Good morning, Toledo.

Charlie Wagoner, Toledo’s oldest retired bus driver, will celebrate his 100th birthday soon.

He recalled an early incident when a young man in a cowboy outfit boarded his bus and shouted obscenities — a vivid moment from his long career.

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful surpassed its tree-planting goal at the final Point Place event in the Point Place and Shoreland neighborhoods—areas that lost dozens of trees to a tornado two years ago.

Fourteen volunteers helped plant new trees to restore the local landscape.

A fundraiser raised money for employees at Schmucker’s diner after a fire left them without work on Aug.

22. Doug Schmucker called the support 'amazing'—it shows the community is backing the restaurant’s comeback.

Toledo restaurants reveal haunted backstories—local owners share tales of ghost sightings and eerie events linked to their historic spaces.

The report explains how these mysterious legends continue to intrigue diners in the city.

Local pumpkin farmers say that a dry summer and late frost have delayed the harvest for fall celebrations—farmers continue working to mature the pumpkins despite the warm weather slowing growth.

Toledo football lost a close game at Kentucky—red zone struggles hurt the team—and now it sits at a .500 record.

Whiteford secured the TAAC title outright with a 62-8 win over Ottawa Hills in Ottawa Lake—showing strong play on the field.

Brandon Hawkins, the Walleye captain, tallied his hat trick — three goals — in a 6-2 win over the Bloomington Bison Saturday night.

BGSU built an 18-point lead in the third quarter but Kent State rallied to win 24-21 in their matchup in Kent; Kent State scored the final 21 points to complete the comeback.

On October 25, St. Francis de Sales soccer beat St. John’s Jesuit 1-0 in a district final at Springfield High School in Holland — the narrow win decided the match.

Three high school boys cross country teams—Anthony Wayne, Bowling Green, and St. Francis de Sales—earned spots in the state Division II meet after finishing among the top teams in Tiffin under Lexington's lead.

Maritime Career Day 2025

9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — National Museum of the Great Lakes — Free entry — Explore diverse maritime career opportunities with industry professionals and engage in interactive activities.

Ethan Timm Live at Buffalo Rock Brewing Company

6-10 p.m. — Buffalo Rock Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of soulful rock music with Ohio's own Ethan Timm.

Halloween 48 Hour Competition Films

8-9 p.m. — Bowling Green State University — Costume contest entry — Enjoy spooky films and showcase your Halloween costume skills.

RealTalkTv Halloween Bash

7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Palace — Fun vibes — Enjoy a night of costumes, music, and entertainment headlined by Raq Baby.

Murder Mystery Dinner

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Spaghetti Warehouse — Dinner included — Experience Ohio's best murder mystery party with live audience participation and a delicious meal.

Carpe Diem Epilepsy Run

9 – 11 AM — Swan Creek Preserve Metropark — Registration required — Lace up for a 5K run and 3K walk to support the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio.

Hayley Williams Listening Party

6-7 p.m. — Culture Clash Records — Free exclusive posters and wristbands — Celebrate the release of Ego Death at a special EGO NITE with Hayley Williams.

Clutched for a Cause Designer Purse Bingo

5-10 p.m. — The Mez — Fundraiser event — Enjoy an evening of bingo with fabulous designer purse prizes all for a good cause.

Signing Event with Maile Flanagan & Paul St. Peter

10 AM - 5 PM — Franklin Park Mall — Free entry — Meet Emmy-winning actor Maile Flanagan and voice actor Paul St. Peter for a unique signing experience.

Claws Out 5K Run/Walk

9:10-11:00 a.m. — Sylvania Northview High School — Registration fee applies — A fun race to support the Northview Senior Class of 2026 and build community spirit.