Community Corner
🌱 Teen Charged In Lagrange St. Shooting + Hilton Hotels Open Downtown
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Morning, Toledo! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 83 Low: 63.
Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:
- Amir Hashim, 19, has been charged with felonious assault and criminal trespassing for a shooting that occurred at a home in the 2200 block of Lagrange Street on May 5. The victim, 57-year-old Ernest Artis, suffered "major trauma" according to Toledo Fire & Rescue. (WTVG)
- Linda Bell, 78, is in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle driven by Hersa Poplin, 50, on Secor Road near the Westgate Village Shopping Center. Bell was reportedly walking outside of a crosswalk in an area with no traffic signals around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. (WTOL)
- Maumee Schools' dress code policy has come under fire after 7th grader Logan Gray was kicked out of class for a dress her mother described as something one might wear to church. (WTVG)
- The Hilton Garden Inn and the Homewood Suites by Hilton are now open in Downtown Toledo. The Lucas County Commissioners celebrated the grand opening on Wednesday afternoon next to the Glass City Center. (WNWO NBC 24)
- The Toledo Zoo is hosting Funday Sunday, a staple of the University of Findlay's Mazza Museum, that features hands-on activities focused on education and children's literature. The event will be held from 1-4 p.m. at the ProMedica Natural History Museum. (WTOL)
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Today in Toledo:
- Night Market In The Garden, Toledo Botanical Garden (4:00 PM)
- Kaleidoscope by TSA at the Valentine Theatre (7:00 PM)
- DIY Paper Lanterns - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (9:00 AM)
- Pop Bottle Painting - Heatherdowns Branch Library (3:00 PM)
- Button Maker Magic - South Branch Library (4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Check out five homes new to the Toledo real estate market courtesy of Patch and Redfin. (Toledo Patch)
- Several adorable Toledo rescue pets need a forever home. Meet Nova, Madison, Mason, and more! (Toledo Patch)
- Bike to Work Week is May 16-20 and Toledo is offering daily challenges residents can post about on social media. (WTVG)
- Toledo Walleye player Mitchell Heard is teaming up with Jupmode to make t-shirts with the iconic "Heard That" catchphrase. The first batch of shirts resulted in a $3,500 donation to the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center in Toledo. (WTOL)
- The Toledo Lucas County Library is hosting a number of interesting workshops this summer, including learning how to be your own barista and making DIY bath bombs. (WNWO NBC 24)
Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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