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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jason White with Buckeye Real Estate, one of the builders of the Toledo St. Jude Dream Home, spoke about how the project is changing lives by supporting a valuable cause—he urged community members to get involved and help those in need. WTOL
- ➤ Starting Saturday, July 12, visitors can tour the custom-built St. Jude Dream Home (a four-bedroom, 2,800-square-foot home) at 995 Stoneleigh Road in Perrysburg’s Coventry Pointe and reserve tickets to win the home, a $10,000 Visa gift card, and other prizes while supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. WTOL 11 will announce the winner live on-air on August 7 (open house hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.). WTOL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Domestic violence advocates in Toledo warn that strained local resources are impacting the community amid a surge in deadly cases that cost Lucas County $9 million annually, and they urge officials to act before more harm occurs. WTOL
- ➤ A former Toledo postal worker, Marcus Gaines 34, was convicted for trafficking drugs through mail after investigators found he transported packages containing narcotics along his delivery route—he is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 30 for sentencing. WTVG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Terra State Community College is hosting a Manufacturing Day event to showcase its updated manufacturing curriculum — the new space is designed to support hands-on learning for students. WTOL
- ➤ The University of Toledo’s John B. and Lillian E. College of Business and Innovation extended its AACSB accreditation—an honor earned by only 6% of business schools—to its business and accounting programs. The move showed the college’s strong teaching and high job placement, with over 90% of graduates finding jobs after school—confirming its elite status. The University of Toledo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lucas Camuso-Stall of Toledo Lucas County Public Library said the new state budget will change the funding model in 2026 and 2027, which will lose the system around $1.6 million and add strain to statewide services — while voters approved a $153 million bond for capital projects including a new branch. He noted Gov. DeWine’s veto of a proposed book ban as a win for intellectual freedom amid growing library needs. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ City officials will present a contract plan for Toledo firefighters at city council next Tuesday—following a fact-finding report that recommended wage parity with police officers. The proposal will cost the city about $6.8 million through the end of 2027 as it works to balance public safety and a structural deficit. WTVG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A bat in Lucas County tested positive for rabies, and the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department advised residents not to handle wild animals—urging them to vaccinate pets and contact animal control for safe bat removal if needed. WTVG
- ➤ Officials confirmed the state reported its first West Nile virus case in northwest Ohio, and experts are reviewing the risk in Lucas County as summer continues — residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites. WTOL
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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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The Greater Toledo Classic
3 AM – 3 AM — Highland Meadows Golf Club — Entry fee varies — Experience top-notch women's golf with the Legends of the LPGA and Epson Tour.
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Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show
9 AM – 4 PM — Owens Community College — Entry fee varies — Experience a weekend of pure feline fun with judging and exhibitions of cats and kittens.
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