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🌱 Former Toledo Firefighter's Texts Revealed + Oregon School Break-In
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Hello, Toledo! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Let's do this.
First, today's weather:
Humid; a strong p.m. t-storm. High: 89 Low: 72.
Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- Further evidence shows the unnamed former Toledo Firefighter accused of inappropriately texting a teenager knew the victim was just 17-years-old. Text messages show the accused 35-year-old man had a wife and children, exchanged messages while on duty, and offered to pay for explicit photos but has not been charged with a crime. (WTOL)
- Toledo Police have released photos of several suspects who broke into a Central Catholic High School concession stand on June 21. The suspects caused extensive damage and anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. (WTVG)
- A fatal accident closed down Detroit Avenue between Central and Ambia Tuesday morning around 7 AM. A motorcycle collided with a truck at Detroit and Nesslewood Ave. and a 53-year-old man was killed. (WTOL)
- Three suspects broke into The Wynn Center, a behavioral school in Oregon, and caused extensive damage until around 3 AM Friday. Surveillance footage may help the community identify the suspects, who gained access through an unlocked door. (WTVG)
- ProMedica announced that patient names, medical records, and personal data belonging to 1,178 patients were sent to the wrong email address in May. The breach comes two years after Toledo Public Schools experienced a cyber attack on school emails and files. (WNWO)
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Today in Toledo:
- Girls Hub -Meet Toledo's Fearless Builders - Imagination Station (5:30 PM)
- Origami Paper Art - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (10:00 AM)
- Minute to Win it Summer Edition - Washington Branch Library (2:00 PM)
- The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus - Toledo Heights Branch Library (3:00 PM)
- Polaroid Photography Challenge - Mott Branch Library (4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Toledo Opera is accepting applications from first-time opera attendees for its View Then Voice focus group. (BG Independent Media)
- Mercy College of Ohio is adding an Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology degree in order to meet area demand. (Tiffin Advertiser Tribune)
- The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments is offering free gas case testing and replacement at several locations through the end of July. (WNWO)
- Perrysburg Mayor Tom Mackin has asked the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture to categorize foxtail barley as a noxious weed in order to take action against the toxic field off Eckel Junction Road near Costco. (WTOL)
- Katherinne Fernandez was last seen at the Montpelier Pool on June 30 and could be a victim of human trafficking according to law enforcement. (WTOL)
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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!
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Toledo Daily? Contact me at toledo@patch.com