🌱 Body Pulled From Maumee River + Conviction For Alexis Road Shooting

Good morning, hello! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Toledo Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town...

• Body of 88-year-old man pulled from Maumee River in Perrysburg
• 3 Toledo men arrested for sex trafficking in Columbus
• German American Festival in need of potato peelers for traditional dish

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 82 Low: 61.

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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:

1. Dajuan Smith has been convicted of attempt to commit murder and tampering with evidence for shooting his girlfriend at the Quality Inn on Alexis Road in March. Smith is scheduled to be sentenced on September 7. (WTVG)
2. Perrysburg first responders pulled the body of an 88-year-old man from the Maumee River Monday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. The man's identity has not been released but there were no signs of injuries or foul play. (WTOL)
3. The German American Festival is hosting a community potato peeling at 8 a.m. on August 25 for the event's traditional potato salad. The GAF runs from August 26-28 at Oak Shade Grove on 3624 Seaman Road. (WTVG)
4. Three 19-year-old men from Toledo were arrested for sex trafficking in Columbus' Northeast Side on Friday thanks to a targeted effort by multiple agencies and the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The three were charged with first-degree felonies in the Franklin County Municipal Court. (The Columbus Dispatch)
5. Jelani Maliik, 20, also known as the musician Knightheart, is hosting a benefit concert for the Beach House Family Shelter on August 27. Maliik's company MVNIFVST (pronounced 'Manifest') will host the show at the Ottawa Tavern in Downtown Toledo and features several local artists. (Toledo City Paper)

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Today in Toledo:

• Hens and Hounds Toledo Mudhens Games - Fifth Third Field (6:35 p.m.)
• Glass City Metropark Pavilion Open House (4 p.m.)
• Toledo Jazz Week Concert at Toledo Spirits (6 p.m.)
• Small Business and Nonprofit Assistance Sessions - Sanger Branch Library (9:30 a.m.)
• Chi Kung for Mental & Physical Health and Well-Being - Lagrange Branch Library (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Browse the latest jobs in Toledo thanks to Patch and ZipRecruiter. (Toledo Patch)
• The 15th annual Out of Darkness Walk returns this year to Promenade Park on October 1. Hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the event focuses on mental health with a goal of raising $50,000. (WTVG)
• As school is back in session, the Toledo Police say the four worst locations for speeders are Beverly, Heatherdowns, Upton, and Hill Avenue. Fines for speeding are doubled in school zones. (WTOL)
• With Toledo Pride having come to an end Sunday, several local establishments saw an uptick in business during the popular yearly event. (WTOL)

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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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