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Hello Toledo! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a deleted meme just shook up Toledo’s 2026 House race
  • Where Toledo can recycle trees and lights to help local wildlife
  • Which Toledo stages are still looking for actors this winter?

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Toledo, OH! and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Toledofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Toledofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 22.
  • Monday: Very windy; snow showers, with a high of 29 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Facebook post about Rep. Kaptur, Epstein files was ‘poor judgment,' local GOP says (toledoblade.com subscription) — Lucas County Republicans have apologized for a Facebook meme falsely tying Toledo’s Rep. Marcy Kaptur to Jeffrey Epstein documents, calling the post poor judgment. Local Democrats, Kaptur’s campaign, GOP challengers, and a Toledo Libertarian all weighed in, turning the controversy into an early flashpoint in northwest Ohio’s high-stakes 2026 House race.
   

2. Post-holiday recycling can help wildlife in need (13abc.com) — Toledo residents can recycle broken Christmas lights and support Nature’s Nursery by dropping them at AIM E-Cycling or several area branches through Jan. 12. The city is also accepting undecorated real Christmas trees at multiple Toledo parks through Jan. 30, helping keep holiday waste out of landfills while aiding local wildlife rehabilitation efforts.
   

3. Local theaters call one, call all for auditions (toledoblade.com subscription) — Toledo-area performers have several chances this winter to get onstage, from big community productions at Toledo Repertoire Theatre to inclusive, all-ages shows with Monroe’s HappyPlace Productions. Upcoming options for local theatergoers include touring and local productions at the Stranahan, Valentine, and Trinity Episcopal downtown, plus regional shows just over the Michigan line.
   

4. John Robert Kolin (wlen.com) — Family and friends in Toledo will note that John Kolin’s son Brian and his family live here, as they mourn John’s passing at 74 in Manitou Beach, Michigan. The longtime golfer and man of deep faith will be honored with a spring Celebration of Life at one of his favorite courses, reflecting his love for the game and his generous spirit.
   

5. Swag: How Matt Adamski, PGA, Helped Turn Sweetens Cove into One of Golf's Most Unique Experiences (pga.com) — A former Inverness Club caddie who grew up just north of Toledo has become the creative force behind Sweetens Cove Golf Club in Tennessee, transforming a tiny nine‑hole course into a destination with booming merchandise sales. His journey from Temperance and Toledo-area golf to national recognition highlights how local roots can shape one of the game’s most talked‑about experiences.
   

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