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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City crews temporarily filled two sinkholes next to Whittier Elementary School on Lewis Avenue with stone and topsoil to stabilize the area until permanent repairs to the storm main begin. A local resident said the fix is only temporary—students remain at risk until proper repairs are completed. WTVG
- ➤ WTOL 11's Kalie Marantette is leading Habitat for Humanity’s third women’s build in Toledo—locals are invited to volunteer without any special skills to help with tasks like painting and drilling. WTOL
- ➤ Toledo teens are joining the city program Shoot This Not That: Toledo Youth Behind the Lens to learn photography and share their feelings about gun violence—helping them heal while gaining creative skills. WTOL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artomatic 419 returns to Erie Street Market to turn an unused building into a hub for art in Toledo. The festival will run Friday, Sept. 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—featuring work by over 200 artists— and will include a relaxed artist mixer with a DJ plus live performances. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ Latino Day will be celebrated at the Toledo Mud Hens game on Sept. 14 — the final home game of the season — with pregame scholarship presentations honoring four Latino college students who will receive awards from SAO and Lourdes University. The event will start with a parade outside Fifth Third Field at noon, followed by a game at 2:05 p.m. and a 4 p.m. postgame concert featuring Grupo Motivo. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ The Supreme Court of Ohio is asking justice-involved veterans to send in art for an exhibit showing in November during National Veterans and Military Families Month — art must be submitted by October 7. The exhibit will be held in the Native American Lobby at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center with an artist reception on November 7 at 11 a.m. Toledo Legal News
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lourdes University received a nearly $1.5 million five-year federal grant to fund its TRiO Student Support Services program, which helps more than 100 students with tutoring and academic support—especially first-generation and low-income students—to succeed in college. The program also offers mental well-being, leadership development, and financial literacy training to guide students in their educational journey. WTVG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nineteen baby snapping turtles were found during routine garden work at Hospice of Northwest Ohio and moved to a safer pond—protecting them from chemical treatment in the fountain water. The facility acted quickly to ensure the hatchlings’ safety. WTVG
- ➤ EPA crews are preparing to remove over 2,000 barrels and totes of chemicals from Omni Polymers on Nebraska Avenue—cleanup will ramp up Monday to address the threat to public health and the environment. WTVG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Toledo Fire and Rescue held an awards ceremony at St. Clement Hall on Tremainsville where department heads recognized 88 firefighters for their work over the past five years—honoring actions from a water rescue in March 2021 to efforts during a 50-vehicle pileup on December 23rd, 2022. WTVG
- ➤ Governor DeWine called on the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to ban all natural and synthetic kratom compounds as illegal drugs+ He cited public health risks, including overdose deaths, and urged stores to remove the products immediately. Toledo Legal News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior Emma Ogdahl scored in a 2 to 1 win against Walsh Jesuit on Wednesday, keeping Perrysburg girls soccer undefeated through seven games—she has committed to play at the University of Akron and is finishing her final high school season with coach Jorge Diaz—while the team will host Anthony Wayne on Monday. WTOL
- ➤ Toledo Athletics partnered with Venture Visionary Partners to launch the Venture Courtside Club this season at Savage Arena, offering fans premium courtside access with all-inclusive food & drink and close views of players and coaches. The club will also boost financial literacy programs for Rocket basketball student-athletes. The University of Toledo
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2025 International Festival
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Erie Street Market — Free entry — Experience diverse cultures through performances, food, and local vendors at this vibrant festival.
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MetroBarks Yappy Hour
5-7 p.m. — Middlegrounds Metropark — Free entry — Enjoy a tail-wagging good time with dog-friendly activities and giveaways.
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Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Bowling Green Falcons Women's Volleyball
6-7:30 p.m. — Stroh Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Golden Grizzlies take on the Falcons in an exciting women's volleyball match.
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Never Coming Back Album Release Show
8-11:30 p.m. — Riverside Barbeque Company — Ticket prices not specified — Celebrate the release of Chloe & the Steel Strings' new album with an exciting live performance.
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Toledo Zoo Event
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Toledo Zoo — $32 entry, $13 parking — Explore the wonders of wildlife at the Toledo Zoo with a scenic ride.
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Oktoberfest Celebration
12-8 p.m. — Maumee Bay Brew Pub — Free admission — Celebrate Oktoberfest with live music and festive activities at the brewpub.
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