Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Police say five children who were living in terrible conditions have now been placed with family as local officials offer help to struggling households. WTVG
- ➤ The Toledo Humane Society rescued 28 dogs from deplorable conditions at a local home two weeks ago and is now offering them for adoption. Interested adopters can call the society for details. WTOL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at an apartment complex on West Alexis Road on Sunday evening displaced multiple residents. WTVG
- ➤ A fire at The Pines apartment complex on West Alexis Road displaced several families Sunday evening, forcing residents to seek shelter with relatives (and one family lost their pet), while fire crews evacuated everyone safely and the Red Cross offered help. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities is hosting a free art show with 120 pieces by local artists at Franklin Park Mall, and a Meet the Artists event will take place Saturday. WTOL
- ➤ Imagination Station will hold Easter bunny pet photos + a yoga session for families and pet lovers this spring. The venue plans to release more details on scheduling and registration soon. WTVG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the Regional Growth Partnership said northwest Ohio is set to attract more hyperscale data centers to meet the rising AI market demand; Meta’s $800 million center in Wood County has already boosted investments and added nearly 5,000 jobs (including 4,895 new and 16,177 retained positions). WTOL
- ➤ Oil and gas prices are rising and experts warn that higher costs may soon affect grocery bills for Toledo residents. The report from 13 Action News emphasizes the need to monitor spending as prices continue to increase. WTVG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Randy Ellingson will host a free lecture on solar energy at 7 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 26 at the UToledo Lake Erie Center (6200 Bay Shore Road in Oregon) where he will explain how sunlight turns into electricity and why people view solar power differently. The University of Toledo
- ➤ More than 160 UToledo medical students were matched with residency programs Friday during the annual Match Day celebration at Stranahan Theater. The event marked a key milestone for the university’s role in local health care. The University of Toledo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Phase 2 of the Downtown Revitalize Perrysburg Project began Monday morning along Louisiana Avenue (with detours on Front and 2nd Streets) as temporary closures guide traffic, though downtown businesses remain open. WTVG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mike Damschroder suffered a stroke days before his wedding and was admitted to UTMC on March 23, where hospital staff ensured his ceremony still took place as planned. The University of Toledo
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Toledo Mud Hens vs. St. Paul Saints
4:05 – 5:05 p.m. — Fifth Third Field — $17.00 - $24.97 — Watch thrilling minor league baseball action as the Mud Hens face off against the Saints.
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Mainstream and The Family with Special Guest Hollow
8 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — The Switchboard — Free entry — Enjoy an epic night of original hip-hop, reggae, funk, and dreamy alt rock from talented local bands.
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ThunderBeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top
7-9 p.m. — Maumee Indoor Theater — Tickets start at $20 — Enjoy an electrifying tribute featuring classic hits from
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