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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lucas County Children Services will host a community conversation on Safe Children, Safe Families at the Lagrange Branch Library on July 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.—community partners including Brothers and Sisters United, The Hill Youth Program, and Building Futures Behavioral Health will present options to help prevent child abuse and neglect. WTVG
- ➤ The 34th annual Pollyball tournament will take place on August 16 at International Park on 2 Main St. with check-in at 8 a.m. and the contest starting at 9 a.m. The event honors Polly Hylant-Tracy’s legacy and raises funds for a breast cancer early detection program — offering free parking, kids activities and food trucks while banning outside alcohol. WTVG
- ➤ The Salvation Army’s Takin’ it to the Streets fundraiser event will take place on Sept. 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in front of Packo’s at the Park at 7 S. Superior St.—tickets cost $100 each or $750 for a table of 8 and must be purchased by Aug. 25 to support the local food pantry in Lucas County. WTVG
CRIME NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reginald Mcclellan, whose house on Norwood Avenue has tree branches from a city-owned lot hanging over his roof, asked the city to trim the trees after a branch damaged a nearby shed. The city will have Forestry inspect the trees soon—following his repeated calls. WTVG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UToledo researchers used donated lung cells to test how tiny plastic particles affect breathing and found that the particles confuse lung cells and trigger a mixed immune response—raising concerns about potential health risks when these plastics carry other toxins. The University of Toledo
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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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Americana Band Concert
3-4 p.m. — River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center — Free admission — Experience a musical journey through American history with ragtime, World War I, and big band favorites.
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Shari Lapena Book Signing
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Franciscan Center of Lourdes University — Cost TBD — Experience insights from bestselling thriller author Shari Lapena while she discusses her latest works.
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Barenaked Ladies Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Toledo Zoo Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical journey with Barenaked Ladies on their Last Summer On Earth Tour 2025.
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Dueling Decades Dance Party
7:30-11 p.m. — Centennial Terrace — $25 general admission — Dance through the decades in 80s or 90s attire with music, contests, and themed cocktails.
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