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Toledo
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wood County 4-H volunteers spent the day giving back by building beds, packing meals, making pet treats, and stuffing pillows for hospice patients to support local community needs. WTOL
- ➤ Josh Croup guides Toledo residents through a Saturday lineup featuring a toy show, a visit to the historic Libbey House, a chess tournament, and a hair care resource fair downtown. The event promises hands-on fun and useful information for the community. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 locals lined up Saturday morning at Culture Clash Records to celebrate Record Store Day (with local collector Frank among the attendees) as they explored a sea of vinyl finds. The Blade
- ➤ Culture Clash Records welcomed heavy crowds this weekend during Record Store Day on Saturday and 4-1-9 Day on Sunday (bringing together music fans in Toledo). WTOL
- ➤ Local organizations revived Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1967 speech (Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break the Silence) today at Monroe Street Church in Toledo, marking the ninth annual event that unites community members with a hopeful message. Presenters invite Toledoans to continue engaging in this ongoing tradition. WTVG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UToledo will hold spring commencement ceremonies starting Friday, May 1 at 6 p.m.—with graduate and undergraduate sessions on Saturday—honoring more than 2,100 graduates with ticketed admission due to capacity limits; additional law and medicine events will occur later in May. The University of Toledo
- ➤ Amanda Abraham, a pre-occupational therapy student, will graduate on May 2 from the health science program and begin her doctorate this fall following a two-year journey marked by community volunteering and a transformative medical mission trip. The University of Toledo
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Road closures for the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon will begin Saturday, April 25, across Toledo as streets on Bancroft, Secor, and Sylvania reopen individually as runners pass. Sunday closures will support the marathon, half marathon, and relay races with police monitoring traffic + ensuring timely reopenings. WTVG
- ➤ Toledo Walleye will open the round-one ECHL Kelly Cup playoffs against Bloomington Bison on Thursday, Apr. 23 at 7:15 p.m. at the Huntington Center, with a Saturday game scheduled before the series heads to Bloomington Monday. WTOL
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Annual Recognition Awards: Kickoff to Mental Health Month
8-11:30 a.m. — Malawi Event Center — Free entry — Celebrate the heroes of mental health recovery in Lucas County with breakfast and awards.
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Jean Holden Performance
8-11 p.m. — Lucille's Jazz Lounge — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating voice of Jean Holden in an intimate jazz setting.
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The Shark is Broken
2-4:30 p.m. — Toledo Repertoire Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a comedic and insightful behind-the-scenes look at the making of Jaws.
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May the Fourth Be With You 4K Run
6:00-8:00 p.m. — Second Sole — Cost varies — Participate in a flat and fast 4K run with awards for overall winners and fun finishers' gifts.
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Karaoke Night
8 PM — Georgjz419 Food, Fun, & Spirits — No cover — Sing your heart out with DJ Ang at a lively night of karaoke.
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