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🌱 Most Hospitalizations Since Pandemic + Multi-State Car Chase
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Happy Thanksgiving, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Toledo today.
First, today's weather:
Rain tapering off. High: 48 Low: 28.
Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- Toledoans who would benefit from a free Thanksgiving meal this season have options in the Glass City. Area churches and outreach centers such as MLK Center Kitchen on Vance St. and Toledo Rescue Gospel Mission on Phillips Avenue will be offering meals throughout the week. (WTOL)
- 2021 has been the deadliest on record for homicides in Toledo as Toledo Police attempt to stop the violence. TPD Chief George Kral stated part of the problem is the reluctance of citizens to share what they know with the police. (WTOL)
- An alleged bank robber led Michigan State Police on a chase down Southbound I-75 that continued into Ohio, where Toledo Police took over. Witnesses reported seeing more than 20 police cars following the subject and it is unknown if he was apprehended. (Southgate News Herald)
- On Monday a jury found Lorenzo Morales guilty of two counts of murder and one count of felonious assault in the 2019 killing of Emilia Guerrero. Morales was in a relationship with Guerrero and he will be sentenced on December 13, 2021. (13abc Action News)
- Lucas County is experiencing the highest hospitalization rate since the COVID pandemic began. The biggest concern for the high numbers are whether the hospitals will have to go on 'by-pass,' meaning new patients will not be accepted due to overcrowding. (13abc Action News)
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Today in Toledo:
- 2021 Eastside Turkey Trot, Eastern Community YMCA (9 AM)
- Dave's Turkey Chase, presented by ProMedica - Thanksgiving Day 5K & 1 Mile Walk (9 AM)
- Glass City OG DJ Versus, 540 Independence Rd. (8 PM)
- Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo (3 PM)
- Comedy Open Mic at The Tin Can, Downtown Toledo (10 PM)
Toledo Patch Notebook
- Ella Flora, a flower shop in Rossford, is accepting donations for the Bethany House in Toledo in exchange for a free flower and 10% off your purchase. The Bethany House offers long-term, apartment-style housing for survivors of domestic violence and it is in need of household items this holiday season. (WNWO NBC 24)
- The historic Ohio Theatre on Lagrange Street has been home to the Children's Theatre Workshop for about a year now. The group, which offers opportunities for children aged 3-18, formerly occupied space at the Collingwood Arts Center. (WTOL)
- The Lucas County Canine Care and Control is seeing an unusual amount of shelter dogs for this time of year, including pets that have been left behind in abandoned houses. Last week, the shelter's numbers peaked to more than 200 dogs and pet foster parents are especially needed. (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!
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