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2 ATMs Stolen + East Toledo Building Collapse + Rental Assistance

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locallytoday.

First, today's weather: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 89 Low: 77.


Here are the top stories in Toledo today:

  1. Two Stop and Go locations within a mile of each other were robbed over the weekend. The stores, at the 1500 block of Eleanor Avenue and the 4700 block of Lewis Avenue, had their ATMs stolen by three male suspects who drove off in an older model Dodge Ram truck, according to Toledo Police. (13abc Action News)
  2. Main Street in East Toledo has been closed after bricks began falling from a building located at The Access Center at 117 Main Street, which houses the Neighborhood Health Association. The closure extends from Front Street to Second Street and the cause of the collapse is under investigation. (WTOL)
  3. Local Toledo family the Turneys, whose seven-year-old daughter is battling cancer, have lost their only vehicle after they were hit during a trip to Cedar Point over the weekend. A sibling was injured in the crash, requiring stitches and a plastic surgeon. A Go Fund Me page has been set up for the family. (13abc Action News)
  4. Though the moratorium against evictions is no longer in effect in Toledo, residents in danger of losing their housing may be eligible for funds through the Toledo Lucas County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The fund has over $11 million available and the City of Toledo Housing Commissioner anticipates serving up to 7,000 families. (13abc Action News)
  5. A shooting that occurred at the 1300 block of West Sylvania Avenue has resulted in the death of 37-year-old Terrance Robinson. A suspect has not been identified and anyone with knowledge is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers. (13abc Action News)

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Today in Toledo

  • Shark Week at Imagination Station (10:00 AM)
  • Music at the Fountain in Levis Commons (11:30 AM)
  • Westgate Farmers Market (3:00 PM)
  • Bowling Green Farmers Market (4:00 PM)
  • Oak Openings Lodge Open House (4:00 PM)
  • Stroll the Street in Downtown Rossford (4:30 PM)
  • Opera Outdoors, Wildwood Manor House (5:30 PM)
  • Green Living: Local Food, Toledo Botanical Garden (6:00 PM)
  • Brick & BBQ, CycleWerks (6:30 PM)
  • Dave's Wild Wednesdays Weekly Social Run/Walk, Fallen Timbers (6:30 PM)
  • Open-Air Tango Class, Wildwood Preserve Metropark (7:30 PM)
  • Metroparks After Dark: Night Paddling, Wiregrass Metropark (9:00 PM)
  • Boys Varsity Golf @ Anthony Wayne High School (8:00 AM)
  • Schedule Pick Up Day - Ottawa Hills Local Schools (8:00 AM)
  • Golf Away Kalida Invite - Ottawa Hills Local Schools (8:30 AM)
  • Brown Bag Concert - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (12:15 PM)
  • Yoga for Teens - Maumee Branch Library (1:00 PM)
  • 1st Grade Girl Scouts (Gupta) - Ottawa Hills Local Schools (3:00 PM)
  • Girls Varsity Tennis vs St. Ursula Academy-Toledo (4:45 PM)
  • Clean Energy Loans Backfired in Missouri. Will Ohio Be Different? (7:00 PM)

Toledo Patch Notebook

  • Sensory garden opens at WW Knight Preserve – BG Independent News (bgindependentmedia.org)
  • New bike, scooter-share program launches in Toledo (WTOL)
  • Toledo Public Schools requiring masks for all staff and students (13abc Action News)
  • Toledo radio host Scott Sands describes experiencing breakthrough COVID-19 after vaccination (WTOL)
  • Selfie museum opens in Toledo in time for The Solheim Cup (13abc Action News)
  • The University of Toledo: "Love Native Plant Gardens on campus. " (Instagram)
  • Toledos PET Bull Project: "Happy Monday! Spoil your dog and yourself with some frozen treats today to ward off this summer heat!" (Facebook)
  • Toledo Humane Society: "We know it's only August but we're already thinking of Turkey! Turkey is a sweet, curious 1-year-old male" (Facebook)
  • Humane Ohio: "Last week was a great week for Humane Ohio kitties, and 9 lucky felines found amazing homes" (Facebook)
  • Toledo Humane Society: "Have you heard the news? Toledo is now home to the latest Tommy's Express Car Wash location" (Facebook)
  • Toledo Museum of Art: "For August's Art Minutes, we're celebrating a new selection of artwork installed in Gallery 1" (Instagram)
  • Humane Ohio: "Meet the very beautiful Baby Girl! Precious, tiny Baby Girl somehow managed to find herself living outside of UTMC" (Facebook)
  • Imagination Station Toledo: "Shark Week is here! Grab your Shark Pass and dive into an extraordinary experience you won't forget!" (Facebook)
  • US Together Inc. - Toledo: "Happy Hijri New year! We wish you all good health and happiness to kick off a new beginning. " (Facebook)
  • Mom's House of Toledo: "Join us for some cold lemonade on a hot day! We need YOU to help our children practice their communication and leadership skills" (Facebook)

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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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