Reimagined Reptile House Opens
The Toledo Zoo’s Reptile House has reopened after renovations that began in late 2024. The building was originally built in 1934. New renovations include a larger crocodile exhibit and holding area for training, new exhibits, The Lanterman Family Atrium and more.
2 Hippo Way, Toledo. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org.
HER Center supports young girls
The HER Center is now open in Toledo, serving girls 8-21 year olds. Created by Tia’Tiauna Fuller the organization uplifts and empowers girls in the community.
3727 Upton Ave, Toledo.
A St. John’s High School alum named president
Dr. Michael Pool, class of 2012, is the new president of St. John’s High School, replacing Karl Ertle who became president in May 2025. Before taking on this role, Pool was a dean of students at Boston College High School.
5901 Airport Hwy, Toledo. 419-865-5743. sjjtoledo.org.
Cherry Street Mission opening thrift store
Cherry Street Mission is opening its first thrift store in south Toledo at Reynolds and Heatherdowns. An opening date is expected this summer.
2559 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo. 419-214-3007. cherrystreetmission.org.
Specialty donut shop gets new location
Holey Toledough Donuts, a specialty donut truck turned storefront, has opened a new location in Bowling Green. 109 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-742-2021. holeytoledough. com. The original location remains open at 3812 W Alexis Rd, Toledo. 419-742-2020.
TPS closes schools
The Toledo Public Schools Board of Education recently approved Transformation 2.0 Plan, in an effort to address the district’s $68 million deficit created by changes in government funding. The plan dictates that the following schools/buildings will close: Harvard Elementary School, Martin Luther King., Jr. Academy for Boys, Navarre Elementary School, Pickett Elementary School, Spring Elementary School, Walbridge Elementary School, Westfield Achievement Academy and the Heatherdowns Building.
