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🌱 Cremated Remains Stolen In South Toledo + Waterville Trustee Arrest
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Hey, everybody. It's Wednesday in Toledo and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including updates on...
- Security camera footage from Glendale Garden Cafe shows an unidentified thief steal a package from a vehicle containing the cremated remains of a 66-year-old Ludington, Michigan man and then board a TARTA bus.
- Waterville Township Trustee Julie Theroux is facing operating a vehicle while intoxicated charges after she was arrested by Maumee Police.
- The brand new Glass City Metropark "icy loop" is open this weekend for a preview event.
But first, today's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 27 Low: 18.
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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- Security camera footage from Glendale Garden Cafe shows an unidentified thief steal a package from a vehicle containing the cremated remains of a 66-year-old Luddington, Michigan man and then board a TARTA bus. The owner of the vehicle, a Waterville man, was keeping the remains as a promise to his dying friend until they could be spread over Lake Michigan. (WTOL)
- Waterville Township Trustee Julie Theroux is facing operating a vehicle while intoxicated charges after she was arrested by Maumee Police. MPD reports the suspect provided a blood alcohol sample of .197 and is due in court Friday. (WTVG)
- The brand new Glass City Metropark "icy loop" is open this weekend for a preview event. There are still reservations available to skate in 90 minute increments, but over 800 people already signed up within the first 15 minutes. (WNWO)
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visited Toledo Wednesday one day after his "State of the State address." Governor DeWine recommended "a significant increase in funding for the Ohio Narcotics intelligence Center out of the state's general fund." (WNWO)
- Mayor Phillip Briggs of Spencerville, OH was arrested for "allegedly recording underage girls while they took off their clothes." Facing a second-degree felony pandering charge, Briggs' term was set to expire at the end of this year. (WTVG)
Today in Toledo:
- Yvette Reyes: An Anthology Exhibition - Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center (5:00 PM)
- Chris Knopp - Live Music at Poco Piatti - Downtown Toledo (6:00 PM)
- Sanger Kids Book Club - Sanger Branch Library (12:00 AM)
- Chess Club - Heatherdowns Branch Library (6:00 PM)
- Nintendo Switch Party - Maumee Branch Library (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Assets Toledo offers "a training program that meets from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 13 weeks, starting anew three times a year." (WNWO)
- Celebrate Black History Month in Toledo with a variety of events throughout the Glass City and beyond. (WTOL)
- Toledo Police responded to a shooting in the 3000 block of Willys Parkway around 9 PM Tuesday. Two gunshot victims were transported to the hospital and TPD detained one person for questioning. (WTVG)
You're all caught up 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!
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Toledo Daily? Contact me at toledo@patch.com