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12:00 PM · Toledo Spirits Company
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2:00 PM · The Valentine Theatre
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4:00 PM · Toledo Center for Live Arts
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6:30 PM · Home Slice Pizza
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Read the guideA women died in the hospital after her vehicle became trapped under a semi-trailer in a two-vehicle crash on Nov. 12, according to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office
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A Toledo man is charged with Voyeurism for allegedly taking pictures of someone at a Kroger, according to a Toledo Municipal Court Clerk document.
Source brief · 13abc ·
In a downtown Toledo recording studio, young people are turning their creative interests into new skills and potential careers — whether that’s producing music, making videos, hosting podcasts, or discovering talents they didn’t know they had.
Source brief · The Blade: Local ·
The toy drive collects toys for local families in need. The toys will go to children across northwest Ohio.
Source brief · 13abc ·
The Black Swamp Arts Center has helped thousands of people get creative since it first opened its doors.
Source brief · 13abc ·
Brysen Davis says he works with more than 100 young people at high risk of gun violence.
Source brief · 13abc ·Nasir Johnson was on her way home on Halloween night when a car hit her vehicle. Johnson died in the crash.
Toledo’s police and fire unions are bracing for sharply different outcomes from the city’s planned layoffs.
A spokesperson for the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport confirmed its departing flights have all been affected by the nationwide ground stop.
As Toledo braces for winter, St. Paul's Community Center and Cherry Street Mission are at capacity, yet preparing to help more people.
Government
The City of Maumee Environmental and Tree Commission invites residents to learn practical strategies for caring for and identifying trees during the Tree Health & Identification 101
Government
The policy puts restrictions in place to make sure vendors use city data responsibly.
Public safety
44-year-old Timothy Haase died in the February crash.
Public safety
A man who ambushed a police officer pursuing him on foot after a 100-mph car chase got 39 years in prison Friday morning from a Lucas County judge.
Health
Earlier this month, Championed Minds celebrated a ribbon cutting for its downtown Toledo administrative office. The milestone marked a new chapter for a local organization that began on April 1, 2022, with a goal of making behavioral health care easier to access for children, teens, adults and families.Led by Chief Executive Officer Antwan Carvez Jones and Chief Operating Officer Arnethia Levey, MSW, Championed…
Health
‘Code Forty 4′ connects first responders to wellness resources and works to reduce costs for families in need.
Education
Karina James wins the individual title, with Patrick Kiprop pacing the men with a runner-up finish.
Education
The University of Toledo hosted the Nov. 12 portion of Great Lakes AI Week, bringing leaders from major regional employers to campus for a day focused on practical, responsible uses of AI.
Business
Some city of Toledo unions are learning how many of their members will be laid off as the city crafts its 2027 budget.
Business
Toledo is preparing to cut approximately 100 positions across city departments, according to Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz.
Tech & innovation
BOWLING GREEN — As the second annual Great Lakes AI Week began Tuesday morning on the Bowling Green State University campus, several speakers urged supporters of the industry to be wary of hype and make sure they have sufficient guardrails in place.
Tech & innovation
The College of Engineering hosted a tour highlighting academic programs, student opportunities and research innovations supporting a rapidly evolving mobility sector during last week's Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit.
Sports
The BCSN Game of the Week features Clay at Central Catholic. Top seed Liberty Center hosts Columbus Grove. Perrysburg goes on the road to face Springfield.
Sports
Members of student veteran groups from Toledo and Bowling Green will march on Nov. 14, present game ball on game day on Nov. 20
Outdoors
The park is waiting on colder temperatures, and staff are working behind the scenes to get the ribbon ready for skating.
Outdoors
Enter for your chance to win a Behind the Scenes Tour Experience at the Toledo Zoo!
Arts & culture
Attendees gathered for the annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering in Toledo on Friday.
Arts & culture
From a judo class to Veterans Day ceremonies, Blade photographers head out every day to capture the triumphs, tragedies, and oddities of life in Lucas County and beyond.
Things to do
Kathy Wagner, executive director of a Toledo nonprofit, said she wants to be a volunteer because she feels blessed and wants to help others. “I’m appreciative of the life that I have. I want to do something where I am giving back. When I look at my first grandson, I see how happy and
Things to do
BOWLING GREEN — When Kati Thompson routinely drove by an abandoned building in downtown Bowling Green, she said she saw opportunity.
Regional news
10 people escaped a fire that started on the second story of a house at around 6:30 Saturday morning, according to Toledo Fire and Rescue Department (TFRD).
Regional news
Hassan Abbas' attorneys argue he needs to travel to Columbus to prepare for his hearing before the medical board, which is to be held on Zoom next week.
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Innovation
BOWLING GREEN — As the second annual Great Lakes AI Week began Tuesday morning on the Bowling Green State University campus, several speakers urged supporters of the industry to be wary of hype and make sure they have sufficient guardrails in place.
Source: The Blade: Local ·
Innovation
The College of Engineering hosted a tour highlighting academic programs, student opportunities and research innovations supporting a rapidly evolving mobility sector during last week's Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit.
Source: University of Toledo + UTMC ·
Innovation
A year from now, Toledo-area residents will be a lot better equipped to know what’s in the air they breathe.
Source: The Blade: Local ·
