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🌱 Man Dies In South Toledo Grain Silo + Defiance County Shooting
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Hey, hello! It's me, Brad King, your host of the Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today you'll find these stories and more:
- The 15-year-old suspect accused of killing DeAsia Green, also 15, may be tried as an adult according to the Lucas County Juvenile Prosecutor's Office.
- 60-year-old Cara Cordes was arrested by the Defiance County Sheriffs for shooting a 37-year-old Napoleon woman during an altercation Wednesday.
- Toledo's Schneider Soccer Complex was awarded a $1.38 million federal budget appropriation.
But first, today's weather:
Couple of thunderstorms. High: 53 Low: 33.
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Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- The 15-year-old suspect accused of killing DeAsia Green, also 15, may be tried as an adult according to the Lucas County Juvenile Prosecutor's Office. The process to be tried as an adult involves evaluations by mental health professionals before the case can be transferred. (WTOL)
- A Lucas County Grand Jury did not indict the suspect accused of killing Issac Carpenter on the basis of self-defense. Footage of the shooting from July 2022 was made available to the Toledo Police and the Lucas County Prosecutor and Assistant Prosecutor met with Carpenter's family to explain the case. (WTVG)
- 60-year-old Cara Cordes was arrested by the Defiance County Sheriffs for shooting a 37-year-old Napoleon woman during an altercation Wednesday. Cordes has been charged with felonious assault and the victim had to be life-lighted to the hospital and is in critical condition. (WTVG)
- Toledo's Schneider Soccer Complex was awarded a $1.38 million federal budget appropriation. Designers with The Mannik & Smith Group Inc. hope to open by fall 2023 and feature twice the number of fields along with many more amenities. (WNWO)
- A 61-year-old man has died after suffering a medical emergency in a grain silo at the Anderson's plant on Kuhlman Road in South Toledo Tuesday. Toledo Police, Toledo Fire & Rescue, and the Lucas County Coroner's Office all responded to the scene and the cause of death is reported to be natural. (WTOL)
Today in Toledo:
- Youth Be Heard! Listening Session at Kent Library (4:00 PM)
- Lunch & Learn: Youth Programming at the Ability Center (11:00 AM)
- Manhattan's Roaring 20th Anniversary (3:00 PM)
- Dungeons and Dragons - Point Place Branch Library (3:30 PM)
- Better Toledo | Couch to 5K with Meredith Gaynor - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The BGSU Falcons Women's Basketball Team defeated the UToledo Rockets 88-76 on Wednesday and are now tied for first place in the MAC along with Ball State and Akron. (WTOL)
Alrighty, you're all caught up 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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