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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Anne Grady Services held Coffee for a Cause in April to raise awareness for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and to announce that Noah’s House would reopen after a Covid pause. The event also featured a new therapy pool that helps those with mobility challenges — organizers are boosting fundraising for a scholarship to aid families with respite care costs. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ Defying Odds Therapy Playspace in Toledo is a new indoor spot where children of all abilities enjoy calm sensory rooms and active play areas plus receive therapy. Pediatric occupational therapist Erica Zimmerman planned the space at 6544 W. Central Ave.+ after two years of work to meet the needs of kids with sensory sensitivities. Toledo Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Lucas County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday that the body of 68-year-old Keith Klein Sr. was discovered in Swanton Township more than three weeks after he was last seen at 6 p.m. on April 2—his family still seeks further answers. WTOL
- ➤ Toledo Police released body camera footage showing that Joseph Pfaff and Tiffany Douglas allowed their five children to live in uninhabitable conditions with trash and clothes scattered about the home, leading to their arrest for child endangerment and controlled substance charges while Pfaff pleaded not guilty and his trial is set for May 5. WTOL
- ➤ TOLEDO police arrested Malik Smith after he allegedly left his two young sons unattended at 1:20 a.m. on April 26 and assaulted officers during his arrest—he reportedly threatened harm and now faces charges of endangering children, aggravated menacing, and assault on a peace officer. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local artist Dean Davis has opened his new River Gallery Studios — set in the former PJ's Deli — in downtown Toledo and announced plans for 23 mural projects along the Maumee River, including 'The Toledo Mural' on a parking garage. The projects will start this spring and his studio will host free art classes with a launch party on May 9 — a plan supported by the Port Authority and local commissioners — to invite community participation. WTOL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UToledo Rocketry Club members Brody Greenwood, Lucas Paskey, and Jack Cygnor built the rocket Hyperion—set for NASA’s Student Launch Challenge—and are taking it to Huntsville, Alabama today. The University of Toledo
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The American Lung Association gave Lucas County an F grade for air quality due to high ozone levels and pollution. Residents reported breathing issues while experts warned that local governments will need to work on cleaning the air — a process that could take decades. WTOL
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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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Night Market in the Garden
4-9 p.m. — Toledo Botanical Garden — Free entry — Celebrate the season kickoff of the Night Market with local artists and vendors in the beautiful garden setting.
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Maker's Mart: Spring 2025
11 AM – 6 PM — Handmade Toledo — Free entry — Explore local artisan goods and handmade treasures at this vibrant spring market.
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