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🌱 Tragic Whitmer HS Student's Death + University of Toledo Robbery
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Good morning, neighbors! Brad King here with a fresh issue of the Toledo Daily.
First, today's weather:
Thundershowers and rain throughout. High: 62 Low: 51.
Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- Clifford Gammer, 39, was found shot to death at his home in the 2200 block of North Erie Street on Sunday. Toledo Police are investigating but currently have no suspects. (WTVG)
- Neiko McIntyre, a 16-year-old Whitmer student , was shot to death in the 200 block of Orville Drive near North Detroit Avenue Saturday morning around 2:30 AM. Neiko is the third juvenile homicide in Toledo this year and no suspects have been arrested. (WTOL)
- The cause of a fire at the CARess Car Wash in the 1400 block of West Sylvania Avenue is suspected to be foul play according to Toledo Fire Battalion Chief David Rodriguez. A stolen car was found inside the car wash after crews put out the flames. (WTVG)
- Jayden Auger, 19, was arrested by University of Toledo police on Saturday morning for a robbery that occurred Thursday. Court records show Auger is accused of robbing a person of three grams of cannabis and a dab pen before forcing them to Cash App him $415. (WTOL)
- The National Museum of the Great Lakes is reopening the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and Museum Tug Ohio. Volunteers are needed to help the museums run over the summer. (Press Publications Inc.)
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Today in Toledo:
- Free Brief Advice Legal Clinic - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (10:00 AM)
- Korean Language & Calligraphy - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (9:00 AM)
- Nintendo Gamers' Guild - Toledo Heights Branch Library (3:30 PM)
- Sound Bath with Tibetan Bowls - Birmingham Branch Library (3:30 PM)
- Teen Open Mic Cafe - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Toledo gas prices are up 12.4 cents with an average of $3.85 after several weeks of decline. Prices are still 20.6 cents lower than a month ago. (WTOL)
- Several jobs have been posted in the Toledo area brought to you by Patch and ZipRecruiter. (Toledo Patch)
- Five Toledo-area homes have hit the market. Check them out courtesy of Patch and Redfin. (Toledo Patch)
- Local organization The Josh Project needs instructors for its goal of teaching kids how to swim. The program offers low-cost swimming lessons and water safety education. (WTVG)
- Toledo Native author Nathan Elias drew inspiration from the Glass City for his debut novel Coil Quake Rift, "a story that combines personal crisis with natural and supernatural disasters." Elias has been a vital force in the Toledo arts community before moving to Los Angeles in 2012 and later to Nashville. (Toledo City Paper)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you soon!
— 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