Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
Good morning, Toledo.
The Bob & Tom Show will broadcast from the Glass City Center Ballroom in Toledo on Friday to celebrate the Toledo Mud Hens' opening day — admission is free for all and comedian Heywood Banks, known for his 'YEAH, TOAST!' song, will join the hosts.
After the broadcast the crew will sign special posters at Fricker’s.
Justin Scott Slater—one of 17 Carnegie Hero recipients—rescued a woman from the Maumee River on July 31; he jumped in from a dock while fishing with his father after she called for help and performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver until first responders arrived.
TARTA and ATU Local 697 approved a new 2 1/2-year contract that gives transit workers an 11.5% raise and will start an operator training program on May 1—this deal meets industry standards—and Toledo Symphony named music teacher Matthew Shirey the winner of the Outstanding Music Educator Award. The Old West End Association and Lucas County Land Bank plan to fix up a long-abandoned church into homes and shops while Toledo Public Schools and the University of Cincinnati will offer a six-week paid internship in a new Biology Meets Engineering program.
On Tuesday night, the Toledo Public Schools Board voted to close Edgewater Elementary — the building is set to be repurposed for other district uses.
Edgewater students will be transferred to Ottawa River Elementary in the fall.
A study from UToledo Health found a sharp rise in POTS diagnoses after COVID-19 began—Dr. Blair Grubb said his team is examining the trend further.
The 39 Steps: A Thrilling Whodunit
The 39 Steps is a fast-paced theatrical production that combines elements of a Hitchcock masterpiece, a spy novel, and Monty Python for an engaging experience.
Open House at 2936 Squirrel Bend
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM — 2936 Squirrel Bend, Toledo, OH — $459,900 — Explore this beautiful 4-bedroom home during the open house event.
Bundt Cake Date Night at Flip the Table
Experience a themed date night featuring cocktails, a choice of bundt cake, and access to a game library at a popular board game bar.
Pop Up Little Monsters
5:30-6:30 p.m. | Catch 22 Baseball Facility | $2.00 ticket service fee | A fun introduction to baseball for 4-6 year olds focused on skill development and confidence building.
Spring into STEM at McKinley STEMM Academy
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | McKinley STEMM Academy | Free entry | Experience a student-led tour and engage with hands-on STEM education in an innovative learning environment.
Toledo Murder Mystery Dinner Party: The Case of the Spooky Seance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Spaghetti Warehouse — Three-course dinner included — Dive into an interactive comic mystery with a delicious meal.
Craft and Drafts
10 AM – 3 PM — Maumee Bay Brewing Company — Space available for vendors — Enjoy a day of unique crafts and refreshing craft beers.
Northwood Paint and Sip Party – Velveteen
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pub 51 — Pricing per person — Create a charming Velveteen-inspired bunny painting while sipping on drinks and enjoying a cozy atmosphere.
Lenten Soup Supper - Week 5
6-7:30 p.m. — Gesu's Charles E Sullivan Center — Free entry — Enjoy soup and hear from speaker Nicole Susdorf on youth leadership in Toledo.
Holy Toledo Polka Days
April 10-13 — Holiday Inn & Suites Toledo Southwest — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Polish American culture through lively polka music and dance.
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