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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family and friends gathered at the Mancave in Toledo to raise money for Amanda Pirooz, a former healthcare worker battling chronic Lyme disease who needs treatment at the Envita Medical Center in Arizona. The fundraiser featured raffles, food, and music and aimed to help cover her medical bills while raising awareness for Lyme and autoimmune conditions. WTVG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Before 2:30 a.m. Monday, an SUV lost control at Idaho and E. Broadway in Toledo and hit parked cars that hit another vehicle, leaving two people hospitalized, including a minor—police said the investigation is ongoing. WTVG
- ➤ A 59-year-old Toledo man in a wheelchair is fighting for his life after suffering life-threatening burns when a fire broke out on the front porch of his Deal home between Navarre and Starr at about 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, and firefighters transported him to a hospital. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Liberty Aviation Museum, the nearly 100-year-old Ford Trimotor flies to show how aviation developed across the Great Lakes — it remains a living piece of history that inspires visitors. WTOL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Ohio Regional Growth Partnership, a local economic development group with 17 employees, works with over 100 private companies & JobsOhio to boost investments and create thousands of jobs in Toledo through historic renovations and an upcoming $800 million AI data center project & new international partnerships. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ Gas prices in Toledo increased last week for the second consecutive week with the average cost rising to $3.08 per gallon—prices are 28.5 cents higher than last month but remain 37.5 cents lower than one year ago. WTOL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Sylvania City School District Board of Education discussed a draft cell phone ban policy at its Monday evening meeting at Southview High School — the proposal required students to store their devices in lockers. WTVG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Dave Yost announced that attorneys general from 49 states, D.C. and five territories signed on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, which ends their control of Purdue and bars them from selling opioids. Ohio will receive up to $198 million in funds—if local governments join the plan—subject to bankruptcy court approval, and the money will support addiction recovery over the next 15 years. Toledo Legal News
- ➤ The Lucas County Clerk of Courts announced the title office at 1600 Madison Avenue will close after business on Aug. 15 due to reduced activity. A new office will open later this month in Marketplace West Shoppes at 3606 W. Sylvania (near other government offices) to continue serving customers. WTVG
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Executive Towers in Toledo were told Monday that they must leave by Friday because of ongoing water and plumbing issues that require the entire complex to be vacated—management offered lease transfers, prorated rent, and security deposit refunds to help those affected. WTVG
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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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Toledo Takes on ALS
Enjoy an evening raising a glass to support those with ALS & those we have lost, tasting over 25+ local & national craft breweries, cideries, & wineries. We'll also have a silent auction, bourbon raffle, yard games & more!
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Toledo Takes on ALS
Enjoy an evening raising a glass to support those with ALS & those we have lost, tasting over 25+ local & national craft breweries, cideries, & wineries. We'll also have a silent auction, bourbon raffle, yard games & more!
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14th Annual Barrio Latino Art Festival
7 PM-3 AM — 1411 Broadway St, Toledo, OH — Free entry — Celebrate arts, music, food, and more at this lively community festival!
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Sylvania Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Olander Park — Registration fees apply — Experience one of the oldest multisport events with options for everyone, supported by enthusiastic volunteers and lively music.
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Trivia Night on the Patio
6-8 p.m. — Toledo Pickle Company — Free entry — Kick off your week with fun trivia, beers, and great vibes in Toledo.
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Toledo Roadrunners Annual Member Picnic
6-8 p.m. — Macomber Lodge — Free for members; $5 for non-members — Enjoy a fun picnic with lawn games, group fun run, and delicious grilled food.
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Paddle & Groove Floating Concert Series
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Middlegrounds Metropark — $15-$90 — Celebrate summer on the Maumee River with live music from local bands while kayaking.
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Grave Next Door Live at The Golden Road
7-11:30 p.m. — The Golden Road — $10 pre sales — Enjoy the live music of Grave Next Door in a vibrant venue with great acoustics.
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Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Fifth Third Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling AAA baseball game with a bobblehead giveaway and a postgame concert featuring Fooz Fighters.
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