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🌱 Lewis Ave Kidnapping, Child Safe + UTMC Receives Funding Boost
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Morning, neighbors! Brad King here with a brand-new copy of theToledo Daily.
First, today's weather:
Cloudy and frigid. High: 20 Low: 6.
Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:
- The Toledo Police are investigating a kidnapping after a car containing a child was stolen at a convenience store on 4505 Lewis Avenue Thursday morning. The child was dropped off unharmed several blocks away shortly after the theft, and the child's father was inside the store at the time of the crime. (WTOL)
- The Toledo Police Department is implementing new technology called "automatic license plate recognition" in hopes of solving crimes faster. Such technology will be able to identify a license plate of a stolen car or a drive-by shooter. 25 new license plate readers will be placed throughout the city for a 1 year pilot program. (13abc Action News)
- The University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC) will be receiving an influx of funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help improve patient care in the region. The approved funding will generate an additional $25 million, which could recur annually. (Press Release Desk)
- Frank Sinatra's granddaughter, AJ Lambert, will be performing with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra on February 26 at the Peristyle Theatre at the Toledo Museum of Art. Lambert will be performing a recreation of the "Only the Lonely" album in its entirety. (toledo.com)
- Toledo Fire & Rescue had to battle a blaze at their own station house on Lewis Avenue Wednesday morning. A storage room filled with electrical and communication equipment was the cause of the fire and the crew has been dispersed to other fire houses for the time being. (WTOL)
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Today in Toledo:
- 'The Last Five Years' by Children's Theatre Workshop, Ohio Theatre & Events Center (7:00 PM)
- Kindness Cards - South Branch Library (4:30 PM)
- Wine by the Glass Pavilion: Bubbles and Bourdeaux, Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion (6:30 PM)
- Toledo Walleye vs Iowa Heartlanders, Huntington Center (7:15 PM)
- Jim Gottron at Lucille's Jazz Lounge, 1447 N. Summit St. (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Patch and AccuWeather bring you the forecast for this chilly February weekend. Friday will see frigid temperatures and winds, with the temperature remaining below freezing while the winds pick up for Saturday and Sunday. (Toledo Patch)
- Click the link to see 5 new properties for sale around the Toledo area, brought to you by Patch and Redfin.com. (Toledo Patch)
- Patch and Petfinder bring you the latest furry friends in need of adoption in the Toledo area. Click the link to meet Roman, Walnut, Lexus, Sweetheart, Brisket, and more! (Toledo Patch)
- Local Roots Co. in Perrysburg has been serving healthy food options to Northwest Ohio residents for the past four years. The shop features acai bowls, avocado toast, custom drinks, and more. (13abc Action News)
- With the recent surge of severe winter weather, the Toledo Humane Society is offering pet food and crates to anyone who needs them. This time of year it is essential not to leave pets outside. Neighbors are encouraged to call the police or THS cruelty hotline for animals left out. (13abc Action News)
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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!