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🌱 Fatal Attack In Upper Sandusky + 2 Hospitalized In S. Toledo Crash
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Hello again, Toledo! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Toledo Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening around town. Today we'll cover these stories and more...
- A 53-year-old Toledo man was arrested by Monroe County Sheriff's Deputies in the 6200 block of S. Telegraph Road around 11:14 PM Friday for lacking a valid driver's license and having a loaded firearm as a convicted felon.
- Bethel M. Bekele, 27, was arrested for allegedly killing Dollar Store employee Keris L. Riebel, 22, with a machete around 4:30 PM in Upper Sandusky on Sunday.
- A car crash in South Toledo Monday night has resulted in the hospitalization of two victims.
But first, today's weather:
Warmer with periods of rain. High: 59 Low: 53.
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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- A 53-year-old Toledo man was arrested by Monroe County Sheriff's Deputies in the 6200 block of S. Telegraph Road around 11:14 PM Friday for lacking a valid driver's license and having a loaded firearm as a convicted felon. The unidentified man was booked into the Monroe County Jail and is scheduled to be arraigned at the 1st District Court. (WNWO)
- Bethel M. Bekele, 27, was arrested for allegedly killing Dollar Store employee Keris L. Riebel, 22, with a machete around 4:30 PM in Upper Sandusky on Sunday. Bekele reportedly turned himself in to authorities after parking outside the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office shortly after the murder. (WTOL)
- The entrance to the Brew coffee shop parking lot will be blocked by the construction on Secor Road that is scheduled to last 210 days beginning Tuesday. Brew can still be accessed through the University of Toledo campus near Bancroft and Dorr. (WTVG)
- Marcy Kaptur is the longest-serving congresswoman in history, having spent 40 years serving Northwest Ohio. Rep. Kaptur, along with other Midwest politicians, are advocating for "America's Heartland" as median household incomes are far less than wealthier coastal districts. (WNWO)
- A car crash in South Toledo Monday night has resulted in the hospitalization of two victims. A man and woman were transported to the hospital after the Jeep they were traveling in was struck by an SUV before then striking a pole near Western Avenue and Champion Street. (WTOL)
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Today in Toledo:
- Evening Hiking Group (Adults and 16+) at Swan Creek (6:00 PM)
- Wine & Words | Beer & Books at Gathering Volumes (6:30 PM)
- University of Toledo Men's Basketball vs. Ball State - Savage Arena (7:00 PM)
- Snow Place Like Metroparks Snow People at Secor Metropark (7:00 AM)
- YWCA FREE Nurturing Parenting Classes - Toledo Lucas County Library Main Branch (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- An unknown suspect reportedly robbed the Premier Bank on E. Liberty St. in Hancock County on Saturday around 9:52 AM. (WNWO)
- The Toledo Police have identified 25-year-old Alfonzo Carpenter Jr. as the shooting victim on December 30 at Berdan and Watson around 12:45 AM. (WTVG)
You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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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