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🌱 Names Released In Deadly Turnpike Crash + Shooting At Holland Hotel
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Hello and happy Wednesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening these days in town. Today we'll cover these stories and more...
- Toledo Council Members Yvonne Harper and Tyrone Riley have both officially resigned after they were convicted of bribery charges.
- Sylvania man Donnale Ringer, 50, has been arrested for a shooting at the Marriott Airport Holland around 6:30 AM Tuesday.
- The East Toledo Senior Center will be closed through December 30 for a burst water pipe.
But first, today's weather:
Milder; cloudy, then some sun. High: 42 Low: 36.
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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- Toledo Council Members Yvonne Harper and Tyrone Riley have both officially resigned after they were convicted of bribery charges. Ex-council member Gary Johnson will face a trial on similar charges on January 9. (WTVG)
- Sylvania man Donnale Ringer, 50, has been arrested for a shooting at the Marriott Airport Holland around 6:30 AM Tuesday. The victim was transported to an area hospital and Ringer was arrested by the Sylvania City Police Department and booked in the Lucas County Correction Center. (WTVG)
- Finn Greenleaf, 8, of Perrysburg has collected over 350 pieces of winter clothing for Helping Hands of St. Louis in Toledo. (WNWO)
- A distracted driving bill is being sent to the desk of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to make the infraction a primary offense. Lucas County has seen a total of 423 distracted driving crashes in this year alone. (WNWO)
- The East Toledo Senior Center will be closed through December 30 for a burst water pipe. PASSPORT transportation will continue as usual but all in-person activities and lunch are canceled. (WTOL)
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Today in Toledo:
- School's Off, Parks On! Mini-Camp: Winter Break Edition - Oak Openings (9:00 AM)
- The Great Art Escape at the Toledo Museum of Art (11:00 AM)
- Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo (3:00 PM)
- Sleigh Bellwether Pop-up at Toledo Spirits (4:00 PM)
- Nintendo Switch Party - Maumee Branch Library (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The names of the four victims in the Ohio Turnpike Crash on Friday have been released by officials. (WTVG)
- Toledo Police and Toledo Fire and Rescue are investigating after a hole in the ductwork above a female locker room in a fire station was discovered. (WTVG)
Now you're in the loop and ready to start 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!
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