? Toledo City Council Rail Study + Babcock Dairy Arson Footage

On Mar 30, 2022

Morning, Toledo! Let’s get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today’s weather:

Very windy; warmer. High: 62 Low: 51.

Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:

The entirety of Lucas County’s 911 emergency calls are covered by 7 dispatchers per shift, who say the increase in volume when the city dispatch offices merged led their colleagues to quit. A community meeting was held Monday to discuss the shortcomings in the system, including lack of training and hiring unqualified workers. (WNWO NBC 24)
The Toledo City Council has approved legislation authorizing Mayor Kapszukiewicz to fund a study exploring rail travel from Toledo to Southeast Michigan; cities like Detroit, Ann Arbor and Traverse City. Councilwoman Theresa Morris is an advocate for the economic boost such transportation would have on the region. (WNWO NBC 24)
Surveillance footage released by the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department and Toledo Police relating to the suspected arson at the Babcock Dairy building shows a person of interest the public may be able to identify. Tips can be made to Crime Stoppers and there is up to a $5,000 reward in place. (WTVG)
There is an affordable housing problem in Toledo, but programs like Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and Toledo’s emergency rental assistance program are helping. $10 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan will also go toward local housing according to Toledo Councilwoman Michele Grim. (WTVG)
Muriel Michael, who initially survived a car accident that claimed the lives of three children and her partner Xavier Brown, has died from her injuries. The crash was caused when 21-year-old Zane Hull failed to yield the right of way on County Road H in Fulton County Saturday. (WTOL)

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Today in Toledo:

DIY Aromatherapy Dough – Sanger Branch Library (3:00 PM)
Chess Club – Washington Branch Library (3:30 PM)
Teen Cocoa Club – Point Place Branch Library (4:00 PM)
Make Music with Beverly, The Music Lady – Kent Branch Library (4:00 PM)
Photography: Capture, Create, Explore – Lagrange Branch Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

Check out 5 houses to hit the Toledo real estate market thanks to Patch and Redfin. (Toledo Patch)
The Lucas County Board of Commissioners has approved funding to assist the YWCA to promote vaccines and to reduce gun violence. Toledo broke its homicide records in 2020 and 2021 and such efforts will hopefully have a positive impact. (WNWO NBC 24)
The Lucas County Mental Health Board kicked off its campaign for a levy renewal good for the next 10 years without a change in tax. Last year, the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board served more than 22,000 people and funds 72 community programs. (WNWO NBC 24)
Owens Community College offers a four week program to address the nationwide trucking shortage. More women have also joined the workforce in recent years according to Dean of Workforce and Community Services Quinton Roberts. (WTVG)
Toledo Police apprehended a 16-year-old driver who abandoned their stolen vehicle after a chase near the intersection of Batavia and Franklin. The crime occurred 8:30 Sunday night and police say charges are pending. (WTVG)

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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!