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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 4, community leaders and fellow officers paid tribute to fallen officer Anthony Dia, honoring his decades of service in law enforcement. His sacrifice is remembered in Toledo as family members and colleagues reflect on his lasting legacy. WTVG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Officer Anthony Dia’s family marked five years since he was fatally shot on duty on July 4th, 2020 by handing out 118 free hot dogs—his unit number—and wearing custom shoes with his last words to honor his memory. WTVG
- ➤ A shooting in south Toledo on Friday afternoon left one person dead and another injured when police responded to the scene at Baden Street and South Avenue—just east of the Anthony Wayne Trail—shortly before 5 p.m. WTOL
- ➤ On July 4th, 2025, Toledo police arrested a man accused of a deadly stabbing on Plymouth St—authorities are investigating the incident. WTVG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former mayor Carty Finkbeiner thanked councilman Adam Martinez and other local figures for twice stopping a plan to change 110 acres of South Toledo farmland into a contaminated wetland—actions that many say threaten jobs, housing, and neighborhood quality. He also accused Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and former official Ed Moore of ethical missteps after taking money from Rocky Ridge, LLC. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ The U.S. District Court for Northern Ohio held a naturalization ceremony at Sauder Village in Archbold Friday morning—granting citizenship to 75 new US citizens. WTOL
- ➤ On Tuesday, July 1, Lucas County Commissioners held two meetings to review an early renewal of a 1.8 mill levy for the Children Services board and to approve revised water service charges—pushing rates up 4 percent each year from 2025 to 2028. The levy, set for the November ballot, and the water rate proposals followed public hearings and aim to keep essential county services running. Toledo Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Incoming senior Piper Downing of Ottawa Hills raised $157,760 for cancer research and became the first northwest Ohio recipient of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's national honor—she earned the award for her fundraising efforts. The recognition marks a milestone in supporting local cancer research. WTOL
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2025 Women's Leadership Summit
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Glass City Center — Ticket info available — Empowering women and fostering mentorship in the local community.
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Party in the Park with Arctic Clam
6-9 p.m. — Promenade Park — Free entry — Enjoy a lively summer concert featuring Arctic Clam and opener Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder.
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Toledo Paint and Sip Party – Cherry Noir
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Heights — Ticket required — Unleash your inner artist while sipping and creating a stunning martini glass painting.
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Rob Storm & Dave Athanas Live Concert
6-9 p.m. — Buffalo Rock Brewing Company - Bayside — Enjoy an evening of live music from local talents Rob Storm and Dave Athanas.
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Girls Hub - Meet Toledo's 2025 Fearless Builders
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and empowerment with Toledo's Fearless Builders at the 'A Seat at the Table' exhibition.
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Memphis Redbirds vs. Toledo Mud Hens
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Fifth Third Field — Game ticket includes post-game concert — Enjoy a night of baseball with fireworks and a concert under the stars.
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Perrysburg Boat Club Homecoming Regatta with The Crashers
1-10 p.m. — Perrysburg Boat Club — Enjoy live music — Rock out by the Maumee River with Toledo's favorite party cover band.
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Towpath Trail 10K and Half Marathon
8:15 a.m. — Providence Metropark — Registration required — Experience the exhilaration of running alongside the scenic towpath trail at this popular local race.
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NWO Business Mentoring Program Spring 2025 Cohort Celebration
4-5:30 p.m. — Fred H. McDonald Room, Main Library — Free entry — Celebrate the accomplishments of local entrepreneurs and the power of mentorship in the business community.
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Russ Baum & Lopaka Roots Concert
7-11:50 p.m. — The Golden Road — $ — Enjoy live music from Lopaka Rootz & Russ Baum on the Gopher Broke Summer Tour.
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