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🌱 Lucas County Election Day Mishap + Front Street Pedestrian Bridge
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Hey, Toledo! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Toledo today.
First, today's weather:
Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 62 Low: 43.
Here are the top stories today in Toledo:
- Lucas County Board of Elections officials are blaming ballot mix-ups on vendor issues after some Democratic voters were given Republican ballots and vice versa on Tuesday. (WTOL)
- Willie Knighten Jr. of Toledo was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1996. Despite being exonerated by the parole board a year ago, Mr. Knighten is hoping for a pardon from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine so he can move forward with his life. (WTVG)
- The Lucas County Commissioners are moving forward with plans to demolish Ned Skeldon Stadium at the Lucas County Rec Center and are looking for public input as to the best uses for the facility moving forward. (WTOL)
- Planned Pethood has seen an increase in the number of dogs that need homes coming from puppy mills in Ohio. Puppy mill animals often lack proper socialization and Planned Pethood rescues nearly 1,000 animals a year. (WTVG)
- Toledoan Michael Childress, 29, has been accused of pistol-whipping and shooting Kenneth Norris, 31, at a convenience store in Mansfield. Childress is also accused of being involved in a separate shooting earlier this week and he remains at large. (Cleveland 19 News)
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Today in Toledo:
- Korean Language & Calligraphy - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (9:00 AM)
- DIY Paper Lanterns - Lagrange Branch Library (3:30 PM)
- Macrame Mermaid Tail Key Chain - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (3:30 PM)
- Star Wars Escape Room - Point Place Branch Library (4:00 PM)
- Art Book Club: Equal of the Sun - The Toledo Museum of Art (5:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Toledo Area Real Estate Roundup - check out these homes in Rossford and Maumee courtesy of Patch and Redfin. (Toledo Patch)
- Main Street in Toledo will be closed from 9 AM - 3 PM as the city constructs a pedestrian footbridge. (WTVG)
- Toledo Police are investigating two stabbings that both occurred late Saturday night. One victim was stabbed on Monroe Street near North Cove Boulevard in West Toledo and another victim was assaulted at a gas station in the 1600 block of Miami Avenue. (WTOL)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another 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