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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At about 5 a.m. Monday morning, Toledo Fire & Rescue responded to a fire on Arcadia Ave when a home's attic ignited and forced a nearby residence to evacuate. There were no injuries — investigators are looking into the cause. WTVG
- ➤ On Secor Road, a tree fell on a truck carrying members of Northwest Baptist Church after bible study, leaving pastor Andrew Edwards with serious injuries and killing church member Richard Miller while pastor Joe Ballard had already been dropped off—church leaders postponed Easter services and are easing families through the loss. WTVG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio residents celebrated their first 4/20 since recreational sales became legal in August 2024 as high sales boosted dispensaries, growers and processors — Adrienne Robbins from the Ohio Cannabis Coalition said strict advertising rules and higher prices may challenge the industry's future growth. WTVG
- ➤ Toledo native Eddie Jones, a 15-year U.S. Coast Guard veteran, invented Easy Jump in 2022 after he sketched out the idea at home to help people exercise without needing to get on the floor. The machine works for core, arm, and leg workouts and can be set up at home — in offices or gyms as Jones reaches out to Dick's Sporting Goods for next steps. Toledo Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Isabel Trahan, a three-time kidney transplant recipient, will graduate on Saturday, May 3, from UToledo’s online health administration program — the university helped her complete her classes despite her health challenges. She plans to keep working at Nephrology Consultants of Northwest Ohio — and she hopes to move up to a higher-level management job later. The University of Toledo
- ➤ UToledo announced it will suspend admissions to several academic programs starting with the 2025–26 academic year to comply with Senate Bill 1 and recommendations from its Program Reallocation and Investment Committee—students already enrolled can complete their degrees without disruption. The university will still offer these subjects through minors and core courses while investing in new programs to meet demand. The University of Toledo
- ➤ UToledo announced it will suspend admission to low-enrollment undergraduate programs including Africana Studies, Asian Studies, and Data Analytics starting with the 2025—26 academic year to meet Senate Bill 1 requirements. Current students in these programs may complete their degrees. WTOL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Toledo and Bowling Green State University are teaming up with a $2 million Department of Justice grant to study gun violence over three years—city officials note that while homicides dropped from 45 in 2023 to 37 in 2024, any loss is too many. WTVG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state immunization laws are a proper use of state power, and Ohio requires children in school and child care to be vaccinated against several diseases with exemptions for medical or religious reasons. Ohio colleges must record on-campus housing students’ vaccination status and nursing homes and hospitals must offer vaccines, plus local boards can provide shots for children who cannot get them otherwise. WTOL
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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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Colton Dixon Concert
7 PM — Korakas Event Center at Proclaim FM — No hidden fees — Experience the engaging sounds of Colton Dixon in a community-focused concert.
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The Mix 2025
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Madhouse Creative LLC — $90 general admission, $195 for the elevated experience — Engage with vibrant local artists, live music, and delicious food to support The Arts Commission.
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Jean Holden Live Performance
7:15-10:15 p.m. — Lucille's Jazz Lounge — Tickets required — Experience the sultry sounds of Jean Holden, a celebrated Toledo vocalist and esteemed voice teacher.
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