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🌱 South Toledo Dollar General Robbed + Train Dogs With Ability Center
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Hello again, everybody! I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Toledo Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's issue includes:
- The South Toledo Dollar General on South Avenue was robbed a gunpoint around noon on Saturday.
- The Ability Center is in need of volunteers to foster or train their new therapy dogs, like 2-year-old Stella who helps 10-year-old Noah with anxiety and sleep issues.
- Harley Conley, 20, has died following a car crash around 11 PM Friday at the Miami Street I-75 North on-ramp in East Toledo.
But first, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy. High: 39 Low: 34.
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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:
- The South Toledo Dollar General on South Avenue was robbed a gunpoint around noon on Saturday. The suspect is still on the run and anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 419-215-1111. (WTOL)
- The Ability Center is in need of volunteers to foster or train their new therapy dogs, like 2-year-old Stella who helps 10-year-old Noah with anxiety and sleep issues. This time of year is especially important as the dogs would get a home for Christmas. (WTOL)
- Harley Conley, 20, has died following a car crash around 11 PM Friday at the Miami Street I-75 North on-ramp in East Toledo. Officials report alcohol may be a factor in the crash which occurred after a 56-year-old man turned in the path of the oncoming vehicle. (WTVG)
- A combination of COVID, flu and RSV is causing hospitalization rates to rise to pandemic levels. The Ohio Department of Health reported hospitals in the state only had 16.6% total open beds as of December 8. (WTVG)
- The new polar bear cubs at the Toledo Zoo can be visited virtually on a daily YouTube live stream 9 AM - 4 PM. Born December 1, the cubs have not yet been named. (cleveland.com)
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Today in Toledo:
- Glass City Pavilion Open House - Glass City Metropark (4:00 PM)
- Auditions for 'Now and Then' at Village Players (6:30 PM)
- Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo (3:00 PM)
- Santa at Franklin Park Mall (11:00 AM)
- Sleigh Bellwether Pop-up at Toledo Spirits (4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- See who's hiring in the Toledo Area! (Toledo Patch)
- Maumee City Schools appointed Steve Lee as superintendent in an unanimous vote Monday. (WTVG)
- Retired K-9 Officer Jano passed away December 10 and is mourned by his surviving Officers in the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. (WTVG)
- Lucas County Children Services is spreading awareness for the need for foster homes as there are 500 children in care. Currently, 200 foster homes serve the community but a stipend is available for the 4-month training. (WTOL)
That's it 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