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Toledo
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Paws & Whiskers will move to a larger facility next year to expand its ability to care for more cats in the community. WTOL
- ➤ On Dec. 19, members of Divine Nine fraternities and sororities served meals at Family House (a local nonprofit) to help residents stay nourished during the cold weather. The event highlighted a community effort to support neighbors in need. WTVG
- ➤ Lucas County Children Services spokesperson Julie Malkin told WTOL 11 that the Gift of Joy toy drive is a valuable program for kids. The drive supports children served by the agency and highlights strong community care. WTOL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new environmental documentary, Ranger of the North, by Toledo-born filmmaker Bradley Bethel will screen on December 26 from 11 a.m. to noon at Maumee Indoor Theatre (601 Conant St.) with a post-screening Q&A. Tickets cost $7 and include a drink and popcorn. Toledo City Paper
- ➤ Tim Miller explores Toledo’s Rosary Cathedral today in a video feature that reveals unique design elements, hidden details and local legends (even longtime residents may not have seen before). His walkthrough highlights the cathedral’s rich history and captivating architecture. WTOL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Toledo Public Schools board approved a transformational plan to cut up to 100 positions amid a $24 million state aid shortfall. The crowded meeting saw union and community members opposing the cuts — district officials will notify affected staff soon and submit the plan to the state next week. WTVG
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ WTVG’s Sashem Brey explained how small monthly subscriptions can drain your wallet and offered practical steps for Toledo residents to trim spending (tips to fight subscription fatigue). WTVG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Emergency departments in Toledo report a notable rise in flu and norovirus cases, prompting some school closures ahead of holiday gatherings. Health officials advise good hand-washing and vaccination (especially for children) to help curb the spread. WTVG
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Madonna Homes (north Toledo) are without hot water for the second time this month, and the recurring outage disrupts daily routines in the complex. WTOL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Toledo's Glass City Wranglers have boosted their game day experience downtown by adding full-service concessions + a dance team to create a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. The team will return to TBL for 2026 with preseason road exhibitions against BSL teams to help strengthen local ties. Toledo City Paper
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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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Jessica Secrest - Of Course It's Good!
6:30 p.m. — Toledo School For the Arts — Ticket information not specified — Celebrate the release of 'Of Course It's Good!' with Jessica Secrest, the creator of @applesauceandadhd.
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~ Maya Angelou
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