Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ohio veterans are boarding the Flag City Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.—where they will visit war memorials and honor their service—providing a tribute to their military commitment. WTOL
- ➤ Ohio veterans are preparing to board a plane today for the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.—the trip will help them honor their military service and share their memories. WTOL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Toledo police are investigating a fatal shooting on North Ontario Street after 35-year-old Kiree Gray was found with a gunshot wound to his right arm early Saturday; he was treated at Mercy Health—St. Vincent Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 4 a.m. and his death was ruled a homicide. WTOL
- ➤ I-75 reopened after a woman was killed in a car crash, and police are looking for a suspect who fled into the woods near I-75 & Luna Pier in southeast Michigan when a gunshot was heard. WTOL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Toledo announced the 2025 schedules for Clean Toledo Recycling Events, Block-by-Block Neighborhood Cleanups and Free Landfill Disposal Days to help residents dispose of unwanted items. The Party for the Planet runs April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2 Hippo Way—other cleanups are set for April 19, May 17, June 8, June 14 and July 19 with landfill days on May 31, July 5, Sept 6 and Nov 29. WTVG
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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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4th Annual Jane Austen Regency Ball
6:00 – 11:59 PM — Toledo Club — Check event page for pricing — Dance like Lizzie and Mr. Darcy at this enchanting Regency era ball featuring music, food, and historical costumes.
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Open House in Old Orchard
4-6 p.m. — 519 S Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH — Free entry — Explore this beautifully updated classic charmer in a coveted neighborhood.
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Bob Dylan Live Concert
8:00 PM — Stranahan Theater & Great Hall — Tickets starting at $121 — Experience the musical magic of Bob Dylan as he captivates the audience with his timeless classics.
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