Community Corner
4 Charged In Jan. 6 Riot + Shooting Death + Police Chase + COVID
Your five-minute guide to the most important things happening around town today.
Get on up, Toledo! Let's get this day started. Here's what's going on today in Toledo.
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First, today's weather:
Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 88 Low: 64.
Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- A man originally from Toledo has been arrested in the shooting death of a 25-year-old Lima resident. The incident remains under investigation. (13abc Action News)
- A 29-year-old man was shot in West Toledo Sunday evening. The shooting took place in a house on Berkley near Berdan Avenue around 9 pm. (WTOL)
- With COVID trends continuing to climb in Wood and Lucas County, local health officials and doctors have expressed concerns for maintaining safety. Some have expressed the recent hospitalizations and deaths could be preventable since the vaccine is so readily available. (WTOL)
- The Solheim Cup has brought thousands to Toledo from all over the country. A premier event for the LPGA, many in the city hope the exposure will help Toledo host similar events in the future. (13 ABC)
- Four Lucas County residents have been charged with crimes related to their roles in the breach of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021. Two groups of two people were arrested and charged with violating sections 18 and 40 of the United States Code. (WNWO NBC 24)
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Today in Toledo:
- 2021 Fulton County Fair (9 AM)
- Haskins Farmers Market (4:30 PM)
- Ed Bassmaster at Toledo Funny Bone (7:00 PM)
- Dance Fitness with Cari, Routines (7:00 PM)
- Sylvania Farmers Market (4:00 PM)
Toledo Patch Notebook
- COVID-19 causes Toledo Rep to cancel opening weekend performances (WTOL)
- Despite pandemic, two newest bars in downtown Toledo thrived this summer (WTOL)
- A Toledo man led police in Bowling Green on a vehicle and then foot chase after it was discovered his plates were faulty and he had a warrant. The Bowling Green Police Division was able to apprehend Ezell Buchanan Jr. despite his initial noncompliance. (Sentinal-Tribune)
- Toledo Zoo: "Your Toledo Zoo is open for Labor Day! Admission is from 10 a.m. – noon with the Zoo closing at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets now at the link in bio. #Tamandua #ToledoZoo #ToledoOhio #Zoo #Toledo #Ohio #Michigan #LaborDay #LongWeekend #ZooA..." (Instagram)
- Toledo Police Department: "Today we honor our fallen. Rest in Peace, William - your duty and sacrifice to the city of Toledo will not be forgotten. #toledopolice" (Facebook)
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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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