🌱 Students Arrested For School Threats + Family Saved From Fire

Toledo OH

09 December, 2021

7:02 PM

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Happy Friday, Toledo! These are the most important things going on today in town. First, today's weather: A touch of afternoon rain. High: 50 Low: 49. Here are the top stories in Toledo today: 12-year-old Jayliana Burrus has been reported missing from the 900 block of Woodruff Ave. and was last seen in Central Toledo on Wednesday afternoon. Toledo Police are investigating. There is a report the child left home without permission after she was upset she could not go to a friend's house. (13abc Action News) Lucas County expects to receive $3 million from the Ohio Builds funds to update aging infrastructure and the sewer system. Ohio's 88 counties will all receive funds and there is a special emphasis on ensuring access to clean drinking water. (13abc Action News)Tuesday saw two separate incidents of teenagers arrested for threats made to local schools. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office took a 13-year-old to the Monroe County Youth Center for making a threat toward Airport Community Schools via Snapchat. Lucas County Sheriff's Deputies took a Springfield Local Schools student into custody who was also accused of making threats. (WNWO NBC 24) A Central Toledo home in the 1700 block of Wellesley Drive caught fire early Thursday morning and has been declared a total loss. Toledo Fire & Rescue Crews arrived on scene and the family living in the home was able to make it outside safely, as was their dog. (WTOL) Several local parents are upset at what they view as a lack of transparency from Toledo Public Schools after Bowsher High School went on lockdown Wednesday due to threats of violence. Toledo Police searched the school room by room and recovered no weapons. A similar incident caused Bowsher to go on lockdown on September 28, 2021. (WTOL) Today's Toledo Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Toledo! Today in Toledo: Sounds of the Season-Hedler & Johnson - Toledo Public Library Main Branch (12:00 PM) Movie Night - Kent Branch Library (3:30 PM) World Culture Club - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (4:00 PM) Mick Adams and The Stones, Rolling Stones show with So Petty, tribute to Tom Petty! - Huntington Center (7:30 PM)Stocking Stuffer Soiree, Toledo Museum of Art (5:00 PM) From my notebook: Stay up to date with all the events happening around Toledo this weekend! From high school sports to video game enthusiast clubs, there's something for everyone and you can find it by clicking the link! (Toledo Patch)This weekend the weather in Toledo will take an unexpected turn, as Saturday could see temperatures as high as 58! Before you decide to head out to Maumee Bay to catch some rays, keep in mind there is an 80% chance of rain. (Toledo Patch)Nearly 6.5 million pets are surrendered or taken in by animal shelters each year. Click the link to see the latest furry friends available for adoption in Toledo with the help of Petfinder. (Toledo Patch)Several Toledo-area high schools have big sporting events coming up this weekend. Tonight sees the St. Francis De Sales Knights face off against the Central Catholic High School Fighting Irish in boys varsity basketball. On Saturday catch the girls varsity basketball game between the Scott High School Bulldogs and the Romulus High School Eagles.(Toledo Patch)Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz is urging Toledo seniors to use SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits as less than 10% of those eligible actually do so. Residents over age 60, individuals sharing a home with someone 60 or older, or people with disabilities are eligible for the benefits if their income is 130% under the poverty guidelines. (13abc Action News) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Estate Planning Webinar (December 13) Add your event Loving the Toledo Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're all caught up for today! 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!