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Cancer survivors in Toledo can now get free haircuts and styling services from a local beauty school dedicating an entire day to support. Paul Mitchell the School Toledo joins a nationwide movement to help patients feel confident and cared for.
United Way of Greater Toledo is rallying volunteers to transform three elementary school classrooms before the first day of school. The August 13th event welcomes both individuals and groups to support local teachers.
Paul Mitchell School Toledo is hosting its 23rd annual Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day on June 2, offering free haircuts and styling to cancer patients and survivors. What started in Illinois in 2003 has grown into a volunteer movement spanning all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico.
A Toledo firefighter just set a new world record at the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival, proving that everyday heroes shine both on and off duty. His achievement adds another victory to Ohio's proud tradition of strength athletes.
When the holiday rush ended, The Standard restaurant in Toledo closed its doors for three days to send every single employee on an all-expenses-paid cruise to the Bahamas. The trip turned coworkers into family.
Hundreds of skaters took to the ice in frigid single-digit temperatures in East Toledo to raise funds for cancer research through the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation. Even without the Olympic champion himself, the community showed up to honor cancer survivors and support breakthrough research.
The University of Toledo Rockets punched their ticket to the MAC Championship game for the second year in a row with a confident 5-2 victory over Kent State. Junior pitcher Nate Langbehn delivered a career performance in his first start, keeping his team's championship dreams alive.
Toledo just launched a $20 million fund to jumpstart economic development and housing over the next 35 years, and taxpayers won't pay a dime. The Shovel Ready Sites Fund will help employers move quickly while transforming underutilized properties across the city.
Four University of Toledo sports teams just earned perfect 1,000 scores on the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate, proving student athletes can dominate both in competition and the classroom. All 16 Rocket varsity programs scored well above national standards.
Bank employees spent Teacher Appreciation Week turning two Toledo Day Nursery playgrounds into vibrant outdoor classrooms with gardens and natural learning spaces. The effort supports 550 children and marks the organization's 155th year serving families.
A Toledo cancer support center just reached a milestone three decades in the making: 3,000 free wigs given to patients facing their toughest battle. The Victory Center's recent fashion show fundraiser brought in $82,000 to keep these lifesaving services running at no cost to families.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in a church parking lot to build beds for children living in poverty while sharing food, music, and community spirit. The annual event brought together a local nonprofit and St. Paul's Lutheran Church to tackle a need affecting thousands of kids.
Toledo Public Schools is rolling out 12 new electric buses that will do double duty as classrooms on wheels. Students will learn to repair and maintain the fleet while the district saves up to $1 million annually.
The University of Toledo Dana Cancer Center brought together cancer survivors and fighters for an evening of hope, connection, and shared strength. The celebration spotlighted stories of resilience that remind us why every cancer journey matters.
University of Toledo astronomers are unlocking the secrets of how stars are born, using the world's most powerful space telescope to peer into cosmic nurseries. The team's work just earned Picture of the Month honors and is training the next generation of space explorers.
When a boat erupted in flames on Ohio's Ottawa River, one quick-thinking bystander didn't hesitate to leap into action. Three people made it to safety thanks to a stranger who became their lifeline in a terrifying moment.
A Toledo restaurant shut down for three days to treat dozens of employees to an all-expenses-paid Caribbean cruise. For some workers, it was their first time flying, cruising, or even stepping into the ocean.
The University of Toledo Health is hosting its annual Cancer Survivorship Celebration on June 9, bringing together survivors and current fighters to share hope and community. With cancer survival rates now reaching a historic 70%, the event honors the courage of those who understand the journey firsthand.
A group of nuns in Toledo, Spain are balancing prayer and pastry-making with an unexpected mission: saving the Spanish giant rabbit from disappearing forever. Their 30-year dedication has made their convent one of the most important breeding centers for a species that once fed families through Spain's darkest times.
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks just became only the fourth college basketball team in 35 years to start a season 30-0, joining elite company with a nail-biting 74-72 victory. The small Ohio school is now the last undefeated team in Division I basketball and has inspired their entire community with the best season in school history.
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