West Toledo Sinkhole + School Mask Policies + Drug Trafficking

Hey, neighbors! Brad King here with the Friday issue of the Toledo Daily.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories today in Toledo:

1. Toledoan Justin Eckhart was arrested for firing a handgun into the air during a fight at Navarre Park on Monday. According to court documents, a large number of children were present for football practice at the time. (13abc Action News)
2. Justin Middleton of Perrysburg was sentenced to community control for selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant. Middleton pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs in the Wood County Common Pleas court. (Sentinel-Tribune)
3. Sylvania Schools have re-opened its virtual academy, SALA, after residents raised concerns over its mask policies. Masks will be required for in-person elementary students and strongly encouraged for high school students. (13abc Action News)
4. The Washington Local School Board has voted unanimously to require masks for students grades K through 6th. Masks will be required for all bus riders and strongly encouraged for high school students. (13abc Action News)
5. The intersection of Berdan Ave. and Drexel Dr. was temporarily closed after a dump truck sank into a sinkhole. Toledo's Engineering Services department reported that the hole was filled with asphalt from the dump truck and that crews will return to fix the site properly. (13abc Action News)

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Today in Toledo

• Girls Varsity Golf @ Woodmore HS/MS - Maumee City Schools (9 AM)
• YWCA-Pollyball Annual Health Fair - YWCA Northwest Ohio (11 AM)
• Toledo Jeep Fest (12 PM)
• Girls Varsity Tennis @ Bryan High/Middle School (4 PM)
• Football ~ Start vs St John @ Start - Toledo Public Schools (5 PM)
• Football ~ Waite vs Fostoria @ Waite (6 PM)
• Glass City Craft Crawl, Adams Street (6 PM)
• 'All Shook Up' at Toledo Rep, Ottawa Park Amphitheater (7 PM)
• Canal Experience at Providence Metropark (12 PM)
• Josh Turner with Lauren Alaina, Promenade Park (5 PM)
• Artist Meet & Greet, The Switchboard 912 Monroe St. (6 PM)
• Family Night Cruise on the Sandpiper (6 PM)
• 'Seussical the Musical' by Epiphany Players (7:30 PM)

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Toledo Patch Notebook

• Per the CDC's guidelines, Wood and Lucas Counties now qualify as having "substantial transmission" rates. The change in numbers has lead the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department to recommend masks regardless of vaccination status. (WTOL)
• Plenty of free family fun at Toledo Jeep Fest (13abc Action News)
• Countdown to Big Board: Whitmer Panthers | wtol.com (WTOL)
• Toledo Police Department: "Attempt to Identify: On 8/2/21 the pictured suspects stole an elderly woman's purse while she was shopping" (Facebook)
• Toledo Zoo: "Step into the shade and wander with us under the canopies of the Zoo's mature trees" (Instagram)
• Toledo Fire & Rescue Department: "Congratulations to Toledo Firefighter Captain Cary Garnett who begins his last shift today and will retire tomorrow" (Facebook)
• Downtown Toledo: "The core We're loving these beautiful summer days • • • • #downtowntoledo #youwilldobetterintoledo" (Instagram)
• Toledos PET Bull Project: "Hi there! Brownie here! I'm still looking for my new home. I'm a young German Shepherd mix and I love to run and play" (Facebook)
• Toledo Museum of Art: "Want more Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art? Enjoy some paranormal vibes with TMA's Spotify playlist" (Instagram)
• Humane Ohio: "Why is vet tech Tiffany so sad? We are out of clumping cat litter here at the clinic! Oh no!" (Facebook)
• Toledo Humane Society: "Have you heard? We'll be back and in person under the big top for our 9th annual PawVilion!" (Facebook)
• Toledo Public Schools: "Congratulations to Oshae Lanae Jones on making history in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics! Toledoan and TPS Proud grad" (Facebook)
• handmade toledo: "Jewelry Workshops! Metal stamping, pom pom earrings, and beaded bracelets! Come make with us!" (Instagram)
• Imagination Station Toledo: "Larger Than Life! Now playing on the massive, 58-foot wide 4K screen in the KeyBank Discovery Theater" (Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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