🌱 Ability Center Puppy Training + TFD Endorses Governor Prospect

Welcome back, Toledo! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Toledo today.

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First, today's weather:

Winds subsiding and cold. High: 25 Low: 16.

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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:

1. A Lucas County Grand Jury indicted 31-year-old Deshawn Large on charges of murder and felonious assault. Larde is accused of killing 33-year-old Miles Crawford on November 21, 2021. (WTOL)
2. The Toledo Firefighters Union has endorsed John Cranley and Teresa Fedor for Ohio governor and lieutenant governor. The endorsement is shared by firefighter unions in Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati. (WNWO NBC 24)
3. Research scientists at UToledo's Dr. Nina McClelland Laboratory for Water Chemistry and Environmental Analysis, in collaboration with the University of Texas Arlington, have discovered contamination relating to the fracking process. The metallic and organic contaminants were identified as causing respiratory complications and certain cancers. (Press Release Desk)
4. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo is looking for community volunteers for its puppy raising program. The puppies need to receive preliminary obedience training before receiving training for service or therapy dog status. (WNWO NBC 24)
5. Bedford High School students have art on display at Franklin Park Mall. The artwork will be displayed through mid March. (Monroe Evening Need)

Today in Toledo:

• Toledo Men's Basketball vs Central Michigan, Savage Arena (7:00 PM)
• The British Invasion at the Valentine Theatre (7:30 PM)
• Malcolm X Commemorative Event - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (2:00 PM)
• Four Tips to Jumpstart Your Writing - Heatherdowns Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• The Prince Experience Starring Gabriel Sanchez Live in Concert, Hollywood Casino Toledo (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• University of Toledo: Learn how one UToledo student's health battles inspired her to become a nurse. (Press Release Desk)
• University Of Toledo: UToledo students are helping collect hygiene products to donate to TPS students. (Press Release Desk)
• 'The Voice' winner and Pettisville natives 'Girl Named Tom' are performing at Huntington Center August 30. (13abc Action News)
• Join the FUN! Winterfest in Downtown Perrysburg is this weekend. (WTOL)
• Neighborhood Nuisance: Abandoned post office in East Toledo. (13abc Action News)

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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!