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Toledo
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Toledo’s Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter is at near capacity with over 100 cats as kitten season surges, and a generous donor is funding a new 17,000 sqft building that will boost capacity to 300 by year’s end. WTVG
- ➤ Toledo Works aired an episode titled 'Toledo Gives' featuring nonprofit leaders Aileen Meyer (Center for Community Impact), Tonya Scherf (Food for Thought), and Bridget Adams (Urban Wholistics) who discussed their ongoing efforts to support local community work. Toledo Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ode to the Zipcode poetry contest will celebrate its 11th anniversary by hosting a live reading of winning poems on Saturday, Apr. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the McMaster Center inside the Downtown Toledo Library, where locals can experience creative voices that capture neighborhood life. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ Lourdes University showcases student artwork at its Art Gallery at 5335 Silica Dr. through April 16, open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm; Toledo Museum of Art will host Ask Me Hours on May 1 from 1 to 2pm + docents answer visitor questions. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ The American Theatre Guild announced its Broadway in Toledo slate on Wednesday, with The Bodyguard and The Outsiders set to perform at (The Stranahan) later in 2026. WTVG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Toledo’s Department of Economic Development announced $615,556 for Vibrancy Initiative Programs to help local businesses + revitalize community. The funds were made available on Apr. 1. WTVG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Jones Leadership Academy of Business and Bowsher High School competed in a stock market challenge on Wednesday. The event gave them real world experience with financial trading to boost their classroom learning. WTOL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two complaints filed by United Auto Workers Local 14 claim that ValuePoint fired two workers for union activity at its Toledo facility on West Alexis Road. The National Labor Relations Board is reviewing the case and asked for more evidence by Monday, Apr. 6. WTOL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UToledo Health launched a new program yesterday (April 1) to connect 24-hour inpatient care with outpatient therapy for substance use disorder patients, aiming to improve treatment in Toledo. The University of Toledo
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southview High School coach Ken Baum died last week after suffering a heart attack while working at Scott High School. He coached football and baseball and made a lasting impact on his student-athletes. WTOL
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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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Bailey Zimmerman: Different Night Same Rodeo Tour 2026
7-9 p.m. — Huntington Center — Ticketed event — Experience country music star Bailey Zimmerman live for a night of high-energy music.
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Moments in Latitude Art Exhibition Reception
6-8 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with breathtaking landscapes by Leslie Dietsch and Jerry Gray.
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419 Day Party
10 AM - 6 PM — Maumee Bay Brew Pub — Free entry — Celebrate Toledo's 419 Day with cold beer, live music, and good vibes.
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419 Day Celebration
2-6 p.m. — Maumee Bay Brewing Co. — Free admission — Celebrate 419 Day with cold beer, live music, and the energetic sounds of Distant Cousinz.
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Celebrity Wait Night 2026
6-8 p.m. — Zia's — Tips support charity — Enjoy a fun evening with local celebrities serving your meal while supporting Bethany House.
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The Shark is Broken
7:30-10 p.m. — Toledo Repertoire Theatre — Ticket prices vary — A comedic peek into the chaos of filming the classic movie Jaws.
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