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🌱 Toledo Fugitive Wanted By Marshals + Proposals For Spitzer Building
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Hello, hello! It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today.
First, today's weather:
Humid with plenty of sunshine. High: 88 Low: 73.
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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- The U.S. Marshals and Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force are looking for Jacob Timothy Hamilton, 43, after a warrant was issued for his arrest following an indictment on charges of rape and gross sexual imposition against minor victims. Hamilton has prior residences on Hiett, Douglas, and the 6000 block of Jeffrey Lane in Sylvania. (WTVG)
- Toledo Drag Queen-owned food truck Maybe Cheese Born With It has advanced to the finale of the Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race. Owner Sugar Vermonte will be facing off against L.A.'s SEÑOREATA Sunday, July 24 at 9 p.m. (WTVG)
- The Lucas County Land Bank is accepting development proposals for the Spitzer and Nicholas buildings in Downtown Toledo. The buildings have already undergone massive improvements for roofing and funds from the Ohio Dept. of Development will address asbestos, lead paint and hazardous materials. (WNWO)
- Bowling Green trash collector Scott Beeker saved a woman's life after seeing her injured on her front porch on Vale Court. The woman had suffered a stroke and Beeker has been awarded the Mayor's Accommodation. (WTOL)
- The 6th District Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for Stoney Thompson, who was convicted of a 2006 triple murder even though his brother Goldy was acquitted. The late UToledo professor Debbie Rump and her student Michael Stahl were instrumental in showing prosecutors withheld evidence in Stoney Thompson's case. (WTOL)
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Today in Toledo:
- Make it! - Reynolds Corners Branch Library (2 p.m.)
- Minute to Win it Summer Edition - Point Place Branch Library (2 p.m.)
- Recycling Workshop - South Branch Library (6 p.m.)
- Growing Herbs at Home - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (6 p.m.)
- West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group - West Toledo Branch Library (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Toledo Job Listings: see who's hiring in the Glass City! (Toledo Patch)
- Local LGBTQ+ couple Christian Cayl and Tim Sanders have won a dream wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn in Downtown Toledo courtesy of iHeart Radio's "Win a Wedding" contest. (WTOL)
- Toledo Police are investigating after a woman's home in the 1800 block of Pinelawn Drive in South Toledo was shot at least 14 times around 7:30 a.m. Sunday. (WTOL)
- Three people have been arrested and two vehicles seized in a special operation between the Toledo Police and Ohio State Highway Patrol to target illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. (WTOL)
- Toledo Police are investigating two non-fatal shootings over the weekend in the 1800 block of Evansdale and the 700 block of Leonard Street. (WTOL)
Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. See you all tomorrow for 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