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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Skyleigh Cook and Sarah Otis run Love and Luggage at a local church to pack essential items such as soap—supplies needed by young adults aging out of foster care. The program has helped 75 individuals so far and now asks for community donations to keep its support going. WTVG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old driver from Toledo rear-ended a 61-year-old woman’s Jeep on Summerfield Road in Summerfield Township Saturday at around 4 p.m., forcing the vehicle to roll over in a ditch and killing her (investigators ruled out alcohol) while the driver was seriously hurt and later released from the hospital. WTVG
- ➤ On May 16, police said groups exchanged gunfire on the 4200 block of Walker Avenue which injured an adult man taken to the hospital—37-year-old Jessica Garcia was arrested and charged with felonious assault. WTVG
- ➤ A 24-year-old man from Oregon, Ohio was arrested on two counts of second-degree homicide after his speeding and alcohol-impaired driving on U.S. 23 caused a crash that killed Kaitlyn Ellison, a seven-month pregnant Michigan woman—whose crash also resulted in the death of her unborn child—officials said. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Toledo radio icon Bob Kelly died on May 15 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease—he was a beloved voice for more than 50 years and was inducted into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame. A visitation and celebration of life is scheduled for May 31 from 2—6 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home on King Road in Toledo with a memorial service following at 6 p.m. WTVG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Anthony Wayne High School, four seniors signed commitments to serve our country by placing their hands on their hearts in front of the flag during the first military signing ceremony. They joined the Air National Guard, and organizers designed the event to honor students with military legacies—reminding the community of local service and commitment. WTVG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A constitutional amendment to end property taxes may go on the November ballot after the Attorney General approved the measure and soon signature drives will begin. Supporters say new taxes + like income and sales taxes will help pay for schools, police, and fire services. WTVG
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Garmin will host its first marathon series in Toledo on Sept. 21 with a full marathon, half-marathon, 10K and 5K run on a USATF-certified course that goes by key spots like the Toledo Zoo and Toledo Museum of Art. Run Toledo will manage the event and a free two-day expo will lead to a finish line festival. Toledo Free Press
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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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Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens
6:05 PM — Fifth Third Field — Tickets available — Catch an exciting matchup between the Louisville Bats and Toledo Mud Hens.
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Senior Health & Fitness Day 2025
3-7 p.m. — Aviva Glendale — Free entry — Celebrate senior wellness with fun games and Bingo in Toledo, OH.
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Collage Classical Chamber Series: Sure On This Shining Night
6:30-8 p.m. — Toledo Club — $25, $15 for students — Experience a captivating recital featuring American and British Art Song in the beautiful Red Room.
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2025 NADD Toledo Kennel Club
May 30 - Jun 1 — Lucas County Agricultural Society — $30 per dog splash — Compete in distance jumps and qualifiers for NADD titles at this dog diving event.
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