Local Notes Decemeber/January 2025

Metroparks Toledo Urban Campground

The Metroparks will open an Urban Campground in 2026 at the Glass City Metropark. Recreational Vehicle hookups, tent and cabin sites and a pavilion are planned for the space. A grant, provided by the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, will fund an access road to the campground as well as campsites and cleanup. More details at found on toledocitypaper.com. 

The Salvation Army offers winter assistance 

The Salvation Army is offering resources to help relieve families in need, including Adopt-a-Family program, Children’s Tree (also known as Angel Tree, Toy Shop or Toy Town), Thanksgiving and Christmas hot meals and food baskets, holiday parties and coats and winter gear for youth and adults. These programs will ensure better holiday celebrations during this time of giving. For more information visit easternusa.salvationarmy.org

Columbia Gas of Ohio payment assistance 

As the cold weather arrives, Columbia Gas is offering payment assistance programs for customers. The 2024-25 Special Reconnect Order (SRO) as well as the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) are available for qualifying customers along with the Winter Crisis Program, Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus), HeatShare, Warm Choice, Utility Fuel Fund and more. In addition to these programs, there are also payment plans available for customers. columbiagasohio.com 

Toledo Symphony Orchestra’s 5-year contract 

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra signed a five-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local Chapter 15-286 of the American Federation of Musicians with a goal to improve creative workspaces for musically inclined artists during the 2024/2025 to 2028/2029 seasons. In addition to workplace improvements, Toledo Symphony musicians will also receive compensation increases and an increase to matching retirement plan contributions. artstoledo.com