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Toledo
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way said calls to the 2-1-1 assistance line outpaced last year's totals (demand increased during the summer) as residents faced growing challenges. WTOL
- ➤ The Town Center at Levis Commons is hosting a tree lighting ceremony—presented by 13abc—to kick off the holiday season for local residents. WTVG
- ➤ Local organizers launched the 'Sock It to the Homeless' drive on November 19th—collecting socks to keep the homeless warm—and the event will continue in the coming days. WTVG
- ➤ Organizers are inviting Toledo residents to the 60th annual Turkey Day Open fundraiser—held at Heather Downs Country Club on November 27—to raise $6,000 for the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio with nine holes of golf and awards. WTVG
- ➤ Kevin Spitler is partnering with local businesses for the annual sock drive that began Nov. 1 and will run through Jan. 4 with record 22 drop sites in Toledo— the socks will be distributed by 419 Cares on Jan. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at 1717 Madison Ave to help homeless residents keep warm in cold winters. WTVG
- ➤ Volunteers at The Salvation Army packed Thanksgiving boxes on Tuesday and delivered the meals on Wednesday so 500 local families did not have to worry about food for Thanksgiving. Recipients reported the support eased financial stress — and the organization plans to assist families for Christmas. WTVG
- ➤ Santa will bring a boatload of live, donated Christmas trees by tugboat to the National Museum of the Great Lakes on Dec. 6 for local families as part of the museum’s largest community giveback event. Visitors can buy a tree or gift card and receive a matching hygiene kit with each donation (sign-up ends Nov. 30 at 1 p.m.). WTVG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schmucker’s Restaurant in Toledo is making 1,000 pies ahead of Thanksgiving using a back kitchen not hurt by an August fire, while it waits for a final city inspection. The pies will be sold Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the diner's full reopening date remains undecided. WTVG
- ➤ The Ohio House passed a bill to regulate and tax intoxicating hemp products after a loophole allowed their free sale, and lawmakers are now negotiating a final version that may include a state ban, set to start 90 days after the governor signs it. The hemp industry warned that a ban could hurt 4,000 businesses and 20,000 jobs—while a federal ban is scheduled to take effect in November if Congress does not change it. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Weird Al Yankovic will visit Toledo as part of his BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, with a show planned for next year that promises a unique music event for local fans. WTOL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Holiday light displays change when the weather alters their brightness and colors; humid nights make soft glows and clear nights bring sharper lights. Local events this weekend, including the Toledo Zoo’s Lights Before Christmas and the Bowling Green Holiday Parade, will show these differences—residents should pay attention to weather updates as they plan their outings. WTOL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Toledo Public Schools have put Narcan in high school emergency kits to help with opioid overdoses. School nurses say the medicine already helped a Woodward High student in 2019—EMS is called right away since its effects last only 30 to 45 minutes. WTVG
- ➤ Brian Dugger discussed an 11 Investigates report that looks at the faces of the drug epidemic and the people fighting addiction in Lucas County. The report shows the challenges and efforts on the front lines. WTOL
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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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Toledo Walleye vs. Wheeling Nailers
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Huntington Center — Special promotion — Exciting hockey action with a Turkey Hat Giveaway for fans.
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Toledo Murder Mystery Dinner: Reindeer Hoax
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Spaghetti Warehouse — Dinner included — Experience a thrilling interactive murder mystery with delicious food and live entertainment.
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Glass and Garland Holiday Bazaar
12-5 p.m. — Bent Custom Neon — $5 entry — Kick off the holiday season with local artisan creations, live music, and delicious food.
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Toledo Paint & Sip Party - Cardinal in the Snow
6-9 p.m. — Caper's Pizza Bar — Tickets required — Enjoy a cozy evening of painting a cardinal in the snow with food and drinks available.
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Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
6-7:15 p.m. — ProMedica Neurosciences Center — Free entry — A supportive gathering for individuals with MS and their loved ones to share experiences and resources.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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