16-Year-Old Shot + Car Crash In Dollar General + ATV Crackdown

Toledo OH

28 June, 2021

3:04 PM

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Good Day Toledo! Welcome to today's edition of the Toledo Patch daily — the quickest way to get caught up on the biggest news and events. I'm Brad King, a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and proud graduate of the University of Toledo (Go Rockets!) It's an exciting time to be a Toledoan. With revitalization happening all over the city, you never know what great happenings are just on the horizon! This is your source for local news, politics, art, and entertainment. Today's daily features stories on a 16-year-old who was shot over the weekend, the Toledo Police efforts to reign in dirt bike and ATV use in neighborhoods, a weekend motorcycle awareness rally, and a $7.9 million donation made by the United Way of Greater Toledo. Today's Weather: The high will be 90 degrees and the low will be 72 degrees. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms. Here are the top 5 stories in Toledo today: A car crashed into a Dollar General at Dorr and Holland-Sylvania Sunday evening in Toledo. The store had to close, though details surrounding the crash are scarce. (WTOL)The United Way of Great Toledo has announced that a grant totaling $7.9 million will be dispersed throughout several programs in the next three years. The counties of Lucas, Wood, and Ottawa will all benefit from the program. (Sentinal-Tribune)Toledo hosted its first motorcycle awareness ride over the weekend. Toledo City Councilwoman Sandra McPherson was in attendance and took part in the ride. (WTOL)Toledo Police are cracking down on regulations regarding dirt bikes and ATVs over the weekend after an increase in neighborhood complaints concerning noise and safety. (WTOL)A 16-year-old was shot over the weekend in East Toledo. The youth is expected to recover and is receiving treatment at St. Vincent's Hospital. (WTOL) Today in Toledo: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Columbus (7:05)TSA Hands on Visual Arts Projects in the Parks (12 PM)Creative Crafters Camp (9 AM)High School Placement Test Prep Camp (9 AM)Pampered Pups Camp (9 AM)Yoga Camp for Girls (9 AM)Explorer Trolley: Traveling Lunch-Time Edition (11:30 AM)A Presentation on Proactive Change (12 PM) Toledo Patch Notebook Toledo will be home to this year's Solheim Cup Golf Tournament at the Inverness Club, (August 31 - September 6)Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art, Toledo Museum of Art (through September 5)Legendary rock group KISS will play the Huntington Center August 25Jazz in the Garden is set to begin July 8 at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. Tickets are $10 cash only at the gate. (BG Independent Media)History Happy Hour: Sailor Stories at the National Museum of the Great Lakes, July 1"ONE" Group Art Exhibition is a bi-monthly series of art exhibitions at The Switchboard through July 31Rare and Wondrous: Birds in Art and Culture 1620-1820, Toledo Museum of Art through July 25Toledo School for the Arts will perform throughout summer in a free Jazz in the Park series, through August 12Toledo brings back Movies in the Park series, through September 16City of Toledo accepting applications for Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory BoardCommunity mental health organization Harbor is facilitating 300 jobs for teens this summer through their Youth Enhancement Services (YES)Lunch at Levis returned June 10 and will last through September 16. It features live performances, food vendors, and other activities related to this year's Solheim Cup and Toledo Jeep FestToledo Night Market has returned and will host live music, food, and shopping plus free parking near the Toledo Farmer's Market, 6-11 PM monthlyThe Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the Toledo Ballet have joined forces at the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts and have announced an exciting 2021/2022 seasonToledo School for the Arts is offering music lessons focusing on a "drumline" every Wednesday at five city parks. The program is for children of all ages and does not require any experience or reservations. (WTOL)UToledo to Host Virtual Filmmakers Workshop for Teens July 19-30 So now you're all up to date with the goings-on in Toledo. Tune in tomorrow for more updates on news and entertainment that you need to know!-Brad About me: I grew up just outside Toledo, back when the Mud Hens were in Maumee. I studied at UT and witnessed firsthand as downtown Toledo became THE place to be. I find new reasons to love this city everyday. I'm thrilled to report on all the good news, good eats, and good music the Glass City has to offer.