🌱 Homicide Record Broken + Free Home COVID Tests + Missing Child

Toledo OH

19 November, 2021

9:38 PM

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Happy Saturday, people of Toledo! Here's what's happening around Toledo today. First, today's weather: Cloudy. High: 48 Low: 35. Here are the top stories in Toledo today: The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is offering free at-home COVID-19 tests from November 22-November 24. The tests are meant to prevent the spread of the virus during the Thanksgiving holiday. The kits are free and can be picked up at the Lucas County Rec Center on Monday, the Rec Center and the UAW Hall on Ashland Avenue on Tuesday, and the UAW Hall on Wednesday. (WTOL) Toledo Police believe missing 13-year-old Angela Barnett may be in Michigan after she was last seen at Angola/Country Creek and was possibly heading across state lines after getting into a BMW. TPD are asking Michigan residents to be on the lookout for the child, who is 4-foot-11, 145 pounds, and was last seen wearing a white fleece jacket and gray leggings. (FOX 2 Detroit) Toledo City Council unanimously voted to approve a new substance abuse recovery center on West Sylvania Avenue. The clinic, part of Team Recovery, will offer services focused on long-term care including employment and vocational life skills and taking care of legal issues in addition to drug treatment. (WTOL) Residents of one of Toledo's historic neighborhoods, the Old South End, are expressing concerns that many homes and entire streets are falling into disrepair. Poverty plays a major factor in the situation, as it's estimated more than 40% of the residents live below the poverty line. On the bright side, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz has pledged to spend $6.5 million from the American Rescue Plan to tackle the city's blight. (13abc Action News) Toledo has passed a grim milestone as Toledo Police confirm the 62nd homicide of the year, surpassing 2020's record-breaking numbers. 30-year-old Dominique Davis was shot on Thursday inside a home on the 2300 block of Caledonia Street. TPD are still searching for a suspect in the killing. (13abc Action News) Today in Toledo: GOTR NWO Fall 2021 Girl Power 5k! - Girls on the Run of Northwest Ohio (8:15 AM) Service Animals 101 - Heatherdowns Branch Library (11:30 AM) Edible Insects - Washington Branch Library (2:00 PM) Imagination Station's Science After Dark Holiday Night Market presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka (7:00 PM)Toledo Walleye vs Iowa Heartlanders, Huntington Center (7:15 PM) Toledo Patch Notebook WTOL 11 Gift of Joy, sponsored by PNC, begins November 19 and will run through December 22. Through the program, Toledoans can bring new unwrapped toys and gifts to benefit children involved with Lucas County Children Services, whether they be in foster care, the care of relatives, or otherwise involved with the agency. There are several donation locations all around the Glass City. (WTOL)More than 1000 citizens have already participated in Toledo's water bill debt forgiveness program. An estimated total of $1.1 million worth of debt is expected to be forgive for those who remain with the program. (13abc Action News)A power outage on Friday canceled classes for several Rossford Schools students, who were dismissed around 11:30 AM. School officials have no word on when to expect power to return. (WTOL) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces (November 26) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. 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? Email me at [email protected].