Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
Good morning, Toledo.
💼 Business
Reggie’s Bike shop—an old local store open since the 1950s—will close its doors at the end of April because costs are high and more people shop online.
The shop will have a final ‘Ride-Out’ sale and will stay open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday until it closes.
🚨 Crime
16-year-old Mason McGraw (5'5" and 120 lbs) was last seen in Toledo on April 8 wearing a flannel shirt and dark blue jeans and was later recorded on a doorbell camera at a home on Smith Road in Temperance after 11 p.m. (call 419-213-4975) as the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office searches for him.
🎓 Education
The University of Toledo Rocket Career Center has launched an online survey for spring graduates to share their post-commencement plans such as employment, grad or professional school enrollment, military service or other pursuits.
Graduates who complete the survey will be able to pick up a free UToledo alumni travel mug in person at Thompson Student Union Room 1550.
Dr. Kim Nielsen of the University of Toledo is being honored with the Ohio Academy of History's 2025 Distinguished Historian Award today—she is recognized for her work on disability history and her role as chair of the Disability Studies Program.
She has written several books on the subject and led efforts to advance the study of disabilities.
Matt Bell, a former addict who battled homelessness and multiple arrests, will graduate from UToledo with a master’s degree in social work on May 2—he founded Team Recovery to help others recover from addiction.
UToledo will hold multiple commencement ceremonies this weekend and next week—honoring over 2,100 graduates in events for undergraduates, pharmacy, law, and medical programs.
Alumnus Steven Klar will speak at the May 3 undergraduate events while Dr. Reshma Jagsi will deliver a keynote at the medical college ceremony, with events set for May 2, May 3, May 11 and May 16.
🏛️ Government
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is continuing an audit of voter registration records using data from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database to remove noncitizens.
Local boards of elections will cancel a registration if a voter does not confirm citizenship, following a constitutional amendment that allows only U.S. citizens to vote.
The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced that over $4.5 million in Edward J.
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants were awarded to support 147 projects in 65 counties across Ohio to boost crime prevention efforts for law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and corrections. One recipient, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, allocated $56,315.85 to assist agencies in Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, Mansfield, Toledo, and Youngstown—helping them upgrade technology and equipment.
Lucas County voters will see two statewide ballot issues, a constitutional amendment and a Metroparks Toledo tax levy, on May 6 plus additional local measures covering levies for parks, roads and fire and rescue efforts and proposals for Sunday alcohol sales in specific precincts.
The measures, some set to start in 2025 and lasting up to ten years, offer residents a range of funding choices based on where they live.
🎉 Toledo Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Easter Buffet
10 AM – 4 PM — Maumee Bay Brew Pub — Ticket required — Celebrate Easter with a bountiful buffet featuring homemade dishes and desserts.
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.
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.
The Golden Road's Spring Time Metal Meltdown
8 PM – 1 AM — The Golden Road — $10 — Experience a night of hard-hitting music with live performances from Deskir, The Black Order, B-Plot, & ME GRIMLOCK.
Dance Party and Lesson
6-10 p.m. — The Ballroom Company — $12 includes lesson and snacks — Enjoy a free dance lesson followed by open dancing with prizes and a BYOB policy.
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