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Toledo
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of Toledo Masjid of Al-Islam plan a 200-plot cemetery near Cherry and Bancroft streets, but the proposal is delayed after neighborhood concerns were raised. WTOL
- ➤ Urban Wholistics promotes community wellness and urban beautification through programs that teach sustainable gardening and healthy food practices. Their Youth Farmer’s Market takes place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during summer between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Tatum Park (1209 City Park Ave). Toledo City Paper
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sheetz plans to expand with a new store at the Monroe and Nantucket intersection, where a shopping plaza once housed Eddie Lee’s restaurant. The Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission will review the special use permit again soon. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Toledo Zoo hosts Wild Reads Book Club on select Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 2 Hippo Way, where readers join guided tours and light drinks. Toledo’s Glass City Metropark hosts a night market with local artists and authors on Saturday, May 23, from 4 to 10 p.m. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ The Toledo Lucas County Public Library will host three free Live at the Library concerts this summer at its Main Library Atrium, with events on June 11, July 9 and August 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. open to the public. WTVG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UToledo scientists built a three dimensional perovskite solar cell that achieved 26% efficiency and an operational lifetime of over 24,000 hours under lab conditions. The University of Toledo
- ➤ Toledo Public Schools spent over $2.8 million on nine buildings as part of its transformation plan over the past five years + parents are questioning the spending on properties set for repurposing. WTOL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz issued a proclamation and visited Genacross Lutheran Services Wolf Creek Campus on Thursday to honor nurses during National Skilled Nursing Care Week, recognizing their vital role in community health. WTOL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ May is Water Safety Month as local swim experts urge families to use approved life jackets and sign up kids for swim lessons to reduce drowning risks. Goldfish Swim School in Sylvania is hosting free community events this month (demonstrating water safety skills such as floating, rollover breathing, and treading water) for summer preparation. WTVG
- ➤ UTMC nurses and office professionals packed meal bags for Connecting Kids to Meals at the Morse Fitness Center on Tuesday. UToledo Health’s drive reached hundreds of kids in need. The University of Toledo
- ➤ Toledo resident April Carr (48) underwent multiple surgeries for a rare cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei and is now in recovery. WTOL
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ At a March press conference at Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, non-profit groups formed the Old South End Partnership to launch a pilot for home ownership in the neighborhood, backed by a $1 million investment, and the group will coordinate repairs, new construction & data tracking for sustainable housing. Toledo City Paper
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Full 90 Pub at the Switchboard shows English Premier League and Cup games live at 7:30 a.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. Sundays at 912 Monroe St. The venue will extend hours for the upcoming World Cup in June and July, drawing local soccer fans for Guinness pours *and cheer*. Toledo City Paper
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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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Karaoke Night with DJ Ang
8 p.m. — Georgjz419 Food, Fun, & Spirits — No cover — Sing your heart out under the stars with friends in Toledo.
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