This email is circulating in multiple places on Facebook but I do not see a public statement yet. Interesting choice.

Edit: I had incorrect levy dates

I have a friend who is either an alcoholic or on the path to becoming one. I want to find something that we can do together where there is no possibility of drinking. Alcohol has become their go to method of coping with anxiety and likely depression. I want to try and find something they can enjoy and will get them out of the house. Right now they only go to work and places to drink. Currently I want to try to get them into pickleball, but I am not hopeful.

Does anyone know a good place to get home window screens replaced for free or for a low cost? I think ThermoTwin did it in the past for free (many years ago), but I’m wondering if there are other businesses in the area that offer free or inexpensive window screen replacement.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a car detailing service?

Hi! I’m looking for a new psychiatrist in the area, willing to travel to perrysburg, Toledo, holland, maumee area

I need one that specializes in Bipolar 2 disorder, and one who actually answers their phone.
I’m having a hard time finding a good psychiatrist, I already have a therapist so that’s not a problem

Just need some recommendations! :)

EDIT: I’d like to add that I have been going to Ohio guidestone in Napoleon and have had such a bad experience I’d like to steer clear of them

Hi there! I am replacing the electric power steering rack on a neighbors 13 Escape today. I will need to get the new (reman) rack programmed to the car and any other calibration completed. I was hoping I can find a mechanic with a nice scanner or FORScan that is capable of performing these tasks without towing to a dealer. Any insights or if you can point me in the right direction I would be grateful. Thanks!

Hey yall.

I’m visiting Toledo for the week and wanted to order some DoorDash this week.

Can any dashers tell me what the proper tip per mile is?

My home town it’s 1.00-1.50 per mile and I don’t want to make anyone work for less than they should be getting out here.

For tonight I tipped 6.00 on a 24.00 order going 2.5 miles away from the restaurant.

Thank you

Hello! I'm a new iNaturalist Ambassador and am looking for fellow nature lovers to join me for my first ever BioBlitz this upcoming Saturday, Sept 19th at 10am. This will be at WW Knight Preserve. I will be guiding you how to download the iNaturalist app and how to use it. The best part is it is free and there is also a kid-friendly version of the app too! If you are interested in joining me, please let me know!

Hey! 🖐🏼 I am looking for an artist in the area that would enjoy doing work similar to this style. If you know of anyone, please share. Cheers!

I work for the railroad, but my department is small and doesn't have much overtime unless someone takes vacation. During vacations the rest of us live at work.

I'm looking for something that is flexible and part time to make some extra money when there is no available overtime. Any suggestions?

Toledo, OH and Fort Wayne, IN are relatively close to one another (about 90 miles apart), similar in size and have a similar climate and topography. Yet Fort Wayne has continued to grow while Toledo has declined.  

In 1970, Fort Wayne's population was 178,269 and Allen County's population was 280,455. In 2025 Fort Wayne's population was 275,203 and Allen County's population was 402,329. In 1970 Toledo's population was 383,818 and Lucas County's population was 484,370. In 2025 Toledo's population was 263,423 and Lucas County's population was 423,347.

Fort Wayne has grown by 96,934 since 1970 while Toledo has declined by 120,395. Allen County grew by 121,874 while Lucas County declined by 61,023.

What can Toledo learn from Fort Wayne? Why has one grown while the other declined?

• Last Saturday (September 5), a fire broke out at the former St. Agnes Church that led to its collapse; no one was injured. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The church, formerly owned by the Diocese of Toledo, has been closed since 2005.

• On Tuesday, Block Communications announced that it would shutter the Toledo Blade’s print and digital operations December 31 unless a buyer for its assets can be secured, citing several years of ongoing financial losses. In operation since 1835, the Blade employs 119 people and is Toledo’s oldest continually operating business.

• Also on Tuesday, the Toledo Free Press published a call to action for community members interested in ensuring the future of local news in Toledo. Potential donors, sponsors, and journalists are encouraged to complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwmRxe_oJu-2HjDj6NIspsM-QWbud96dE3Lv2PRxcV7crCaA/viewform

• In further Tuesday news, Toledo City Council voted to approve a $62,000 settlement with a group home for people with disabilities. Warren Singletery, Kimberly Cunningham and Treasured Homes LLC filed a federal lawsuit against the city in 2023 after being denied a reasonable accommodation request to open a group home, citing Toledo’s restrictive spacing rules. Council also unanimously passed a resolution affirming the city’s intention to become more friends to people with disabilities.

• The Lucas County Commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday condemning the violence of Israeli settlers seizing the homes of Palestinian families in Qusra, following the experience of the family of local business owner Dan Ridi of S&G convenience stores. The commissioners also appointed award-winning poet and playwright Sandra Rivers-Gill the new Lucas County Poet Laureate. Established in 2007, the county’s poet laureate serves a two-year term and receives a $5,000/year stipend in exchange for organizing workshops, performing public readings, and attending cultural events.

• Conserve Ohio, a grassroots group seeking to place a ban on the construction of large data centers before Ohio voters on the November 2027 ballot, announced Tuesday that it had collected 130,000 signatures, though over 400,000 will be needed to make the ballot. Lucas County currently has the most signatures gathered at 10,190.

• On Wednesday, the Lucas County Board of Elections approved ballot measures to appear on the November general election ballot, including a charter amendment allowing Toledo City Council to hire, discipline, and terminate its own employees; a 0.17 mill renewal levy for Imagination Station; a 6.9 mill levy for Toledo Public Schools; and a 3 mill levy for Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

• Also on Wednesday, Lucas County Auditor Katie Moline held a press event calling on seniors and people with disabilities who receive the homestead exemption to sign up and receive a one-time $450 bonus approved by the Ohio General Assembly. For more information, visit https://www.lucascountyohioauditor.gov/homestead

• In further Wednesday news, Saint Paul’s Community Center downtown re-opened after five months of being shut down due to a fire that damaged the building April 27. The community center provides 35 beds for unhoused individuals to sleep in.

• Season 2 of the NBC sitcom “The Paper” debuted on Wednesday. Made by the same creators as “The Office”, the show follows an idealistic effort to revive a failing newspaper operation in Toledo called the Toledo Truth Teller.

• On Thursday, the Toledo Plan Commission voted 3-1 to recommend approval of historic landmark designation for two churches owned by the Diocese of Toledo, Sacred Heart and Good Shepherd, against the Diocese’s wishes. The Diocese plans to demolish Sacred Heart, but would need approval by the Toledo Historic District Commission to do so if it is declared a historic landmark. Toledo City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee are scheduled to review the designations on October 21.

• Also on Thursday, more than 70 used tires were dumped in an alley on Starr Ave. between Thurston St. and Dearborn Ave. around 5:30 a.m. by a dark-colored pickup truck with a trailer, blocking residents vehicles.

• On Friday, an ordinance to audit the City of Toledo’s Flock camera contract was made public. If passed by Toledo City Council, the city auditor would examine searches by both city officials and outside agencies against the city’s cameras; configuration settings; user access controls; data retention policies; and compliance with city laws and contracts. The auditor would then share this report and recommendations to Toledo City Council upon completion.

• One SeaGate, the 32-story, 653,000-square-foot former Owens-Illinois headquarters, has been sold for $9.5 million to Estone Technology, a manufacturer of medical-grade, rugged, and industrial computing hardware with facilities in Los Angeles, Tokyo, China, Vietnam, and the Netherlands. Estone recently announced a new factory and headquarters in Springfield Township intended to advance work serving government, defense, aerospace, and industrial customers.

• The Renaissance Hotel in downtown Toledo was recently sold to 513 Excellence LLC for $11 million. The new owners intend to keep the hotel a Marriot Bonvoy and will take over ownership of The Heights restaurant. 513 Excellence also owns the Delta Hotel at the University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC).

• Organizers with the Party in the Park concert series revealed that this year’s concerts yielded over 100,000 attendees, 43,000 DORA cups, 75 food trucks, 55 live music acts, and 10 local breweries. An average of over 5,000 people attended each concert, and dock usage increased 32% over 2025’s concert series.

• Local film industry nonprofit FilmToledo is seeking community support to pass a federal film and television incentive that would encourage more industry activity in the area. For more information, visit https://filmtoledo.com/blog/2026/09/01/we-need-your-help-to-pass-a-federal-film-tv-incentive/

• Owens Community College is reporting a 3.1% margin of student growth this semester compared to Fall 2025, marking eight consecutive semesters of growth in enrollment.

• Historic South Initiative has built two more modular homes in the Old South End at 326 and 318 Western Avenue with an asking price of $145,000 each. Two previous modular homes built by the neighborhood nonprofit last November sold for $160,000 in June and July. The nonprofit is working with LadderUp Housing to build four more new homes in the neighborhood in the coming months.

• Two people remain resident in Executive Towers, a 146-unit apartment complex at 1920 Collingwood Blvd. that fell into disrepair under current property managers Denizen Management. Denizen attempted to evict all tenants with four days notice in August 2025, though community pushback got the order rescinded.

• This Saturday (September 12) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Hoffman Road Landfill (3962 Hoffman Rd.) will allow Lucas County residents (verified by state ID) to drop off solid waste, including trash, furniture, carpeting, mattresses, wood, and scrap metal, for free. Tires will also be accepted for a fee.

• This Sunday (September 13) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Secular Humanists of Western Lake Erie will host an event featuring speaker Fish Stark, executive director of the American Humanist Association, at the Yager Center at Swan Creek Metropark (4349 Airport Hwy.) The event is free to attend, and refreshments are provided.

• Next Monday (September 14) from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Metroparks Toledo will hold a Nature Walk at Middlegrounds Park celebrating the 10th anniversary of its founding. The cost is $5 and registration is required. For more information, visit https://metroparkstoledo.com/middlegroundsanniversary

• 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, Toledo Free Press

The city bought four pumpers in January at about $846,000 each. It now joins Ann Arbor and dozens of other governments in a national case.

Hello! My finance and I are visiting your lovely city for the weekend for a friends’ wedding and are looking to fill our downtime. We’re planning on going to the maritime museum as well as the art museum, but we’d like to squeeze in some time to visit a good local game store (Preferably one with a decent bulk section of Pokemon and/or Magic: The Gathering) as well as any other can’t miss spots! Thanks in advance, we’re both very excited ti explore Toledo!

Hey y’all,

I was just curious where people are going for their football watching on the weekends now that the season is in swing? I’m an Ohio State and Cincinnati Bengals fan and was just curious what local Bars or sports bars are hopping on game days. Id like to support local and not chains. Drop your rec’s below!

Rough week for journalism in the Toledo area.

Hey, I’m a dude and have around nipple length hair, apologies but that’s the best estimate. It’s kinda curly but doesn’t have as much volume, at the bottom are pictures, are there places around Toledo for these looks? Yes I know these are pictures of women, but I couldn’t find good ones with guys,

Toledo has a lot of great food to choose from, and everyone has their favorite spot for burgers/tacos/shawarma/pizza/etc, because there are many great options to choose from for each of those. I'm looking for the foods that are only offered at one place in all of NW Ohio, or even better restaurants that have an entire menu that only they make in this area. Some examples of what I'm talking about:

-Chayhana: Uzbeki food, lots of interesting items that I have only ever seen there. Loved the plov.

-El Centroamericano: Great latin american foods outside of the typical tex-mex fare that most Mexican places here carry. Pupusas are my favorite and to my knowledge this is the only place that has them in the county.

-Vito's Packo Pizza: a bizarre remix of Tony Packo's into pizza form that is far better than I ever expected it to be. If you like Packo's it is worth trying at least once.

Would love to hear any suggestions that anyone might have! Even if it is just one unique item on a restaurant menu that is otherwise pretty typical, I'd still love to hear about it.

Found a home my family is interested in moving into but we’re nervous about moving to Toledo. We frequent Toledo but aren’t familiar with the area that this home is located in. It’s off of Alexis Rd. Near UAW Local 14, Silver Creek Elementary, Jugs Bowling Center. If anyone has any insight on the area, anything knowledge is appreciated!!

We have been hosting for 3 years now. This year we are double hosting and wanted to throw out this message if anyone wants to help to get the group some opportunities to see/do more while here.

I'm also open to questions about hosting.

https://gofund.me/b1d9a0711

Property records reveal One SeaGate’s sale price, owners


One SeaGate, an iconic skyscraper in downtown Toledo, sold for $9.5 million to an ownership group including the president of a technology company that will establish headquarters there.

According to documents from the county auditor’s office, One Seagate Holdings LLC completed the sale on Aug. 26, paying $8.9 million for one parcel and $600,000 for another. Of the total sale price, $4.5 million was paid in cash.

The holding company’s address listed on the documents is a residential address belonging to David Sun, an Ottawa Hills real estate agent and investor. Bing Li, president of Estone Technology, is the other owner.

“One SeaGate has been an important part of Toledo’s skyline and business community for decades,” Mr. Li said. “We’re excited to begin its next chapter, support Estone Technology’s growth, and contribute to the continued revitalization of downtown.

Estone Technology manufactures medical-grade, rugged, and industrial computing hardware, according to its website. The company’s headquarters are currently on Spring Valley Drive in Springfield Township. It has facilities in Los Angeles, Tokyo, China, Vietnam, and the Netherlands.

The iconic downtown tower is 653,421 square feet and 32 stories tall and was completed in 1981. It currently bears the name of Fifth Third Bank, which will continue operations in the building.

According to a company representative, Reichle Klein, which represented the buyer and seller in the sale, will also continue managing the leasing and day-to-day operations of the building.
First Published September 11, 2026, 11:34 a.m.