Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Toledo.
Toledo Jeep Fest 2026 marks its 10th anniversary with free events that run from Friday, Aug.
7 through Sunday, Aug. 9. Today, Jeepers enjoy an all-Jeep parade on Monroe and Huron and exhibits at Glass City Center plus a vendor midway along Jefferson, North St. Clair, and Summit Streets.
Toledo's The Bright Side with Kristian Brown featured uplifting local stories on Aug.
7; the segment highlighted 84-year-old Ab Khan, who won gold at the Senior Olympics after trading his walker for renewed strength (it also covered an ALS breakthrough and a local cop and bike shop helping a stranger).
Lambertville veteran Jack Work (101), who was captured during the Battle of the Bulge, is being honored by the VA more than 80 years after World War II in a ceremony scheduled soon.
Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities will host the 12th free CommUNITY Film Fest on August 16 from 1-5 p.m. at Maumee Indoor Theater, where 13 short films made by local individuals with developmental disabilities will debut.
Registration is open for Sylvania’s 14th annual 50-hour film challenge as part of Tree City Film Festival’s Halloween Edition.
Local filmmakers can submit films (check the event guidelines) to showcase their creativity.
Local artist Brenda Singletary presents her exhibition (We Hold These Truths…) at 20 North Gallery, showing pride and hope as it reflects America’s 250th anniversary.
The show opened July 11 and will run until September 19 at 20 North Saint Clair Street.
20 North Gallery promoted Anastasia Wagner to Associate Art Director today.
She began as an intern in 2017 and now works with owner Eric Hillenbrand and Art Director Condessa Croninger to boost the gallery's mission of showcasing regional and contemporary art.
Monroe Street's bridge over U.S. 23 in Sylvania will reopen after a five-month closure, officials say.
Reconstruction began in early March (as residents like Carol Thabit followed its progress) and work is now winding down.
Toledo mother Patricia Bush faces ongoing mold and moisture issues at her LMHA townhouse — forcing her to sleep on an air mattress while her children stay with relatives — after she repeatedly contacted property managers and agencies with no response.
Patricia Bush said mold and moisture issues forced her to sleep on an air mattress in her LMHA townhouse when calls to property management + agencies went unanswered on Aug.
7. She hopes swift repairs restore safe living conditions.
Top high school girls tennis players return this season after earning state qualifier honors last fall+ local schools are gearing up for competitive matches that highlight their rising talent.
Napoleon football star Hayden Groll, who proved his skills as a backup last season, is set to lead the Wildcats this senior year — expectations are high for him to break records and boost the team's performance.
Perrysburg native Tanner Dickinson (24) returned to the Toledo Walleye after a productive season where he emerged as a top offensive weapon.
He is expected to boost the team’s scoring as they prepare for upcoming games.
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.
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