Record Warmth, TV Dispute and Big Week for Walleye Lead Toledo Headlines
Toledo, OH – March 9, 2026 – Record warmth hits the city, a TV carriage dispute looms, and the Walleye surge as local leaders meet tonight.
Toledo is starting the week with an unusual mix of springlike weather, media uncertainty and momentum in local sports.
Record Heat to Start the Week
Sunshine and unseasonable warmth are taking center stage Monday. Forecasters say Toledo could hit 70 degrees today, setting a record high for March 9. The mild air is a sharp contrast to typical early March conditions and gives residents a brief taste of spring before cooler air returns later this week.
DISH Customers Could Lose 13abc
A potential blackout is looming for some local TV viewers. DISH Network subscribers in the Toledo area may lose access to 13abc on Tuesday evening if a contract renewal agreement is not reached. Without a deal, customers would miss ABC programming along with local 13 Action News broadcasts. The deadline for an agreement is 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Walleye Stay Hot
The Toledo Walleye continue to build momentum late in the season. In the team’s latest weekly update, goaltender Jan Bednar Gylander remains unbeaten in regulation in six straight starts. Fans also showed their support off the ice, raising funds for local charities through a recent jersey auction benefiting veterans and community causes.
University Launches Cancer Research Institute
The University of Toledo has launched the Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute, a new initiative designed to streamline research and patient treatment efforts. The program aims to bring together departments and resources to strengthen cancer care across the region.
It is a busy stretch for the Glass City, with city leaders also holding a District 5 spring town hall Monday evening to discuss the 2026 operating budget, public safety and road construction plans.
Sources
https://www.13abc.com/2026/03/09/march-9th-weather-forecast/
https://nationaltoday.com/us/oh/toledo/news/2026/03/08/dish-could-pull-toledos-13abc-from-service/
https://www.toledowalleye.com/news/2026/03/toledo-walleye-weekly-release-no-20-march-9-2026
https://www.reddit.com/r/toledo/comments/1rnaonp/this_week_in_toledo_372026/
https://toledo.oh.gov/events/district-5-spring-town-hall-series/2026-3-9
