to a new version of a classic game and don't know what to do with the original? This is the event for you!

What is the Bazaar? It's an old fashioned swap meet! Bring games or gaming related items (no toasters, unless you're bringing Battlestar Galactica) that you're looking to get rid of and see what others have brought as well. Last year's event was an amazing success and we're certain this one will be a hit, too!

And of course, whenever you have gamers in a gaming space it's highly likely that game will be played! But like with so many things in life, there are some rules:

1 - No cash transactions on premises. As Old School Gaming is an operating business, they have fairly requested that no cash changes hands under their roof.

2 - Ensure that your games are complete. Please verify your games have all of their pieces and that you disclose any damage the components may have.

3 - Limited to one half table per collection. Based on last year’s attendance, it may get a little crowded, so please be sure to limit your footprint to half a table.

4 - Keep your eyes on your games. Old School Gaming and Tabletop419 cannot be held responsible for lost or missing items. Be vigilant and help your neighbors, too.

5 - Have a great time! Yes, it’s a rule. Violating this rule may result in your vehicle being filled with unwanted copies of Monopoly and Phase 10.

No need to register, just come grab a spot!

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask in the comments below or send a direct message to u/Malicoire.

We hope to see you there!

Find all the details on the Tabletop419 Facebook page.

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I just found out about this from another subreddit, and it literally happened to me today. Basically people are going door to door from “Direct Energy” saying that this is your final warning about removing an accidental charge from your bill. They will say that you didn’t receive any notice because their calls are flagged for scam…. Right. Anyways all they need to do is see your gas/electric bill account number and they can automatically switch you to their service, trying to save you money but the bill eventually goes way up. Just wanted to make people aware that it’s happening in Toledo.

Looking for something unique to take my husband to do around Christmas time. Not needing Christmas themed but that's when I will be wanting to do the activitiy. Outside things are okay .I want to do a couple small gifts then do something fun and different as a couple. He's scared of heights but other than that we are healthy,active and open to anything.

There was a post recently about restaurants open for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Are there any options for a take home dinner? I believe Kroger has a dinner you pick up with turkey, stuffing, etc for several people…. But what about local restaurants?

Looking to make life easier this year and options for a nice take home dinner.

Thanks!

Hi Im in Sylvania I have several old lithium batteries from power tools I need to recycle. Is there any place that are taking them? Thank You

Looking for some good catering options for a wedding of about 40 people.

Anybody seen some good Halloween decor sales? Looking for those post holiday deals!

Anyone know of active ways to support Palestine in Toledo? groups, organizations, businesses owned by Palestinians?

My family is looking to eat out this Thanksgiving. Any suggestions of places that will be open that day? We like nice buffets as well! Will be a table of 6 if that matters.

Thank you in advance!

Anyone have a recommendations for singing or guitar lessons? They can be from the same place or separate places. Ive tried looking up singing lessons but it never goes local.

This would lessons for an adult just wanting to sing and play rock music lol

I saw something I'd never seen before and I actually kind of liked it! A young lady went up to the desk and the poll worker called out "first time voter here first time voter here" and everybody in the whole place clapped and they kind of paraded her around.

Happened twice while I was there - I've never seen that before and I thought it was kind of interesting and fun!

Edited to say they won't let me change the stupid voice to text spelling of poll in the title - my apologies

Lady was shouting to vote no on an issue. Technically outside the building where the signs say no campaigning.

Some older lady walks by saying disagree, the campaigning lady just goes off on her. Telling her she doesn't care. To shut the fuck up and other insults.

I don't know. I'm not gonna get into it but to me? Don't stand outside campaigning and then butthurt when someone says "disagree". "Don't care what you say" yet we gotta listen to you shout outside

Anyways end rant.

I've got two vinyl upper sashes that either the seals are broken or they're just discolored between the panes. They were put in about 20 years ago by the previous homeowner so I don't have receipts or warranty info. I'm pretty sure they were bought at HD but the guy in the store passed me to the likely manufacturer who told me to go to HD. Can you buy replacement sashes and does anyone have experience with a local company that sells them and will come out and measure, or is that even a thing? Thanks!

In case anyone needs one last reminder - get out and #vote today!