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🌱 Whitmer Coaches Save Crash Victim + Motorcycle Death On US-24
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Happy Wednesday, Toledo! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know today in Toledo.
First, today's weather:
Breezy and much colder. High: 34 Low: 18.
Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:
- 57-year-old Toledoan David Michael DeJonghe was killed in a motorcycle crash on US-24 in Providence Township on Monday. Ohio State Highway Patrol state DeJonghe was wearing a helmet when he crossed the median on the highway and was ejected after the motorcycle overturned on the westbound lane. (13abc Action News)
- Several coaches for the Whitmer High School Boys Basketball team helped save a driver trapped in his truck after a crash on Secor and Summerfield. The team had a game with Bedford High School that day and the coaches were at Sidelines Italian celebrating their victory when the crash occurred. (13abc Action News)
- The Wood County Sheriff's office reported a 16-year-old missing since February 19 was found safe on Tuesday. (WTOL)
- The City of Toledo had crews out filling potholes ahead of a potential snowstorm due later this week. 12 crews were out repairing the roads on Tuesday and residents can contact Engage Toledo to report potholes. (WNWO NBC 24)
- A driver has been hospitalized after crashing her car into two parked vehicles on Crittenden Avenue on Monday night. The driver was trapped in the vehicle until she was able to be rescued by emergency crews. (WTOL)
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Today in Toledo:
- Family Storytime - Toledo Heights Branch Library (10:30 AM)
- Open Computer Lab, Main Library - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (2:00 PM)
- Chess Club - Washington Branch Library (3:30 PM)
- Magic the Gathering - Reynolds Corners Branch Library (4:00 PM)
- Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program for Youth - Lagrange Branch Library (4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The UToledo career offices and other diversity, equity, and inclusion offices are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Virtual Diversity Opportunities Fair on March 2. The fair will be hosted on Handshake and allow for attendees to learn about hiring opportunities for historically marginalized groups. (Press Release Desk)
- An international academic collaboration between the University of Toledo and Queen's University found that current water quality guidelines don't sufficiently prevent significant damage to the region's lakes. The study finds that human activity is increasing the salinity of the water and calls for guidelines to protect the environment. (Press Release Desk)
- Bryan B. Blair, formerly of Washington State University, has been named the new Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Director of Athletics for the University of Toledo. Blair will begin his duties on May 1 after having also served as senior associate athletic director at Rice University. (Press Release Desk)
- Click the link to see the latest real estate listings brought to you by Patch and Redfin.com. (Toledo Patch)
- 20 North Art Gallery is hosting an event on February 24 with Dan Hernandez to discuss his new works to be on display. Pieces include Hernandez's "Genesis, Rest, and Los Santos" series that is inspired by his nostalgia for video games. (Toledo City Paper)
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— 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!