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Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today in downtown Toledo, over 35 vendors celebrate Picklemania with a festival of pickled treats and creative displays (offering a local twist on a beloved tradition). WTOL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful and River Gallery Studio are hosting a free fundraiser at Toledo Pickle Company on April 30 (5-7 p.m.) to share plans for the '100 Works of Art' initiative that will turn blank walls into murals and installations celebrating local culture. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ Work on the world’s largest veteran mural began on April 23 along the Veterans' Glass City Skyway Bridge. The project covers approximately 52,000 sqft across 13 piers (each about 4,000 sqft) and honors local service members with 85-foot tall soldier portraits representing various military conflicts. WTOL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tom Moreland, who served three years as chief commercial officer for the Fighting Illini, is set to become the new athletic director at the University of Toledo, replacing Bryan Blair; his appointment was announced on April 24. The University of Toledo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waterville Township trustees confirmed that a company is interested in building a hyperscale data center on land between 1,000 and 1,400 acres south of Neapolis-Waterville Road at an April 22 meeting. Officials are updating zoning rules — including environmental studies — as local residents express concern about the project’s impact. Toledo Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Drug Take Back Day is happening today as a free, anonymous event to safely dispose of unused medications — helping to prevent drug misuse in the community. WTOL
- ➤ Aging Untold Extra aired an episode discussing drug abuse among seniors (and the emotional toll on caregivers) on Friday, Apr. 24. The segment highlighted key health challenges affecting local families and framed community support efforts. WTVG
- ➤ Margo Hertzfeld, a certified clinical aromatherapist with 13 years’ experience, launched Rosy Glow Wellness Therapies to offer holistic aromatherapy services and natural self-care products for new moms and others. Customers may visit the Perrysburg location (126 Louisiana Avenue) or book a service in Holland. Toledo City Paper
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Toledo Collegiate Club Football team finished No. 5 nationally in 2025 and will open its 2026 season on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Glass Bowl against Cinci United, with tickets costing about $7 & offering local fans a true college football experience. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ Runners gathered at Savage Arena (University of Toledo campus) to pick up their race packets and get advice ahead of tomorrow's Glass City Marathon. More than 7,000 participants are expected to start at 6:30 a.m. WTVG
- ➤ Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was selected in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Browns. The local standout (projected as a late first-round pick) now joins the team, adding more homegrown talent to the roster. The Blade
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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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Jazz Collective at Peacock Cafe
7-10 p.m. — Peacock Cafe — No cover charge — Experience captivating live jazz music every Thursday night.
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