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🌱 Wood County Teen Dies In Crash + Family Saved In Franklin Ave. Fire
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Let's do this...
First, today's weather:
Humid with clouds and sun. High: 90 Low: 75.
Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- Toledo Fire and Rescue saved four children, three adults, and a dog from a house fire on Franklin Avenue Friday morning. The fire started after a vacant house next door caught fire and it spread to the occupied home. (WTOL)
- The Toledo Humane Society is investigating a case of animal cruelty after a dog named Willow was found dead near Willys Complex Pool. (WTOL)
- Cole Genson, 16, was killed in a crash at the intersection of Lemoyne Road and Rees Road in Wood County around 3 p.m. Friday. The sheriff's office reported Genson was on a 1981 motorbike and struck an SUV. (WTVG)
- John Tooson, 32, survived shooting himself in a June 18 standoff with Toledo Police. Tooson has been extradited to Kentucky for the murder of sisters Selina Easter, 20, and Summer Algarakhuly, 18. (WTVG)
- Toledo Police have partnered with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities to begin communicating with deaf residents via cards and a QR code app. (WNWO)
Today in Toledo:
- Shark Week at Imagination Station (10 a.m.)
- A Morning with Author Amy Webb: Inclusion, Access, and Art - The Toledo Museum of Art (9:30 a.m.)
- Saturday Morning Chess - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (10 a.m.)
- Metal Crafts and More - Washington Branch Library (2 p.m.)
- Northwest Ohio Shorebird Workshop - Toledo Zoo & Aquarium (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Pizza Palooza is happening this weekend at Centennial Terrace. (WNWO)
- Toledo Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at the 1000 block of N. Superior Street and Elm in Toledo 12:30 a.m. Friday. (WTOL)
Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for 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!
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Toledo Daily? Contact me at toledo@patch.com