The City of Toledo 2023 leaf collection program began November 6 in zip codes 43623 and 43613. Each Friday, the city will post where crews will be working the following week and the week after.

Many individuals are now reevaluating how they spend their hard-earned money, particularly since inflation has affected just how far a dollar can be stretched. When consumers think about which stores to patronize, locally owned businesses may be the smartest option for a number of reasons— not the least of which is the way such enterprises benefit the communities they call home.

Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted harvested an eight-point whitetail buck in Morrow County last week with a TenPoint Crossbow. “I love crossbow hunting during the fall,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “The weather is mild, the trees are beautiful, the harvesting of crops is active, the aroma in the air is refreshing and there is so much activity in the outdoors with the animals in the forest actively preparing for winter. It’s peaceful and wonderful.”

Mystery of the Christmas Star, a holiday tradition, returns to the Appold Planetarium. Admission prices are $5 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.

The Diocese of Toledo announces that Bishop Daniel Thomas, Bishop of the Diocese, has been elected as chairmanelect of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). He currently serves as a member of this committee.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) Director Ursel McElroy launched a new grant program designed to empower Ohioans to thrive as they age. Administered by ODA, Ohio’s new Healthy Aging grants program is providing $40 million in support of local aging services focused on helping Ohioans ages 60 and older stay healthy, live longer and maintain their independence.

Do you have a masterpiece of artwork specially created by a child or grandchild, or a vintage family photo that would make the perfect holiday card? Local residents can customize their Christmas cards and holiday party invitations with a service from Welch Publishing Co. Full color, glossy cards are 8.5 by 11 inches folded, either landscape or portrait style, and printed on heavy cardstock.

The Christmas Village 5K and reindeer dash will be held at 6760 Providence Street, Whitehouse, on Saturday, December 2. The 5K run/walk begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by the reindeer dash, a free run for children, at 5:30 p.m.

The City of Toledo recently launched its food waste composting program, a project aimed at tackling environmental challenges like climate change and sustainable waste management. Supported by the One Percent for the Environment funding, this initiative is a collaborative effort involving Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful (KTLCB), Metroparks Toledo, GoZERO and Toledo City Council members Nick Komives, Theresa Gadus and Sam Melden.