🌱 Toledo City Council Bribery Trial Delayed + East Side Armed Robbery

Good morning, hello. It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town. Including news on...

• The Federal trial for former Toledo City Councilman Gary Johnson will be postponed after one of his attorneys, David Klucas, was removed as he may need to serve as a witness.
• A woman reported she was robbed at gunpoint while withdrawing funds from an ATM at Citizens Bank on Main Street in East Toledo around 1 AM Tuesday.
• The Wood County Museum will close temporarily after eight radiators burst on December 27.

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But first, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 57 Low: 37.

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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:

1. The Wood County Museum will close temporarily after eight radiators burst on December 27. The Wood County Historical Society is taking up donations to help the museum stay afloat during the repairs. (WTVG)
2. The Citizens for Peaceful Toledo Neighborhoods is hosting an event in remembrance of victims of violence in 2022 at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral at 1:00 PM Wednesday. The organization aims to "address violent crime through community engagement, building partnershipsnand calling for community policing and a block watch program. (WTVG)
3. The Blue Man Group is returning to the Stranahan Theatre January 11-12 as part of the Broadway in Toledo Series. Tickets are available online, by phone and at the box office. (Press Publications)
4. The federal trial for former Toledo City Councilman Gary Johnson will be postponed after one of his attorneys, David Klucas, was removed as he may need to serve as a witness. Judge Helmick made the order on Tuesday, a move supported by federal proescutor Michael Freeman. (WTOL)
5. A woman reported she was robbed at gunpoint while withdrawing funds from an ATM at Citizens Bank on Main Street in East Toledo around 1 AM Tuesday. Toledo Police are investigating and the woman was not injured. (WTOL)

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Today in Toledo:

• UToledo Women's Basketball vs. Western Michigan - Savage Arena (7:00 PM)
• Wednesday Night Dungeons and Dragons - Checkmate (6:00 PM)
• YWCA FREE Nurturing Parenting Classes - Toledo Lucas County Library Main Branch (6:00 PM)
• Rockstar Bingo! - Benfield Wines (7:00 PM)
• Nintendo Switch Party - Maumee Branch Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Glendale Elementary School will host several events asking for community help to ensure students have access to school supplies and cold-weather clothes. Volunteers are also needed for the after-school tutoring program, arrival and dismissal monitors, and cafeteria and office duties. (WTVG)
• The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported 11 fatalities over the New Year's Eve holiday weekend from December 30-January 2. (WTOL)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next 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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