Crash Causes Power Outage + Dog Dies In Fire + Manhole Accident

Hey, Toledo! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday off on an informed note. Here are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Toledo:

1. An overnight crash in South Toledo left several residents without power as Toledo Edison crews worked on repairs. A vehicle struck a utility pole on the 3100 block of Hill Ave. and the driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (WTOL)
2. Toledo fire crews responded to a blaze in central Toledo in the 1500 block of Tecumseh near Pulaski. Though the residents were not home at the time, a dog was found dead in a cage in the kitchen. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. (WTOL)
3. At Point Place, a Toledo woman suffered injuries after she stepped onto a manhole cover that flipped and she fell through. The woman lives behind Shoreland Elementary school and expressed concern that such an incident might be dangerous for children who use the route. (13abc Action News)
4. The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) board has submitted its sales tax plan for an upcoming Lucas County ballot initiative. Board president Kelsie Hoagland states the measure will be a reduction in property taxes and will expand TARTA into underserved areas of the city. (WNWO NBC 24)
5. Toledo Police have arrested an individual in relation to a murder that occurred July 21, 2021. Though the culprit that committed the act has not been identified, Treashia Lampkin was arrested for obstructing justice. (13 ABC)

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Today in Toledo

• Northwest Ohio Rib-Off, Lucas County Fairgrounds (12 PM-11 PM)
• Kansas, NW Ohio Rib Off (8 PM)
• Toledo Mud Hens vs. Omaha (7:05 PM)
• The Peach Truck Tour at Franklin Park (8 AM-9:30 AM)
• Noon Tunes at Wildwood Preserve (12 PM)
• Warrant with Winger, Promenade Park (5 PM)
• Pedaling Paddy's Parking Lot Party & Glow Roll, Wersell's Bike Shop (5:30 PM)
• Family Night Cruise on the Sandpiper (6 PM)
• Seussical the Musical by Epiphany Players (7:30 PM)
• Chico Bean at Toledo Funny Bone (7 PM)

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Toledo Patch Notebook

• Glass City Craft Crawl Brings Northwest Ohio's Best Craft Beer To Adams St. (toledo.com)
• Neighborhood watch groups working with police to reduce crime, improve neighborhoods in Toledo (WTOL)
• Local community organization HOPE Toledo is launching affordable preschool programs throughout the city. Focusing on low teacher-student ratios, comprehensive curriculums, parent engagement, and income-based tuition, the group hopes to instill students with everything they need to begin school. (13abc Action News)
• Toledo City Council, law enforcement officials discuss gun violence (13abc Action News)
• Lucas County Sheriff's Office promotes 4 employees, honors retirees (WNWO NBC 24)
• 'He was treated like he was nothing' | Mother of gun violence victim speaks at Toledo City Council meeting (WTOL)
• Toledo School for the Arts has more than a dozen open spots for the 2021-22 school year (WTOL)
• Toledo Zoo: "How do fish end their work emails? "Let minnow what you think." #ToledoZoo #ToledoOhio #DadJokes #StingRay" (Instagram)
• Toledo Police Department: "Still Missing: On 7/29/1997 22 year-old Myron Helm was reported missing by his father" (Facebook)
• Toledo Police Department: "City of Toledo and the Bureau of ATF Collaborate for Second "Operation Clean Sweep" (Facebook)
• Downtown Toledo: "Very important information: @yeoldedurtybirdtoledo has funnel cakes : @yeoldedurtybirdtoledo" (Instagram)
• The Toledo Zoo: "Bird keeper Nate demonstrates what enrichment looks like with our Blue eared pheasants!" (Facebook)
• Toledo Zoo: "Start your weekend off at the Toledo Zoo! Members receive early admission each Saturday through August at 9:00 am" (Instagram)
• Toledo Farmers' Market: "Stop by the Westgate Market!! #toledoeats #toledoeats419 #toledoeatslocal #toledolovesfresh" (Instagram)
• handmade toledo: "Fabulous new maker @zoclaydesigns! Stop by today for a look at all our stunning jewelers! Here 12-7p" (Instagram)
• The University of Toledo: "Today, we're proud to be the home of the Rocket Nation! But how did we get here?" (Facebook)
• Toledo Museum of Art: "On View: "The Clarac Gallery" by artist Edouard Vuillard. Edouard Vuillard (French, 1868-1940) "The Clarac Gallery" (Instagram)
• Toledo Humane Society: "In honor of International Tiger Day, we thought we'd take a journey through our shelter to see what tigers we have!" (Facebook)
• Toledo Farmers' Market: "Stop by the Westgate Market!!" (Facebook)
• US Together Inc. - Toledo: "We're getting free COVID-19 vaccines at our office soon!" (Facebook)
• Toledos PET Bull Project: "Shiloh is quite the looker! He is looking for his forever person, is that you?" (Facebook)
• Toledos PET Bull Project: "Make sure to keep an eye on your furry friends this week with the hot weather" (Facebook)
• US Together Inc. - Toledo: "We have an update to our previous post: Paramount Medicaid will also be giving $100 gift cards to their recipients" (Facebook)
• Forté Music School Toledo OH: "EXCITING NEWS! This year Forté is honored to be a part of Music Under the Stars organized by @thetoledozoo!" (Instagram)
• United Way of Greater Toledo: "United Way is gearing up for our next campaign year and our team is excited to get back out in the community and work" (Facebook)

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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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