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🌱 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event At TMA + Bond Set For Teen Murders
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Hi all. Brad King here with your fresh copy of the Toledo Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In this issue, you'll find news about...
- Five people have pleaded not guilty for the kidnapping and murder of Toledo teenagers Ke'Marion Wilder and Kyshawn Pittman.
- Interim Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle shared his plans to tackle crime and violence in the city.
- The Toledo Museum of Art will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16 from 11 AM - 5 PM.
But first, today's weather:
A.M. flurries; breezy, colder. High: 33 Low: 21.
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Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- Five people have pleaded not guilty for the kidnapping and murder of Toledo teenagers Ke'Marion Wilder and Kyshawn Pittman. Three of the defendants were arraigned with multi-million dollar bonds at a hearing on Wednesday with the two others scheduled for January 17. (WTVG)
- Interim Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle shared his plans to tackle crime and violence in the city. Chief Troendle emphasized community engagement and strengthening positive public interactions with the police. (WNWO NBC 24)
- The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to several crashes on I-75 in Findlay Thursday afternoon. A semi truck rolled over around 2:00 PM and two other crashes occurred around 3:15 PM. One person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (WTVG)
- The Toledo Museum of Art will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16 from 11 AM - 5 PM by offering programs connecting to King's legacy and his "I Have a Dream Speech." (Bgindependentmedia.org)
- James Baker Jr. was arraigned in Sandusky County on aggravated vehicular homicide and driving under the influence charges for the September death of 20-year-old BGSU student David 'Ryan' Walker of Virmillion, OH. Ryan's mother Belinda was in the vehicle when it was struck and believes the 2-8 year possible prison sentence is too light and that car should be safer. (WTOL)
Today in Toledo:
- MLK Experience: Poetry Kickoff hosted by Huntor Prey - Lucille's Jazz Lounge (7:00 PM)
- Public Ghost Hunt at the Collingwood Arts Center (9:00 PM)
- Dinner and a Movie at the Maumee Indoor Theater (5:00 PM)
- Mystery Game Show - The Interrogation Room @ the Spaghetti Warehouse! (6:00 PM)
- Toledo Pride Kick-off Party - Collingwood Arts Center (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Toledo pets need a home! Meet Tinsel, Bernie, Sugarplum, Bonnaroo, and more! (Toledo Patch)
- The Ability Center in Toledo connects people with disabilities with services that include "destigmatizing outreach, networking, assistance dogs, equipment rentals, home accessibility upgrades and youth readiness support." (WNWO NBC 24)
- "The New Me Foundation aims to teach and empower youth with constructive programs." (WNWO NBC 24)
That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning 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!
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