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🌱 Shooting At Mahoney's Irish Pub + Toledo Fire Station Air Quality
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Good morning, everybody! It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today. Today you'll learn about:
- Carmanetta Wilson, a suspect in the shooting of 10-year-old Damia Ezell, was shot while traveling by car early Thursday morning.
- Fowl & Fodder is partnering with HEAVY Beer Company, Toledo Spirits and Black Kite Coffee to bring exciting new collaborations.
- Upcoming "Porch Fest" celebration will feature food trucks and live music at jazz legend Art Tatum's childhood home.
But first, today's weather:
Partly sunny and breezy. High: 55 Low: 35.
Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- One person was hospitalized after being shot in both legs outside Mahoney's Irish Pub at E. Broadway and Woodville Wednesday night. Toledo Police are investigating after the suspect fled before officers arrived. (WTVG)
- The City of Toledo is conducting air quality tests on all fire stations after the fire union had private testing performed on stations 14 and 21. A fire dept. spokesperson reported normal amounts of mold among other findings and recommendations. (WTVG)
- Fowl & Fodder announced a partnership with HEAVY Beer Company, Toledo Spirits, and Black Kite Coffee. As local sourcing for their food and drink is a shared passion, the move should bring exciting menus and collaborations. (La Prensa)
- Amazon plans to hire 700 employees in the Northwest Ohio area as part of a 150,000 hiring event for its U.S. facilities. Seasonal, part-time, and full-time work will be available. (WTOL)
- "Porch Fest" is an upcoming music festival at the childhood home of jazz legend Art Tatum. Several musicians will perform and food trucks and tours will be available. (WNWO NBC 24)
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Today in Toledo:
- Buckeye Broadband ZOOtoberfest - Toledo Zoo & Aquarium (7:00 PM)
- Rummage Sale - Cass Road Baptist Church - Maumee (9:00 AM)
- ACES Haunted Glow Trail at Maumee Bay State Park (6:00 PM)
- Quick Quartet at Lucille's Jazz Lounge - 1447 N. Summit St. (7:15 PM)
- Movie Night at Fifth Third Field: ' The Avengers' (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- See the five freshest properties in Toledo. (Toledo Patch)
- Toledo area pets up for adoption: Meet Urso, Dali and more. (Toledo Patch)
- Alan Miller Jewelers in Oregon will host a raffle to benefit the families of Ben and Max Morrissey, who were killed in a fire at the BP-Husky Refinery on September 20. The Morrissey family has a strong connection to Alan Miller and the community at large, and the top prize will be two lab-grown diamond earrings valued at $3,000. (WTOL)
- The University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium will host an immersive cosmic Halloween show through October. "Spooky Space" will be shown Saturdays at 1 PM. (La Prensa)
- Carmanetta Wilson, a suspect in the shooting of 10-year-old Damia Ezell, was shot in a car along with two other individuals while traveling on Lagrange and Expressway early Thursday morning. Wilson faces an obstruction of justice charge, while Dearryl Cornelious and Byrone Cleveland are facing murder charges. (WTVG)
Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!
— 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!
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Toledo Daily? Contact me at toledo@patch.com