🌱 Toledo To Sue Convicted Council Members + Port Clinton Walleye Drop

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Daily. Come along for the most important things happening these days in town. Today's briefing includes...

• Mayor Kapszukiewicz announced the City of Toledo will sue former council members Yvonne Harper, Tyrone Riley and Larry Sykes over their salaries after they were convicted of public corruption charges.
• Danbury Township K-9 handler Officer Kyle Scott has resigned after he was previously suspended without pay December 14 for a drug-related incident.
• Thousands of people from across the USA will flood downtown Port Clinton to watch the Walleye Drop this New Year's Eve.

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and mild with mist. High: 52 Low: 48.

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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:

1. Mayor Kapszukiewicz announced the City of Toledo will sue former council members Yvonne Harper, Tyrone Riley and Larry Sykes over their salaries after they were convicted of public corruption charges. The amounts range from $150,000 to $200,000 and taxes, health benefits and pensions may also be a factor. (WTVG)
2. Danbury Township K-9 handler Officer Kyle Scott has resigned after he was previously suspended without pay December 14 for a drug-related incident. Emergency crews were sent to Scott's house December 14 when Scott's wife called 911 after he reportedly passed out after consuming marijuana. (WTVG)
3. The Cherry Street Mission has been serving an increasing number of individuals with the temperatures dropping outside. Program Manager Nora Riggs says the shelter is in need of winter clothing to help keep the community warm. (WNWO)
4. Since 1996, Port Clinton has been ringing in the New Year with its "Walleye Drop." Thousands of people from across the USA will flood downtown Port Clinton to watch the fiberglass fish drop. (WTOL)
5. The Toledo Zoo will be extending its Lights Before Christmas event through this weekend. Saturday will see a "Noon Year's Eve" event and the Zoo will open at 10 AM that day. (WTOL)

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Today in Toledo:

• The Original Harlem Globetrotters at the Huntington Center (7:00 PM)
• The Great Art Escape at the Toledo Museum of Art (11:00 AM)
• Toledo Men's Basketball vs. Lourdes - Savage Arena (6:00 PM)
• Family Movie Time - Washington Branch Library (12:30 PM)
• Pancakes and Pajamas - Mott Branch Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A house fire in Newcomerstown has resulted in six deaths, including four children. The fire took place on Spaulding Ave. around 1:30 AM Monday. (WTVG)
• Toledo Christian will host a basketball clinic Thursday from 2-4 PM that will honor Melvin Thomas. Thomas died during a shooting at Hudson and Elm on September 8 and was a 2013 graduate of Toledo Christian. (WTVG)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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