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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thousands attended the Toledo Air Show at the Toledo Express Airport from May 9 to May 11, where the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds led live flights and static aircraft displays. The event returned after a six-year break + offered interactive exhibits for families + donated its proceeds to local charity. Toledo Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bricks & Minifigs is a Lego store that welcomes creative builders of all abilities at its Toledo location at 4204 W Sylvania Ave., opened in November by 24-year-old Donny Stewart and his mom. The store has fun displays of popular themes and will launch summer and day camps in early June to engage the community. Toledo Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police ended a standoff on May 13 by arresting a suspect & are gathering more details about the incident. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Toledo is the backdrop for a new spinoff of The Office that is filmed in a mockumentary style — the show follows the antics of a struggling Midwest newspaper staff and will premiere in September. WTOL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UToledo will install a new footbridge over Douglas Road today at about 10 a.m.—the 78-foot span, built in two pieces, will connect the engineering buildings to the rest of campus as part of a $3.4 million project. Douglas Road will be closed from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. while additional deck work is scheduled for May 20. The University of Toledo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Toledo Fire Chief Allison Armstrong flew in a Thunderbirds F-16 on May 9 during their dress rehearsal for the Toledo Air Show over Mother's Day weekend. Armstrong was nominated as the Hometown Hero and experienced high-G maneuvers while her jet climbed three miles in the sky. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ City leaders informed residents that the sinkhole on Arlington Avenue, caused by a sewer line break, will have its repair work begin mid-June and is expected to last until December at a cost of nearly $8 million. Repair crews will remove water with giant pumps inserted via a new shaft while local residents remain concerned about detour issues due to reckless driving. WTVG
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Cruisin' The Point Car Show
6-8 p.m. — Toledo Yacht Club — Free entry — Celebrate classic cars with friends while enjoying great food and drink specials.
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Ruysch in the Round: Music Inspired by Art
6-7 p.m. — Toledo Museum of Art — Cost Info TBD — Enjoy a harmonious blend of music and art inspired by the works of Ruysch.
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Comedy Night with Don D.C. Curry
6:30-8 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with Don D.C. Curry at a top-rated venue.
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Ohio Vintage Fest
12-5 p.m. — Glass City Center — $5 entry — Celebrate vintage finds from over 50 vendors showcasing unique clothing, records, and collectibles.
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Spring Fling 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter — Free entry — Celebrate with community activities and services at the Spring Fling hosted by the Area Office on Aging.
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Spring Lecture Series: Flotsam in the Dark Waters
7-8:30 p.m. — National Museum of the Great Lakes — Free (Registration required) — Explore shipwrecks and mysteries from the Great Lakes with an exclusive lecture.
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Bill Heid Group Live Performance
7:15-10:30 p.m. — Lucille's Jazz Lounge — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of Bill Heid, a jazz legend on the Hammond B-3 organ.
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Beginner Crochet Class Part 1
12-2 p.m. — Wick-ed Palette Studio — $40 per person — Learn crochet basics and create a dishcloth to take home.
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Toledo Farmers Market Flower Days
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Toledo Farmers' Market — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce, artisan goods, and vibrant flowers at this beloved market event.
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Poetry Workshop & Book Discussion
6-8 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Share your original poems and engage in enlightening discussions every Monday in May.
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