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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After Executive Towers reversed its eviction orders, residents were allowed to remain during planned repairs even as issues like water damage and safety hazards persisted. At a community meeting, housing leaders and lawyers offered guidance but many tenants voiced frustration — worried that the repeated changes could leave them without secure housing. WTVG
- ➤ Mercy Health, SSOE + Seaway Marketplace will host their annual back-to-school event on August 8 at Seaway Marketplace at 1707 Cherry Street from noon to 3 p.m. The event will provide free backpacks loaded with school supplies, health screenings, and snacks to help local families and students prepare for the school year. WTVG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist died in a Wood County crash early Wednesday morning, OSHP officials reported (the investigation remains ongoing). WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Indian comedian Jamie Lever—renowned for her clean, family-friendly style—will perform at Maumee Indoor Theater on August 29 at 7 p.m. as part of her national tour that brings her humor to Toledo audiences. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ Toledo Jazz Week has built up to JazzFest, which will take place on Saturday at Glass City Metropark from 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The 10th annual festival expects about 10,000 people, with food trucks + shuttle rides from nearby parking lots and a $20 post-festival jazz jam downtown. WTVG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio awarded $100,000 in college scholarships to local students after helping thousands build a network + confidence for their future. The organization has grown its impact by supporting job readiness and future planning among students. WTVG
- ➤ UToledo is again ranked among the world’s top research universities by U.S. News and World Report on its 2025 Best Global Universities list, placing in the top half of more than 2,250 schools and ranking in the top quarter for materials science. The university earned the No.—1 rating for research publications in the top 1% and also received recognition in chemistry and psychiatry/psychology, confirming its leader status following its recent R1 Classification. Toledo Legal News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Toledo officials are reviewing a $24 million plan for a new police field operations complex that would consolidate divisions and replace aging substations to improve 911 response times. The proposal is still on paper—if approved, it will shift officers to more efficient facilities and help cut repair costs. WTVG
- ➤ Anthony Martin recently took over as the Resident Agent in Charge of the DEA Toledo office—he oversees five agents and works with local and federal law enforcement to stop drug trafficking and support youth programs. He brings experience from his work in Quito, Ecuador, which he says will help keep the streets safer. WTVG
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The St. Francis de Sales Knights ended their 2024 season with eight wins and a playoff run, and they will build on that success this fall under second-year head coach Josh Lindke — returning stars like senior running back Eli Beal and defensive leader Jermaine Polk will guide the team against top Catholic High School League opponents. WTOL
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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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Get the Led Out
8 PM — Huntington Center — $29.50-$65 — Experience the epic sounds of Led Zeppelin as Get the Led Out delivers a rock concert like no other.
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Columbus Clippers at Toledo Mud Hens
2:05-3:35 p.m. — Fifth Third Field — Free entry for the first 1,500 kids — Enjoy a thrilling game with player autographs and meet Bluey in her final appearance of the season.
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