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Deadly I-475 Crash + New Cancer Center + Toledo History Museum
The Toledo Daily is the quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in town today.
Happy Thursday, Toledo! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.
First, today's weather: Rain in the morning. High: 88 Low: 64.
Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- The Victory Center has opened a new, permanent facility at 3166 N. Republic Blvd. There will be an open house today from 1-4 pm. The center focuses on the emotional, spiritual, and mental aspects of recovering from cancer at no cost to patients. (13abc Action News)
- A veterans' memorial at Friendship Park in Point Place was vandalized over the weekend and Toledo Police are investigating the matter. Residents report this is not the first time the memorial has been vandalized, and there is hope that the damage is covered by insurance since it is on city property. (WTOL)
- A Temperance, Michigan man has died following a crash on 1-475. The victim, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the dump truck he was driving after the raised truck bed struck the Holland-Sylvania road overpass. (13abc Action News)
- The Toledo History Museum, located in the Valentine Theater downtown, is opening its doors this weekend after being closed for more than a year during the COVID pandemic. The museum highlights Toledo's rich automotive history, just in time for Toledo Jeep Fest (August 6-8). (13abc Action News)
- A fire occurred at Cherry Picked Auto in the 5600 block of North Toledo. Toledo Fire and Rescue were able to get the fire under control. (WTOL)
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Today in Toledo
- Toledo Mud Hens vs. Omaha (7:05 PM)
- A Healthy You Summer Camp, Frederick Douglass Center (10 AM)
- Picnic Lunch Cruise on the Sandpiper (11 AM)
- Lunch at Levis (11:30 AM)
- Perrysburg Farmers Market (3 PM)
- Extended Hours Hikes at Metroparks Toledo (5 PM)
- Clambake at Toledo Zoo (6 PM)
- Zumba at Olander Park (6 PM)
- Jazz in the Garden, Toledo Botanical Garden (6:30 PM)
- Mountain Bike Group Ride, Oak Openings Preserve (6:30 PM)
- Jazz in the Park, Friendship Park (7 PM)
- Rich and Ronnie G's Trivia at the Oarhouse (7 PM)
Toledo Patch Notebook
- Toledo celebrates 16th African American Festival (13 ABC)
- 'Art on the Mall' returns to Toledo after having to cancel last year's event (WTOL)
- The Lucas County Fair Grounds will host a drive-thru life-size dinosaur adventure on August 7 & 8. Tickets for the dinosaur event will only be available online beforehand, but outdoor activity tickets are available on site. (13abc Action News)
- Toledo police deliver donated toys, dog supplies in honor of fallen officers (WNWO NBC 24)
- Toledo pastors unite in prayer to fight gun violence (13abc Action News)
- Man escapes house fire in Millbury (13abc Action News)
- Toledo Police have issued an arrest warrant in the Savage Park shooting incident that occurred Sunday night. (WTOL)
- Toledo Police Department: "Still Missing: 63-year-old Alvin Darrow Jr. was last seen on July 27, 2017 after leaving a boating project to fetch some tools from his home" (Facebook)
- Toledo Zoo: "#WhatsBloomingWednesday Monarda punctata or Dotted Horsemint This native perennial likes full sun to part shade" (Instagram)
- Toledo Humane Society: "Dorito wanted to remind everyone not to worry, she 100% has ears and she totally doesn't surprise herself every time she remembers they exist... only sometimes!" (Facebook)
- Toledo Fire & Rescue Department: ""As long as their names are spoken, they are remembered" Today we remember Deputy Chief Ewald A. Bode who died on July 28, 1961, 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent's Hospital" (Facebook)
- Toledo Farmers' Market: "Mark your calendars!" (Facebook)
- Toledo School for the Arts: "We need a few more flying pigs! Come join our team! Or like and share with those you know who might be interested!!" (Instagram)
- Toledo Ballet: "SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Dance Workshop with Sean Howe Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 4:00-6:30 PM" (Facebook)
You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.
— 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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