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Toledo
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bethany House of Toledo is holding an event as a memorial for domestic violence victims — it also urges Toledo residents to take action to prevent further abuse. WTOL
- ➤ The Black Cat Night Market will take place at the Lucas County Fairgrounds on October 16 from 5—9 p.m. with nearly 50 local vendors offering art, food, and Halloween-themed treats. Toledo-based nonprofit Willow & Whiskers will host the event to raise funds for rescuing FeLV+ cats. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ Lucas County residents can dispose of expired medications on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several police stations and Krogers—organized by Sylvania Prevention Alliance and the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board to reduce drug misuse and water contamination risks. WTVG
- ➤ Cherry Street Mission said more people are living on the streets today than at any time in the last 10 years, which shows a growing problem in our community. A local reporter talked with the nonprofit's CEO to learn more about the challenges. WTVG
- ➤ The East Toledo Family Center hosted a winter gear donation drive to help keep local families warm this winter. WTOL
- ➤ A Toledo resident who was held in an Israeli jail has returned—he will speak at the Sanger Branch Library about his experience. The talk is set for a future date and will share his personal journey with local listeners. WTVG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 11-year-old student, De’vonte Bailey, was fatally struck by a car while riding his bike earlier this week—Explorers Academy of Science and Technology held a balloon release on Friday and brought in grief counselors to support the school community. WTOL
- ➤ Parents in East Toledo raised concerns about school zone safety after noticing that flashing school zone signs face only Broadway—leaving busy approaches like Oakdale without proper warning and following a hit where a 9-year-old riding an electric scooter was injured; locals now urge the city to review and expand the traffic signals around schools. WTVG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Harvest Deli in Holland posted a sign—its THC drinks will not be sold past Monday after Gov. Mike DeWine signed an order banning intoxicating hemp, and Gail’s Party Shoppe in Gibsonburg is also pulling its stock and losing about $500 as they wait to see if the 90-day ban will extend. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WGTE Public Media swept every category it was nominated for at the Press Club of Toledo Touchstone Awards on September 25 at the Valentine Theatre—earning top honors in digital video, podcast, and radio. The awards also recognized 19 winners with additional honors and journalism scholarships. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ Artist Dean Davis will paint a new mural on the side of the Peace, Love, and Happiness World Headquarters building in downtown Toledo—he aims to spread peace, color and good vibes—to brighten the local area. WTOL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Phase one of redeveloping the former Scott Park campus is underway for Toledo Public Schools while plans include magnet schools, a daycare, a health clinic, recreational facilities, and housing. The project—set to support partnerships with the University of Toledo and Owens Community College—remains on schedule for the 2026-2027 school year. WTVG
- ➤ UToledo's Ritter Planetarium will hold family-friendly events linking space science to Halloween characters on the next three Saturdays and on Friday, Oct. 31. The University of Toledo
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Art Loop: Literati
5-8 p.m. — Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate local literary arts with poetry, art-making, and live jazz music.
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GCH 22nd Urban Line Dance Anniversary Weekend
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM — St Clement Hall — From $71.21 — Celebrate with a vibrant weekend of urban line dancing and themed parties for the 22nd anniversary of the Glass City Hustlers.
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S'mores Date Night
6-9 p.m. — Flip the Table - Board Game Bar & Lounge — $30 — Roast s'mores over the fire while enjoying a board game bliss with your partner.
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