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Toledo
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 250,000 lights shine on Nevada Street this holiday season as a cherished neighborhood tradition returns in East Toledo—local organizers led the effort to brighten the street for the season. The festive display draws local families and residents—highlighting a community effort to celebrate the holidays. WTOL
- ➤ Fourteen homes along Nevada Street in east Toledo showcase over 250,000 holiday lights synchronized with music—this free display marks its fifth year and draws local visitors. WTOL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schmucker’s will re-open tomorrow—after an August fire caused extensive damage, repairs have been completed to allow the business to welcome customers again. WTVG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Toledo man discovered a dead body on Madison Avenue on Sunday while checking on people experiencing homelessness—officials noted that 588 shelter beds were at 99% capacity with 538 people waiting—prompting calls for improved mental health and housing support. WTVG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Holidays at the Manor House will run from Dec. 6 through Dec. 14 with free admission and open hours from 10 a.m.—8 p.m. WTOL
- ➤ The Toledo Repertoire Theatre will perform its 40th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol from Dec. 5—Dec. 7. The theatre will hold weekend shows to give local audiences a festive preview of the classic tale. WTOL
- ➤ Local writer Dan Denton—former Jeep union steward—released his fourth poetry collection Fight Songs for the Underdogs in October, a book that reflects his early struggles with poverty, addiction, and homelessness and honors the spirit of America’s working class. His honest verses capture a journey from hardship to art and offer a rallying cry for the underdogs. Toledo Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Toledo Head Start programs are closed temporarily—TPS awaits federal funding to restart services. School officials say the centers will reopen when new funds arrive. WTVG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Toledo is partnering with the Ability Center to hold a focus group that asks people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers for input on finding accessible housing at Toledo Lucas Main Library on Dec. 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.—Their input will help guide future policies by the Department of Housing and Community Development. WTVG
- ➤ Lucas County has launched a new online system for dog license registration for 2026; all dogs over 3 months must have a valid license by Jan. 31 to avoid a $25 late fee. Residents may register online, by mail, or in person at designated locations—veterans may qualify for a free one-year license for up to 100 dogs. WTOL
- ➤ On December 1st, Dr. Kevin Egan—an economics professor—discussed the work requirement in Gov. Mike DeWine’s Child Care Cred Program and said it may improve outcomes. His remarks come as state officials continue to refine the program to better support families. The University of Toledo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MemoryLane Care partnered with the Area Office on Aging to launch a new program—Care Transitions—that helps older adults receive guidance on medications, follow-up appointments and emotional support as they return home from the hospital. The free program serves Lucas, Henry, Wood and Monroe counties and follows patients for 90 days to help reduce hospital readmissions. WTVG
- ➤ Dr. Tanvir Singh and Dr. Robert Smith from UToledo Health and clinical coordinator Michelle Harris explained that a new transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy may help patients with treatment-resistant depression rewire their brains—this treatment may offer a new option for those who have not improved with other methods. The University of Toledo
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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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Area Office On Aging Holiday Party
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — The Premier — Free entry — Celebrate the season with friends and community at a festive holiday gathering.
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Heralding the Holidays 2025
Dec 5-7 — Toledo Botanical Garden — Free entry — Celebrate the festive season with community activities and beautiful garden displays.
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Holiday Night Market
9 AM – 3 PM — Fifth Third Building - One Seagate — Free entry — Celebrate the season in a nostalgic wonderland filled with festive activities.
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Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
7:30-9 p.m. — The Stranahan — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical holiday celebration with dazzling illusions and festive surprises for the entire family.
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Local Authors Spotlight at Voodoo Brewing
6-8 p.m. — Voodoo Brewing Co — $20 entry — Celebrate local authors and enjoy literary trivia while supporting community literacy programs.
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Disney On Ice - Frozen & Encanto
7-8:30 p.m. — Huntington Center — Pricing starts at $24.00 — Experience the enchanting tales of Frozen and Encanto come to life on ice with beloved Disney characters.
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Children's Wonderland Holiday Event
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Sylvania Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter — $7 for children, $9 for adults — Step into a festive wonderland with classic exhibits, train rides, and photos with Santa.
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Toledo Ballet - The Nutcracker
2-3:30 p.m. — The Stranahan — Tickets available — Celebrate 85 years of a beloved holiday tradition with a magical performance of The Nutcracker.
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Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
1-2:30 p.m. — Huntington Center — Starting at $24.00 — Experience the enchanting worlds of Frozen and Encanto brought to life on ice with dazzling performances.
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