Six Overdose Deaths + East Side Shooting + Disability Awareness

Toledo OH

05 October, 2021

6:31 PM

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Happy Wednesday, Toledo! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today. First, today's weather: A passing afternoon shower. High: 76 Low: 62. Here are the top stories in Toledo today: ODOT (Ohio Dept. of Transportation) and the City of Toledo have partnered up to improve conditions for non-vehicle travelers in the city. Working with a $1.3 million budget, the group will add signage, repaint traffic lines, install wheelchair ramps, and add pedestrian beacons to improve safety. (WTOL) The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is reporting an alarming rise in the number of overdose deaths in the past few years. Since October 1, there have been six reported overdose deaths in Toledo alone. (13abc Action News) Toledo Police are investigating a shooting death that occurred Monday evening in the 2400 block of Consaul Street. Officers found a 32-year-old man near a 4-wheeler suffering from a gunshot wound who later died at the hospital. (WTOL) The Ability Center and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library are teaming up to bring awareness to books written by, and for, people with disabilities. Several local schools are also participating in the DREAM project (Disability Representation, Education and Awareness in Media). (WNWO NBC 24) Judge Janet Burnside has denied Block Communication Inc.'s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the City of Toledo to recoup nearly $1 million in expenses related to the Summit Street Project. The lawsuit involves utility lines belonging to Buckeye Broadband that had to be moved during construction. (13abc Action News) Today's Toledo Daily is brought to you by RVshare. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Yosemite National Park, satisfy your wanderlust in safe and affordable rentals from RVshare. Check out the best RV trip destinations for the fall! Today in Toledo: Celebrate! Ability Center Style Show, The Pinnacle, Maumee (10:15 AM)Westgate Farmers Market, W. Central Ave. (3 PM)Oregon Rollin' Food and Farm Market (5 PM)Public Information Session: Sylvania YMCA/JCC Expansion (6 PM)Ben Brainard at Toledo Funny Bone (7 PM) Toledo Patch Notebook NAMI Greater Toledo provides awareness and support of mental illness during Mental Illness Awareness Week, which is celebrated the first week in October. (WTOL)Toledo food bank had received 40,000 pounds of macaroni and cheese. (WTOL)Ottawa County joins multi-county Mental Health and Recovery Services Board. (WTOL)ConnecToledo Lights Up Levis This Fall. (Toledo City Paper)Toledo firefighters are filling the boot to fund muscular dystrophy research. (WNWO NBC 24) Did you know you can feature your local business here in the Toledo Daily for just $79/month? Click here to learn more. Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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? I'm all ears. You can reach me at [email protected].