Good morning, Toledo.

Residents can nominate a local workplace for the 2027 Top Workplace award now & the call spotlights companies that value employee care.

Check nomination details to ensure your favorite business earns local recognition.

Locally Grown 2026 features Toledo business owners sharing how they built family-run restaurants, law offices, event décor and painting services while adapting to community trends and technology — their journey shows both challenges and successes.

A simple dove-feather painting in oil on Italian linen won first place in a Toledo Artists’ Club contest.

The award-winning work is on display at the gallery for local art enthusiasts.

Toledo's Jeep Fest will run from Thursday, Aug.

6 to Sunday, Aug. 9, celebrating 85 years of Jeep production with free events including an all-Jeep parade, vendor midway, food trucks + a concert, drone show and a neon Jeep art display.

Actors Collaborative Toledo presents The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, a one-man show by John Duvall (directed by Jeffrey Albright) at Toledo School for the Arts Black Box Theater on Saturday, Aug.

8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.; proceeds benefit PRISM.

A 60-cent gas discount is set to end this week in Toledo, and oil companies report soaring profits that could lead to higher prices for drivers.

Utility line relocation delays are slowing roundabout construction in Monclova Twp, causing school traffic disruptions and affecting four Lucas County projects (including roadway upgrades) as work is re-scheduled.

After SNAP benefits were cut, local food banks plan to boost residents' access to nutritious meals (one volunteer stressed that feeding people is a basic human need), with new programs expected to be announced soon.

Local swim instructor Kym Cragel of Swim With Kym is teaching infants and toddlers water survival skills at local pools to lower drowning risks this summer (lessons cover safe entry, floating, and short swims while advising against floaties).

A local parent said the training boosts confidence in keeping young swimmers safe.

LadderUp offers a program that lets Toledo renters convert part of their monthly rent into savings for a down payment.

Nate Saldivar and his wife in West Toledo have been using this option for nearly four years to move closer to owning their own home.

The Toledo Mud Hens snapped their four-game losing streak on Saturday by scoring eight unanswered runs in an 8-6 win over the Columbus Clippers.

Karaoke Night

8 p.m. — Georgjz419 Food, Fun, & Spirits — No cover — Sing your heart out with DJ Ang at this lively karaoke event.

Air Margaritaville

7-10 p.m. — Centennial Terrace & Quarry — $20 at the door — A fun evening for Parrotheads with live music and a vibrant atmosphere.

Karaoke Night with DJ Ang

8 p.m. — Georgjz419 Food, Fun, & Spirits — No Cover — Show off your singing skills on Karaoke Night with fun vibes and open kitchen.