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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Toledo will host the third annual Disabled and Proud Fest at Glass City Metropark on Saturday, July 26 from noon to 4 p.m. The free celebration coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act — it will feature live entertainment, adaptive dance, and inclusive activities. WTOL
- ➤ Cirque Italia wowed Toledo fans with six Water Circus shows near Toledo Speedway last weekend (featuring 1950s music, acrobatics, and daring water stunts). The troupe will return next year while its Paranormal Cirque performs at Franklin Park Mall from August 8 to 11 for audiences 13 and older. Toledo Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 56-year-old man—Carl Dewayne Brown—was charged with arson after he set multiple fires on Mellington Dr. on July 20 at 11 a.m., threatened to burn the property, and appeared in court on Wednesday with no injuries reported, bail set at $100,000, and another hearing scheduled for August 1. WTVG
- ➤ Authorities have filed arson charges in connection with the fire on Mellington Dr. that occurred on Sunday—further details are pending. WTVG
- ➤ Investigators identified a person of interest in a hit and run that killed 31 year old Emmalee Jackman in Sylvania Township on July 20 at 12:20 a.m.—Jackman rode her electric scooter on N. Holland-Sylvania Road near Huntingfield Blvd when an unknown driver struck her and fled the scene. WTVG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ All eight spring graduates of UToledo’s Respiratory Care Program passed the national registered respiratory therapist exams on their first try, earning a 100% first-time pass rate—well above the national average. Their strong results support a 100% job placement rate and underscore the program’s focus on preparing graduates for immediate work in healthcare. The University of Toledo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Burtch, the City of Maumee Administrator, announced his retirement at a special meeting amid a turbulent period in city leadership—residents are challenging the mayor and council with a recall effort. A day earlier, city councilman Scott Noonan resigned and the Ohio Supreme Court blocked a planned recall election since the city charter does not allow such removals. WTVG
- ➤ Lucas County is cleaning ditches to help water flow and stop flooding — the project may add fees to property tax bills without notice. County Engineer Mike Pniewski said cleaning is needed to avoid problems, while Commissioner Anita Lopez urged that property owners get the fee details in advance. WTVG
- ➤ Sheriff Navarre is taking legal action against county commissioners after they cancelled the FLOCK camera contract—he plans to challenge the decision in court. WTVG
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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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Tyler Hubbard Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Centennial Terrace — Tickets from $67 — Experience an evening of live music with Tyler Hubbard in Sylvania, OH.
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