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Toledo
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the St. Jude Dream Home giveaway go on sale today at 6 p.m. at the Oregon event, with winners drawn Aug. 6 on WTOL 11 News and prizes including a 1,900 sqft home (valued at $500,000), yearly fuel, a $5,000 VISA gift card and a 2026 Honda HR-V. WTOL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews are handling an electrical fire at Mercy College of Ohio (2200 block of Jefferson Street) today, and officials have evacuated everyone with no injuries reported. WTVG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Town Center at Levis Commons announced an upcoming sale to Tanger, an outlet giant that will change shopping options for local residents. The deal will soon bring new retail choices to the center. WTVG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Folkman will receive his doctor of medicine degree at UToledo tomorrow & begin his orthopaedic surgery residency on July 1, as he commits to giving back to his community in Ohio. The University of Toledo
- ➤ Eden Tipton, the Cardinal Stritch valedictorian with a 4.4 GPA and a 32 ACT score despite managing POTS, is set to attend Owens Community College this fall to study psychology and law enforcement training — she graduates Sunday. WTVG
- ➤ University of Toledo student-athletes achieved a record 3.529 GPA in the spring semester, marking the first time they reached a 3.5 average and setting new standards across 14 consecutive semesters. Twelve teams exceeded a 3.5 GPA and every sport earned at least a 3.0. The University of Toledo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Rossford High School, 26 people took the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance on Wednesday to become U.S. citizens (marking a formal step in their new lives). WTOL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, UToledo Health staff packed 300 meals for kids in need during Hospital Week at the Morse Fitness Center (Health Science Campus). The University of Toledo
- ➤ Paul Mitchell the School Toledo will host Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day on June 2 in Toledo, offering complimentary haircuts and wash-and-styles to cancer patients and survivors by appointment. WTVG
- ➤ The American Heart Association will host the new Toledo Heart Walk on Sunday (May 17) at Promenade Park starting at 8:30 a.m.; attendees will hear survivor testimonies and practice CPR to learn heart-healthy steps. WTVG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rick Marlowe, an off-ice official at Huntington Center, returned nine days after his defibrillator went off — a reaction to new medication took him off the ice during a game; he was greeted by supportive staff before Tuesday night's contest between the Komets and Walleye. WTOL
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Leslie Dietsch and Jerry Gray: Moments in Latitude
12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free Entry — Experience a captivating two-person exhibition showcasing traditional and alternative landscapes in painting and photography.
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Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Toledo
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel — All materials included — Craft your own Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying traditional tea and sweet treats.
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Mother’s Day Tea
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Libbey House — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Mother's Day with an elegant tea at the historic Libbey House.
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Membership Appreciation Picnic and Mud Hens Game
6:35 – 7:35 PM — Fifth Third Field — Free for members, $25 for guests — Enjoy a picnic and family-friendly fun before the Mud Hens game.
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Leslie Dietsch and Jerry Gray: Moments in Latitude Art Exhibit
12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free admission — Explore a two-person exhibition showcasing traditional and alternative landscapes in painting and photography.
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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k
Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k — Unknown — Toledo Ohio — $ — A vibrant race event featuring road courses for all ages, including a kids run.
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Leslie Dietsch and Jerry Gray: Moments in Latitude
12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free admission — Explore a captivating two-person exhibition showcasing traditional and alternative landscape art.
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One City, Many Moments
6-9 p.m. — The Portal at Toledo School for the Arts — Celebrate closing night with the artist while enjoying drinks and local food amidst stunning images of Toledo's vibrancy.
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Knightheart Tour
8-11 p.m. — The Ottawa Tavern — Free entry — Innovation Concerts presents an exciting Midwest tour featuring local talent.
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Tenant Tuesday Free Legal Clinic
12-3 p.m. — Public Library, 399-301 10th St, Toledo, OH — Free entry — Get one-on-one legal consultations to tackle housing challenges.
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