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🌱 Tragic West Toledo Murder + Amazon & UToledo Employee Tuition
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Happy Friday, Toledo! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Toledo.
First, today's weather:
Cloudy and not as cold. High: 43 Low: 30.
Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- 36-year-old Juan Garibaldo was arrested for the murder of 39-year-old Sarah Schulte on Wednesday and is on a $1 million bond. Ms. Schulte is the second victim of such a crime since 33-year-old Whitney Wade was killed by 22-year-old Ofari Smith, who is wanted by the Toledo Police. (WTOL)
- A dead body was discovered in a garage by the resident of a home in the 700 block of Wright Avenue in South Toledo on Wednesday. Toledo Police are investigating the matter and the identity of the deceased is unknown. (WTOL)
- Tiffany Warman of Toledo was sentenced for the overdose death of 23-year-0ld Toledoan Ashley Kutzly on January 24, 2021 at a home in Napoleon. Warman was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, a third degree felony, in the Henry County Court of Common Pleas. (Defiance Crescent News)
- Toledo rapper Jovon 'De De' Porter was shot and killed a year ago on West Central Avenue near ProMedica. Mr. Porter's mother stays in contact with investigators and is starting a non-profit in her son's honor called Uniquely Saving Our Sons. (WTVG)
- Amazon has selected the University of Toledo as a partner for its Career Choice program, which will cover the cost of Amazon employees' education including tuition, books, and fees. UToledo was chosen through a rigorous process that identifies institutions with a focus on job placements and career success. (Press Release Desk)
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Today in Toledo:
- Basketball Movie and a Craft - Heatherdowns Branch Library (3:00 PM)
- Ottawa Park Themed Ice Skating Nights (5:00 PM)
- High Stakes Hotel, Curtains! Mystery Dinner Theatre, Spaghetti Warehouse (6:00 PM)
- Toledo Jazz Orchestra at Lucille's Jazz Lounge (6:15 PM)
- Toledo Walleye vs Fort Wayne Komets, Huntington Center (7:15 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Catherine S. Eberly Center for Women on the UToledo campus was founded by Ms. Eberly in 1978, having graduated the school in 1944, and she also served as president of the League of Women Voters; a board member of the American Association of University Women in Toledo, and was on the supervisory board of the Toledo-Lucas County Regional Planning Unit for Law Enforcement. (Press Release Desk)
- See five new listings in Toledo and Maumee brought to you by Patch and Redfin. (Toledo Patch)
- Toledo Weekend Weather Report: Friday will see a high of 43 and clouds, while Saturday will be cloudy with 9 mph winds but a high of 62. Sunday will see a high of 61. (Toledo Patch)
- There are several cute, smiling pups looking to be adopted in the Toledo area. See the photos brought to you by Patch and Petfinder. (Toledo Patch)
- Dr. Dilip joins the University of Toledo faculty as vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Dilip is a UToledo alum and makes his homecoming after serving as the University of Michigan assistant vice provost for equity, inclusion, and academic affairs. (Press Release Desk)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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!