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Toledo
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department received a donation of pet oxygen masks to aid in emergency animal care. The donation strengthens the department's readiness to save pets' lives during emergencies. WTOL
- ➤ The overgrown backyard of a vacant property (1022 Greenwood Ave) in Toledo has become a dumping ground for trash and junk, frustrating neighbors. City officials say the property is a candidate for demolition pending funding and legal clearance. WTVG
- ➤ Rossford firefighters assisted a local family whose baby arrived early Thursday on the Ohio Turnpike — turning a routine commute into an impromptu delivery before emergency crews could reach the scene. WTOL
- ➤ Keeler’s Korners makes its comeback today after community support rebuilt the beloved corner store five years after a destructive fire. Locals are invited to visit the refreshed spot and relive its community charm. WTOL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Toledo increased to $4.67 per gallon over the past week, up 17 cents from last week and 81 cents above last month; analysts say this follows two weeks of falling prices and may be short-lived. WTOL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Toledo Public Schools' Pre-Med and Health Sciences Academy celebrated its first graduating class on Thursday when students walked the stage during a graduation ceremony. WTOL
- ➤ Anthony Wayne Junior High transforms a Blue Creek parking lot into a living classroom where students plant native grasses and wildflowers for a prairie project developed with Toledo Zoo educators and Owens Corning grant funding. Toledo Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UToledo researchers Dr. Youngwoo Seo and Dr. Yakov Lapitsky are testing a buoy with a controlled-release system to dispense algaecide at regular intervals in an effort to slow harmful algal blooms near campus. The University of Toledo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rossford will see three road projects: a Route 65 bridge replacement between Eagle Point and Colony roads closing until mid August, a Route 65 roundabout (Glenwood Road) starting June 2 for 60 days, and a roundabout at Glenwood and Buck roads beginning in July, with more police to control speeds. WTOL
- ➤ Gov. Mike DeWine paused the state’s data center tax break on Wednesday due to rising costs and local opposition, while lawmakers form a committee and a citizen driven referendum may appear on the November ballot amid the midterm race. WTVG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Kaptur’s office announced $418,822 in federal funding for UToledo Health Science Campus to support cancer treatment research yesterday, a move set to boost local health services. The University of Toledo
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers plan to open Okun Market on 33 N. Huron St between Monroe and Washington by late this year — downtown’s first grocery store run by Ed Beczynski of Foccaccia’s — to offer local residents fresh groceries across from Third Base at Fifth Third Field. WTOL
- ➤ The Collingwood Green Living Community opened its affordable senior housing complex in central Toledo on Thursday & now offers seniors a new living option. WTOL
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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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Leslie Dietsch and Jerry Gray: Moments in Latitude
12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free entry — Explore a unique exhibition showcasing traditional and alternative landscape art in painting and photography.
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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 featuring traditional and alternative landscape art in painting and photography.
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VETS WITH NETS 2026 Veterans Walleye Fishing Event
5-6 p.m. — Detroit Beach Boat Club — Free entry — Get ready to reel in some big catches with fellow vets at a thrilling fishing event.
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Toledo Choral Society Presents Lux Aeterna
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Gesu Catholic Church — Ticket info available on-site — Experience a choral performance of Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna.
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Wild Toledo Native Plant Sale
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Toledo Zoo — Order pickups and in-person sales available — Discover a variety of native plants to beautify your garden.
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Karaoke Night at Georgjz419
8 p.m. — Georgjz419 Food, Fun, & Spirits — No cover charge — Enjoy a lively night of singing and fun with DJ Ang.
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Leslie Dietsch and Jerry Gray: Moments in Latitude
12-4 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free entry — Explore the captivating landscapes through the eyes of two talented artists in this exhibition of painting and photography.
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