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🌱 3 Arrested In Deadly I-75 Chase + Woman Shot In South Toledo Home
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Happy Saturday, people of Toledo! Here's everything you need to know going on today.
First, today's weather:
A passing afternoon shower. High: 51 Low: 35.
Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- Three men have been arrested for the car chase that resulted in Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis' death Thursday. Emin Johnson, Zachary Love, and Dante Tate all initially fled on foot after the crash before they were apprehended. (WTOL)
- A South Toledo woman was transported to the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm after an shooting at a home on Maumee Avenue late Thursday night. Toledo Police Detectives are investigating and no arrests have been made. (WTOL)
- A Lucas County Grand Jury has indicted 22-year-old Austin Sparks on charges of vehicular homicide following the March 10 death of 62-year-old Terrance Robb of Erie, Michigan. Robb was traveling east on Alexis Road, attempted to turn left onto Tetherwood, and was struck by Sparks. (WTVG)
- The University of Toledo is putting on the Broadway Musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in April. The show's Broadway debut occurred in 2005 and the show examines a diverse group of students participating in the contest. (Toledo City Paper)
- ProMedica has launched a program in Toledo, Dayton, and Cincinnati to help address medical questions from anyone 55 and older. The program is called AAA HealthCONNECT and can be accessed via phone or webchat. (Mature Living)
Today in Toledo:
- Maumee Valley Adventurers Open House, Sylvania Branch Library (9:30 AM)
- Bohemian Black presents the Classics Mixologist Experience, Truth Art Galleries (5:00 PM)
- Toledo Walleye vs. Indy Fuel, Huntington Center (7:15 PM)
- Saturday Morning Chess - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (10:00 AM)
- Kombucha Home Brewing with Boochy Mama's - Sanger Branch Library (11:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- March 31 was the Transgender Day of Visibility. WTOL celebrated the event at Grindhrs Coffee in Downtown Toledo with stories, drag shows, and music. (WTOL)
- Northwest Ohio has a great number of specialty doctors offices serving the community. Read more about Dr. Sarah Stierman with Ada Aesthetics/Dermatology Associates, Dr. John M. Elchinger with Associated Eye Care, and more. (Toledo City Paper)
- A new mural in East Toledo adorns the side of the Eastborn Carryout on E. Broadway Street. Local artists Chris "Chilly" Rodriguez and Connor "Con Tron" Degnan created the piece as a beacon of positivity. (Toledo City Paper)
- The new Glass City Center (formerly the SeaGate Centre) will host several pieces of art with help from the Board of Lucas County Commissioners and The Arts Commission. The new space will feature a grand ballroom and an outdoor plaza. (WNWO NBC 24)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you soon!
— 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!