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Toledo
Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers in Toledo are training as chaplains at Lucas County Jail this month to help inmates find comfort in faith. Pastor Jerome Bush leads the 35-person program while former inmates and long-serving chaplains share their stories of change. WTVG
- ➤ The American Red Cross will install free smoke alarms in Toledo on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the effort will help local families vulnerable to house fires under its national Home Fire Campaign. WTVG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gross Electric celebrated 115 years of serving Toledo by unveiling its new 'Experience Room' on Wednesday, April 16th—highlighting its ongoing commitment to modern lighting and electrical solutions since 1910. WTOL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hershel Winbush (68) was sentenced on April 17 for robbing several Toledo banks from 2019 through 2024 by threatening employees with notes claiming he had a gun, and he received over 11 years in prison, will pay $8,210 in restitution, and later serve two years probation. WTVG
- ➤ Thomas Ostrosky, director of the now-defunct Lazarus Experience ministry in Toledo, was indicted by a Lucas County grand jury on felony theft and telecom fraud charges after allegedly stealing over $150,000 from donors including older adults—he was arrested in Florida on Wednesday and now awaits extradition to Ohio. WTOL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Toledo has announced that its Clean Toledo program for 2025 will offer 10 free drop-off events for recyclables and bulky items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—it will also include Block-by-Block curbside pickups, free residential food composting at three metroparks, boat shrink wrap recycling on select dates, and free disposal days at Hoffman Road Landfill with specific guidelines to follow. WTOL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced that Summit Street construction will finish a month earlier than expected, meaning work will be completed sooner than originally planned. WTOL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eleven players from the 1974-75 Goaldiggers returned downtown on April 13 for a meet-and-greet at Imagination Station to mark the 50-year anniversary of the Miracle on Main Street and sign autographs for fans. Attendees took photos with the Turner Cup—on loan from the Hockey Hall of Fame—while remembering the hard-fought season led by coach Ted Garvin. Toledo Free Press
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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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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.
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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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Glass City Marathon
6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — The University of Toledo — Various entry fees — Compete in an iconic marathon alongside thousands of runners in the scenic Glass City.
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Euchre Night
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Flip the Table - Board Game Bar & Lounge — $5 cover charge — Gather to play Euchre with friends and learn the game if you're new.
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Toledo Paint and Sip Party – Wine on the Beach
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Heights — Check event page for pricing — Unleash your creativity with a painting session while sipping wine atop a rooftop with stunning views.
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Harmonies in the Heights
7-10 p.m. — The Heights — $6 house wine and $5 domestic draft beer — Enjoy live music each Wednesday evening with a rotating lineup of local bands.
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~ Theodore Roosevelt
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