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Drought conditions threaten annual Walleye Run
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Your favorite ice cream shop is opening soon
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Rock band Chicago to perform at Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre this summer
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The rock band Chicago announced today that the Toledo Zoo will be a stop on their ongoing tour this summer. According to a press release, the Grammy-award winning, Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees will perform at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre on June 30.
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Darius Rucker to kick off 'Songs of Summer Tour' in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — Singer/songwriter Darius Rucker will be kicking off his summer tour with a stop in Toledo for an outdoor concert. According to a press release from Live Nation Concerts, Rucker will begin his 2026 tour at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre on June 4. Rucker will be joined by special guests George Birge and Austin Williams.
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Ohio Magazine Just Crowned This Tavern’s Fried Bologna Sandwich A True Bucket List Bite
Deep in the heart of Marion County sits a small-town tavern that has captured the attention of food lovers across Ohio and beyond. G & R Tavern in Waldo has been serving up fried bologna sandwiches for generations, and now Ohio Magazine has officially recognized this humble dish as a culinary experience every Ohioan should try at least once.
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BGSU introduces new music industry degree
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is introducing the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry (BAMI) degree in the fall of 2026, becoming the first Ohio public university to offer a bachelor’s degree focused on the music industry. The degree is offered through the College of Musical Arts, building on...
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Big Apple pianist Adam Birnbaum featured guest for Jazz Week at BGSU
The BGSU Jazz Studies program will welcome New York based pianist and composer Adam Birnbaum as guest artist for Jazz Week. Birnbaum, who has released four recordings under his name, is considered one of the emerging piano voices. He is both active on the New York music scene and has performed around the world at festivals, concert halls, and clubs both as a leader and with many of the top names in jazz.
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Spencerville woman celebrates her 101st birthday with surprise church party
SPENCERVILLE, Ohio (WLIO) - A local woman is marking a milestone that few people will ever reach. Bernice Dunn is turning 101, and her church decided to give her that special surprise party to celebrate. Bernice, born in February of 1925, had no idea the party was to take place. She says that she simply showed up to church. Some of her family traveled over 2 hours to see her. With a variety of age groups at her party to celebrate with her, Bernice shared stories, laughter, and the wisdom she's gained for over a century.
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Two new restaurants planned in Wapakoneta
WAPAKONETA, Ohio (WLIO) — Two new restaurants are in the works in Wapakoneta. The Coop and The Mason Jar are both set to open this spring, bringing new dining options to the community. The Coop will offer takeout and delivery chicken, including wings, tenders and sandwiches, using a secret recipe passed down to the owner. The Mason Jar will be a steakhouse, but owner Matthew Brown says he wants it to be a casual place where people can get together.
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Band 'Chicago' coming to Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre
TOLEDO, Ohio — The legendary band Chicago will be performing in Toledo this summer, with tickets going on sale at the end of this week. According to a press release from Live Nation Concerts, Chicago will perform at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre on June 30 this year, bringing the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductees to the Glass City for an outdoor performance.
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Owner of BG's Sterling's Amish Deli says restaurant staying open after all (with some changes)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Just over a month after announcing he was closing Sterling’s Amish Deli on Wooster Street in downtown Bowling Green, owner Steven Sterling says he is keeping the business open after all. In a lengthy Facebook post on Saturday, Sterling says he is reevaluating his...
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Outdoors: Area awaits 'fantastic' Maumee River walleye run
Just down the road about 15 minutes from Toledo is a walleye fishing paradise along the Maumee River that is known to most in northwest Ohio and beyond. Those wanting to fish are often asking when is the best time to block off time in his or her calendar. There is no exact predictor to tell when it will click on for sure, other than whether the water level and temperature are right — usually between 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Other ways are to wait for when anglers with big smiles are displaying stringers of “six packs” of keepers online or from word of mouth that the “fish are in the river.” The run of 500,000 fish can start to swarm through as early as February but the best action is in March and early April. An Ohio Division of Wildlife biologist, however, says conditions are ripe for a later sustained run this year that should make it “fantastic” to even “great.” “ ... the added advantage of the ice will help to delay the run and keep the water from warming up quickly. In years when the conditions dictate that the run starts later it tends to cause
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BG restaurant owner planning big changes for the business
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How can low water levels impact the Walleye Run?
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101 Smokehouse to open Downtown Marion location at former Ray Ray’s Site
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—A popular regional barbecue destination is coming to Downtown Marion this spring, filling a prominent culinary vacancy on South Main Street. 101 Smokehouse will open at 138 S. Main St., the space most recently occupied by Ray Ray’s Hog Pit. The expansion marks a major comeback for owner Andy Ayers, whose original brick-and-mortar restaurant in Kenton was declared a total loss following a fire in July 2024.
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'There have been too many complaints': O'Shea's Irish Pub declared a public nuisance
TOLEDO, Ohio — O'Shea's Irish Pub in west Toledo has been declared a nuisance property by the city of Toledo and it has been placed on the Code Enforcement Response Team's list. The pub is still open, but will be watched more closely, according to city council member John...
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A New Creative Landmark Emerges in Downtown Toledo
The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options. Toledo Tattoo Company and Bold Lines Gallery Unite Art, Ink and Community. Downtown Toledo is welcoming a bold new creative destination. Toledo Tattoo Company and Bold Lines Gallery have officially joined forces to open a shared space at 608 Market Street, Suite 105, blending fine art and tattoo artistry under one roof. Located in a revitalized historic building directly across from Toledo’s Farmers Market, the dual-concept space represents a fresh chapter for Toledo’s growing arts and culture scene.
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MProfile: The Life of an Artist
Meet Julie Draeger, a born and raised Toledoan, who has spent her life refining her artistry. Draeger, always a visual person, could draw well as a child — she drew so well that other kids in her art class asked her to draw their projects for them. A spark was ignited. Draeger wanted to take her artwork seriously, so she took as many art classes as she could at Notre Dame Academy. In high school Draeger would walk around the Toledo Museum of Art inspired by the endless art, thinking, “I’m going to do this.”
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Owens’ ‘Accent on the Arts’ series to feature Voices of Harmony
The Voices of Harmony will be featured as part of Owens Community College’s 10th annual “Accent on the Arts” concert series. The event will take place Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m., in the mainstage theater of the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, 7270 Biniker Road, Perrysburg. The event is free and open to the public.
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Lima City Schools hosts annual art and music faculty showcase at Veterans Memorial Civic Center
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - A faculty concert was held tonight to give some local teachers the spotlight they deserve. Lima City Schools hosted their annual Art and Music faculty showcase at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center. This event highlighted art made by the teachers, as well as various songs performed to show off their expertise. By having this concert and art showcase, it not only inspires the students, but shows all the hard work that goes into the arts.