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🌱 Toledo Worker Rescues Family From Flood + Fatal Waterville Crash
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Hello, everybody! It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:
- The Toledo City Council voted 7-4 in Tuesday to fire suspended City Auditor Jake Jaksetic.
- Bryan Barker, 54, has died following a crash with a semi truck on US 24 near Route 64 in Waterville Township on Tuesday.
- Megan Terry, 29, and her children, 7 and 5, were rescued by City of Toledo worker Duane Ashley after their car was submerged as a result of Monday's water main break.
But first, today's weather:
Windy and cooler. High: 42 Low: 26.
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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- The Toledo City Council voted 7-4 on Tuesday to fire suspended City Auditor Jake Jaksetic. Council member Katie Moline voted no after previously moving to conduct an independent investigation without success. (WTOL)
- Bryan Barker, 54, died following a crash with a semi truck on US 24 near Route 64 in Waterville Township on Tuesday. Ohio State Highway Patrol reported Barker "failed to maintain an assured clear distance" before striking the semi. (WTOL)
- Megan Terry, 29, and her children, 7 and 5, were rescued by City of Toledo worker Duane Ashley after their car was submerged as a result of Monday's water main break. A GoFundMe has been set up for the family after their car was totaled. (WTVG)
- Sheetz, the "Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience store chain," is reportedly coming to both Toledo and Detroit in 2025. Sheetz offers an "award-winning made-to-order menu" and is open 24/7/365. (WTVG)
- Though the Waterville Amphitheater has now been approved by the city council, the project remains controversial. Some residents have expressed support for the undertaking while others have been vocal with their opposition. (WNWO)
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Today in Toledo:
- Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo (3:00 PM)
- Santa at Franklin Park Mall (11:00 AM)
- Wednesday Night Dungeons and Dragons - Checkmate - 6725 W Central Ave, Ste L (6:00 PM)
- YWCA FREE Nurturing Parenting Classes - Toledo Library - Main Branch (6:00 PM)
- Nintendo Switch Party - Maumee Branch Library (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The City of Sylvania has installed a 'pedestrian hybrid beacon' on Harroun Road at the Sylvania River Trail crossing. (WTOL)
Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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!
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