Good morning, Toledo.

The Toledo Zoo hosted Happy Hearts Day yesterday as couples and families celebrated love, inspired by longtime attendees Sheldyn+Marti Shipley whose decade-long tradition began on their first date.

The event brought local residents together in a warm, community celebration.

A Perrysburg High School freshman launched a 'present pantry' at Mercy College of Ohio to help families receive gifts.

The program supports local community needs — offering a practical resource during challenging times.

Declared Church in Maumee held a Night to Shine prom (a celebration for people with special needs) on Feb.

14, offering an inspiring evening for community members.

Ben Klaiber explained that inefficient processes are draining time, money, and morale, prompting downtown Rossford business owners to join forces + streamline operations to reduce hidden costs soon.

TLCPL announced that authors Adriana Herrera and Ali Hazelwood will headline Romance-Con at the Main Library on Nov.

7. The day-long free event offers panels, workshops, and other activities for romance novel enthusiasts, with free tickets required for featured talks.

UT is celebrating the Art Tatum concert series’ 35th anniversary (35 years running) with a performance by Lisa Sung.

The event honors the legendary jazz pianist and will unite local music fans on campus soon.

The Anthony Wayne school district held its first True Blue Sweethearts Reunion on Valentine’s Day (bringing high school couples together to relive old memories) in a warm celebration for alumni.

Olivia Ford, a senior at Cardinal Stritch, earned the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo Youth of the Year award for her mentorship work at the club, and she will represent Toledo at the Ohio competition in April.

Health experts say early lung cancer screening can help patients breathe easier as the disease now leads cancer deaths and affects non-smokers.

Local clinics may expand testing soon — a step aimed at catching the illness before it worsens.

Mack Hieber broke Patrick Henry's all-time scoring record against Delta on Feb.

6 and scored 25 points in a win over Archbold on Friday; the senior, son of coach Bryan Hieber, helped boost the Patriots to a 17-3 record and a shot at a league championship.

Glass City Rollers held a fundraiser at the Toledo Tattoo Company to help secure a permanent home for games and practice.

The derby league is using the event to build a lasting venue and support its future.

BGSU men’s basketball beat Toledo at the Stroh Center Saturday without needing last-second heroics to split the Battle of I-75 series.

Sacramento State will join the MAC as a football-only member this season, replacing Northern Illinois University as NIU shifts to the Mountain West, ESPN reported.

MAC presidents — who voted last month — confirmed the move, connecting the FCS school with local MAC teams like Toledo.

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.

Ariel Kasler Quartet Performance

7-10 p.m. — Lucille's Jazz Lounge — Tickets available — Experience original jazz infused with Middle Eastern and Jewish influences.

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.

Julia LaBay: Space & Construct(ion) Art Exhibit

12 – 4 PM — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free entry — Explore a captivating exhibition of metal and wood sculptures, bronze casting, prints, and mixed media.

Ohio Vintage Festival

12-6 p.m. — Glass City Center — Entry fee may apply — Celebrate 30 years of vintage shopping in one of the Midwest's premier events.

Turn to Stone: A Tribute to ELO

7-9 p.m. — Maumee Indoor Theater — Tickets $25-43 — Experience the classic hits of ELO with a nostalgic live performance featuring string sections and light shows.

Commotion - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Band

8-9:30 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Toledo — Cost info not available — Step back in time with the electrifying sounds of Creedence Clearwater Revival performed by the tribute band Commotion.

Champion Cheer Central Carnivale of Champions Cheer and Dance Championships 2026

8:00 AM - 7:59 AM — 401 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH — Not specified — Experience the excitement of competitive cheerleading and dance at this annual event.

Pop-Up Lunch at Cork & Knife Provisions

11 AM - 2 PM — Cork & Knife Provisions — Menu details coming soon — Enjoy delicious noodle bowls and treats at this spring pop-up lunch.

Pies & Pints Celebration

4-8 p.m. — Earnest Brew Works — $10 for pie or pizza and a beer — Celebrate an early Pi Day with delicious bites and craft brews for a good cause.