Man Pleads To Sex Crime + Jeep History + Maumee Sewage + Body Cam

Happy Saturday, Toledo! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the morning. High: 87 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Toledo:

1. A Toledo man has taken an Alford plea to a charge of gross sexual imposition in the Wood County Common Pleas court. Such a plea allows him to avoid a higher charge of rape. The underlying incident occurred at a workplace in Bowling Green. (Sentinel-Tribune)
2. With Jeep Fest happening this weekend, the origin of the famous vehicle comes into question. The Bantam Car Company in Butler, Pennsylvania first created the iconic off-road vehicle in response to requests for aid by the U.S. government during World War II. However, the company could not meet demand, so that's when Willys-Overland Motors in Toledo stepped up to the plate. Jeeps have been produced in Toledo ever since. (13abc Action News)
3. The Frederick Douglass Community Center in Central Toledo is in need of some repairs as it has not been upgraded since its inception in 1979. Toledo City Council has already approved $1.5 million toward the renovations, but realistically may require an additional million dollars to achieve its goals. (13abc Action News)
4. The Toledo Police Department has released officer body cam footage from a shooting that occurred at Franklin Park Mall on Tuesday evening. Police arrived on scene to find one man intentionally waiting for officers after he removed the clip from his firearm. (13abc Action News)
5. The city of Maumee has been dumping excess sewage into the Maumee River for nearly 20 years while officials intentionally looked the other way. Now, the city council has approved a plan to fix the issues at a tremendous cost to taxpayers. The city is looking into federal grants to help offset the costs. (WTOL)

Today in Toledo

• YAAW Pop Up Shop - The Arts Commission (8:00 AM)
• Dinosaur Adventure Drive Thru Toledo (9:00 AM)
• Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Archbold High School (10:00 AM)
• Toledo Jeep Fest (11:00 AM)
• Hip Hop Dance for Teens - Washington Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• Discover the River Cruise on the Sandpiper (10 AM)
• Dear Edwina Jr., Children's Theatre Workshop (1 PM)
• Thirstin' @ Mary Jane, Mary Jane Thurston Park, Grand Rapids (3 PM)
• 90's Park Jam, Uptown Green Park (7 PM)
• Ottawa Park Amphitheater Summer Concert Series (6 PM)
• 'Seussical the Musical' by Epiphany Players (7:30 PM)
• Glow Roll with Bike Rides Matter 419, Uptown Green (7:30 PM)

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Toledo Patch Notebook

• CDC recommends masks indoors for majority of NW Ohio, regardless of vaccination status (13abc Action News)
• The City of Toledo is no longer abiding by the eviction moratorium put in place to assist tenants during the COVID pandemic. However, resources such as ABLE (Advocates for Basic Legal Equality) and federal rental assistance are available to those in need. ( (WTOL)
• Local group the Toledo Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club has created a t-shirt for the city's youth to promote unity and camaraderie. The shirts will be distributed at events sponsored and/or attended by the club. (13abc Action News)
• Toledo adds patch and seal tool to preserve roads (13abc Action News)
• El Viejon food truck masters the craft of birria (WTOL)
• CDC's eviction moratorium not extended to Toledo residents, but many resources can be found in this article (WTOL)
• Islamic Center of Greater Toledo recognized as one of North America's most "stunning" mosques (13abc Action News)
• Piglet that escaped truck is being cared for by Lucas County sanctuary (13abc Action News)
• The University of Toledo: "Sometimes Bowman makes us stop and say "Woah, man!"" (Instagram)
• Toledo Police Department: "Thefts and burglaries are often crimes of opportunity. Thieves take advantage of unlocked doors and unlit lights" (Facebook)
• Toledo Zoo: "Don't miss enjoying summer evenings listening to live music at Music Under the Stars, presented by Meijer!" (Instagram)
• Downtown Toledo: "Things are looking It's almost the weekend and that means it's almost @toledojeepfest" (Instagram)
• Toledo Humane Society: "It's a great day to feature a dynamic duo and who better than Tom and Jerry?" (Facebook)
• Toledo Museum of Art: "On View: "The Garden of Eden" by Izaac van Oosten. Izaac van Oosten (Flemish, 1613-1661)" (Instagram)
• Toledo Zoo: "Angie, lead aquarist, shows us how she feeds the Stingrays inside the Aquarium! Follow us on Tik Tok" (Instagram)
• Humane Ohio: "Isn't adoptable Gordon just the cutest? On this #thankfulThursday he wants to give a great big shout out thank you" (Facebook)
• handmade toledo: "BOGO Weatherbeard both in store + online! You can even mix + match products + scents " (Instagram)
• Toledo Public Schools: "Recently, Waite High School teacher, Stefanie Revesz, was walking with her son and dogs on the beautiful Waite campus" (Facebook)
• Mom's House of Toledo: "Today is Cynthia and Ariel's last day! Ariel was 18 months when she started at Mom's House. She is now 5 years old" (Facebook)
• Toledos PET Bull Project: "Congratulations to our most recent Good Manners class graduates, Pepper, Birdie, and Bull! We are very proud" (Facebook)
• Toledo Opera: "Tomorrow (AUG 6) at 5:30 PM, our resident artists will perform at the @shop_fallentimbers Amphitheater" (Instagram)
• United Way of Greater Toledo: "Did someone say Jeep Fest? Yes, that's right, today begins the start of an amazing weekend filled with fun" (Facebook)

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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!

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