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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Christina Rodriguez, Mom’s House Toledo’s executive director, urged locals to help prevent further tragedy after Kei’Mani Latigue’s death—she said that working together can protect children. WTOL
- ➤ Community organizers invite neighbors to gather at Wilson Park today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a candlelight celebration honoring Kei’Mani Latigue who would have turned 14 with a balloon release planned at Ohio Skate on Opportunity Drive while local businesses will team up on Sunday for a benefit and poker run to raise funds for her funeral services. WTVG
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Ohio is offering a new STEM mentoring program that aims to build science, technology, engineering and math skills among local youth. Members Abirami Subbinah and Jah'Nique Williams explained the program on WTOL 11 — it will provide hands-on learning experiences in upcoming sessions. WTOL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lucas County grand jury indicted six people on March 27 for kidnapping and assault after they allegedly held a 26-year-old captive for nearly a week in Maumee—he was beaten, forced to stand for long periods and given only one meal a day before he reached help at Speedway. WTVG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Metroparks Toledo said bird watchers can see waterfowl like sandhill cranes, bald eagles, and the American Coot—known as the mud hen that inspired the local baseball team's name—now before more species arrive in May. They recommend visiting Howard Marsh in Jerusalem Township along the Madewell Trail to get a close look at the birds. WTVG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor DeWine announced on Thursday that nearly $4.6 million in federal funding — part of the Ohio Body-Worn Camera Grant Program — will help local law enforcement agencies purchase or upgrade body-worn camera equipment. The funds will let agencies either launch new camera programs or improve their current systems. WTVG
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Toledo is gearing up for a busy weekend with hockey playoffs at the Huntington Center and a baseball season opener as the Mud Hens host the Columbus Clippers from today through Sunday. Local bars like Whiskey Red Saloon—opened last July—are setting up outdoor tents for the expected crowds. WTVG
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The Ben Maloney Trio Performance
7:15-10:30 p.m. — Lucille's Jazz Lounge — Ticketed event — Experience the dynamic sounds of jazz from pianist and composer Benjamin Maloney.
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