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Toledo
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jack Mayer, the longest-serving Volunteer Trail Patrol member at Swan Creek Metropark, retires after more than 5,000 hours of service and 22 years on the trails. Metroparks Toledo is recruiting new volunteers (neighbors encouraged to join with a partner) to help ensure safety and maintenance. WTVG
- ➤ More than 500 UToledo student volunteers will serve food pantries, community gardens and other local projects on Saturday, March 21 during The BIG Event. The day of service gives students an opportunity (a hands-on way to help) support local organizations. The University of Toledo
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fresenius Medical Care will lay off 54 cross-dock workers at its distribution center on Blue Heron Drive in Oregon on April 10. Affected employees will receive severance + support services as the company shifts part of its logistics work to Ryder. WTVG
- ➤ One of Each, a locally owned wine concept from John and Lexi Metz, is set to open at Ostrich Towne this spring — offering a rotating menu of 25 curated wines, light snacks and event space for gatherings. The venue meets local demand and adds to the mix of events. WTOL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Diocese of Toledo released its 2026 Fish Fry Guide for Lent, listing nearly 40 Friday fish fries with details (dates, times, and locations) across northwest Ohio. The guide supports the local tradition as Lent leads up to Easter starting Feb. 18. WTVG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WGTE launched Make It Make Sense, a three year paid internship program preparing vulnerable young adults for media careers; the program partners with Reinvest Toledo & the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to train participants through town hall events and active production opportunities. WTVG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio Power Siting Board authorized a natural gas-fired electrical generation facility in Wood County (set to supply an adjacent data center) and officials say project planning will soon begin. WTOL
- ➤ The Toledo Lucas County Public Library appointed its first all-African American leadership team to the Board of Trustees on Thursday, Jan. 22. Keith B. Jordan Sr., Michael Alexander Sr. and Kendra N. Smith bring nearly 20 years of combined board experience to expand community programming. WTVG
- ➤ Bayview Retiree Golf Course supporters are urging city officials to let construction materials be stored at the unused Detwiler parking lot (formerly the closed pool) as council members prepare a vote in two weeks on Toledo Edison’s request amid looming lease termination. WTVG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local chef Ella Dudek, who once weighed 600 pounds, survived a torn aorta after an 8½-hour surgery at Toledo Hospital. She is in cardiac rehab and now inspires others to choose healthier living & shares her journey. WTOL
- ➤ A new OSU study shows ticks carrying Lyme disease remain active in winter when temperatures stay above freezing. Lucas County has launched a tick program that collects and tests ticks at five sites (Stickney, Wildwood, Oak Openings, Pearson, and Side Cut metroparks) and urges residents to check themselves and pets. WTVG
- ➤ February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and experts urge parents to watch for warning signs like mood changes and rapid relationship shifts among teens. Fonda Royster of Open Arms Transformation Living and Deidra Lashley of Bethany House recommend early intervention to help keep young relationships healthy. WTVG
- ➤ On Feb. 4, Kurt Kless, chief nursing officer at UTMC, detailed a culture-driven strategy to recruit and retain nurses + he outlined new efforts to build a stable workforce in Toledo. The University of Toledo
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dave White Chevrolet Basketball Friday features Northview at Whitmer in the BCSN Game of the Week — the teams last met in triple overtime last December. The game takes place today. WTVG
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Julia LaBay: Space & Construct(ion) Art Exhibit
12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free entry — Explore a unique exhibition of metal and wood sculptures, bronze casting, and mixed media that delve into symbolism and power.
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Annual Galentine's Celebration and Brunch
11 AM – 5 PM — 5 Pints Toledo Bar & Grille — $30 gift exchange optional — Celebrate friendship and indulge in delightful brunch offerings.
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Fleet Feet Toledo No Boundaries 5K Training
Wednesday evenings & Saturday mornings — The Fresh Market — $65 for round or $135 annual membership — Get ready to achieve your running goals with a supportive training program designed for all levels.
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Julia LaBay: Space & Construct(ion) Art Exhibit
12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free entry — Explore a captivating solo exhibition of sculpture and mixed media that delves into symbolism and power.
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Julia LaBay: Space & Construct(ion) Art Exhibit
12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — No admission fee — Experience Julia LaBay's innovative sculptures and mixed media exploring symbolism and power.
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Julia LaBay: Space & Construct(ion) Exhibition
12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free entry — Explore the intricate metal and wood sculptures and mixed media of artist Julia LaBay.
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Valentine’s Day Dinner for Couples
5-8 p.m. — A Space Away — Tickets required — Celebrate love with a romantic four-course dinner in a charming atmosphere.
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Julia LaBay: Space & Construct(ion)
12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free entry — Discover the innovative metal and wood sculptures, bronze castings, and prints of artist Julia LaBay.
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Ariel Kasler Quartet Performance
7-10 p.m. — Lucille's Jazz Lounge — Tickets available — Experience original jazz infused with Middle Eastern and Jewish influences.
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Beethoven & Brahms Concert
8-10 PM — Valentine Theatre — Not specified — Experience a captivating evening featuring Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 and Brahms' Symphony No. 1.
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