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🌱 Waterville Amphitheater Approved + Fatal Old West End Hit-And-Run
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Good morning, everybody. It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town these days. Including updates on:
- Khalid Denton, 29, has died following a car crash at the intersection of Collingwood Boulevard and Islington Street in the Old West End around 1:30 PM Monday.
- A water main break in North Toledo flooded the area of Galena Street around 8 AM Monday.
- Waterville City Council approved the controversial amphitheater project on Monday night in a four-to-two vote.
But first, today's weather:
Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 55 Low: 40.
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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:
- Khalid Denton, 29, has died following a car crash at the intersection of Collingwood Boulevard and Islington Street in the Old West End around 1:30 PM Monday. Denton and his passenger were struck by an unknown male who ran a red light before abandoning the vehicle with another man. (WTOL)
- A water main break in North Toledo flooded the area of Galena Street around 8 AM Monday. Repairs are ongoing and the flood affected 1,700 Toledoans in a 10 by 10 block area. (WNWO)
- A three-vehicle crash at Detroit Avenue and East Alexis Road resulted in lane closures in West Toledo early Monday. No information regarding the crash has been released by Toledo Police at this time. (WTOL)
- Waterville City Council approved the controversial amphitheater project on Monday night in a four to two vote. The mayor and another council member opposed the plan, which will feature a maximum 9,375 capacity, box suites, a general admission lawn and on-site parking. (WTVG)
- Brendon Claypool, 30, of Arcadia was arrested Sunday after leading a police chase through Findlay. Claypool reportedly then attempted to flee on foot before reaching in his waist band and getting brought down by a K-9 unit. (WTVG)
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Today in Toledo:
- KARAOKE RACE TO THE STARS - Wheelin' On The Rocks (8:00 PM)
- Tai Chi for Beginners at Swan Creek Metropark (4:00 PM)
- Nintendo Gamers' Guild - Toledo Heights Branch Library (3:30 PM)
- Teen Hangout - West Toledo Branch Library (4:00 PM)
- Holiday Bead Workshop - South Branch Library (5:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- See who's hiring in the Toledo area! (Toledo Patch)
- The annual Tuba Christmas event took place Sunday at Franklin Park Mall, filling the space with Christmas music by low brass instruments courtesy of Gibsonburg Schools. (WTOL)
That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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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