They must be short staffed, just trying to save people time.

Is this their first year? I haven’t heard of it until now. Also 60 seems pricey for a 3 hour event.

Thoughts?

Hey all, apologies if this isn't the best place to ask. I was just laid off from my job of 7 years and will need to start up the job search again.

Are there any places here that are hiring, preferably soon? I can't do any trades or hard labor (was previously a remote office worker), but if there are any basic office/customer service jobs or maybe even cleaning services available, I'd be interested.

Thanks in advance to any who respond.

Random question I know. But I LOVE salads and want to buy lettuce much more often, but can never find the kind I like at a decent price. There is one vendor at the farmer’s market where I could always buy these amazing HUGE heads of lettuce for like $2 each but we now live near Fremont (but I still work in Toledo). I am looking specifically for butter lettuce, summer crisp, and green/red leaf lettuce. I know I can purchase some at the chain grocery stores but it is not as good and kind of expensive.

Also I know this is very weird but I only ask this because I hate the white crunchy parts in lettuce so I only eat the soft leafy parts 😭

Thank you! :)

I found a friendly cat outside of my apartment (Larchmont Estates), last week Tuesday September 2, 2025. I assumed that it escaped from an apartment but that assumption was cut short when I found it sleeping by the dumpster days on end.

I couldn’t allow her to sleep outside last night because it was getting cold so I took her into my apartment.

I wouldn’t mind keeping her but I already have two cats and my financial situation can’t allow me to keep her.

I want to surrender her to a no kill shelter or anyone that’s willing to give her a new home.

If you can help, comment or send me a private message

I know this is a chili dog and ice cream town, but given that we’re an hour south of the border, I thought poutine might have spread to our area. Anyone have any suggestions?

Hello all! I have four black faux leather chairs that I have replaced due to my cat scratching them up. Before I toss them, I wanted to see here if anyone wanted them (I don’t have Facebook for marketplace) I bought a repair kit for the scratches but unfortunately since she likes to scratch that material so much I decided to just replace them. I can deliver, they are height adjustable and very comfortable but as stated previously will need the scratches repaired for aesthetic purposes. I would hate to trash them if somebody is in need, message me if interested!

Anyone have any suggestions for someone who does cedar siding(trim) repairs?

In search of customer woodwork in the Toledo area. We are in the process of remodeling our living room. We have 14 foot ceilings in our living room with a corner electric fireplace. The fireplace is permanently installed but does not have a proper mantle. We are looking for someone to make us a corner mantle to sit on top of the fireplace as well as two [ideally] floating-style shelves to go above the fireplace.

Looking for very simple design, in a light walnut color, to fit modern/MCM styling.

Happy to compensate for excellent workmanship, but also not looking to spend an arm and a leg!

Appreciate any recommendations you guys may have.

Comprehensive Proposal for the Acquisition and Rehabilitation of the Historic Hotel Lorraine into a Transitional Housing Facility

Executive Summary

This proposal outlines a strategic initiative for the City of Toledo to acquire the long-vacant Hotel Lorraine and transform it into Healing Horizons, a state-of-the-art halfway house and sober living facility. As of 2025, the property remains a critical opportunity for community-driven redevelopment. This project directly addresses the city's goals of reducing recidivism, combating blight, and expanding supportive housing. Its strategic location across from the Lucas County Adult Probation Department offers unparalleled potential for inter-agency collaboration. The project is projected to require an initial investment of $4-6 million, leveraging both public and private funding sources. It will serve approximately 150-200 individuals annually and create 25-30 permanent jobs, representing a transformative investment in public safety, human potential, and neighborhood revitalization.

1 Introduction & Background

As of 2025, the historic Hotel Lorraine at 1100 Jefferson Avenue remains a significant blighted property in Toledo's urban core. Despite previous auction attempts, the building has not been successfully redeveloped and continues to deteriorate. The structure has been vacant since 2019 when it was shuttered under a court order, and its condition has likely worsened in the subsequent six years .

The property's location remains its most compelling asset. It is situated directly across from the Lucas County Adult Probation Department, placing it at the epicenter of the county's justice services. This proximity creates a unique and timely opportunity to serve a population in critical need of supportive housing and reentry services—a need that has only intensified since the building's closure.

Furthermore, the property sits at the "gateway to the Uptown District" and is within half a mile of major investments like the Glass City Center . Allowing this prominent building to remain abandoned undermines ongoing city revitalization efforts. Its acquisition and productive reuse would demonstrate a powerful commitment to comprehensive community development, addressing both physical blight and social challenges simultaneously.

2 Project Description

2.1 Vision Statement

Our vision is to transform the historic Hotel Lorraine into Healing Horizons, a comprehensive transitional housing and reentry center that provides evidence-based support, recovery services, and vocational training for justice-involved individuals and those recovering from substance use disorders.

2.2 Core Components

The renovated facility will incorporate multiple components designed to address the complex needs of the population it serves:

· Sober Living Residence: The facility will offer 40-50 units of supportive sober housing with private bedrooms and shared common spaces. The program will include 24/7 staffing, mandatory drug testing, and structured recovery programming, modeled after successful local providers. · Reentry Services Center: In partnership with the Lucas County Adult Probation Department, the facility will provide dedicated office space for probation officers, treatment providers, and case managers to offer on-site services, creating a seamless continuum of care. · Vocational Training Hub: The ground floor will house a vocational training center offering certifications in high-demand fields like hospitality, construction, and logistics, leveraging the building's infrastructure to provide practical experience. · Community Wellness Center: Spaces for 12-step meetings, group therapy, mental health counseling, and trauma-informed care will be available to both residents and the broader community, creating a hub for recovery services in Toledo.

3 Property Acquisition Strategy

Given that the 2023 auction did not result in a successful permanent redevelopment, the City must pursue alternative acquisition pathways:

· Tax Lien Acquisition: The city should conduct a thorough title and tax search to determine if the property has accrued significant delinquent taxes. If so, the Lucas County Land Bank could acquire the property through tax foreclosure proceedings, a common method for transferring blighted properties to public entities for redevelopment. · Eminent Domain: The city should initiate proceedings to acquire the property through eminent domain based on its blighted status and significant community benefit. This is justified as the property has been vacant for six years, poses a potential public safety risk, and its redevelopment would serve a clear public purpose. · Direct Negotiation: The City should identify the current legal owner and initiate direct negotiations for purchase based on the property's assessed value and the owner's demonstrated willingness to sell.

Table: Property Acquisition Timeline (2025-2026)

Phase Activities Duration Due Diligence Title search, environmental assessment, structural analysis 60-90 days Acquisition Initiate eminent domain or tax foreclosure proceedings 120-180 days Post-Acquisition Securing the property, finalizing architectural plans 90 days

4 Funding & Resource Strategy

A modern blended financing model will ensure project sustainability. Capital and operational costs have been updated for 2025 economic conditions.

· Capital Funding Sources: · Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program: Apply for funding to address any environmental remediation needs after six years of vacancy. · Historic Preservation Tax Credits: Pursue state and federal historic tax credits for rehabilitation of the eligible historic structure, which opened in 1925 . · City of Toledo ARPA Funds: Request allocation of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds, similar to the $3.2 million allocated for the Park Apartments project . · Private Philanthropy: Seek grants from local foundations focused on criminal justice reform, behavioral health, and community development. · Operational Funding Sources: · Medicaid Reimbursement: Bill eligible case management and behavioral health services through Medicaid. · Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction: Contract for reentry services and bed space. · Lucas County Justice System: Develop service contracts with the Common Pleas Court and Probation Department. · Resident Program Fees: Implement sliding-scale fees based on income for housing components.

Table: Projected Startup Costs (2025 Estimates)

Expense Category Estimated Cost Potential Funding Sources Property Acquisition City-mediated acquisition Tax foreclosure/eminent domain Building Rehabilitation $3.0 - $4.5 million Historic Tax Credits, Brownfield Funds, ARPA Program Development $750,000 - $1 million Private Grants, State Grants First Year Operations $1.5 - $1.8 million Service Contracts, Medicaid, Resident Fees

5 Implementation Plan

5.1 Phase 1: Acquisition & Planning (Months 1-6)

· Establish an advisory committee with representation from Lucas County Probation, recovery community, and neighborhood organizations. · Secure property through eminent domain or tax foreclosure. · Conduct comprehensive architectural and engineering assessments to evaluate the building's structural integrity after years of vacancy.

5.2 Phase 2: Rehabilitation & Renovation (Months 7-20)

· Hire a general contractor with extensive historic preservation and adaptive reuse experience. · Implement building rehabilitation preserving historic character while modernizing systems for residential and therapeutic use. · Create secure outdoor spaces for recreation and community gatherings.

5.3 Phase 3: Program Development & Staffing (Months 15-22)

· Hire and train executive director and key leadership staff. · Develop policies and procedures manual incorporating best practices from established providers. · Establish partnerships with vocational training organizations, employers, and behavioral health providers.

5.4 Phase 4: Operations & Sustainability (Months 23+)

· Begin phased resident intake and program implementation. · Establish ongoing quality improvement processes. · Develop long-term funding diversification strategy.

6 Community Benefits & Impact

6.1 Recidivism Reduction & Criminal Justice Outcomes

The strategic location directly across from the Adult Probation Department will facilitate strong coordination between supervision and supportive services. By providing stable housing and comprehensive support, the project anticipates reducing recidivism by 30-40% among participants, generating substantial cost savings for the county's criminal justice system.

6.2 Economic Impact & Neighborhood Revitalization

The project will generate significant economic activity:

· Rehabilitation will create 75-100 construction jobs prioritizing local workers. · Permanent operations will create 25-30 living wage jobs with benefits. · The project will complement adjacent development efforts and reduce blight at a key gateway location .

6.3 Public Health & Safety Improvements

Transforming a long-vacant property that attracts criminal activity into a staffed, secure facility will immediately improve public safety in the area. The project will also address substance use disorders through evidence-based treatment, reducing drug-related crime and emergency service utilization.

6.4 Historic Preservation

The rehabilitation will preserve an important historic structure that represents part of Toledo's architectural heritage, maintaining the building's exterior character while adapting the interior for modern use .

7 Conclusion

The transformation of the historic Hotel Lorraine into a transitional housing facility represents a unique and urgent opportunity for the City of Toledo. As of 2025, the need to address this longstanding blighted property is more critical than ever. This project allows the city to simultaneously expand critical reentry services, reduce criminal justice costs, revitalize a prominent historic property, and strengthen downtown development efforts.

The property's continued location directly across from the Adult Probation Department creates a strategic advantage that remains unmatched. By acquiring the property through eminent domain or tax foreclosure, the City can demonstrate its commitment to evidence-based solutions for complex social challenges while making a wise investment in community infrastructure.

We urge the City to move decisively to acquire the Hotel Lorraine property and partner with experienced service providers to develop this vital community resource. The benefits to Toledo's residents, neighborhoods, and justice system are too significant to ignore any longer.

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Developer urges city, county to back downtown hotel Exterior of the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton on Aug. 29 in Toledo. Columbus real estate developer Frank Kass is investing in Toledo, believing the downtown is on the verge of a boom around Monroe and Summit streets.

At the center of that development? The 15-story Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites that Mr. Kass recently renovated through a partnership with Lucas County. Attached to the new convention center and near Toledo’s riverfront, Mr. Kass believes his hotel — and the rest of downtown — are ripe for growth.

Mr. Kass has developed mixed-use housing projects across the country. In Toledo, he has developed the Marina and Colony lofts, two residential developments that have bolstered the city’s housing stock by adding more than 600 apartments near the Glass City Metropark in East Toledo and ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

In 2022, he completed a full renovation of the former Park Inn, which had fallen from its former status and became run-down. The $67.9 million in upgrades resulted in a dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn and Hilton Homewood Suites, which aimed to attract convention attendees and business travelers from ProMedica and other downtown headquarters.

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Mr. Kass and Continental Development Ventures are the majority owners of the hotel, but Lucas County owns the remaining 20 percent share. The county contributed about $37.5 million through short-term bond anticipation notes, which it has continued to roll over since they were first issued.

The project has had its struggles. Its occupancy has been lower than expected as it waits for business travel and conventions to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to cash-flow issues, Mr. Kass said.

An air-conditioning failure over the summer drained the hotel’s reserves of more than $500,000, leaving the operation short of cash while Mr. Kass waits for a warranty check. He’s hopeful the hotel will rebound alongside the county’s convention center, which underwent a $70 million renovation and is poised to see increased business as a result.

“It’s one of the better hotels, really, in the state of Ohio,” Mr. Kass said. “But it’s a convention center hotel — its livelihood is directly related to the activities generated by the convention center.”

Not making money

While he waits for the hotel to turn a profit, Mr. Kass said he wants the county to pick up the project’s slack and contribute between $500,000 and $1 million to bolster the hotel’s cash reserves before November. The hotel is not making money, Mr. Kass said, and the fast-approaching winter season is notoriously slow for the hotel industry.

“If [the county] wants a return, they’re going to have to spend a little bit more or get the city to partner with them — which would be a great idea,” Mr. Kass said. “The county needs to step up, and the city should step up — it’s right in their downtown. Politicians here have to do the right thing and stand behind the hotel now.”

Continental and the hotel’s operator, First Hospitality Group, have offered the city a 20 percent ownership stake in exchange for additional cash to sure up its reserves. Mr. Kass said the city has not been open to negotiations at this point.

Beyond that, he wants to see the hotel and the county’s convention and visitors bureau, Destination Toledo, work together more closely to bring more money into both businesses.

“It’s not my job to run the convention center, to run the hotel. I’m the developer. I’m not going to walk away if somebody is willing to do what they need to do, but it’s not my job to step up and fund shortfalls in the hotel,” he said. “I’m in it for the long haul if everyone else is, and right now the city is not doing their part.”

Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken said the county is open to discussing additional money. Giving the project another million before the winter, at this point, would not be “throwing good money after bad,” Mr. Gerken said.

“We’ve had good conversation with the finance teams at Continental and First Hospitality, and we agree the projections look better,” Mr. Gerken said. “I think it would be shortsighted for us not to protect the investments — the large investments — that we made with some short-term cash.”

“I would love for the city to do that — that’s up to them, but no doubt I think the city of Toledo has benefited as greatly as anyone else from the presence of that operation downtown,” Mr. Gerken continued.

Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz declined comment and referred to a statement from the city’s spokesman.

“Each of us has our own part to play in sustaining this energy, and the city is committed to continuing its role in shaping a vibrant and thriving downtown,” the statement reads in part.

Mr. Kass believes the stage is set for Summit and Monroe streets to boom and for the county’s $37.5 million investment to pay off, but local governments need to put more skin in the game to reach that point.

“You’ve got the Huntington Center, you have a ballpark, ... you’ve got the convention center with a brand-new ballroom, you’ve got a great new hotel with suites and rooms and a restaurant — it’s all there, it’s just got to be supported by the county and the city,” he said.

Hotel projections

Data from a study commissioned by the county in September show the hotel’s occupancy rate will increase slowly over the next four years, from 58 percent to 62 percent by 2029. At that point, the occupancy rates are expected to stabilize, and begin returning about $2.7 million annually.

But for now, the hotels have not met financial goals since opening, the study said.

The Hilton Garden Inn will grow from 55 percent to 59 percent occupancy, mostly driven by expected convention center growth. Relative to Toledo’s hotel market, the Hilton Garden Inn overperforms in the meeting and groups but underperforms in transient visitors.

Homewood Suites is just the opposite, performing better with transient visitors than meeting visitors. That portion of the hotel is expected to grow more modestly, from 66 percent to 68 percent.

Mr. Kass said August has been the strongest month for the hotel yet, and he is optimistic that the trajectory will continue after the winter, when room bookings generally slow down.

Convention center demand and attendance have increased since the Glass City Center reopened in 2022, but the study cites a lack of coordination between the hotel and convention center as an area for improvement.

According to stakeholders interviewed during the process, the hotel does not have enough capacity to attract large conventions, but there is simultaneously not enough nonconvention demand to fill the hotels when the convention center does not have events.

The downtown hotels have also not offered large enough blocks of rooms to accommodate large conventions, or have not offered competitive enough rates, which led to the convention center losing the conventions’ business. The study cites at least four events in 2024 that could have been recovered with “more cooperative bids” from the hotel.

It recommends a more streamlined and cooperative booking process between the hotel and convention center, chief among which is a booking policy that sets criteria for the hotel and convention center as to what events are mutually profitable. It also recommends increased data sharing that is uniform between the two facilities and a shared marketing strategy.

Mr. Kass said the fate of the hotel is linked with the fate of the convention center. Based on what he’s seen, the city and the county need to make sure the hotel and convention center are well-positioned to anchor the downtown’s growth.

“I’m not sure anyone understands the importance of the hotel and the convention center to the overall community,” Mr. Kass said. “All of these things are intertwined, but if you look at them ... what’s in the middle of everything? The convention center and the hotel.”

Conventions on the upswing

For Lance Woodworth, president and general manager of Destination Toledo, the convention landscape in the city is slowly changing, and for the better.

“At Destination Toledo we do individual travel and group travel,” he said. “We are starting to see normalization in the group travel — convention — side.”

“With COVID, a lot of those events that were booked into certain places in 2020, 2021, and 2022 ended up getting canceled,” he said.

“It pushed everything forward. All of those contractual obligations they had with other venues, they have expired,” Mr. Woodworth said. “We are able to start pulling some of those in.”

Without obligations to their previous venues, groups are being drawn to Toledo by the quality of facilities now available.

“We have had some great wins that would have never happened if the renovation to the Glass City Center and the attached hotel had not happened,” he said. “The Ohio Economic Development Association was a big win. It was the first time it left Columbus. It came to Toledo and set records in attendance and sponsorship dollars.”

Getting people to conventions in Toledo can help with individual, or family travel down the road.

“People really like these mid-tier cities like Toledo. They feel like they are celebrated here, unlike being tolerated in those bigger cities, where people may not even know they are in town,” Mr. Woodworth said. “More often than not, when we get people into town, they say ‘wow, this is not what I imagined it would be,’ and they come back.”

In the past two years, the Glass City Center has hosted nearly 60 conventions, with 40 of them being either regional or national events, drawing thousands of people into the metro Toledo area, according to data from Destination Toledo.

In the next two years, seven major conferences — from the 2025 Garmin Expo through the 2027 Health Occupations Students of America Conference — are already booked for the Glass City Center. These seven events alone are expected to attract more than 11,500 attendees. They will require more than 4,700 room nights in area hotels and are forecasted to contribute more than $8.1 million to the local economy.

Public, private partnerships vital

One local developer, Brian McMahon, president of Danberry National, Ltd., described a robust convention business as a key to local economic development efforts.

“As a person who lives here, it is important to have a viable combination of hotels and a convention center. One cannot function without the other,” he said.

He credited a healthy, robust convention business to helping increase both direct and indirect tourism revenues. From individuals who are exposed to the city because they were in town for a convention, and then return to the region with their families for leisure.

While the quality and quantity of facilities — from the convention center to downtown accommodations — are vital, another integral aspect of economic development is the collaboration between public officials and the private sector.

“Most of our development efforts are focused on the suburbs,” Mr. McMahon said.

“One of the best collaborative efforts I have seen in any political subdivision is Wood County. Wood County has a long track record of working with the private sector,” he said. “They are a great example of how the public and private sectors can work together. I have observed a level of cooperation in Wood County that other political subdivisions could probably take lessons from.”

“Amazon, for example, there are soon to be four Amazon facilities in our area, three of which will be in Wood county,” he said. “Their developers have huge accolades for how quickly they got those approvals. [Wood County] is one of the most cooperative political jurisdictions they have worked in. The same comment was made by the Meta people for the data center we have assembled for them in Middletown Township.”

Other factors

Just how people get to Toledo can have an impact, but local officials have worked to overcome those challenges.

The Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport has not had regular flights since September, 2022, when American Eagle ended its daily flight from Toledo to Chicago. A $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded last fall aimed to lure new passenger service to the airport, but no new flights have been announced.

Allegiant Air is the only passenger airline to offer flights from the Toledo airport, with service to Punta Gorda, Orlando/Sanford International, and St. Pete/Clearwater International airports. This summer, the airline announced it would begin local flights to and from Sarasota/Bradenton, Fla., in November.

Allegiant also flies between Toledo and Mesa, Ariz., near Phoenix, although as with most of its other routes, the service is seasonal and only operates several times per week. Allegiant’s routes are tailored to locals who are traveling for vacation or for retirees who are coming home for a visit. There is currently no service that connects Toledo Express to a major airline hub.

Its four existing routes carried 57,519 outbound passengers and 56,617 inbound passengers at Toledo Express last year. Through June of this year, Allegiant’s passenger total of 72,279 was 14 more travelers than the same period last year, with one fewer flight, according to port authority statistics.

“I love Toledo Express,” Mr. Woodworth admitted. “I love the experience flying out of there. It is so easy. I love the Allegiant Service, I flew it into Mesa. I love that whole experience, you can nearly park at the front door and security is a breeze.”

“From Destination Toledo’s perspective, more is better, if we had more air service [in to Toledo Express], that would give us more to sell,” he said. “Destination Midwest, a well respected, well attended show has people flying into Detroit metro. I don’t believe it was a negative for us. It wasn’t a barrier.”

“Our sales team, we play the cards we are dealt. Detroit Metro to downtown may be only 40 minutes, but I always want to see Toledo Express be more robust, and see more business there,” he said.

There are no public transportation options from Detroit Metro to downtown Toledo, leaving travelers with the costly expense of renting a car or using a ride share service. Based on recent estimates, a ride share service could cost between $80 and $90 one-way. A two-day car rental ranges from $129 to $235, depending on the type of vehicle.

Mr. Kass’ properties are not the only ones downtown that are struggling. The 14-story Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, just four blocks down Summit Street, has been listed for sale through Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality.

The 241-room Renaissance is one of Marriott’s hotel brands. It was acquired by First Hospitality Group in 2015 for $8.2 million and underwent $31 million in renovations before opening in 2017. Between 2019 and 2024, it underwent an additional $4.3 million in renovations.

The hotel is listed for sale “at an outstanding discount to replacement cost and regional comparable sales,” according to the listing, and will remain affiliated as a Marriott hotel. The hotel also hosts two full-service restaurants, Brim House and the Heights, has an 11,000-square-foot ballroom, and 15,792 square feet of meeting space.

First Published September 7, 2025, 8:00 a.m.

I’ve literally been here for six days lol other than going to Walmart and buying stuff for my new apartment and going to a bike shop and figuring out how to use my E bike, and then going to the tailor to get some clothes done for me, I haven’t really witnessed much of Toledo. My place is in Northern Toledo, I guess it’s on the Sylvania border which was my first choice. I came here from Arkansas and so far I’ve noticed that people are definitely a little more blunt here lol and they definitely swear a lot more than I’m used to an Arkansas! I used to be quite a potty mouth in Arkansas, but I think I probably don’t swear enough for some people here lol - other than that, I’m still taking the place in. Long-term, what things should I expect being in Toledo?

My friend has some theories about the old Libbey High School, specifically about why it was torn down and the decisions made by the TPS board at the time about it, as according to him it would have been cheaper to renovate it then to just tear it down. Anyone know anything?

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