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Happy Saturday, Toledo! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's what's happening today in town.
First, today's weather:
Variable clouds; very cold. High: 20 Low: 11.
Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- Former Bowling Green State University professor Timothy Davis entered an "Alford plea" to three counts of rape with a victim under the age of 10 in the Lucas County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. The plea allows Davis to avoid admitting guilt while acknowledging there is enough evidence to convict him. He will be sentenced February 22 and is currently incarcerated in the Lucas County Corrections Center. (WNWO NBC 24)
- Former Ohio State linebacker and Toledo native Dallas Grant is ditching his Buckeyes jersey to wear the colors of the University of Toledo Rockets. Citing the need for more playing time, Grant will have two years of playing eligibility with the Rockets. (WTOL)
- The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department has canceled the vaccine clinic for Saturday at the Lucas County Rec Center due to a water main break. The clinic will resume next Saturday, February 12 and appointments are still available at the Toledo-Lucas County Health Dept. next week in Downtown Toledo. (WTOL)
- The Bedford Township Board of Trustees has voted 6-1 to upgrade the phone system for the Bedford Branch Library, which hasn't been updated since 1988. The new provisions will be supplied by the Temperance-based Propel-U-4-Ward company and will allow for cloud-based telecommunications. (Monroe Evening News)
- The emergency 911 dispatchers for Lucas County were put to the test the last several days as many weather-related emergency calls came in. Taking thousands of calls a day, the local dispatch intends to hire for 15 positions this month. (13abc Action News)
Today in Toledo:
- Saturday Morning Chess! - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (10:00 AM)
- River Rat and Cat (A Play For Young Audiences) - Heatherdowns Branch Library (2:00 PM)
- Sewing for Beginners - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (2:00 PM)
- We heART Art at the Art on Market Shoppes!, 210 S. Erie St. (10:00 AM)
- Keller, Kocher and Co. at Lucille's Jazz Lounge, 1447 N. Summit St. (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The City of Toledo's Department of Parks and Youth Services is hosting a snow sculpture contest through Monday. The categories are as follows: best traditional snowman/woman, best snow creature, most unusual snow sculpture, and best snow sculpture built in a City of Toledo park. To apply, simply post your creation to social media with the hashtag #SnowedInToledo. (WTOL)
- This weekend's weather in Toledo is brought to you by Patch and AccuWeather. Saturday will be sunny but frigid with a high of 20 degrees, while Sunday will see a high of 28 degrees with winds up to 20 mph. (Toledo Patch)
- The Toledo Zoo: "Having trouble finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the animal lover in your life? Let your Valentine know they octopi your heart with the gift of a Zoo PAL sponsorship! Choose from several species like the Octopus." (Instagram)
- Toledo Humane Society: "We're HIRING!! Become part of the AMAZING THS team! The Toledo Humane Society is currently hiring multiple positions including: -Staff Veterinarian, Part-Time -Registered Veterinary Technician, Part-time and Full-time -THS Thrift Shop" (Facebook)
- Toledo School for the Arts: "Have you heard? Our very own 'TSA Dance Team' will be competing at the OASSA Regionals THIS SUNDAY! Want to come out and support? Check out the photo for more info :) #dance #pigsfly #toledoohio" (Instagram)
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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!