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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire in Toledo Wednesday morning left one dog dead, two missing + two safe as an arson unit investigates the cause. WTVG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Meta is building an $800 million data center in Middleton Township—officially announced on April 9 at 10 a.m. at Bowling Green State University—and will create 100 operational jobs and hire about 1,000 construction workers at its peak. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On April 6, a diverse group gathered at Monroe Street United Methodist Church to read Martin Luther King Jr.'s antiwar speech 'Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence.' The event brought 50 speakers from many local groups together to recall King’s call for peace and justice—showing a shared commitment to address ongoing issues. Toledo Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Toledo has changed its work policy to end hybrid telework and requires most workers to return to campus by Monday, May 5, while a few job types can work fully remote if needed. Employees who need extra time may request an extension until Monday, June 1 — the change aligns with state and federal moves to bring workers back onsite. The University of Toledo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Councilman Ted Kurt apologized on Monday night after telling an audience member to shut up during the Maumee city council meeting—where a citizen-led recall effort against the mayor and council members was discussed—and said he regretted the outburst that added stress to his colleagues. WTVG
- ➤ A new law allowed executive directors at public children service agencies to waive the rule that caseworkers must earn a bachelor's degree—this benefits those working in foster care and adoption to ease staff shortages; the change went into effect on April 9. WTOL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local kidney transplant recipients Kandy Takas and Charlie Grindle marked 25 years of renewed health as National Donate Life Month highlighted that over 100,000 Americans await transplants. Life Connection of Ohio and WTOL 11 hosted a 24-hour Green Chair Sit-in on April 8 at 9 a.m.—bringing donor and recipient families together to share their stories. WTOL
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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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Brit Floyd: The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show
7-9 p.m. — Huntington Center — Ticket prices range from $40 to $59.50 — Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wish You Were Here album with an extraordinary tribute.
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Spring 2025 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
5:30-8:30 p.m. — GESU Church — Free entry — Celebrate the achievements of nursing graduates at this meaningful ceremony.
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