🌱 5/3 Field Hosts Battle of I-75 + Common Pleas Suspends Juries
Happy Thursday, Toledo! Here's everything worth knowing today in town.
First, today's weather:
Colder with clouds and sun. High: 24 Low: 10.
Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
The Battle of I-75 baseball game between rivals the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University will take place at Fifth Third Field in Downtown Toledo this spring. Scheduled for May 10, the game will be a chance for BGSU to settle the score after having lost 5-2 against the Rockets last year. (13abc Action News)
The Toledo Police Department is keeping the memory of fallen Officer Brandon Stalkers alive by honoring his spirit and sense of humor. Officer Stalkers' partner, Michael Vanderhorst, was a classmate in the 2018 Toledo Police Academy and credits the support of the entire police force for helping navigate the grief that comes with such a tragedy. (WTOL)
Jury trials in the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas were put on hold last week through an order by administrative Judge Ian English. The mandate is scheduled to run through February 4 and comes as the area has experienced an alarming rise in COVID cases. (13abc Action News)
Mobile Meals of Toledo, a group that brings food to older adults in need of some help, also offer meals to their pets this time of year. The additional project came about after volunteers noticed many Toledoans struggling to keep their pets fed in the winter months. (WNWO NBC 24)
This month, the Toledo City Council presented a proclamation recognizing the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, who face an increased risk of cancer related to their job. The International Association of Firefighters and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network have already designated January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month as the disease accounts for more than 65% of line-of-duty deaths for firefighters each year. (WNWO NBC 24)
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Today in Toledo:
HerHub Luncheon, Ward Pavilion @ Wildwood Park (11:30 AM)
Manhattan's 19th Birthday Luau Party, 1516 Adams Street (4:00 PM)
Chloe from Chloe & the Steel Strings, Patron Saints Brewery (6:30 PM)
REBA Live In Concert, Huntington Center (8:00 PM)
Comedy Open Mic at The Tin Can, 1 S. Erie Street (9:00 PM)
From my notebook:
University Of Toledo: Student Involvement Fair is set for Jan. 23. Sponsored by the Office of Student Development and Leadership, the event will encourage students to get connected to the university to enhance their college experience. (Press Release Desk)
University Of Toledo: UToledo libraries have gained access to Cambridge University Press journals. Since January 1, the university has gained access to over 400 journals thanks to its partnership with OhioLINK. (Press Release Desk)
There are 3 open houses to scope in the Toledo area. Click the link to see addresses, photos, price, and more! (Toledo Patch)
Two Toledo-area flower shops are donating bouquets to 900 area teachers. The flowers will be donated by Beautiful Blooms by Jen in Sylvania and Bloom Flower & Gifts in Maumee. (WTOL)
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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!
This article originally appeared on the Toledo Patch
