Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
Good morning, Toledo.
Toledo Catholic Sisters hosted their sixth annual Stuff the Truck food drive yesterday at Walt Churchill's Market in Maumee to collect food donations and cash for the Toledo Seagate Food Bank, which supports families across northwest Ohio.
Central Catholic High School hosted a naturalization ceremony on Friday, Mar.
13, welcoming 41 new U.S. citizens while students took part in the event.
The Toledo Humane Society rescued 28 dogs from a local home last week after cruelty officers found the animals living in bad conditions (the group is now caring for the dogs while planning next steps).
High winds left over 2,600 customers without power near Toledo Executive Airport as Lake High School continued its day without electricity; outages spread to Archbold, Swanton, Waterville, and Stony Ridge.
Party in the Park has announced its 2026 concert lineup with a Friday St. Patrick’s Day kickoff in a local park (a festive celebration for music lovers).
NAMI Greater Toledo invites local artists to submit work for the Creative Expressions Art Gala, an event that celebrates mental health and recovery.
Submissions earn a free ticket to the inaugural gala, set for Thursday, Apr. 2 at 7 p.m. at River Gallery Studio (500 Madison Ave).
Strong winds damaged the roof of Toth Elementary School in Perrysburg on Friday, Mar.
13 (school officials are assessing repairs).
Ohio is set to hold a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, Mar.
18 at 9:50 a.m. — Derek Witt explains the drill will help improve emergency preparedness.
The Veterans Affairs office in Ann Arbor is updating health records to improve care for Toledo veterans, and the planned changes will help veterans access their information more easily.
The update is expected to streamline service for those in the community.
Toledo men’s and women’s teams will compete in the MAC Tournament Championship Saturday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
The women, after a 69-65 win over Ball State, will face Miami at 11 a.m. while the men, beating UMass, will play Akron at 8 p.m. for their first title since 1980.
On Thursday, Briggs led Toledo basketball to a thrilling win over BG at Rocket Arena — setting the stage for a historic March madness run.
Garrett Van Wyhe scored in the first period and again in the third to help the Toledo Walleye secure a road victory over Savannah.
The team earned a 5-point win that added momentum to their season.
Dave White Chevrolet Basketball Friday's season finale will feature postseason tournament coverage from OHSAA and MAC, including the Bellevue vs. Laurel state championship and Toledo teams' MAC semifinal games.
Host Mark Kunz will also announce cheerleaders + top players in the latest BCSN Top 13 Power Polls.
TSYO Side by Side with TSO
3-5 p.m. — Peristyle Theatre — Free entry — Support the next generation of musicians performing alongside the Toledo Symphony.
Heartbeat of Toledo Annual Fundraising Banquet 2026
6-8 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg — Reserve your seat — Support local families while enjoying dinner and inspiring stories.
Kitten Shower Donation Drive
3-9 p.m. — Toledo Humane Society — Donations welcome — Help stock the Orphaned Kitten Nursery and support local cats in need during kitten season.
Glass City Wranglers vs. Grove City Whitetails
6-9 p.m. — Glass City Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling professional basketball action along with engaging entertainment in downtown Toledo.
Garden Brothers Nuclear Circus
4:30-10:30 p.m. — Franklin Park Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting night of thrilling circus performances and entertainment for all ages.
Walking Down Main Concert
7-10 p.m. — Frankie's Toledo — Tickets available — Enjoy an uplifting evening with live music featuring Walking Down Main's heartfelt compositions.
Glass City Wranglers Basketball Game
7-10 p.m. — Glass City Center — Tickets vary — Experience fast-paced professional basketball with family-friendly entertainment and food options.
Bloomington Bison at Toledo Walleye
5:15-6:15 p.m. — Huntington Center — Free for kids 12 & under — Celebrate Kids Takeover Night with mascots, giveaways, and a postgame open skate.
Glass City Wranglers vs. Hamilton Huskers
6-9 p.m. — Glass City Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the fast-paced action as the Wranglers face off against the Huskers in a lively basketball game.
The Paxton-Spangler Band Performance
7-10:30 p.m. — TolHouse — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of live music from lifelong friends and talented musicians RJ Spangler and Tbone Paxton.
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