Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
Good morning, Toledo.
A local senior paid $5,500 to Amazon Roofing for roof repairs that never happened and filed a police report when the company closed after the owner’s death (the agent now plans to return the funds), leaving his fixed-income family seeking justice.
United Way Emerging Leaders is hosting an event Wednesday to pack cold-weather and hygiene kits for local residents.
Volunteers will put together essential supplies as winter approaches.
The 53rd annual East Toledo Holiday Parade took place Saturday along East Broadway Street as locals revived their Christmas spirit; Toledoan Laura Alford attended for the first time since 1980 (she accompanied her daughter, Abby) and joined in the festive cheer.
Stranahan Theater will host the Broadway touring show & Juliet from Tuesday, Dec.
16 to Sunday, Dec. 21 in Toledo. Tickets are available online for each performance.
Toledo Public Schools is weighing cost-cutting ideas, including a four-day week and new program plans, that some parents fear may hurt student opportunities.
District Superintendent Romules Durant will address these proposals Monday with WTOL 11.
Wales Road (between Tracy Road and East Broadway Street) in Northwood will be closed starting Monday, Dec.
8 for waterline work through the rest of December.
State-sponsored air tests (Nov.
26 to 28) at Eastwood schools confirmed that radon levels remain below mitigation thresholds, indicating the buildings are safe for occupants.
New data shows Ohio ranks near the bottom in health value (44th), raising concerns over low health care spending.
Local advocates urge reforms that could build a healthier future for our community.
Jason Candle, Toledo's all-time wins leader, left to coach at UConn + his departure ends a long era in local football.
Maumee Valley beat the South Carolina squad 68 to 62 in a City Legends event.
MVP Kee'ran Stokes scored 19 points while teammate Nasir Wilson added 17 (their strong play helped secure the win).
The Northview girls' basketball team beat Perrysburg (with a score of 56 to 40) on Friday as Grace Krahl scored 19 points in a Northern Lakes League Buckeye game.
The Liberty Center Tigers football team will play in an upcoming game at their home field as they aim to win their first state title after finishing second in the past two seasons (their team motto fueling the drive).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cindy Kaza Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — $78 — Experience a night of laughs with Cindy Kaza at this local comedy venue.
Toledo Paint and Sip Party – Christmas Joy
6-9 p.m. — Real Seafood Company Toledo — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity with a festive painting session featuring a cheerful cardinal and holiday designs.
Chloe & Connor at Sebastiano's Italiano
5:30-8 p.m. — Sebastiano's Italiano — Reservations required — Enjoy a night of music from Chloe & the Steel Strings as they debut their album 'Burn Bright'.
& Juliet
7:30-9 p.m. — The Stranahan — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical twist on the iconic love story that celebrates love and new beginnings.
Holiday Series: Walleye vs. Heartlanders
1-7 p.m. — Huntington Center — Stream on FloHockey — Catch the Iowa Heartlanders take on the Toledo Walleye in an exciting hockey showdown.
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