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Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alona Matchenko explained how Toledo Helps Ukraine is turning surplus into vital support for Ukrainians and guiding locals on how to get involved. The initiative details ongoing efforts—inviting community contributions to meet urgent needs. WTOL
- ➤ Ottawa Park hosted the first concert of its Summer Concert Series yesterday at the historic amphitheater with free live music from local talent + upcoming shows will be held every Saturday through August 16, featuring a mix of local and regional acts. WTOL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marty Eis was arrested on June6 for Cruelty to Companion Animals after a search warrant uncovered 80 dogs in poor health and 6 dead puppies in his Henry County home, where unsanitary conditions prompted additional charges + pending further investigation. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Toledoans celebrated record attendance at the Old West End Festival as residents gathered on Saturday to enjoy live music, food and family activities—marking a milestone for the neighborhood. WTVG
- ➤ The Oscar-winning film No Other Land was shown at Maumee Indoor Theater over Memorial Day weekend to a few hundred viewers. Media Decompression Collective (MDC) organized the event, which included a panel where local peace activist Terry Lodge (attorney) answered questions about the film’s look at displacement in the West Bank. Toledo Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A portion of Broadway Street in south Toledo closed on June 6 and will remain closed through June 13 for final paving and concrete work on the roadway reconstruction project—city officials said the work is on track to be completed efficiently. WTOL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ City leaders reported that sewer overflows raised E. coli levels in Swan Creek and Delaware Creek — tests found 50 and 2,000 times the safe amounts, and residents at Swan Creek Metropark called for warning signs while crews installed a pump and will add a larger one by June 10. Toledo health officials advised park-goers to avoid the creeks and wash their hands. WTVG
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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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Paratech University Training Event
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Toledo Special Ops Training Center — Registration required — Enhance your heavy lifting and rescue skills with hands-on techniques and expert instruction.
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YOP Toledo Takeover
Jun 20-22 — Hotel Royal — $100 — Explore Toledo's architecture and preservation with workshops and exclusive tours.
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TECHLEDO Music Festival
3:00 – 10:30 PM — The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark — Free entry — Experience an unforgettable lineup of talented DJs presenting the best in electronic music.
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