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Toledo
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A report found Ohio family caregivers provided $32 billion in labor annually, and Kristen Schuchmann from UToledo Medical Center + the Toledo Caregivers Support Group stressed the essential impact of unpaid caregiving on our community. The University of Toledo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jaden Jefferson’s Toledo Works podcast 'Toledo Eats!' interviews local restaurant workers from Baba’s Eats (a food truck that began in the pandemic), Kengo Sushi and Yakitori, and House of Coffee (a neighborhood café) to show how their stories add flavor to community life. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ The National Museum of the Great Lakes earned two awards, Institution of the Year and Best Exhibition, from the Ohio Museums Association in 2025 after recording 32,000 visitors, the highest in 80 years. Its Edmund Fitzgerald program + Dark Waters installation boosted regional impact. WTOL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University invites community members to attend open forums with three finalists for the Vice President of Marketing and Communications position next week. The forums run from 4 to 5 p.m. in room 1200A at Savage and Associates Business Complex with a virtual option available. The University of Toledo
- ➤ Tyler Hespe, a civil engineering senior at UToledo, gained hands-on experience through the co-op program and will start full-time work at Lathrop Turner after graduating on May 2. He built lasting professional ties while also marrying his college sweetheart, Jillian, which helped shape his career and personal journey. The University of Toledo
- ➤ Michelle 'Mimi' Bordignon will earn her Pharm.D. on Friday, May 1 at the University of Toledo after overcoming challenges from political unrest and a global pandemic. Her clinical rotations improved local patient care (helping Spanish speakers) and reflected her family’s three-generation legacy in pharmacy. The University of Toledo
- ➤ At the Environment, Energy and Resources Law Institute in March, the Ohio State Bar Association Environmental Law Section awarded Will Gombash of the University of Toledo College of Law first prize and Erin Donovan of Cleveland State University College of Law second prize for their environmental law essays. Toledo Legal News
- ➤ UToledo will host Junior Achievement’s 5th Year program this August—up to 60 students from 18 local high schools will live on campus for a nine-month program focused on career exploration, financial independence and personal development. University officials say the initiative aims to support a smooth transition for young adults. The University of Toledo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public health officials have kept a health advisory in place for Swan Creek — tests on April 14 found elevated E. coli levels, and residents are advised to avoid contact with the creek and its tributaries from Eastgate to the Maumee River until levels are safe. WTVG
- ➤ UTMC was named one of the top workplaces for nurses after Nursegrid’s survey rated it 4.4 stars, making it the only metro hospital on the Great Workplaces for Nurses list. The hospital’s strong support shows in its 12-month residency program, where more than 91% of new nurses stay past their first year. The University of Toledo
- ➤ The new streaming special Taking Action: Opioid Addiction shows Alexis Means' reports with personal stories, new law enforcement approaches and community resources to help those battling opioid addiction. It is available now for anyone seeking help and recovery. WTVG
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Byrneport and Norwich Apartments have been displaced for weeks as delayed repairs continue after city inspections flagged issues — tenants pay full rent while staying in hotels, and no return date is set. WTVG
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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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