Fred LeFebvre and the Morning News

Blessed Sacrament Summerfest is this weekend Friday through Sunday. Music, food, rides all weekend with free admission and parking

    The Voices Of Harmony holdiing their annual BarberQ event this Saturday at Oak Shade Grove from Noon until 5p. It's a combination of barbershop music, choral groups, and barbecue. Oh and there'll be beer. Details at VOH BARBERQ

Hope 4 Little Heroes is raising funds for research into childhood cancers and founders Morgan and Zachary spoke with Fred about their efforts. An upcoming August golf outing is scheduled and the group is seeking support and golfers. More information is available at Hope 4 Little Heroes

Kate Langenderfer talks all things Mud Hens and Walleye as both teams have games in town this weekend. Hens face off against the Bats, while the Walleye face the Lions in the Kelly Cup finals.

Toledo Police are accepting applications now for the next police class which begins in 2026. Applications must be filed by end of July 2025. Three Toledo Police officers spoke with Fred about their experience and why they find police work rewarding. For more information go toTOLEDO POLICE

The Prius Of Love has died. Long live the Kia Of Love.!!! That's right i have purchased a Kia Niro and you know it will be put through its paces in any mission the Toledo Buffalo Soldiers are involved in. 

Rev Carl Mitchell penned this eulogy for the recently deceased Prius Of Love

Springfield Township is ready for Summer with multiple community events. Rachel Geiger and Mike Hampton are in studio to give Fred all the details. 

Maifest is Saturday May 17 at Oak Shade Grove and Robert McMahon spoke with Fred about this event which this year is open to the public.  Details on their Facebook page. 

Urban Wholistics is branching out (pun intended) and partnering with Toledo Preparatory Academy and City of Toledo to bring urban farming techniques to middle school students. The students will learn skills that will enable to grow their own food along with healthy eating habits beginning the next school year. Below is a link for informationURBAN WHOLISTICS

   The annual BBB Torch Awards for Business Ethics is accepting nominations now through June 30th.  You can nominate your own business or 501 (c) (3) charity by using the online form. After nominees are vetted a "prize patrol" will visit each of the winners in September with their award. Here's a link for the nomination form BBB TORCH AWARDS 

Laurie's Place held its' ribbon cutting ceremony Friday and is now open thanks to a cooperative effort from The Pregnancy Center and Mom's House. Young women can now receive the services they are in need of in one location while continuing their education. Fathers can also access services and help to keep families together and provide support. Links to both agencies are belowMOM'S HOUSE       THE PREGNANCY CENTER

Dean Davis, artist and mralist, has opened a new gallery downtown and spoke with Fred about his current projects as well as plans for the River Gallery Foundation. Click the link below for detailsRIVER GALLERY

Gary Hoey has a new CD available now named Avalanche and spoke with Fred about it on  Friday morning. 

The annual NAMI walk is scheduled for Saturday May 17th in Toledo and this year's walk will be held in the Middlegrounds Metropark once again. Fundraising and registration is currently open on their website which is available at this link  NAMI 

Amanda Held of HOOVES speaks with Fred about programs to aid veterans by using equine therapy. Amanda also is involved in current national fundraising efforts for groups across the country that do the same type of work. For information use this link HOOVES

The annual Heroes Awards banquet sponsored by the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio is happening soon and Bob Momany stopped by to give Fred the details. Find out what the Council does for small businesses and individuals in this area and how they honor those who go beyond just helping. for details click on this link SAFETY COUNCIL

   Motorcycle Ohiio's Judy Converse talks with Fred about safety, riding, and education for motorcycle riders as riding season gets underway.

We're bringing the Running Free 2025 Veterans Derby to life on Saturday, May 3rd from 5-9pm at Sylvania Moose Lodge #1579 — and you don't want to miss it! Casino Tables Live Kentucky Derby Viewing Best Dressed Derby Contest Raffles, 50/50, Bourbon Bundles & More Heavy Appetizers & Cash BarProceeds directly support essential mental health services for Veterans at Little Blessings Veteran Outreach 

Arts Commission hosting The Mix party this Friday Join us for a bold and vibrant evening as we support The Arts Commission. Engage with interactive art provided by local artists, enjoy live music and dancing, and try delicious food from local food trucks.Proceeds from The Mix will benefit the programs and activities of The Arts Commission, including Artist Services, Young Artists at Work, Art Loop, and Artomatic 419.Come dressed full of color – the bolder and brighter, the better!This event is 21+. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. Click the link for tix and details ARTS COMMISSION

   The Rotary Club of Maumee is celebrating 75 years of service this year and getting ready to celebrate with 'Diamonds & Denim' their annual charity auction. Sarah popped in with details. For tickets click this link  DIAMONDS AND DENIM 

   Cheryl Dillin dropped by to give the latest details on the return of Party In The Park to the riverfront on Friday afternoons. Music, food, beverages all at Promenade Park. This year the concerts have no admission charge. Visit their Facebook page to follow along. 

Fred spoke with representatives of Lifewise, a biblically based class, which will be introduced to Lake Local Schools with an informational presentation in May. Protected by a Supreme Court ruling, LifeWise works with public schools to integrate a Bible class into their weekly class schedule. The LifeWise plug-and-play model is flexible so that any community can offer Bible education to their public school students during school hours.For informaiton click this link  LAKE LOCAL LIFEWISE

Toledo Rep presenting "Witness For The Prosecution" this month beginning Friday. Fred speaks with two of the principal actors from the production. 

Fred speaks with Andy Golding of Kripke Enterprises in Sylvania about Earth Day and an upcoming remote on Saturday. Andy talks about the benefits of recycling and how Kripke can make it worth your while. 

Toledo Aerial Media speaks with Fred about their collaboration with the BG Tractor Pull and a show now available on Amazon Prime called "Behind The Hook". 

Dr Tim Scott with Rixa Health talks with Fred about his weight loss journey and how to eat healthier to avoid numerous problems for yourself and your children

Elliott Scott with Garmin speaks with Fred about Garmin Marathon in Toledo scheduled for September 21, 2025. This will be the inaugural Garmin Marathon with one to follow in Tucson, AZ later in the year. The Toledo Garmin Marathon will be a Boston Marathon qualifying race and registration is open now online at this link  GARMIN MARATHON TOLEDOFor further details listen to the interview. 

Lott and St Andrew's UMC are teaming up to recycle styrofoam into usable material. Lott Industries will recycle #6 styrofoam, the kind you find when you buy electronics usually, and the Church of St. Andrew's UMC on Heatherdowns have decided to get involved. The church now has a drop-off bin on church property which they regularly empty and deliver to Lott Industries for recycling. The recycled material can be turned into park benches and other useful items. This effort is keeping thousands of tons of this material out of our landfills. For further information visit LOTT INDUSTRIES

Maumee Bay Club of the NANBPWC spoke with Fred about an upcoming event on keeping our young people safe when interacting with the police. Sunday from 2-4 at the Sanger Branch Library Albert Earl and members of the Toledo Buffalo Soldiers will talk about What To Do When Stopped By Police, along with personal responsibility actions. 

Nino Miracola was my guest to talk about his upcoming fundraiser and walks to support the Susan G Komen organization to fight breast cancer. Nino does weekend walks all over the country of 20 miles per day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and has raised tens of thousands of dollars already. 

Albert 'Prince' Bell speaks with Fred about upcoming bout on Saturday in Toledo. Albert is fighting as a featherweight this year after going 28-0 so far as a light featherweight. Gates open at 6, first bout is at 6:15 so get your tickets now from Huntington Center box office. At the door they will be $10 more. 

Goodwill Industries Tim Kralavik speaks with Fred about their mission and the impact non-Goodwill collection bins have on what they do in the community. 

Local author, artist, musician Steven J Athanas talks with Fred about upcoming shows and current projects. His website is on this link Steven J Athanas

DeLisa Moore of Toledo Realtists speaks with Fred about upcoming events designed to give people information on home ownership and building wealth. The first event is this Friday at Inverness and subsequent events will be held on April 11th and 12th. Details are available on the website Toledo Realtists

Steve Reamey, and a dedicated group of friends, is raising funds for the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society this year with events from now until May 30th. Steve talks with Fred about  his reasons for starting the Toledo Titans For A Cure and how you can help. 

Rev John Jones speaks with Fred about early childhood education and HOPE-Toledo's upcoming presentation to Dowtown Toledo Rotary this Monday. For information on HOPE-Toledo click on this link HOPE-Toledo

Judy Collins speaks with Fred about her upcoming appearance at the Stranahan Theatre on Wednesday March 12 at 7:30p.  Judy talks about the impact her father had on her musical career along with memories of her 55 studio albums. 

SnipingForDom on Instagram, Tik-Tok, and Facebook is Dereck Malone's successful online presence for reviewing restaurants all around the country. Dereck was in Toledo for the annual Toledo Mud Hens food preview before Opening Day on March 28.  Check him out at this link Sniping For Dom

    The 4th Annual Northwest Ohio Teen Book Fest is Saturday March 15 at Jr/Sr High School. The fair which is open to all ages gives young readers an opportunity to meet authors and illustrators of some of their favorite books. Breakout sessions on writing and illustrating are held and a complimentary lunch is provided to anyone registered.    To register use this link Teen Book Fair

Arista Home Care Solutions owners speak with Fred about the state of health care in the four counties to which they provide service. 

Dr Tim Scott of Rixa Health speaks with Fred about Fred's weight management program and the success he's having with it so far.