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Happy Thursday, people of Toledo! Here's everything you need to know today in Toledo.
First, today's weather:
Morning rain; cloudy, windy. High: 62 Low: 33.
Here are the top stories today in Toledo:
- 22-year-old Nicholas Spino has died after his car was struck by another vehicle on Dorr Street between Secor and N. Byrne Road Wednesday morning around 2:30 AM. The other car, driven by 38-year-old Roderick Foster, struck Spino's vehicle as Spino was making a left turn from Byrne to westbound Dorr. Toledo Police state no one was found at fault in the accident. (13abc Action News)
- The Toledo Police Department is seeking help from the community to identify two suspects involved in a theft at a KP Mart on Airport Highway on November 30. Footage shows the individuals making purchases with a stolen credit card and citizens may call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. (WTOL)
- A crash involving four vehicles has closed a lane on I-75 from the Disalle Bridge to the entrance at Detroit Avenue on Tuesday. Both Toledo Police and Toledo Fire responded to the scene, where it was reported there were no injuries. It was unclear when the lane was to be reopened. (WTOL)
- The Toledo Federation of Teachers plans to hold a community symposium to address rising youth violence in the Glass City. The US surgeon general has declared youth mental health a national emergency. The symposium is planned for the end of January and is supported by Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. (WNWO NBC 24)
- Around 7,7699 positive COVID cases dating back to March will be officially added to Ohio's COVID statistics after manual reporting errors occurred at two laboratories. The reporting issue is now resolved according to the Ohio Department of Health. (13abc Action News)
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Today in Toledo:
- 2nd Annual State of Childhood Hunger Virtual Address, Connecting Kids to Meals - 1501 Monroe Street (11:00 AM)
- Sounds of the Season-Fayerweather & Weber, Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (12:00 PM)
- iPad Café Club - Birmingham Branch Library (4:00 PM)
- Beyond the Blue Door Art Studio Open House, 356 Morris St. (4:00 PM)
- Workshop: Linoleum Block Printing, Handmade Toledo (4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is giving out free COVID tests kits this week. The tests will be available at the Lucas County Rec Center in Maumee and the UAW Hall on Ashland Avenue today from noon-6 PM and Friday from 9 AM - 3 PM. (13abc Action News)
- Perrysburg High School graduate Landon Tavernier can be seen in a new film "Famous" by Michael Leoni. Available to stream on demand, the film explores the impact of sexual abuse in the entertainment industry in 1994. (Toledo City Paper)
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— 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!