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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Toledo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 21, a memorial service called An Unhoused Blue Christmas honored more than 27 Toledo neighbors who died while homeless this year. Local churches and community groups organized the event and urged residents to connect those in need with outreach services. WTVG
- ➤ Bush's Beans pledges to donate $25,000 for every Rockets touchdown at the bowl game today to the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank and offers free entry + bean-related promotions to the first 2,000 fans who bring a can of Bush's Beans. WTOL
- ➤ Local nonprofit S.T.A.R.S. is organizing a gift card drive to support TPS staff who may face layoffs in February as job cuts are under review with a Board vote on Jan. 27. Local businesses are asked to pledge $100 gift cards + help those who once taught your kids. WTVG
- ➤ Ottawa Hills senior Charlotte Ellingson was named this week’s Rising Star for her love of learning and desire to give back to her community+introduced by Action News anchor James Starks, she shows the spirit of local service. WTVG
- ➤ The Grand Lodge Food Pantry has served local families for 23 years on the third Thursday of each month and is now receiving a $1,300 donation (from Yark Automotive Group and 13 Action News) to help boost emergency food services while it seeks a permanent building. WTVG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Toledo have dropped to an average of $2.48 per gallon ahead of the holidays, with a nearly 40-cent decline in one week, a GasBuddy analysis shows. The report noted prices ranged from $2.12 to $2.99 per gallon, marking one of the lowest seasonal levels in five years. WTOL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Toledo astronomers may have discovered the first stars in space, called Population III stars, according to lead researcher Dr. Eli Visbal. The study now offers fresh clues about how our universe began. WTOL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire departments in northwest Ohio were awarded nearly $5 million in FEMA grants announced by Rep. Kaptur’s office on Monday (Dec. 22). Toledo Fire & Rescue received over $1.1 million, while other local departments secured funds for needed equipment and extra staff. WTVG
- ➤ ODOT urges drivers to slow down and avoid distractions today as holiday travel intensifies and colder weather may bring icy conditions, reminding motorists to leave extra room for semi-trucks & check OHGO for updates. WTOL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medical student Emma Scott from UToledo revealed research showing that certain nail products may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Her study advises consumers to review product ingredients carefully before use + underscores potential dermatologic risks. The University of Toledo
- ➤ On Monday, Dec. 22, Dr. Jennifer DeLucia (UToledo Health pediatrician) detailed hepatitis B symptoms and explained why experts long recommended vaccinating newborns after a recent CDC shift. The University of Toledo
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WTOL 11’s Sports team has launched Big Board Friday for the 2025‑26 high school basketball season, airing live highlights at 5 p.m. on Fridays and recapping games at 11 p.m. on WTOL 11 and digital platforms across NW Ohio & SE Michigan. WTOL
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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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Dinosaur World Live
7-9 p.m. — Valentine Theatre — Tickets $15-$20 — Experience a thrilling, sensory-friendly adventure with life-like dinosaurs on stage.
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