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Mud Hens named Triple-A Organization of the Year
The Toledo Mud Hens are pleased to share that they were named the 2026 Triple-A Organization of the Year by Minor League Baseball. The honor was announced at this year’s MiLB Summit held in Louisville. Toledo was one of four finalists – one from each level of MiLB – named
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30+ Toledo-Area Breweries, Bars, and Distilleries to Explore
At the beating heart of any community, you’ll find gathering places where neighbors connect, ideas flow and local pride is poured into every glass. Check out these Toledo bars and breweries for your next night out, casual catch-up, or weekend gathering.
via Destination Toledo (Toledo-Lucas County CVB) · - Sports
Women’s Basketball to Open MAC Play on National TV vs. Kent State
The Toledo women’s basketball program’s Mid-American Conference opener against Kent State will air nationally on CBS Sports Network, the conference office announced this week. The Rockets and Golden Flashes will tip off Sunday, Jan. 3, at 4 p.m. in Savage Arena. The game was moved from its original date of Jan. 2. The women’s basketball team’s Mid-American Conference opener Jan. 3 against Kent State will air nationally on CBS Sports Network. Toledo opens its season Monday, Nov. 2, against Louisiana Tech at 7 p.m. See the Rockets’ full 2026-27 schedule.
via University of Toledo + UTMC · - Public safety
Retired Rossford chief of police says Paul Dobson’s compassion for victims set a ‘great example’
I am writing to support Paul Dobson for Wood County Common Pleas Judge. I have known Paul for over 30 years. We first met when he was assigned as the prosecutor on my first felony case. The defendant was charged with domestic violence, and the victim in the case sustained serious physical injuries. Paul refused to take a plea in the case and took it to trial. The defendant was found guilty and did prison time for the offense. That case introduced me to how much Paul cares about victims of violent crimes.
via BG Independent News · - Sports
Men’s Basketball Lands 4 National TV Games as Season Nears
A pair of Toledo men’s basketball home games for the 2026-27 season have been moved from Saturday to Friday so they can be televised nationally, the Mid-American Conference office announced this week. Toledo will host Buffalo on Friday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. in Savage Arena. The Akron game moves to Friday, Jan. 15, at 8 p.m. Both games will air on CBS Sports Network. The men’s basketball team will have four nationally televised games for the 2026-27 season. See the Rockets’ full 2026-27 schedule.
via University of Toledo + UTMC ·
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