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Toledo
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Health is hosting a toy drive Friday to collect unwrapped gifts for Seaway Marketplace’s toy giveaway that will help children in need this holiday season; drop-off points are set at local centers + check local listings for times. The Blade
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cake in a Cup in Sylvania Township will close after 20 years, as co-owner Lori Jacobs announced the decision, with the shop (located at 6511) set to shut its doors soon. The Blade
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four Lucas County organizations are set to receive state grants to fight homelessness. The Ohio Department of Development will provide funds to boost housing stability+ community support in the area. The Blade
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A UTMC patient died from rabies 51 days after receiving a kidney from an Idaho donor who was scratched by a skunk six weeks earlier; the CDC confirmed the case on Dec. 4 + noted it is the fourth transplant-transmitted rabies event since 1978. WTOL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Liberty Center Tigers won the state championship last week — energizing the town of 1,100 residents — as community members gathered to celebrate a proud local football family. The Blade
- ➤ Mike Jacobs, a Maumee native, will be introduced as UToledo's new head football coach during a news conference on Friday morning + his appointment may signal a new direction for the team. WTVG
- ➤ Liberty Center running back Garrison Kruse was named Division V co-offensive player of the year as a junior, leading a large contingent of Tigers on the All-Ohio team. His award celebrates strong performance in high school football. The Blade
- ➤ Anthony Wayne girls basketball beat Napoleon in a preseason game in the Northern Lakes League (a contest between top divisional favorites). The win boosts the team's confidence as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Blade
- ➤ Rogers boys basketball rallied from a first-half deficit to defeat Springfield 63–47 in a non-league matchup Tuesday—OJ Waller led with a game-high 25 points. The Blade
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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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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.
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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.
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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'.
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& 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.
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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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Run Santa Run 5K - Perrysburg
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Second Sole — Registration fees apply — Celebrate the season with a festive 5K run surrounded by holiday cheer.
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It's a Wonderful Life - Free Movie Night
7-9:10 p.m. — Maumee Indoor Theater — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with a heartwarming screening of a classic film about hope and kindness.
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