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COVID in Perrysburg Schools + Dana Inc. Park Donation + Flooding
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Hey, neighbors! Brad King here with the latest issue of the Toledo Daily.
First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 69.
Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- Dana Incorporated is gifting the Glass City Metropark and Riverwalk a $1 million donation. In addition to funding the park's Phase II construction, it will also help support the "Sustaining Our World Lecture Series" and a Maumee River cleanup effort. (13abc Action News)
- A portion of downtown has been named in honor of Louis Escobar, Toledo's first Latino and openly gay councilperson. Escobar was voted to the council in 1997 and passed away in August 2020. The sidewalk adjacent to Toledo's Love Wall will be named in his honor. (WTOL)
- Several cars in East Toledo last week were trapped by floods after Toledo experienced heavy rains. Residents have criticized the city for not ensuring the sewers can drain efficiently. (13abc Action News)
- Multiple COVID-19 cases have occurred in Perrysburg Schools as the school year began this week. Superintendent Tom Hosler stated two high school students, two teachers, and six elementary school children have reported cases. (WTOL)
- Two men have pleaded guilty for a home robbery that occurred on Upton Avenue last August. The third man involved in the crime died after all three were shot by the homeowner. (13abc Action News)
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Today in Toledo
- Toledo Mud Hens vs. Indianapolis (7:05 PM)
- Bay View Yacht Club Homecoming (3:00 PM)
- Try It! Archery, Glass City and Middlegrounds Metropark (5:30 PM)
- Family Night Cruise on the Sandpiper (6:00 PM)
- Try It! Tree Climbing, Swan Creek Metropark (6:30 PM)
Toledo Patch Notebook
- Main Street in East Toledo to reopen Thursday after bricks fell from building (WTOL)
- Temperance man sentenced for murdering woman with piggy bank, child gate, beheading her body (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
- The Toledo Children's Memorial seeks help from the community (13abc Action News)
- 'They need to do their part': Toledo nurse pleads with people to get COVID-19 vaccine (13abc Action News)
- Toledo Pride events extend beyond Live at the Park festivities (WTOL)
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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!
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