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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Street Mission’s women’s shelter, The Sparrow’s Nest—nearly 100 years old and in need of repair—received a $70,000 Lowe’s Hometowns grant and will start renovations in August to offer a cleaner, safer space for over 600 women each year. WTVG
- ➤ Chelsea, a Toledo woman and founder of Whisker Watch Ohio, started a trap—neuter—return program at Raintree Village to control over 100 stray cats but was told by mobile home management to stop feeding and sheltering them. She said the cat population could get worse without her work and added that new management may be behind the decision. WTVG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Applications are open for the Tech419 Pitch Competition hosted by The University of Toledo Business Incubator, which will select five finalists to refine their five-minute pitches and gain coaching before a final showcase on Nov. 6; entries must be submitted by Sunday, Aug. 3 at 11:59 p.m. The contest is open to early-stage tech companies (pre-revenue or early-revenue) based in Northwest Ohio seeking help with commercialization. The University of Toledo
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Toledo officials are seeking to shut down Agenda Sports Bar as a nuisance property after four people were shot during the Independence Day weekend—two fatally—with a court hearing extending the case until August 4 while the bar remains closed. WTVG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Area Office on Aging's CEO said rising utility costs are straining older adults with fixed incomes. The office will soon offer utility payment assistance to eligible individuals (details on eligibility and timing are pending). WTOL
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Toledo youth travel team Dirty Birdz won the NFL flag football championship on Sunday with a one-point victory at the Pro Football Hall of Fame after trailing 14 to 0. Head coach Jeremy Jackson said the team’s strong finish brought pride to Toledo—boosting local interest in flag football. WTOL
- ➤ Family and friends hosted the 4th annual Jackson Weis Golf Outing at Valleywood Golf Club in Swanton to honor the 9-year-old Sylvania boy who died in a July 2020 car crash, raising over $75,000 for local youth sports programs. The event benefited the Toledo Ice Crew Hockey Program—reflecting his love for hockey—and featured a tribute on hole 1 with a penalty box in his honor. WTOL
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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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SMARTS Ballers Bash Youth Softball Tournament
4 Game Guarantee — Stoneco Park — No gate fees — Compete for championship rings with great fields and professional staff.
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Toledo Princess Day
10 AM – 6 PM — The Pinnacle — Ticketed event — Experience a magical day filled with princess performances, crafts, and a parade for little dreamers.
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Wicked Wheels Car Fest
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Homecoming Park — Free entry — Enjoy an array of vehicles and family-friendly activities at this annual car fest.
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