http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:26:20 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/24/toledo-doll-and-teddy-bear-show-aims-to-keep-passion-alive/stories/20260424012 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/24/toledo-doll-and-teddy-bear-show-aims-to-keep-passion-alive/stories/20260424012#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/24/toledo-doll-and-teddy-bear-show-aims-to-keep-passion-alive/stories/20260424012 Karen Kosies first got into dolls when she found one on the side of the road in 1998. Dolls on display at the annual Toledo Doll and Teddy Bear Show at TOCA Soccer and Sports Center in Rossford. Dolls on display at the annual Toledo Doll and Teddy Bear Show. Dolls on display at the annual Toledo Doll and Teddy Bear Show at TOCA Soccer and Sports Center. A doll and teddy bear on display at the annual Toledo Doll and Teddy Bear at the TOCA Soccer and Sports Center Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/24/photo-gallery-best-pictures-for-week-ending-april-23/stories/20260424084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/24/photo-gallery-best-pictures-for-week-ending-april-23/stories/20260424084#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:11:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/24/photo-gallery-best-pictures-for-week-ending-april-23/stories/20260424084 Blade photographers head out every day to capture the triumphs, tragedies, and oddities of life in Lucas County and beyond. Wilhelmina Hunt and Hope Hayes sort through vinyl records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. At right, future homeowner Jawanna Smith Riccardi along with her son Ke’Sion Collins, Jr., TPS Superintendent Dr. Romules Durant, and others give a loud “Let's Build” cheer during a Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity kick-off event to celebrate the start of the home building season and its partnership with Toledo Public Schools on April 17 on Piddock Road in Toledo. Kimi Julks, left, takes a photo Corey Julks and their 7-month-old son Dash during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on April 21. Brian Cowdrey, September Killy, Melissa Amspoker, and Jim Amspoker cheers margaritas together at Migos during Best Bites in downtown Toledo on April 18. Toledo’s Nathan Leininger gets ready to throw the ball during a MAC baseball game at Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on April 18. Toledo’s Jacob Payne tags out Miami’s Ignacio Gonzalez during a MAC baseball game at Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on April 17. Rylee Spitler, 10, a fifth grade student at Harvard Elementary, holds a sign protesting the closure of Harvard Elementary during a demonstration outside of the Toledo Public Schools headquarters in Toledo on April 21. Elliot Tramer, Tom Sheehan, Dave Gruwell, and Dave Stead perform “Coney Island Baby” during the Masterworks Chorale's Annual Cabaret Night at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids on April 21. Student Micah Broughton rustles a 'wandering dude' plant in the greenhouse at Southview High School on April 17 in Sylvania. Kimberly Hedrick, left, and friends sing along to polka songs during a Holy Toledo Polka Days pre-party at Pizza Pub 516 in Perrysburg on April 17. Bittersweet Farms client Jerry rakes weeds during the annual farm clean-up day commemorating Earth Day on April 22 in Whitehouse. Brennan Schroeder, 7, pours soy into a bag while preparing meals during the Wood County 4-H Hands to Larger Service Day at the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green on April 19. Maybe Biddle, 17, a Toledo School of the Arts student intern, waits to call the next customer up to the register as David Jakes waits with his records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Eli Jachimiak competes in the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Elleanah Pippin, left, and Alex Harder draw with chalk during "chalk the walk" to draw attention to April as Child Abuse Prevention Month at YWCA of Northwest Ohio in downtown Toledo on April 21. Maddy Tomaszewski kisses a walleye thrown onto the ice after Toledo’s first goal during the Central Division semifinal hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on April 22. Families enjoy drinks and food during 419 Day at The Fieldhouse in Toledo on April 19. Jayana Haynes, a 9-year-old third grader, thinks about her next move as she compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Toledo celebrates their first goal during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on April 17. Toledo’s Jacob Truscott moves the puck past Bloomington’s Chongmin Lee during the Central Division semifinal hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on April 22. Clay batter Brayden Toneff swings against Perrysburg in a high school baseball game at Oregon Recreation Park on April 17 in Oregon. Toledo gets ready to play Bowling Green in a women's tennis match at Perrysburg Tennis Center in Perrysburg on April 19. Waite High School team members huddle and chant with their coach, Lindsey Barton, far right, before their high school softball game against Bowsher at Waite High School in Toledo on April 22. Southview’s Fayez Nahhas, left, and Bobby Burkholder celebrate a goal during a boys lacrosse game between Anthony Wayne and Southview at Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse on April 23. Bowling Green’s Leticia Fonseca celebrates a point during a women's tennis match at Perrysburg Tennis Center in Perrysburg on April 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/24/toledo-tenants-complain-about-rising-rent-poor-housing-conditions/stories/20260423139 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/24/toledo-tenants-complain-about-rising-rent-poor-housing-conditions/stories/20260423139#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:41:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/24/toledo-tenants-complain-about-rising-rent-poor-housing-conditions/stories/20260423139 Shanon Houk missed a rent payment, and the fees have been mounting ever since. Toledo City Councilman Theresa Gadus hosts a tenant town hall meeting April 23 at Reynolds Corners Branch Library in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/23/leading-families-homes-meets-growing-shelter-need/stories/20260423118 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/23/leading-families-homes-meets-growing-shelter-need/stories/20260423118#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:34:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/23/leading-families-homes-meets-growing-shelter-need/stories/20260423118 Many people live just one paycheck away from knocking on the door of Leading Families Home seeking shelter, Debra Sue Pearson, the president of its board of directors, said Thursday. Keynote speaker Julie Embree from the Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board speaks during the Leading Families Home annual Spring Luncheon at the Pinnacle on April 23 in Maumee. Leading Families Home President Debra Sue Pearson shares a hug with keynote speaker Julie Embree during the Leading Families Home annual Spring Luncheon at the Pinnacle on April 23 in Maumee. Julie Embree of the Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board was the keynote speaker Thursday at the Leading Families Home annual Spring Luncheon at the Pinnacle in Maumee. Leading Families Home staff Rebecca Barrera and David Hunt take a moment to be recognized during the shelter's annual Spring Luncheon at the Pinnacle on April 23 in Maumee. Guests Lynn Hammerstrom, left, and Lisa Pengov discuss issues around Leading Families Home during its annual Spring Luncheon at the Pinnacle on April 23 in Maumee. Debra Sue Pearson, president of Leading Families Home, addresses the crowd at its annual Spring Luncheon at the Pinnacle on April 23 in Maumee. Leading Families Home Director Jennifer Jacobs talks with guests during its annual Spring Luncheon at the Pinnacle on April 23 in Maumee. Leading Families Home community partner Amy Holand smiles with guests during the shelter's annual Spring Luncheon at the Pinnacle on April 23 in Maumee. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/event-marks-expansion-chessie-circle-trail-wood-county/stories/20260422104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/event-marks-expansion-chessie-circle-trail-wood-county/stories/20260422104#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:43:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/event-marks-expansion-chessie-circle-trail-wood-county/stories/20260422104 Rich Jarosz and his dog Maggie May, a 5-year-old fox red Labrador retriever, were on their daily walk in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township Wednesday when they paused to watch a ribbon cutting for phase one of the Chessie Circle Trail. Residents, local government, and park officials cut the ribbon for phase one of the Chessie Circle Trail in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township on April 22. Phase one of the Chessie Circle Trail in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township was officially open April 22. Phase two of the Chessie Circle Trail in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township will begin next year. Rich Jarosz and his dog, Maggie May, were on their daily walk in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township when they paused to watch the ribbon cutting event for phase one of the Chessie Circle Trail. Wood County Prosecutor Paul Dobson said the Chessie Circle Trail is one more element to the Wood County parks system. Perrysburg Mayor Mark Weber would like to see trails in the city hook up eventually to the Chessie Circle Trail. Dave Simmons was birding in the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township Wednesday when he watched the ribbon cutting ceremony to open phase one of the Chessie Circle Trail. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/police-divisions-to-collect-unused-pills-for-drug-take-back-day/stories/20260420092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/police-divisions-to-collect-unused-pills-for-drug-take-back-day/stories/20260420092#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:56:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/police-divisions-to-collect-unused-pills-for-drug-take-back-day/stories/20260420092 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, encouraging people across the county to safely dispose of expired and unused pills. Pharmacy technician Molly Junkins counts pills at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center on April 20, 2023, in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/health-department-to-host-free-naloxone-giveaway-event/stories/20260422087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/health-department-to-host-free-naloxone-giveaway-event/stories/20260422087#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:49:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/22/health-department-to-host-free-naloxone-giveaway-event/stories/20260422087 The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department will host a free naloxone giveaway on Friday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/21/photo-gallery-chalk-walk-26/stories/20260421111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/21/photo-gallery-chalk-walk-26/stories/20260421111#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:42:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/21/photo-gallery-chalk-walk-26/stories/20260421111 The event Chalk the Walk aimed to draw attention to April as Child Abuse Prevention Month on Tuesday at YWCA of Northwest Ohio in downtown Toledo. Kylie Glasscock works on a chalk drawing. Alex Harder lays on the ground to draw with chalk. Darren Brake, left, and Nyi Witcher draw flowers with chalk. Kids and YWCA workers draw with chalk. Darren Brake draws a flower during Chalk the Walk. Kylie Glasscock draws with chalk. Elleanah Pippin, left, and Alex Harder draw with chalk. Nyi Witcher draws a flower. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/21/presentation-forges-connection-between-jeep-and-toledo/stories/20260421085 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/21/presentation-forges-connection-between-jeep-and-toledo/stories/20260421085#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:01:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/21/presentation-forges-connection-between-jeep-and-toledo/stories/20260421085 Brian and Debbie Peterson traveled all the way to Toledo from their home in Montgomery, Ill., just to hear a presentation Tuesday on the history of Jeep. Guests clap at a presentation “Jeep: Forged in Toledo" at the Carlson Library on April 21 at the University of Toledo. Tedd Long, Toledo historian and author, leads a presentation “Jeep: Forged in Toledo" at the Carlson Library on April 21 at the University of Toledo. Tedd Long, Toledo historian and author, leads a presentation “Jeep: Forged in Toledo" at the Carlson Library on April 21 at the University of Toledo. Margaret Mendoza, a temporary Jeep factory worker during WWII meets with then popular actor John Garfield for a publicity event, in a slide presented in “Jeep: Forged in Toledo" at the Carlson Library on April 21 at the University of Toledo. Jeep ephemera is presented during “Jeep: Forged in Toledo" at the Carlson Library on April 21 at the University of Toledo. Guests enjoy a presentation “Jeep: Forged in Toledo" at the Carlson Library on April 21 at the University of Toledo. Tedd Long, Toledo historian and author, leads a presentation “Jeep: Forged in Toledo" at the Carlson Library on April 21 at the University of Toledo. Diana Spalding, UAW Local 12 Curator and Jeep historian, speaks during a presentation “Jeep: Forged in Toledo" at the Carlson Library on April 21 at the University of Toledo. Women who test drove Jeeps on Toledo streets during WWII appear in a slide presented in “Jeep: Forged in Toledo" at the Carlson Library on April 21 at the University of Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/21/fund-raiser-planned-to-support-100-works-of-art-initiative/stories/20260420091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/21/fund-raiser-planned-to-support-100-works-of-art-initiative/stories/20260420091#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:47:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/21/fund-raiser-planned-to-support-100-works-of-art-initiative/stories/20260420091 Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful and River Gallery Studio will hold a fund-raiser April 30 to support 100 Works of Art, a grassroots effort to install 100 murals and public art pieces across Toledo and Lucas County. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/photo-gallery-mock-interviews-junior-achievement-students/stories/20260420095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/photo-gallery-mock-interviews-junior-achievement-students/stories/20260420095#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:27:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/photo-gallery-mock-interviews-junior-achievement-students/stories/20260420095 Members of the Rotary Club of Toledo and others conducted mock interviews with Junior Achievement 5th Year students Monday at the Canticle Arts Center at Lourdes University in Sylvania. Jamieson Dickson, a Northview High School senior, interviews with Gavin Sniecinski, of Cardinal Staffing. Gary Corrigan, of Corrigan and Associates, front left, interviews Cyvannah Green, a Southview High School senior. Sydney Young, a Springfield High School senior, interviews with Pat Bowe, with The Andersons. Stephen Ommert, of First Energy, front left, interviews Cooper Bradley, a Clay High School senior. Jamieson Dickson, a Northview High School senior, interviews with Gavin Sniecinski, of Cardinal Staffing. Cyvannah Green, a Southview High School senior, interviews with Gary Corrigan, of Corrigan and Associates, during a mock interview. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/county-seeking-people-to-sit-on-citizens-levy-review-committee/stories/20260420082 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/county-seeking-people-to-sit-on-citizens-levy-review-committee/stories/20260420082#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:34:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/20/county-seeking-people-to-sit-on-citizens-levy-review-committee/stories/20260420082 The Board of Lucas County Commissioners is seeking qualified residents to serve on the county’s citizens levy review committee. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/volunteers-return-2nd-wood-county-4-h-day-service/stories/20260419117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/volunteers-return-2nd-wood-county-4-h-day-service/stories/20260419117#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:06:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/volunteers-return-2nd-wood-county-4-h-day-service/stories/20260419117 BOWLING GREEN — Michael Burwell, executive director of the Kids Coalition Against Hunger, had set the bar high for his group of volunteers on Sunday. Brennan Schroeder, 7, waits to pour soy in a bag while packing meals. A volunteer pours rice in a bag while preparing meals. Eliana Russell, 7, gets a scoop of rice to bag while preparing meals. Attendees look around at the different volunteering activities to do. Volunteers raise their gloved hands in the air before packing meals. Brennan Schroeder, 7, pours soy into a bag while preparing meals. Brennan Schroeder, 7, pours soy into a bag while preparing meals. Blake Villar, 10, pours soy into a bag while preparing meals during the Wood County 4-H Hands to Larger Service Day at the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green on Sunday, April 19, 2026. From let, Sophia Villar, 11, Blake Villar, 10, and Cathy Hanna prepares meals. Gabe Patterson, 15, brands a piece of a bed. Volunteers make beds. Carys Kellermeier, 10, sews a pillow. Michelle Kellermeier, left, and Carys Kellermeier, 10, make pillows. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-best-bites-downtown-toledo/stories/20260419113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-best-bites-downtown-toledo/stories/20260419113#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:15:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-best-bites-downtown-toledo/stories/20260419113 Locals tried various foods from various restaurants during Best Bites in downtown Toledo on April 18. Mini potpies are offered inside of Registry Bistro. Whitney Beczynski, co-owner of Bite Catering, dishes up a Swedish meatball tasting plate for a customer inside of The Mez. Brian Cowdrey, September Killy, Melissa Amspoker, and Jim Amspoker cheers margaritas together at Migos. Sue Donbrosky and Brenda Stalder look at their guided map before heading to the next location while standing outside of PizzaPapalis. From left, Lisa and Tim Leeds, walk with Annie and Jim Szydlowski, leaving Registry Bistro. Mini desserts are offered inside of Registry Bistro. Josh Mossing takes a picture of a French fry appetizer from Papa Kato’s. Sue Donbrosky holds her punch-hole lanyard, to keep track of the different locations visited. Heather Woods and Breanna DeSandro reach for the small bites offered at Registry Bistro. Bite-sized cocktails offered inside of Registry Bistro. Mariah Smith, of Papa Kato’s, hands out bite-sized appetizers to attendees. Maricris Medel takes a picture of a French fry appetizer from Papa Kato’s. Erin Lottier, of Swanky Scoops, hands Chris Doniere ice cream inside of The Mez. Whitney Beczynski, co-owner of Bite Catering, hands Brandi Doniere a Swedish meatball tasting plate inside of The Mez. Evelyn Meredith and Paul Coltrane stands outside of Ye Old Dirty Bird with food and drinks. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/tpd-accepting-applications-2026-safe-t-city-program/stories/20260417096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/tpd-accepting-applications-2026-safe-t-city-program/stories/20260417096#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:11:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/tpd-accepting-applications-2026-safe-t-city-program/stories/20260417096 The Toledo Police Department is accepting applications for the 2026 summer Safe-T-City program. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/faith-climate-change-topic-luncheon-talk/stories/20260419108 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/faith-climate-change-topic-luncheon-talk/stories/20260419108#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:57:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/faith-climate-change-topic-luncheon-talk/stories/20260419108 A retired University of Toledo scientist is set to speak Thursday on climate change. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/ohio-national-guard-conduct-inspections-swanton-military-base/stories/20260417113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/ohio-national-guard-conduct-inspections-swanton-military-base/stories/20260417113#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:57:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/ohio-national-guard-conduct-inspections-swanton-military-base/stories/20260417113 The Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing will participate in an extensive air combat command, combat readiness inspection from Monday through April 26 at the base in Swanton. Pilot Lt. Col. Chad Holesko boards as Evan Rankin, a former Walleye player, smiles from his seat in an F-16 for a flight with the 180th Fighter Wing at Toledo Air National Guard Base in Swanton in 2019. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/photo-gallery-chess-tournament/stories/20260418090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/photo-gallery-chess-tournament/stories/20260418090#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:41:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/photo-gallery-chess-tournament/stories/20260418090 Kids compete in the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on Saturday. London Horton, an 11-year-old sixth grader, left, and Elijah Werts, an 11-year-old fifth grader, compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Jack Tran, a 12-year-old seventh grader, competes during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Jayana Haynes, a 9-year-old third grader, thinks about her next move as she compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Lillian Varwig, a 9-year-old fourth grader, left, competes against Jayana Haynes, a 9-year-old third grader, compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. A student moves a pawn during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Elijah Werts, an 11-year-old fifth grader, thinks about his next move while competing during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Students compete in the gym during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Trophies await the winners during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Students compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Students compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. Students compete during the 21st annual Toledo Public Schools Chess Tournament at Jones Leadership Academy of Business in Toledo on April 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/local-merchant-celebrates-record-store-day/stories/20260418085 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/local-merchant-celebrates-record-store-day/stories/20260418085#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:14:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/18/local-merchant-celebrates-record-store-day/stories/20260418085 More than 100 hundred people lined up Saturday morning for their chance to wade through a sea of vinyl at Culture Clash Records. Keiquan Blackmon and Kiersten Gamby, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, check out their records and merch at the register during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. An employee unboxes 45 records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Maybe Biddle, 17, a Toledo School of the Arts student intern, holds onto a customers records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Tim Friedman, owner, boxes up a stack of records for a customer during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Customers wait in a line for the register while holding their records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Wilhelmina Hunt and Hope Hayes sort through vinyl records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Attendees mingle and line up outside of Culture Clash Records during Record Store Day on April 18. An attendee looks at a guided sheet during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Nathan Mattimoe and Justin Longacre, of Elmhurst, perform live music during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. David Jakes, left, and Katie Brown, right, sort through crates of vinyl records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. Maybe Biddle, 17, a Toledo School of the Arts student intern, waits to call the next customer up to the register as David Jakes waits with his records during Record Store Day at Culture Clash Records on April 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/17/photo-gallery-holy-toledo-polka-days-pre-party-pizza-pub-516/stories/20260417130 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/17/photo-gallery-holy-toledo-polka-days-pre-party-pizza-pub-516/stories/20260417130#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:18:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/17/photo-gallery-holy-toledo-polka-days-pre-party-pizza-pub-516/stories/20260417130 A Holy Toledo Polka Days pre-party took place at Pizza Pub 516 in Perrysburg on April 17. Click the image above to view the full gallery. Attendees chat among themselves. Polka Jammer Network broadcasts live. Polka Jammer Network broadcasts live. Linda Ross, Kimberly Hedrich, Stacia Hedrich, Jacob Blaz, and Chase Mackiewicz stand together. Erica Gomez, manager of Pizza Pub 516, makes Long Island drinks behind the bar. Lois Kuhns and Ken Olowin queue up a song as Gary Loncki looks at his computer. Ken Olowin and Louis Kuhns queue up a song while broadcasting live with Polka Jammer Network. Kimberly Hedrick, left, and friends sing along to polka songs. Ken Olowin and Gary Loncki, with Polka Jammer Network, broadcast live music. Holly Earl, Mike Grajczyk, and Debbie Rutkowski stand together.