🌱 Zia Cooke's Basketball Camp + Maumee Man Finalist In Mullet Contest

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening these days in town. Today's briefing includes...

• Maumee man Dalton Cleghorn is one of 25 finalists in the 2022 USA Mullet Championships.
• Zia Cooke's Cookie's Lil Campers basketball clinic will run October 15 at Rogers High School.
• The Old West End Autumn Market features live music, food trucks and over 50 vendors.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 58 Low: 40.

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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:

1. An 84-year-old woman died following a car crash in which the Honda Accord she was driving crossed the center line and struck a Freightliner semi-tractor with attached trailer on U.S. Route 6 near Sand Ridge Road in Wood County. The 24-year-old Maumee driver of the impacted vehicle was uninjured in the crash. (WTVG)
2. Registration is now open for Zia Cooke's Cookie's Lil Campers co-ed basketball camp for those aged 6-11. The event will occur at Rogers High School on McTigue Drive on October 15. (WTVG)
3. The University of Toledo and the Office of Multicultural Student Success are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month. The event started in the Student Union and focuses on the history and contributions from the community. (WTOL)
4. The Old West End Autumn Market is this weekend from 10 AM - 5 AM and features over 50 vendors with food trucks and live music. More than 20 homes will be hosting garage sales and the event will be headquartered in the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum at 2501 Robinwood Ave. (WNWO NBC 24)
5. Maumee man Dalton Cleghorn is one of 25 finalists in the 2022 USA Mullet Championships. Mr. Cleghorn first began growing his hair to honor a friend diagnosed with lymphoma. (WTOL)

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Today in Toledo:

• Sturgeon Fest - Toledo Zoo & Aquarium (10:00 AM)
• Toledo Regional Walk to End Alzheimer's - Promenade Park (9:00 AM)
• Disability Etiquette - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (11:00 AM)
• Massage for Self-Care - Heatherdowns Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Create and Learn with Leaves - Sanger Branch Library (2:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is promoting the ABC's of safe sleep for babies (alone, back, crib empty) as October is safe infant sleep awareness month. (WTVG)
• Toledo Police are investigating after a man was shot at Orchard Farms Apartments on West Alexis Road around midnight Thursday. (WTOL)
• The East Toledo Family Center, Metroparks Toledo, Dave's Running and Toledo Roadrunners Club are holding the 2nd annual Nickel Dash 5K on October 16, the only 5K hosted in the East Side. (WTVG)
• One person was shot outside the Whitmer High School football stadium, briefly pausing the game between Whitmer and Central Catholic. (WTOL)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! 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!

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