Good morning, Toledo.

Toledo Mud Hens, Toledo Walleye and NFL player Chris Wormley will team with Lucas County Public Library on May 30 to host a free event for kids featuring baseball, hockey and football activities — also offering free youth sports physicals through UToledo Health Mobile Unit.

Following the arrival of the first overseas grain freighter and a domestic iron-ore carrier this season, a top port official said Toledo port will add a new warehouse & liquid terminal to boost shipping capacity.

Further details will emerge as planning progresses.

Brad Morrison — owner of Maumee Bay Turf Center and Danny’s Cafe — built his business from a small mowing service into a successful turf company that has completed 260 athletic fields and expanded his cafe from 40 to 500 seats.

His work reflects award-winning entrepreneurship and strong community ties.

Toledo Museum of Art is celebrating 125 years as it hosts self-guided art walks, legacy tours, glassblowing demonstrations, and a Peristyle tour this week (all free to the public) at its Monroe Street location.

Toledo parents are feeling the strain as high gas prices, inflation and rising interest rates raise the cost of raising children.

Many are now rethinking how to talk about money with their kids as financial pressures keep growing.

Owens Community College invites high school students and families to Explore Owens Day on Friday, Apr.

17 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) where guests can tour labs, receive FAFSA help, and visit dedicated areas for health, culinary, business, and engineering interests.

Toledo native Christie Hoeflinger, a nontraditional student and mother, will graduate from UToledo this May with a health sciences degree (pre-med focus) as she prepares to begin Colorado State University’s DVM program this fall.

Her clinical work as a veterinary assistant has built her readiness for the next step.

UToledo hosted its first Lake Erie algae study in Point Place on April 13 to examine how toxic algae could affect air quality for local residents (research coordinator Dr. Steven Haller led the study with the Great Lakes Center for Fresh Waters and Human Health).

Local families are booking summer vacations and learning smart budgeting tips to avoid long-term debt (details in a new article) as they plan memorable trips.

The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department announced on Saturday that four Spartan Metro Star engines are now in service to boost response efforts + enhance safety.

The new equipment shows a renewed commitment to protecting the community.

A Toledo mother is seeking accountability after finding an unexplained mark on her son’s neck following a dental procedure on Monday, Apr.

13. She is urging local dental providers to review the incident (more details are pending).

Wood County Hospital has joined Nationwide Children’s - Toledo to expand pediatric services and offer specialized care for local kids.

The collaboration builds on a partnership that began in 2021 and will continue to support families in the region.

Unity urgent care and pharmacy held its soft opening on Bancroft near the University of Toledo campus on Apr.

13. The facility will offer quick access to urgent and routine health services for students and local residents (a vital new option).

UTMC’s kidney transplant program boasts the nation’s shortest wait list, drawing patients from across the country because of its streamlined process.

The hospital continues refining its protocols + ensuring efficient care for transplant candidates.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rooted in Wellness Expo 2026

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Franciscan Center of Lourdes University — $85/pp — Explore holistic health with expert-led presentations and networking opportunities.

Leslie Dietsch and Jerry Gray: Moments in Latitude Art Exhibit

12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free entry — Explore a captivating exhibition of traditional and alternative landscape art in painting and photography.

Leslie Dietsch and Jerry Gray: Moments in Latitude Art Exhibit

12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free entry — Discover captivating traditional and alternative landscapes in painting and photography.