Good morning, Toledo! In today’s edition: Google’s 2025 trending searches, the first baby of 2026, a Caribbean island ice skating theme night, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

🏆 Most popular this week

Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Unexpected favorites take center stage: Google’s 2025 trending searches are out, and Toledo’s list turns up surprising favorites. Think Alex Warren topping songs, Steelers jerseys leading the pack, and big tour ticket buzz — see the full Toledo list.

A heartwarming milestone: ProMedica announced the first baby born at ProMedica Toledo Hospital in 2026. De’Kari Stafan Tilman arrived as the new year began, marking a joyful start for Toledo families — read the full story.

Kiddo wiggle room: Built for real-life parents, Waddles Indoor Playground is a cozy, sock-only playspace with clear sightlines, imaginative mini houses, soft-climb structures, and a tiny infant zone. An easy win for wiggly energy while you sip, chat, and actually breathe.

Treasure hunt for your living room: From vintage credenzas to modern lamps, Consign-It Home Interiors mixes upscale resale with a rotating Mall for the Home of local vendor booths. Today’s quick browse might become that just-right piece you didn’t know you needed…ideal for finally refreshing the corner you keep ignoring.

Farewell memories, future plans: Toledo Heights Branch closed for good after funding cuts and increased costs. A new Detroit Avenue branch is hoped to open by late 2028, and reduced hours began Jan. 4 — see updated library hours.

Details on temporary closure: The Toledo Museum of Art Glass Studios are closed for annual maintenance through Jan. 14. The closure accommodates routine maintenance across all working areas in the studios — see closure dates and details.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🥤 Sober Sips: Mocktail Workshop @ Bellwether at Toledo Spirits | Thursday (1/15) at 6:00 PM – Skip the hangover and learn to stir, shake, and nail three elevated mocktails with a pro behind the bar. Consider it a night out your liver would RSVP to. Your palate gets a party, your Uber app gets the night off, and you sleep great.

🎨 Cosmo Paint & Sip @ The Heights Toledo | Thursday (1/15) at 6:30 PM – Rooftop at The Heights means cocktails, city views, and a paintbrush you haven’t touched since third grade. Emma guides you through a glowing cosmo on canvas while you sip the real thing, share small plates, and feel suspiciously accomplished. Tickets disappear faster than cosmos.

✨ Wild Lights @ W.W. Knight Nature Preserve | Friday (1/16) at 5:00 PM – Bundle up and take an evening stroll through Wild Lights, where life-sized critters glow brighter than your neighbor’s lawn display, and you might learn something. It’s a trail with wildlife tidbits, and yes, you can adopt a station, flex decorating chops, and chase prizes.

🍷 Amazing Appetizers @ Foodology | Friday (1/16) at 5:30 PM – Think your dish-to-pass could use an upgrade, and not just more ranch? This hands-on, beginner-friendly class teaches knife skills and high-end appetizers like Feta Salad in Cucumber Cups, BBQ Pork Wontons, and cheesecake-stuffed, chocolate-dipped strawberries. Adults only, 21+ BYOB, plus water, soda, and coffee.

✂ Sunrise & Sunset Cut Your Own Glass Class @ Copper Moon Studio | Friday (1/16) at 6:00 PM – Skip chasing golden hour and make your own at Copper Moon. Cut and fuse a sun with rays, sunrise or sunset, land or sea, colors you choose, hang it in a window. Beginner friendly, materials included, 2.5 hours, $85, RSVP, pick up in a week.

⛸ Caribbean Island Ice Skating Theme Night @ Ottawa Park Ice Rink | Friday (1/16) at 7:00 PM – Turn Ottawa Park into your winter vacation on ice at the Caribbean Island Theme Skate, all bright colors, beach vibes, and unapologetic sunshine. Wear the loud shirt, skip the sunscreen, and pretend your parka is linen. Spots go fast, so snag tickets.

🎼 Handel, Bach & Stravinsky @ Valentine Theatre | Friday (1/16) at 8:00 PM – Grab your coat and claim a velvet seat at the Valentine for Toledo Symphony’s tour through Bach, Stravinsky, and Pergolesi. Think Brandenburg warmth, Pulcinella mischief, and a crisp overture, all played by people who actually tune. Date night, upgraded.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 42°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 84%

Rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind 3 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 33°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 33%

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Later: A slight chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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