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.

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and Ed Moore, director of public utilities, shared information about the city’s final push for Toledo residents to register for the replacement of customer-owned lead service lines. Members of the Junction Coalition and the Movement were also present to discuss their canvassing efforts in north and east Toledo over the next two months.

Six Lucas County residents were appointed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to serve in a variety of areas as follows: Michael Bridenbaker, of Monclova, has been appointed to the Owens Community College board of trustees for a term beginning October 27, 2023, and ending September 21, 2028.

The 2023 Toledo leaf collection program began Monday, November 6 in zip codes 43623 and 43613. The city will alert the media each Friday where crews will be working the following week and the week after.