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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way will host the “Nourished the Flourish” volunteer event where community volunteers pack snack packs for local kids—Islamic Food Bank executive director Lauren Grounds said the event will help provide healthy snacks for children. More details on the event's schedule and location are expected to be shared soon. WTOL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was injured in a shooting on Wychwood in Toledo yesterday—police launched an investigation to determine the incident details. WTVG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nature’s Nursery is asking for help placing rehabilitated orphaned skunks—there has been a surge of these wild animals needing care this year, and volunteers are needed to support the effort. WTVG
- ➤ Nature’s Nursery has seen a 57% rise in orphaned baby skunks needing care and works to vaccinate and release them safely in their home counties. The group asks people with wooded or prairie land (Putnam, Wyandot, Hardin, Henry, and Williams counties) to support its effort by providing a release site for the animals. WTVG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Toledo school and county officials warned that Ohio's proposed property tax changes may cut critical funding for schools and public services as lawmakers work to override vetoed provisions. Local leaders say eliminating local control over tax levies could force steep budget cuts and higher borrowing costs—risking essential community services. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ Republic Services is testing an app to let Toledo residents track trucks & report problems as its contract with the city nears expiration, and city officials plan to adjust the service when a new contract is awarded. WTVG
- ➤ Toledo city council members Sam Melden, Vanice Williams, and John Hobbs III introduced legislation this week to ban kratom amid growing safety concerns linked to addiction, liver damage, and overdose deaths. They will ask the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to reclassify kratom as a Schedule I drug and discuss the proposals at a Public Safety Committee meeting on Aug. 20—officials say the measure is needed—while residents watch the process unfold. WTOL
- ➤ Local officials said that trash and recycling collection was delayed by one day in Toledo, Maumee, Monclova Township, Sylvania and Oregon—areas in northwest Ohio—after workers at an Erie facility did not cross a picket line Tuesday during a Teamsters strike. Authorities advised residents to leave bins outside so extra crews could catch up with service. WTOL
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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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Glass City Metropark Trolley Park Tour
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Glass City Metropark — $5 per person — Discover Toledo's nature and wildlife from the comfort of an open-air trolley.
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German-American Festival
8 PM – 1 AM — Oak Shade Grove — Enjoy authentic German cuisine and lively entertainment.
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