🌱16-Year-Old Charged As Adult For June Homicide + South Toledo Fire

Hello, friends! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Toledo Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including:

• Jashawn Allen, 16, was indicted by a Lucas County Grand Jury for the June 14 shooting death of 17-year-old Antwan Walker.
• Central Catholic has won the state football championship after defeating Hoban 28-21 in the Division II game.
• Glenbrier Road was closed at Eastgate after a house fire in the 1700 block of Vosper Ct. Friday evening.

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But first, today's weather:

Windy; a shower in the a.m.. High: 47 Low: 25.

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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:

1. Jashawn Allen was indicted by a Lucas County Grand Jury for the June 14 shooting death of 17-year-old Antwan Walker. Allen is one of two suspects and will be tried as an adult while his 15-year-old co-defendant has at this time not been charged as an adult. (WTOL)
2. Central Catholic has won the state football championship after defeating Hoban 28-21 in the Division II game. The school has won five state titles and Student Activities Coordinator Amy Rough credited the coaching staff and students for the victory. (WTOL)
3. Local landlord married couple Julian and Raliat Thomas have gifted their tenants free rent for the month of December. (WTVG)
4. Glenbrier Road was closed at Eastgate after a house fire in the 1700 block of Vosper Court Friday evening. Toledo Fire & Rescue responded to the scene after a spare propane tank ignited. (WTVG)
5. The Monroe County Sheriff's office will increase speed enforcement through February 28. The measure comes after an "alarming rise of speeding and fatal crashes." (WNWO)

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Today in Toledo:

• Holidays at the Manor House - Wildwood Manor House (10:00 AM)
• CCR&R December Communicable Disease Course - YWCA Northwest Ohio (9:00 AM)
• Annual Holiday Cookie Walk - St. George Orthodox Cathedral (9:00 AM)
• East Toledo Christmas Parade - Toledo Technology Academy (11:00 AM)
• Anime Club - Maumee Branch Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The WTOL 11 Gift of Joy campaign runs on Thursday, December 8 - 16. Bring a new unwrapped toy or gift to one of several drop-off locations to help benefit children living in foster care, relatives, or their families. (WTOL)
• Former Toledo mayors Mike Bell, Carty Finkbeiner, Donna Owens and Paula Hicks-Hudson are planning to meet with Toledo City Council to promote the city's block watch program. The goal of the meeting is to secure additional funding for neighborhood block watches. (WTOL)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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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