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Hi there, Toledo! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Here goes...
First, today's weather:
A shower and thunderstorm. High: 72 Low: 65.
Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- Elijah Rome, 26, was shot near Sammy's Mart at the corner of Arlington and Toronto in South Toledo. Toledo Police are investigating and Rome was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. (WTOL)
- Toledo native and Olympic Bronze Medalist Oshae Jones was the keynote speaker at the 13th annual Toledo Ladies for the Clubs luncheon last Friday. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Toledo, the event also featured Waite High School senior and Toledo region Youth of the Year Ricardo Hernandez. (WNWO NBC 24)
- Several Black community leaders in Toledo have expressed the need to recognize the significance of the racially-motivated mass shooting in Buffalo. Albert Earl and Reggie Williams run the Frederick Douglass Community Association, which provides mental health services for the community. (WTOL)
- Toledo native Emma Roe, 11, has tragically lost her battle with leukemia. Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio president and founder Jean Schoen acknowledges the devastation of such an outcome and hopes that community outreach helped alleviate at least some of Emma's burden. (WTVG)
- Toledo leaders are prioritizing youth summer programming, especially with the uptick in violence involving young people. Vinny Riccardi, assistant director at The Believe Center, stresses the importance of activities to help steer kids away from negative behaviors. (WTVG)
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Today in Toledo:
- Sanger Kids Book Club - Sanger Branch Library (all day)
- DIY Asian Knots - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (9 a.m.)
- Chess Club - Washington Branch Library (3:30 p.m.)
- Teen Cocoa Club - Point Place Branch Library (4 p.m.)
- Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN - Washington Branch Library (6 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Several homes in Toledo, Rossford and Maumee have hit the market. See for yourself thanks to Patch and Redfin. (Toledo Patch)
- Erie Street Rocks is a new rock-n-roll themed bar scheduled to open on Erie Street in Downtown Toledo. Cleo Smitty, who also owns Chevy's Place, hopes to be operational by this summer. (WTOL)
- The TOLEDO LOVES LOVE mural is set to be upgraded this summer for its 10th anniversary thanks to efforts from the original artists and George Thompson, owner of Georgjz 419. The mural originally celebrated the marriage of Toledoans Rebecca Facey and Angie Carriker in 2012, before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case made marriage equality the law of the land in 2015. (La Prensa)
- The Toledo Lucas County Public Library offers free support and services for Toledoans seeking to set up a small business. Information on the program is available online, over the phone, or via email. (WTVG)
That's it for today. I'll see you around!
— 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