Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Enter for a chance to win four tickets to see Jeff Dunham at the Huntington Center on April 22 at 7:00 p.m. Contest entries close on April 12 at 11:59 p.m. and tickets are on sale for $75.50 including fees. WTOL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ohio manufacturers are urged by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to join a federal incentive program offering $3,500 per hired apprentice for advanced manufacturing. Employers must apply through the Arkansas Office of Skills Development, with payment after apprentices finish 90 days of work + contact details available. Toledo Legal News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A charter school is planned to open at Southland Shopping Plaza to offer classroom instruction and hands-on work experience (Oakmont Education is behind the proposal). WTOL
- ➤ UToledo received state approval for its new online master’s program in forensic toxicology and will enroll its first cohort in fall 2026. The course offers flexible pathways for working professionals and undergraduates to gain expertise in a field with growing job demand + robust science foundations. The University of Toledo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Preliminary underground work to improve safety on Navarre Avenue in Oregon will begin next week, with roadway construction starting in May and finishing by October. City officials report that intermittent lane closures will occur while keeping one lane open in each direction (Hillabrand & Sons Construction is overseeing the project). WTOL
- ➤ The State Route 795 bridge in Wood County closes today for 75 days for re-decking, affecting northbound access from I-75 (drivers must plan alternate routes during the work). WTOL
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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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Glass City Marathon
6:30 AM – 1:00 PM — The University of Toledo — Registration fee required — Celebrate the 49th running of this top-ranked marathon event in Toledo.
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