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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After temperatures dropped overnight, Toledo shelters struggled to meet the demand from the unhoused. City leaders will soon discuss new measures to better support those in need. WTVG
- ➤ Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHFH) presented keys to new homeowner Shannon Scott in south Toledo (with help from over 200 local volunteers) today. WTOL
- ➤ Paws & Whiskers, a Toledo cat shelter that has operated for 29 years, will move to a new facility gifted by a devoted donor and plans to expand its care capacity. WTOL
- ➤ On Dec. 16, S&G donated $215,000 to 67 local charities at the Pinnacle in Maumee and pledged another $100,000 to the Halim Clinic, bringing its lifetime giving above $700,000. Toledo Free Press
- ➤ Angels Outreach volunteers delivered 150 Christmas food baskets to Toledo families Thursday with help from police, state troopers and firefighters—ensuring local families had essential holiday meals. The nonprofit spent weeks gathering food and assembling the baskets for the season. WTVG
- ➤ Local TikToker Michelle Duni launched a 'Merry Canned Food Drive' after learning Martin Luther King Kitchen for the Poor needed donations; she has rallied local restaurants to urge customers to bring in canned food. WTOL
- ➤ Volunteers collected toys Wednesday at ProMedica Toledo Hospital for McKenna’s Christmas Wishes Toy Donation — a program that brings holiday cheer to local families. The Blade
- ➤ Anthony Wayne High School students have led several projects to support local causes since their Community Engagement class began in 2021. Last week, first period students delivered 2,600 toys for children in need through Anthony Wayne Neighborhood Bridges. Toledo Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Toledo mother lost more than $1,000 when Value City Furniture went bankrupt and failed to deliver her order, leaving her without a refund and her living room empty a week before Christmas. WTVG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at McGregor Elementary and Jefferson Junior High decorated classroom doors for the holiday season in a friendly competition+ creative display contest that showcased local student talent and holiday spirit. WTOL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Toledo American Heart Association warns residents that holiday stress from financial pressures, busy schedules, and family obligations can raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Health experts advise staying hydrated, active, and mindful + seeking timely care if symptoms occur. WTOL
- ➤ UToledo President James Holloway, Dr. Imran Ali and Dr. Jian-Ting Zhang announced plans for the new Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute on Dec. 18, saying the institute will build on the university’s strengths to improve cancer research and treatment in the region. The University of Toledo
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Maumee HS grad Mike Jacobs returns home as Toledo Rockets head coach, ready to build on his college football success. He outlined his plans at UT to energize the team for a promising season. WTOL
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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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Walleye Hockey Game vs Wheeling Nailers
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Huntington Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Toledo Walleye as they aim for a win at home following the holiday season.
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Jean Holden for Lucille's 4th Anniversary Celebration
7:15-10:15 p.m. — Lucille's Jazz Lounge — Check event page for details — Celebrate four years of live music with a performance by Toledo's own Jean Holden.
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Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Huntington Center — Cost varies — Experience a century of jaw-dropping basketball skills and outrageous fun with the legendary Globetrotters.
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Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Bowling Green State Falcons Men's Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Stroh Center — $3 — Catch an exciting college basketball matchup between two in-state rivals.
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Midnight Special 5K
11:45 PM – 5:45 AM — Patron Saints Brewery — Registration fee applies — Celebrate New Year's with a unique race that lets you run into the next year!
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Toledo Rockets Women's Basketball vs. Western Michigan Broncos Women's Basketball
2-6 p.m. — John F. Savage Arena — Check for ticket prices — Catch exciting women's college basketball action as the Rockets take on the Broncos.
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The Glass City Crown 2026
3:00 AM – 2:59 AM — Glass City Center — In-person competition — Witness thrilling performances at Toledo’s premier cheerleading event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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