Good afternoon, Toledo — it’s lunchtime, and there’s plenty to catch up on before the day is done. From a major groundbreaking downtown to a race still too close to call and a surprise new single, here are the three stories to know at midday.

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65 homes break ground downtown

Cherry Street Mission broke ground today on Mission Point, a $22 million, 65-unit, four-story supportive housing complex at Monroe & 14th in downtown Toledo. The income-based homes, supported by federal subsidies, are set to open in late 2027 and will serve Toledoans experiencing chronic homelessness.

65 New Homes for Toledo’s Chronically Homeless Break Ground Downtown, Opening Late 2027

A 56-vote race still undecided

In Ohio House District 44, Republican Ed Schimmel leads Democrat Dave Fournier by exactly 56 votes — 26,612 to 26,556 — with provisional ballots still to be counted. No winner has been declared, and those remaining ballots will decide the outcome.

56 Votes Apart: This NW Ohio House Race Still Isn’t Decided — Provisional Ballots Will Call It

Future drops a surprise single

Future surprise-dropped “Ya Hit” this morning, reuniting with Drake and Travis Scott, along with Loe Shimmy. It’s the first single from his forthcoming album, expected to be titled Infinity, and Drake’s lyric “Your album ain’t gettin’ no better” has fueled diss speculation, though he names no target.

Future, Drake and Travis Scott Reunite on Surprise Single ‘Ya Hit’ — and Drake’s Got a Diss in His Verse

That’s your lunchtime briefing — we’ll keep you posted as these stories develop through the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, Toledo.