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DJs bring music, energy to Toledo-area polls
Election Day in the Toledo area had a lively soundtrack as DJs brought dance-floor favorites to polling locations across the region, including Miesha “DJ Lu” Ashford at Springfield High School. DJs at the Polls is a national nonpartisan initiative that aims to make Election Day a welcoming community celebration. “I hope they feel joy — I hope they feel welcome,” Ms. Ashford said. “I hope they feel like they’re part of something like a party, and that it makes them feel good.” As voters entered the Springfield High School polling site Tuesday, she played a variety of dance music, including “Get Silly” by V.I.C., “Electric Boogie” by Marcia Griffiths, “Outstanding” by the Gap Band, and music by Michael Jackson. Brandi Grover, who has three children in the Springfield district, appreciated the variety. “She had something for everyone. It’s been good for us out here. For people coming in, it kind of gives a more relaxed vibe instead of being totally stressed,” Ms. Grover said. DJs at the Polls is a nonprofit that aims to increase voter turnout among historically underrepresented groups, including people of color, young people, and first-time voters. In randomized controlled trials, polling sites with DJs at the
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November 2026 Friends of the Library Book Sale
What: Shop from over 30,000 gently-used, well-loved hardcover and paperback books for $1 each at the Friends of the Library book sale from Nov. 5–7. Also available for purchase are CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD and cassette, records, board games and more. Friends of the Library is a nonprofit...
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The Old-Timey Ohio Supper Spot Where One Slab Of Prime Rib Justifies The Whole Drive
A steakhouse sits inside a historic mill, right over a river. I keep coming back to that image. It makes me hungry and curious at the same time. The menu in this Ohio spot has a clear star. Prime rib gets more mentions than almost anything else. A big salad...
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November Events at Imagination Station
Science After Dark: EmpowHer Market is a one-stop shop for a feel-good holiday. Featuring an incredible lineup of women-founded small businesses local to Toledo, this after-dark experience lets you browse custom creations, find pieces with quirky charm and blend your style with STEAM, all while uplifting our community. Little Scientist...
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Walt Churchill's Market celebrates 10 years of the big cheese event
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This laid back cat has been waiting for a new home for six months | Community Critters on 13+
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Goose is a handsome, laid-back cat who has been waiting six months for a home. He’s available through Humane Ohio. Once he warms up to his people, he loves to cuddle and follows his foster around the house. He plays with his foster siblings and would likely do well with kids who respect a cat’s boundaries.