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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ben & Jerry’s Toledo is supporting The Josh Project on Free Cone Day today by offering free ice cream and accepting donations that go 100% to fund swimming lessons and water safety for local residents. The event runs from noon to 8 p.m. WTVG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rodney Williams was arrested Sunday after police responded to a call about a man with a gun outside Flower Hospital near the emergency room and life flight helipad—officers recovered a firearm and shell casing and charged him with inducing panic and discharging a firearm on or near prohibited premises. WTVG
- ➤ Jaron Warner faces charges of tampering with evidence and acting as an accessory after the fact in connection with his stepmother Dee Warner's murder—authorities continue to investigate his involvement. WTOL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Toledo rose nearly 20 cents per gallon to an average $3.11 from a survey of 315 stations on Monday. Analysts said falling oil prices may lead to lower prices soon—although market volatility keeps the future unclear. WTOL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, several University of Toledo graduate programs were ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in 18 subject areas including occupational therapy, education, physician assistant, public health and more. The new rankings follow other national recognitions for the university and underscore its commitment to quality education. The University of Toledo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Perrysburg Fire Division held a push-in ceremony and blessing Monday morning for engine 38, which is the new engine that will support fire responses. WTOL
- ➤ Toledo officials announced emergency work to repair the sanitary sewer on Arlington Avenue after sinkholes damaged homes and sidewalks; bids for the project will close on April 22. The waterline work will start at the end of April and sewer repairs in May as residents worry about more damage before reconstruction in 2026. WTVG
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carol DeGroff Van Zile, a Toledo taekwondo instructor and cancer survivor who battled two years of surgery and chemotherapy, earned her 8th-degree black belt last week—making her the oldest woman in the nation and only the third woman to do so. She began training more than 35 years ago and started Great Lakes Global Taekwondo in 1997 to teach and compete. WTVG
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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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David Sedaris Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Valentine Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of humor and storytelling with America’s best-selling humorist, featuring new unpublished stories.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Jukebox Musical
7:30 p.m. — UToledo Center for Performing Arts — Cost not mentioned — Experience a whimsical fairy tale as love triangles unfold in the enchanted forest.
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419 Day Neighborhood Clean Up
9 AM — Maddie & Bella Coffee Roasters — Free coffee — Celebrate 419 Day by cleaning up the Warehouse District and making a difference in your community.
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Easter Buffet
10 AM – 4 PM — Maumee Bay Brew Pub — Ticket required — Celebrate Easter with a bountiful buffet featuring homemade dishes and desserts.
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