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🌱 Gun Scare At Bowsher High School + Prison Time For Alexis Rd. Death
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Good morning, everybody! It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Today we'll cover:
- Two suspects arrested for bringing loaded AR-15 rifle to Bowsher High School.
- Man sentenced to four years in Alexis Road vehicular homicide.
- City of Toledo to host public forum discussing future city development.
But first, today's weather:
A passing shower or two. High: 60 Low: 47.
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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:
- The city of Toledo is hosting a public hearing Thursday to get community feedback on future city planning. Topics will include 'Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas' in the Old South End and Englewood neighborhoods. (WTVG)
- Austin Sparks, 22, was sentenced to four years in prison on vehicular homicide charges for the March 10 death of 62-year-old Terrance Robb. Sparks was reportedly traveling 126 miles per hour on Alexis Road before striking the victim's vehicle. (WTOL)
- Demond Allen, 21, was arrested for the July 31 murder of Catherine Craig. Toledo Police had previously issued murder warrants for Steven Weaver, 22, who remains at large. (WTVG)
- Vanard Shelton, 18, and Edward Spikener, 19, were arrested after reportedly bringing a loaded AR-15 rifle to Bowsher High School after first leading Toledo Police on a chase Saturday. The suspects are accused of allowing a Bowsher student to pose with the weapon during the school's homecoming dance. (WNWO)
- Toledo Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief John Kaminski has been deployed to help rescue efforts for Hurricane Ian. Asst. Chief Kaminski was deployed with 47 members of the Ohio Task Force 1 on Saturday. (WTOL)
Today in Toledo:
- Greta Van Fleet at the Huntington Center (8:00 PM)
- 'Spamilton' at the Valentine Theatre (7:30 PM)
- Historic Art of the Great Lakes - Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery (8:30 AM)
- Red Bird Sylvania Farmers Market - Harroun Community Park (4:00 PM)
- EPIC Toledo Boss Talk with Heather Bradley - TolHouse (7:30 AM)
From my notebook:
- Browse the latest local jobs to see who's hiring in the Toledo area. (Toledo Patch)
- The Dinosaur Adventure will return to Toledo at the Glass City Center October 22 & 23. (WTVG)
- Hospice of Northwest Ohio will host a job fair Thursday at its Perrysburg building. (WTOL)
- Gas prices soar 24 cents a gallon in Toledo following a fatal fire at the BP Toledo Refinery. (WTOL)
- Isiah Dixon,20, has pleaded guilty to improperly discharging a firearm after being arrested for a shooting at the Greenbelt Apartments in April. (WTVG)
Alrighty, you're all good for today! 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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