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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Toledo Zoo euthanized its 80 year old Galapagos tortoise Emerson on Friday as his health worsened from suspected heart disease. He weighed over 500 lbs (and had captured the hearts of Toledo visitors since his arrival in 2014) and received intensive care from veterinary experts. Spectrum News 1
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lucie Morris will graduate Saturday with a bachelor's degree in communication from UToledo and served on the women's swim team while leading the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. She will begin working at the NCAA in Indianapolis after graduation — a move that follows her strong balance of academics and athletics. The University of Toledo
- ➤ The University of Toledo earned 14 utility patents in 2024 for innovations in science, engineering and medicine, ranking it among the nation’s top patent-producing universities as noted by the National Academy of Inventors. The university received three patents so far in 2025+ its breakthroughs include devices that simulate partial gravity and new solar cell designs. The University of Toledo
- ➤ Silas Fischer, a doctoral candidate at UToledo, led a study published this month in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B that found ornithologists favor flashy and familiar songbirds over less showy species. The research shows that 45% of publication trends on nearly 300 North American birds can be explained by factors such as visual appeal — a bias that may limit conservation efforts for less popular species. The University of Toledo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The staff at Danny’s Cafe saved a woman during a cardiac arrest by using CPR training they received less than 24 hours earlier—quick action that made all the difference in the emergency. WTVG
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alyssa McElheny, a Michigan runner who started running only a few years ago, won the Glass City Marathon on Sunday morning by finishing in 2:35 and breaking the elite women's course record—she shaved about five minutes off the previous record and finished 24th overall while dedicating her run to her late father. WTOL
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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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May the Fourth Be With You 4K & Wookiee 1K
8:40 a.m. — Second Sole — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Star Wars Day with a fun run featuring a Wookiee-inspired 1K and a speedy 4K race.
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Clue: A Murder Mystery
8 p.m. — Stranahan Theater & Great Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fiendishly funny murder mystery where everyone is a suspect.
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Musical Bingo: Women of Rap
7-9 p.m. — Flip the Table - Board Game Bar & Lounge — Free entry — Test your music knowledge with a fun twist on bingo using hits from female rap artists.
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Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
6-7:15 p.m. — ProMedica Neurosciences Center — Free entry — A supportive monthly gathering for those affected by MS and their loved ones.
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Black Violin Concert
7-9 p.m. — Valentine Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an innovative fusion of classical music and hip-hop from the dynamic duo Black Violin.
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