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May 16, 2026 | BG Community Market brings produce, home-made goods, life to Woodland Mall on Tuesdays
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Troup Avenue to close on Monday, May 18
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May 16, 2026

New BGSU alum, Toledo native reflects on ‘magical’ college journey and time as university mascots

May 16, 2026

North Baltimore Public Library to show ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ for free as part of ‘View & Chew’ series

May 15, 2026

Wood County Museum to host talk about former Toledo restaurants

May 15, 2026

BGSU to host Ohio Missing Persons Day program on Saturday, May 16

May 15, 2026

BGSU Alumni Concert Band to hold first performance in 30 years, free admission, tomorrow, May 16

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