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🌱 Beverly Woman Killed By Tree + 3 Injured In South Toledo Shooting
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Hello, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Toledo and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Keep reading for the latest.
- Woman dies after a tree downed by Monday's storm falls on her in the Beverly neighborhood
- Monroe teen girl dies after touching exposed live wire
- Women of Toledo celebrate 102nd anniversary of the 19th Amendment
- Toledo Fire & Rescue accepting new recruits for the 2023 class
First, today's weather:
Humid; breezy in the p.m.. High: 81 Low: 58.
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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:
- A Toledo woman has died after a tree fell on her in the 4000 block of Beverly around 6:30 p.m. Monday. The tree was downed as a result of the storms and Toledo Fire & Rescue responded to the scene. (WTVG)
- Three people were injured in a shooting at the Recovery Room on Airport Highway in South Toledo early Monday morning. Toledo Police responded to the scene around 3 a.m. and found two victims in the parking lot and a third in a vehicle at the Circle K close by. (WNWO)
- Women of Toledo celebrated the 102nd anniversary of women's right to vote on Friday with the Northwest Ohio Women's Equality Day. The event was assisted by the University of Toledo Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women Director Angela Fitzpatrick and Mary Brucker of the Women of Toledo board of directors. (WNWO)
- A 14-year-old Monroe girl has died after touching a live power line that was downed on Monday. The tragic accident occurred in the 1400 block of Peters Street and the line was disconnected by DTE Energy personnel. (WTVG)
- The Toledo Fire & Rescue Department is accepting recruits for its upcoming 2023 class. Candidates may apply through November 22 and must sign up for the written and physical exams online. (WTOL)
Today in Toledo:
- WritersShop: Poetry Series - South Branch Library (6 p.m.)
- Growing Herbs at Home - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (6 p.m.)
- Tuesday Evening Montrie Auction - Montrie Auction Gallery (6:15 p.m.)
- Girl Named Tom at the Huntington Center (8 p.m.)
- Stroll the Street in Downtown Rossford (4:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- A Swanton High School student has drawn negative attention for a racist homecoming poster that appeared on social media over the weekend. Swanton Schools Superintendent Chris Lake indicated the school has reached out to the student's parent and intended to speak with him Monday. (WTOL)
- The Ohio Justice Bus will be visiting two Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries this fall to offer legal assistance for low-income residents. (WTOL)
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That's it for today. 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!
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