Community Corner
🌱 5 Arrested In ‘Takeover Toledo’ Traffic Event + O.W.E. Fest Returns
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Welcome back, Toledo. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Enjoy...
First, today's weather:
A shower and thunderstorm. High: 76 Low: 63.
Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:
- Toledo man Terry Warejko, 63, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by U.S. District Judge James G. Carr for possession of child pornography. Ordered to pay $119,000 in restitution, Warejko's arrest and conviction was aided by the Toledo FBI and Asst. U.S. Attorney Tracey B. Tangeman. (WTVG)
- The Toledo Police have arrested five people in relation to a "Takeover Toledo" coordinated traffic disruption that took place Saturday night at the intersection of Hill and Reynolds. This stunt comes after a similar event occurred earlier this month that was captured in viral videos. (WTVG)
- Reflecting on the two year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, local activist Julian Mack says there's still progress to be made. Mack says both the community and local police need to work to stop the violence. (WTOL)
- Toledo City Council unanimously voted on a resolution asking Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to create a direct route between Columbus and Toledo. The Ohio Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) previously denied six possible solutions in its Route 23 Connect study. (WNWO NBC 24)
- Cornelius Henry has been arrested for shooting 26-year-old Elijah Rome in the head near Sammy's Mart in South Toledo on Monday. Henry has been charged with felonious assault and the condition of Rome has not been released at this time. (WTOL)
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Today in Toledo:
- Toledo Mud Hens vs. Nashville Sounds, Fifth Third Field (6:35 p.m.)
- Teen Cricut Workshop - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (3 p.m.)
- Tinkering Takeover - Reynolds Corners Branch Library (3:30 p.m.)
- Teen Central - Kent Branch Library (4 p.m.)
- Macrame Mermaid Tail Key Chain - Birmingham Branch Library (4 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- After a two-year hiatus, the Old West End Festival returns this year and features perhaps the largest collection of Victorian and Edwardian homes in the country. (WTVG)
- Travis Darnell Brown, 40, pleaded guilty May 17 to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and two firearm violations and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. The Toledo FBI and Toledo Police continue to investigate. (WTVG)
- With gas prices remaining high, several local food trucks have been affected like Beastro Burger Truck owner Adam Brandt. (WTOL)
- Coda is the WNWO Planned Pethood Pet of the Week! (WNWO NBC 24)
- A 48-year-old Toledo man accused of stalking his estranged wife has been arrested in Monroe County after leading law enforcement on a car chase. After the suspect crashed into a utility pole, Monroe County Sheriffs Deputies recovered two loaded firearms from his truck. (WTVG)
Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!
— 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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