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🌱 Suspects Flee South Toledo Carjacking + Holland-Sylvania Shooting
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.
First, today's weather:
Warm with clouds and sun. High: 74 Low: 55.
Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- Toledo Police are investigating after Maurice Winfree, 21, was shot while in a vehicle by an unknown suspect on Dorr near Holland-Sylvania. A passing motorist transported Winfree to the hospital. (WTVG)
- A Findlay man told Toledo Police he was carjacked at the intersection of Angola Road and Country Creek Lane in South Toledo Monday night. TPD recovered the vehicle but the assailants escaped by running through Swan Creek Metropark. (WTOL)
- Toledo Edison and Metroparks Toledo have built a 55-foot-tall wooden pole in Manhattan Marsh Preserve to help build osprey habitats. The project coincides with the "Biggest Week in American Birding." (WNWO NBC 24)
- Toledo Fire & Rescue responded to a fire in the 2200 block of Alexis Road early Tuesday morning. Everyone inside the five-unit apartment made it out safely. (WTOL)
- Toledo Police are working with the detective bureau to arrest the drivers involved in the traffic disruptions that occurred all over the city Saturday night. Detectives are reviewing footage and Crime Stoppers tips to make the arrests. (WTVG)
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Today in Toledo:
- DIY Paper Lanterns - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (9 a.m.)
- Korean Language & Calligraphy - Lagrange Branch Library (10 a.m.)
- Magic the Gathering - Reynolds Corners Branch Library (4 p.m.)
- Pop Bottle Painting - West Toledo Branch Library (4 p.m.)
- Teen Cocoa Club - Point Place Branch Library (4 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Toledo's first responders have faced several tragedies involving children in recent months. Toledo Fire & Rescue offers an employee assistance program that addresses the trauma. (WTOL)
- Broadway sensation "Hamilton" is coming to the Stranahan Theatre August 23-Sept. 4. Tickets can be purchased online, at the box office or by phone. (WTVG)
- Tree Toledo is a local organization that aims to plant one tree for every resident of Toledo. (WNWO NBC 24)
- Karen Medina of iDance is this month's WTOL Leader in Action. iDance is a Downtown Toledo studio that hosts people with varying abilities and teaches dance, fitness and life skills. (WTOL)
- The City of Toledo needs additional lifeguards if it is to meet the goal of opening the city's six swimming pools by Memorial Day weekend. (WTOL)
Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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!
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Toledo Daily? Contact me at toledo@patch.com