Oshae Jones Wins Bronze + Deadly State Route 2 Crash + Stabbing

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Toledo today:

1. A Toledo man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another man in the neck. The incident occurred at the 1300 block of Fitchland Avenue early Wednesday morning. The suspect, Isaiah Fuller, was booked into the Lucas County Corrections Center and faces arraignment at the Toledo Municipal Court. (WNWO NBC 24)
2. Toledo native Oshae Jones has won a bronze medal for boxing in the 2021 Olympic games. She faced competitors from China, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic in her Olympic journey. (13abc Action News)
3. A woman has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated after she flipped her car in South Toledo on Fearing Road just south of Hill Avenue. The crash occurred after the woman hit a wall under a bridge and Toledo Police report she did not appear to be injured. (WTOL)
4. One person is dead after a crash between a pickup truck and a semi on State Route 2 and Veler Road at the Ottawa-Lucas County line. Ohio State Highway Patrol reports the pickup truck went left of center, causing the deadly crash. (WTOL)
5. Toledo's auto union United Auto Workers Local 12 will be requiring masks in all auto plants beginning this week. UAW Local 12 union hall had previously been a site for vaccinations, and workers are encouraged to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant. (WTOL)

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Today in Toledo

• Glass City Craft Crawl, Adams St. (6 PM)
• Wood County Fair (8 AM)
• 'All Shook Up' at Toledo Rep (7 PM)
• Toledo Library Book Sale for Teachers, Friends of the Library Book Center (10 AM)
• Picnic Lunch Cruise on the Sandpiper (11 AM)
• Lunch at Levis, Levis Square Park (11:30 AM)
• Perrysburg Farmers Market (3 PM)
• Let's Talk About Foster Care and Adoption Outdoor, West Toledo Library (4 PM)
• The Economic Impact of the Craft Beer Boom, The Blarney Event Center (5 PM)
• Jazz in the Garden, Toledo Botanical Garden (6:30 PM)
• Jazz in the Park, Sleepy Hollow Park (7 PM)
• Rich and Ronnie G's Trivia at The Oarhouse (7 PM)
• Movie in the Park: 'Sonic' at Ottawa Park (7:30 PM)

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Toledo Patch Notebook

• MAPS & EVENT SCHEDULE | Jeepers and fans rejoice: Jeep Week rolls into Toledo (WTOL)
• Washington Local Schools to base mask guidelines on its vaccination rate, which superintendent says is concerningly low (WTOL)
• Fraternity cyclists stop in Lucas County on national tour for people with disabilities (WNWO NBC 24)
• Toledo Symphony opens ticket sales to general public – BG Independent News (bgindependentmedia.org)
• Toledo Zoo: "Beat the heat by cooling off at your Toledo Zoo The splash pad, included in Zoo admission, is open for summer season" (Instagram)
• Toledo Fire & Rescue Department: "This past Friday saw Toledo Fire Class #294 come together to celebrate "family day" (Facebook)
• Downtown Toledo: "Downtown is ready for @toledojeepfest! We can't wait for this weekend. There are tons of activities planned" (Instagram)
• Toledo Police Department: "Unsolved Homicide: On 4/7/21 Scott Hopings, 33, was shot and killed in the parking lot of Andrea's Sports Bar" (Facebook)
• Toledo Humane Society: "We LOVE seeing our alumni enjoying their happily ever afters! Here's an update about Cari" (Facebook)
• The University of Toledo: "Considering The University of Toledo for Fall 2022? Our new student application is now open!" (Facebook)
• Toledos PET Bull Project: "PET tip for the day: Clean out your dogs food and water bowls at least once a week to keep them safe and healthy!" (Facebook)
• Toledo Opera: "Our new resident artists are in town and in rehearsal! Don't miss their first performance this season" (Facebook)
• US Together Inc. - Toledo: "We are going live tonight here on this page at 6:30 to talk about health and wellness" (Facebook)
• Imagination Station Toledo: "Hey Members -- We've Planned a Night Just for You!" (Facebook)
• Forté Music School Toledo OH: "Let's send our warm greetings to Skyler! She has started her guitar lessons with our amazing instructor Dennis!" (Instagram)
• United Way of Greater Toledo: "Join us next Wednesday, August 11 for a Planned Giving Webinar!" (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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