🌱 Glendale Walmart Thefts + Pilots for Kids Visit Toledo Hospital

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community. Today you'll find news about...

• Toledo Police reported they've been called to the Glendale Walmart 11 times in the last two months for theft.
• Detroit-area airline crews brought toys to the ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital Tuesday for the Pilots for Kids program.
• After their van was stolen during a concert in Detroit in November, the Gallup family of Northwood is raising funds for a replacement.

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 41 Low: 37.

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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:

1. Toledo Police reported they've been called to the Glendale Walmart 11 times in the last two months for theft. A Walmart spokesperson said no stores are expected to close despite comments made by CEO Doug McMillon last month. (WTOL)
2. Detroit-area airline crews brought toys to the ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital Tuesday for the Pilots for Kids program. Patients were gifted with toys, stuffed animals, coloring books, and blankets and the program has been in operation since 1983. (WNWO NBC 24)
3. After their van was stolen during a concert in Detroit in November, the Gallup family of Northwood is raising funds for a replacement. The family's daughter, Alivianna, needs the van for travel to and from school to accommodate her wheelchair. (WTOL)
4. Toledo City Councilwoman Michele Grim introduced a medical debt relief plan that will help free 41,000 Toledoans of medical debt. The partnership with RIP Medical Debt will use American Rescue Plan funds in a venture between the City of Toledo and Lucas County. (WCBE 90.5 FM)
5. Toledo band January Man released their album King of Cups September 30 through Infiel Records. The album was recorded in the band's studio space at the Collingwood Arts Center. (Toledo City Paper)

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Today in Toledo:

• ProMedica Foundations' and United Way's Young Professionals Networking Holiday Event - Maumee Bay Brewing Co. (5:30 PM)
• BOSS Flash Online Sale - YWCA Northwest Ohio (8:00 AM)
• Afterschool Club - West Toledo Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Nintendo Switch Party - Maumee Branch Library (6:00 PM)
• Jim Brickman - A Very Merry Christmas LIVE! - Valentine Theatre (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Super Fitness Weight Loss Challenge was this past Saturday and benefitted WTOL's Gift of Joy along with Lucas County Children Services. (WTOL)
• Kimberley Fisher, a librarian at the Lucas County Lagrange Street Library, is this month's Leader in Action sponsored by WTOL. (WTOL)
• The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Ritz Theatre in Tiffin on Thursday in an event sponsored by Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital. (Tiffin Advertiser Tribune)
• The Toledo Humane Society is working to find foster homes for shelter pets this Christmas season. Applicationswill be accepted through December 15. (WTVG)
• Toledo author Julie K. Rubini has written a psychology book for teens titled Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing. (Toledo Parent)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— 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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