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🌱 Springfield Township Condo Fire + Six Rogers HS Students Arrested

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Hey, friends! It's Wednesday in Toledo and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes...

  • The Springfield Township Fire Department battled a fire at the condos in Embassy Court around 2:44 AM Tuesday morning.
  • Six Rogers High School students were arrested after a fight occurred at the school on Monday around 3:00 PM.
  • Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo is calling for reforms to Ohio's home schooling regulations after the Huffington Post revealed one Ohio couple's efforts to provide children with "nazi-approved material."

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 27 Low: 18.

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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:

  1. The Springfield Township Fire Department battled a fire at the condos on Embassy Court around 2:44 AM Tuesday morning. A family of five escaped safely and crews had to try three hydrants in freezing temperatures before finding one that worked. (WTOL)
  2. Six Rogers High School students were arrested after a fight occurred at the school on Monday around 3:00 PM. Toledo Police responded to the scene and those involved, ages 14-17, were charged with aggravated riot. (WTOL)
  3. Students from the University of Toledo College of Law held a candlelight vigil to commemorate 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, who was beaten to death by Memphis Police. Several students and faculty, including Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Equity and Inclusion Rebecca Zitlow, hope to help change the future for the better. (WTVG)
  4. Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo is calling for reforms to Ohio's home-schooling regulations after the Huffington Post revealed one Ohio couple's efforts to provide children with "nazi-approved material." The Upper Sandusky family has posted these beliefs on Telegram, including anti-Semitic content that is not technically in violation of Ohio law. (WTVG)
  5. The owners of Uncle John's Pancake House have made the controversial decision to sell the restaurant and close its doors on March 31. The restaurant does intend to reopen at a new location and is currently eyeing a spot near the Dorr Street Gateway by UToledo. (WNWO)

Today in Toledo:

  • Movie Poster Sale at the Maumee Indoor (3:00 PM)
  • Westcott Live Learning: Jonathan Thorpe MASTERCLASS in Commercial Lighting - 1425-B Holland Road, Maumee (6:00 PM)
  • Heatherdowns Afternoon Movie - Heatherdowns Branch Library (2:00 PM)
  • Northstar: Internet Basics Class - Mott Branch Library (2:00 PM)
  • Creative Kids Art Workshop - Point Place Branch Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Enter for your chance to win the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. The proceeds of this year's giveaway will go toward the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. Toledo legend Danny Thomas founded St. Jude's in 1962. (WTOL)
  • Traffic was stopped on I-475 near the Anthony Wayne Trail in Maumee after a semi-truck crashed and caught fire Tuesday. Ohio State Troopers responded to the scene and the cause of hte accident is unknown. (WTOL)
  • Hollister and Midwest Kids will host a release party event on Wednesday from 6-8 PM at Franklin Park Mall. Darryl Brown, Toledo-native and founder of Midwest Kids, will be present for a meet and exclusive merchandise will be available. (WTVG)
  • The Toledo Police Department has recovered a large number of stolen items after an investigation began in December. Detectives executed a search warrant at a home on the 3800 block of Peru and victims will be able to claim their belongings after the investigation is complete. (WTVG)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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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