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Art Classes for Kids to Enjoy: Toledo Area Favorites

Does your child have an awesome imagination? Maybe they love to color or play with Play-Doh? Well the fine arts might just be something you’d like to have them explore further. We have some great options for art classes in the Toledo area where little Picassos can learn and create!

What’s on Our Bookshelf this April

I Loved You First By Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush The final third installment the "Sisters First" trilogy by the former first daughters, this...
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Meet the New Otter Pups at the Toledo Zoo

Four North American river otter pups have joined the family at The Toledo Zoo. Visit the zoo to see Tilly the mom, Winston the...
Matt Shirey - OMEYA Winner

Local Band Director Wins Toledo Symphony’s Outstanding Music Educator Award

Matthew Shirey, Northwood Local Schools band director, was recently recognized by the Toledo Symphony (TSO) as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Music Educator...

Indoor Pools Roundup: The Best Toledo Area Spots

While the weather might be starting to show some glimpses of spring and summer, it’s still a bit too cold for the outdoor public...
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Anxiety Disorders in Children: What Parents Need to Know

My daughter was nine years old when she had her first panic attack. She was trembling, out of breath and her heart pounded. These...
"Say Cheese!: A Lift-the-Flap Book of Farm Photos" by Sophie Aggett

What’s on Our Bookshelf this March

Downpour: Splish! Splash! Ker-Splash! By Yoko Ohnari Young readers will enjoy following along with a boy as he celebrates a refreshing storm on a hot summer...
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Glass City Broomball Puts the Fun on Ice For High School Girls in Northwest...

Broomball is making a clean sweep in Toledo for its fourth season , thanks to Glass City Broomball League. What is broomball? “Some call it a...
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Fighting Lead Exposure Daily

Young children, instinctively and curiously, put things in their mouths, and while most are relatively harmless, some can be dangerous. With lead, there is...

Students Showcase Work at Toledo Public Schools Fine Arts Festival

The Toledo Public Schools Fine Arts Festival is a vibrant celebration that aims to showcase the incredible talent and creativity of students within the...
A construction carpentry student at Penta Career Center.

A Parent’s Guide to Career-Technical Education: Commonly Asked Questions, Answered 

Career-technical education (CTE) gives students the opportunity to begin job-specific training while still in high school. In the state of Ohio, it is an...