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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Since 2020, 89 unsolved homicides have left Toledo families seeking answers—authorities continue to investigate the cold cases. WTOL
- ➤ Toledo police arrested Dionte Davis, 31, on Tuesday for allegedly murdering 32-year-old Jovontai Highsmith, who was fatally shot in a crashed vehicle near Lagrange + Peck streets on April 8 after an officer pursued Davis when he failed to stop during a routine traffic stop. WTOL
- ➤ Matthew Exton, a 42-year-old Toledo man accused of trying to shoot a patron at Sabira restaurant in downtown Toledo in April and facing charges of attempted murder and felonious assault, is scheduled for a competency hearing at 9 a.m. today—he has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and remains held on a $1.3 million bond. WTOL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carlson Library is undergoing summer renovations that are updating the first floor plus changes in the basement and second floor while floors 3 through 5 remain quiet study areas. The library is open with normal summer hours and visitors still have access to key services, although the Information Commons computers are temporarily unavailable. The University of Toledo
- ➤ High school students from Toledo Technology Academy and other local schools are joining UToledo and NearSpace Education in the Dream Big project to build low-cost satellites for studying urban heat islands and harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie—recent tests used weather balloons at Defiance Elementary in early May. The University of Toledo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that 34 local drug task forces received over $2.2 million from the RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund to help officers disrupt drug trafficking and support substance use prevention and recovery. The grant—secured with the General Assembly—will fund efforts to dismantle large drug trafficking organizations and prevent drug and money flows from international cartels. Toledo Legal News
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Party in the Park
6-9:30 p.m. — Promenade Park — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Beef Carvers and The 25s with food and drinks available for purchase.
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The Ultimate Elvis Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — The Historic Ohio Theatre — Check for ticket prices — Experience an electrifying tribute to the king of rock 'n' roll.
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Open Home Showcase
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — 403 N Curtice Rd, Oregon, OH — Free entry — Explore a variety of homes for sale in the 43616 area with detailed listings and interactive tours.
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Fencing & Archery Camp
12:30-3 p.m. — Notre Dame Academy — Cost info not specified — Engage in fencing and archery while building skills, confidence, and friendships this summer.
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BINGO on a Boat Cruise
3-5 p.m. — The Sandpiper — Bring your own food and drinks — Enjoy a fun-filled bingo cruise along the Maumee River with chances to win prizes.
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Ohio DEBH Summer Symposium 2025
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West — Includes lunch — Dive into best practices for managing behaviors in educational settings with expert speakers and networking opportunities.
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Beer & Bacon Festival
3-7 p.m. — Hungarian Club of Toledo — Tickets required — Sample local craft beers and indulge in various bacon dishes.
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Fathers Day Car Show 2025
11 AM – 2 PM — Chrysler Toledo Assembly Plant — Free entry — Celebrate Father's Day with a showcase of vintage Jeeps, food trucks, and exciting door prizes.
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Camp NDA at Notre Dame Academy
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Notre Dame Academy — Registration required — Girls from kindergarten to 12th grade can enjoy a variety of engaging summer camps designed to inspire creativity and build confidence.
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Whiskey Myers Concert at Toledo Zoo
7:30-10 p.m. — Toledo Zoo Amphitheater — Tickets on sale now — Experience the genre-bending Southern rock and gritty country sounds of Whiskey Myers live.
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