🌱 14-Year-Old Missing In South Toledo + 25K Awarded To Toledo Zoo

Hello all. It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Daily — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Including news about:

• Extreme wheelchair athlete and Guinness World Record holder Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham will visit several locations in Toledo Thursday including Whitmer High School and the Imagination Station.
• 14-year-old Temone Floyd has been missing from the 1100 block of Monterey Court in South Toledo since he left for school Friday.
• The Toledo Zoo received $25,000 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help restore the lake sturgeon and eastern hellbenders fish species in the Maumee River.

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But first, today's weather:

Cooler with showers around. High: 60 Low: 38.

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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:

1. Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham will visit several locations in Toledo, including Whitmer High School and Imagination Station. Wheelz holds a Guinness World Record for longest wheel chair ramp jump and has mastered high-flying stunts including a double backflip. (WTVG)
2. Temone Floyd, 14, has been missing from the 1100 block of Monterey Court in South Toledo since he left for school on Friday. Toledo Police are asking for the community's help in finding Temone by calling Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. (WTOL)
3. The Franklin Park Mall will host more than 35 authors Saturday from 11-5 for a meet-and-greet session. Dubbed "The Writer's Block Author Fair," the event will see writers from several different genres give live readings and panel discussions. (WNWO NBC 24)
4. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15, and will conclude in Toledo with the Diamante Awards on October 13. This year's celebration will be held in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union's Lenhart Grand Ballroom at BGSU and will honor Louis Guardiola and Joe Balderas for their extensive contributions. (Toledo City Paper)
5. Toledo Police report a man is in critical condition after a shooting around 4 PM at the Mobil gas station at Detroit Avenue and Central. TPD report the shooting took place inside the gas station and no suspect has been identified. (WTVG)

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Today in Toledo:

• Sanger Kids Book Club - Sanger Branch Library (12:00 AM)
• Movie and a Craft - Lagrange Branch Library (3:15 PM)
• Board Games and Books - Reynolds Corners Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Teen Writer's Workshop - Point Place Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Alternative Physical Therapy Ribbon Cutting - Maumee Chamber of Commerce (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Owens Community College is offering a two-year course in animation where students can learn illustration, graphic design, and more. (WTVG)
• The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium received $25,000 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for efforts to restore the lake sturgeon and eastern hellbenders fish species in their natural habitats in the Maumee River. (Spectrum News 1)
• Early voting begins Tuesday in Lucas County at 3737 West Sylvania Avenue in West Toledo. (WTOL)
• Toledo City Council Members Nick Komives and Katie Moline requested a meeting from Council President and Chair of the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Committee Matt Cherry to address gun violence in the wake of the shooting at the Whitmer vs. Central Catholic football game. (WTOL)
• 'We won't Black down:' the Black Voters Matter National Bus was in Toledo Wednesday for the Get Out the Vote Rally and the Black Voter Empowerment Campaign. (WTVG)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Brad King

About me: I have been a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and University of Toledo grad (Go Rockets!). I'm old enough to remember when the Mud Hens were still playing in Maumee. The Glass City has seen some amazing revitalization and I am so excited to share every update with you!

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