News across Lucas County
Pray You Don’t See Them: Strange Shapes Premiering at the Maumee Indoor Theater
Filmed at home Written and directed by James Aponte, Strange Shapes is set to premiere at the Maumee Indoor Theater on October 10th. This is Aponte’s Following blind woman’s search for her missing dog, this horror film features an impressive story with a familiar setting. Filming…
Despite Rain, Toledo Rowing Makes a Strong Return to the Glass City Regatta
Rain fell steadily over the Maumee River Saturday morning as members of the University of Toledo women’s rowing team carried their boats from the Downtown boathouse toward the water for the Glass City Regatta. A year earlier, the same event had marked the beginning of Toledo’s…
You Can Find More Than Just Books at The Glass Wheel
New Occult Bookstore Opens in Toledo Looking for new and used books, a place to sit and maybe a segment of a human finger? Look no further than The Glass Wheel, a new bookstore located at 1505 Adams St. Benjamin Peregoy and Lizzie Arden, owners of The Glass Wheel, have created a…
Toledo Officially Gains Approval For Major Infrastructure Project
Upgrades coming to the UpTown District The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially approved the city of Toledo’s $20 million RAISE grant project, clearing the way for major infrastructure upgrades. The redevelopment project is designed to support Toledo’s growing…

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Democracy Watch
There are many changes with the new Presidential administration. Mass layoffs and terminations, a changed world view, decreased or eliminated funding for decades old programs, round-ups of immigrants and more. Some citizens are pleased with these changes, while others are…

A Night Close to Wonder in Toledo: Dwight Adams Performs at Peacock Cafe Sept. 24
This reporter asked: “So I hear you’ve been playing trumpet for Stevie Wonder for 25 years. Dwight Adams responded: “28 years, man. I started in 1998” Oops. So much for research. But the thing about Adams is that while, yes, he’s played with one of R&B’s great legends for more…

The Toledo Fringe Fest Brings Art And Oddities To Collingwood
The festival is more than just a painting competition Artists at this year’s Toledo Fringe Fest will hand over their finished paintings knowing most will be sawed in half. It’s part of Art Mayhem, a painting competition returning to the Collingwood Arts Center. The works go…

From Bottle to Tap: Funky Turtle Brewing Company Finds Taproom Home on Tremainsville Road
When Funky Turtle Brewing Company first debuted its cans on local shelves, co-founder Drake Pregnall promised a taproom would open when the time was right. Three and a half years later, after identifying a location, navigating permits, completing major renovations and pouring…

Everyone Deserves a Second Chance
Finding Second-Chance Job Opportunities The Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) and the Cherry Street Mission host a yearly second-chance job fair for individuals facing barriers to employment. Still, if you missed it this spring, they have resources available 24/7. Both…

Toledo Art Returns at the Historic Erie Street Market
This weekend-long event celebrates Toledo art with exhibitions and live performances The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo is hosting Artomatic 419 on September 18-20. Held at Erie Street Market in Downtown Toledo, this three-day festival celebrates the city’s dynamic art scene…

Ms. Pat on Comedy, Healing and Her Return to Toledo Funny Bone
From growing up in Atlanta and performing stand-up, to her bestselling autobiography “Rabbit” and the fifth (and counting) season of her sitcom “The Ms. Pat Show,” comedian Ms. Pat has had an eventful career, with no signs of slowing down. Amidst all these projects, Ms. Pat is…