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Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UToledo hosted hundreds of local veterans for breakfast and a resource fair on November 12 to honor Veterans Day. The event featured services from government agencies, nonprofits—businesses and community groups. The University of Toledo
- ➤ United Way of Greater Toledo will distribute over 900 meal kits to families before Thanksgiving to help with food challenges following the shutdown—this support also includes weekend meals for children and special meals for seniors. WTOL
- ➤ Equality Toledo’s no barriers food pantry—opened in 2018 to increase food access—has served four times as many families recently amid uncertain times. WTOL
- ➤ The Toledo Blade Holiday Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the corner of Summit and Jefferson streets, featuring giant balloons, local marching bands, horses and floats (restauranteur Kengo Kato will serve as Grand Marshal). WTVG
- ➤ The Martin Luther King Center Kitchen for the Poor is asking Toledo residents for donations as it faces a $10,000 monthly deficit and rising service needs to feed more than 200 people daily. Founded in 1969 — the nonprofit now serves school children and the elderly — it accepts monetary donations, clothing and non-perishable food items to help bolster its reserves. WTVG
- ➤ On November 12th, UToledo hosted hundreds of local veterans at its 21st Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Resource Fair in partnership with the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission — and the American Red Cross supported the event. The University of Toledo
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Air Force veteran Cat Kania retired after over 20 years of service to open CK Sweets in Swanton where she bakes over 40 types of cookies and 30 types of cupcakes from scratch—she launched the bakery in January 2020 and her mobile dessert trailer Zelda brings treats to events statewide. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ Veteran Christopher Harris turned his love for brewing into Black Frog Brewery, a thriving community business that began in his garage and now operates in Holland and Cleveland—serving American and European style beers to local fans. He plans to expand distribution and build a lasting enterprise for his children while serving on the National Black Brewers Association board. Toledo Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The owners of the Field of Dreams Drive-in Theatre in Liberty Center announced they are retiring from day-to-day operations and have paused showings while seeking energetic entrepreneurs to lease the property. The theater is the only drive-in in Henry County — new management is expected to keep its legacy alive for the community. Spectrum News 1
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Toledo Public Schools announced Wednesday it will pause Head Start and Early Childhood Education programs on Dec. 1—citing a missing federal award notification that has delayed funding. The pause will affect more than 1,000 students and 124 employees—while Title I Pre-K classes will continue as planned. Spectrum News 1
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Evan Zoldan, director of the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes at the College of Law, joined national panelists on November 13—discussing water security at the 25th annual Great Lakes Water Conference. The University of Toledo
- ➤ Juncos, small songbirds that spend summers up north, have arrived in Toledo just as the first heavy snowflakes began to fall. Their early return signals that winter is near and residents with bird feeders should expect to see them soon. Toledo Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the University of Toledo Department of Athletics announced that KeyBank is now the official bank and title sponsor of Rocket Women’s Athletics as part of a five-year partnership that marks the largest corporate investment in the program. The deal includes on-court logo placement at Savage Arena — along with support for student-athlete development and enhanced fan experiences. The University of Toledo
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Godfrey Comedy Show
6:30-8 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with Godfrey at one of Toledo's favorite comedy venues.
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Sunday Night Comedy Showcase
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Home Slice Pizza — No cover — Enjoy a rotating lineup of top comedians in a laid-back pizzeria atmosphere.
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Toledo Paint and Sip Party – Martini Snowman
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Heights — Food and drinks available — Create a festive Martini Snowman canvas in a fun and social atmosphere.
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Toledo Rockets vs. Youngstown State Penguins
7 p.m. — John F. Savage Arena — Cost info unavailable — Experience fast-paced action and championship energy with the Toledo Rockets men's basketball team.
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Midwest Affair 2025
8 PM – 4 PM — Glass City Center — Weekend Pass $120 — Celebrate music and dance at the 16th Annual Midwest Affair with workshops and evening events.
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Chris Powell Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy with Chris Powell at a local favorite venue.
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Angela Meade Performs Strauss, Beethoven & Wagner
8-10:30 p.m. — Toledo Museum of Art — Tickets required — Experience a captivating evening of Strauss, Beethoven, and Wagner that explores love and farewell through timeless orchestral masterpieces.
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Artist Talk: Mary Dawson
2-5 p.m. — 20 North Gallery & Venue — Free admission — Explore the artist's unique fluidity in oil paintings and ceramic sculptures.
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Live Entertainment with Bobby and Frankie May
5-8 p.m. — Fuzzy's Taco Shop — Food and drink specials — Enjoy a lively Tuesday evening with great music and delicious tacos.
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Thanksgiving Buffet
12-7 p.m. — Maumee Bay Brew Pub — Enjoy a bountiful buffet of traditional Thanksgiving dishes in a festive atmosphere.
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