Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
Good morning, Toledo.
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.
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.
Police ended a standoff on May 13 by arresting a suspect & are gathering more details about the incident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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