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🌱 Cricket West Robbery Footage + 16-Year-Old Shot On Amsterdam Avenue
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Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Toledo Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.
First, today's weather:
An afternoon shower in spots. High: 77 Low: 65.
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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:
- Toledo Police responded to a 16-year-old shooting victim who said two men jumped him in the 4000 block of Amsterdam Avenue on Thursday. A witness later stated that it was the victim who actually pulled out the firearm. (WTOL)
- Security footage has been released of a robbery at The Loonar Station in Cricket West Plaza around 3:41 p.m. Tuesday. A vehicle smashed through the shop's entrance and managers estimate $7,000 worth of goods were stolen. (WTVG)
- Metroparks Toledo is seeking volunteers for the Family Literacy & Book Fair on June 25 at the Glass City Enrichment Center site at 815 Front St. 40,000 books ranging from early readers through high school novels will be available at no cost to families. (WTVG)
- Toledo celebrates Juneteenth, beginning with Common performing at Promenade Park on June 17, several fairs and events on Saturday, June 18 and the Juneteenth Freedom Parade and Ceremony on June 19. (WTOL)
- The University of Toledo hosted an "aggressive intruder" training exercise on Tuesday at the Health Science Campus. The UToledo Police Dept. and UTMC emergency room personnel participated in the exercise. (Press Release Desk)
Today in Toledo:
- Aspen Dental to Provide Free Dental Care for Veterans on June 11 - Toledo (8 a.m.)
- Toledo Black Artist Coalition Showcase - Kent Branch Library (9 a.m.)
- Bath Bombs and Sugar Scrubs - Sanger Branch Library (10 a.m.)
- Afrofuturism - West Toledo Branch Library (2 p.m.)
- Alcohol Ink Workshop with Art & Soul - Make Your Own Candle - Toledo Library Main Branch (3:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Climate Friday | Why are summers in Toledo getting hotter and hotter? (WTOL)
- 436 Toledo Blitz offers food, clothes, resources to struggling families (WTOL)
- 'She's definitely starting from the ground up' | Toledo resident says landlord tossed belongings to the curb after eviction (WTOL)
- Duplex fire in north Toledo, dog saved (WTOL)
- Lucas County Canine Care and Control hosts dog adoption event (WTVG)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!
— 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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