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Toledo
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Street Mission is livestreaming a World Homeless Day community conversation to help Toledo neighbors understand the challenges faced by homeless individuals—local advocates will share resources and personal experiences. The Blade
- ➤ Toledo veteran Phil Tottenham returned home after he was jailed in Israel—he was on a boat sending humanitarian aid to Gaza. He spoke at Sanger Branch Library Saturday morning and urged the community to show solidarity to save lives. WTVG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Libbey Glass workers at 950 Ash Street went on strike on Aug. 23 after union leaders rejected a management offer that would let the company change work rules and shifts without union input—union leaders say they plan to return to the negotiating table and remain on strike for months. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ Toledo restaurant expert Anneke Kurt has released a new book that shows how chefs share urgent advice in busy kitchens — the book explains the risks they face and gives local readers insights into the culinary world. It is available now for food lovers and industry professionals. The Blade
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Since 2019, the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo has connected local artists with Pilkington Glass in the 5th Intersection exhibition—blending art with industry to create innovative work. The event reflects Toledo's expanding creative scene and ongoing collaboration between art and manufacturing. The Blade
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wilberforce University, Ohio’s only private HBCU, is starting a study to see if it can bring back its football team nearly 80 years after it ended—students are hopeful that funding of at least $500,000 will let them play by fall 2027. Spectrum News 1
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Students from the Urban Forestry Youth Training Program planted trees at the Forest Cemetery in Toledo on Oct. 11 during the RE-TREE event. The Blade
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lisa Meadows, a Toledo mother with terminal cancer, is working with providers such as Hospice of Northwest Ohio, United Way, and the Cremation Society to plan end-of-life care while raising funds on AngeLink for essential services—she urges creating a document that outlines personal wishes for care and memorial plans to ease future burdens on her family. Health professionals advise that early planning with local support helps break down the costs and emotional stress of long-term care. Toledo Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green State University football beat Toledo 28—23 on Saturday at Doyt L. Perry Stadium, and a video recap showed key plays that led to the win. The Blade
- ➤ The Scott girls won the City League cross country championship at Collins Park Golf Course—scoring 32 points to edge out the Rogers team. The Blade
- ➤ At Collins Park Golf Course, the Rogers boys won the City League cross country championship—finishing with 22 points while Bowsher’s Retzloff delivered a standout run. The Blade
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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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