TFD Searching For Man In Maumee River + Car Chase in East Toledo

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locallytoday.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories today in Toledo:

1. Rescue divers have been searching for a man in the Maumee River near downtown Toledo. Toledo Fire and Rescue have thus far been unable to find the man and efforts are ongoing. (13abc Action News)
2. Maumee water bills are expected to go up 40% next month. The price increase is a side effect of a significant overhaul of the city's water treatment system, which had previously allowed for millions of gallons of sewage to be dumped into the Maumee River. (13abc Action News)
3. Local Toledo Business Dar Vida helps aid humanitarian projects in Colombia, including drug rehab facilities and homes for the elderly. Efforts include selling coffee from female coffee farmers in Colombia and then sending the profits back to those in need. (Toledo City Paper)
4. Former Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner is considering another mayoral run. Finkbeiner served as Toledo's mayor for two terms beginning in 1993 and a third term in 2005. (WTOL)
5. Robbery suspects lead Toledo Police on a chase in East Toledo. Police responded to a robbery at Bambino's Pizza on Airport Hwy which resulted in a car chase. The suspects were apprehended when they eventually fled on foot. (13abc Action News)

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Today in Toledo

• Asian Lantern Festival Night 1 (6:30 PM)
• 2021 Lucas County Fair (9 AM)
• Toledo Mud Hens vs. Iowa (7:05 PM)
• A Healthy You Summer Camp, Frederick Douglass Center (10 AM)
• Day of Innovation, The Bounty Collegium (11 AM)
• Westgate Farmers Market (3 PM)
• Brick & BBQ, Cyclewerks (6:30 PM)
• Soul to Soul Earthing Stroll, Toledo Botanical Garden (7 PM)
• Outdoor Movie Night at Believe Center (8:30 PM)

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Toledo Patch Notebook

• Now Open: Toledo native opens first black-owned coffee shop in downtown Toledo (13abc Action News)
• Celebrate summer with German food and fun at the Bavarian Sports Club Sommerfest Picnic (WTOL)
• UToledo accelerates demolition of parking structures following Florida collapse (13abc Action News)
• 1st ProMedica Summer Concert Series show draws 4,600 to downtown Toledo (WTOL)
• Grand Lodge Food Pantry in Toledo distributing food Thursday to needy families (WTOL)
• Toledos PET Bull Project: "Congrats to our boy Digby on the perfect forever home!!" (Facebook)
• Toledo Museum of Art: "You too can be an art conservator! This special Art Minute features the Cloister Gallery." (Instagram)
• Downtown Toledo: "We the renovations at Levis Square Park! If you haven't been yet, join us this Thursday for Lunch at Levis." (Instagram)
• Toledo Humane Society: "Now introducing the latest group of THS alumni! You've seen all of our adoption photos of the wonderful animals." (Facebook)
• Ohio Photographer: "That rare photo of all 3 of them. Note to self, food makes it so much easier!" (Instagram)
• Mom's House of Toledo: "We were so blessed today to have a visit from our founder, Nancy Nudo!" (Facebook)

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— Bradley 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? I'm all ears. You can email me at toledo@patch.com.