Multiple brawls at Toledo parks spark safety changes
TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) - The safety of teens and families at public parks in Toledo is prompting changes.Two weeks ago, cell phones were recording as a group of teens, engaged in one of two brutal fights at what was supposed to be a peaceful event at Savage park."That park is not safe. Those kids are in danger, someone is going to get hurt" said Tara Tompkins.The incident left parents on edge. Many are concerned about the lack of security during big events and putting their kids safety i..>> view originalUpgrades to Toledo's water treatment plant over budget
Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print Toledo City Council Tuesday is expected to vote on three separate allocations for more money to upgrade the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant in Toledo. THE BLADE Enlarge | Buy This Image Three projects within the city of Toledo’s 10-year, $500 million program to modernize the city’s drinking water plant will cost more than expected. Toledo City Council Tuesday is expected to vote on th..>> view originalToledo resident accidentally dies by electric shock
Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print A Toledo resident who served as a journeyman lineman accidentally died by electric shock. Sam Lerch, 44, was installing new pole equipment from a bucket truck about 11 a.m. Wednesday in Romulus, Mich. RELATED: Man dies after electric shock in boat incident He then suffered “nightmarish” contact with 7,620 volts, said IBEW Local 17 Business Manager Dean Bradley. Mr. Lerch had been in the trade since October, 2010. He was kno..>> view originalConsultant for Toledo has criminal past
Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print The Hicks-Hudson administration asked Toledo City Council to approve another $35,000 to pay for a consultant who — unbeknownst to many city officials or councilmen — has a criminal history that includes misdemeanor convictions for assault, disorderly conduct, and sales to intoxicated people. Singh Grewal, also known as Balsharan Grewal according to Toledo Municipal Court records, was hired to a $45-an-hour consulting contrac..>> view originalPromenade Park opening kicks off ProMedica Summer Concert Series
Promenade Park opening kicks off ProMedica Summer Concert Series 2017-07-21T17:41:24Z2017-07-21T17:41:24Z (Source: WTOL) TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) - The new Promenade Park will finally come to life Friday night for the first time in a long time.Crews were adding the finishing touches to the project that has been in work for years Friday afternoon, as they prepared for the first concert in the ProMedica's Summer Concert Series.Beautiful art exhibits and a gorgeous view of the Maumee River..>> view originalToledo Woman charged with cruelty after dog — left in heat — dies
Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print A Toledo woman has been charged with animal cruelty and authorities are pursuing a second criminal case after the death of two dogs left outside in the oppressive summer heat. The Toledo Area Humane Society on Friday filed a misdemeanor charge in Toledo Municipal Court against Tanisha Jones, 38, of the 600 block of Carver Boulevard after her dog died on Tuesday. A necropsy determined the 1-year-old Chinese shar-pei-“pit bull..>> view originalToledo Symphony Orchestra helps to reopen Promenade Park
Toledo Symphony Orchestra helps to reopen Promenade Park 2017-07-22T00:43:39Z2017-07-22T00:57:20Z (Source: WTOL) TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) - Free music returned to Promenade Park Friday night in downtown Toledo after major renovations to the park.ProMedica hosted the first of its inaugural summer concert series with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra.Crystal Bowersox of 'American Idol' fame and Calista Bevier who made a name for herself on 'America’s Got Talent' joined the orchestra on stage..>> view original6-year-old girl, man shot inside Toledo house
Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print What a central-city woman thought were fireworks outside her home early Friday were gunshots that injured two people, including a 6-year-old girl. Awakened by the sound, Artis Chatman, 66, of the 800 block of Belmont Avenue then heard relatives scream to get down. It was not how the family gathering was supposed to end. A 6-year-old Toledo girl and a relative were injured early Friday after a drive-by shooting outside th..>> view originalMichigan official is sorry for silencing 9-year-old opponent
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A Michigan official has apologized for silencing a 9-year-old girl who tried to voice opposition to construction at a council meeting. The Lansing State Journal (http://on.lsj.com/2uPRAmV ) reports that Lansing City Council President Patricia Spitzley allowed four adults but not fourth-grader Charli Collison to address the council July 10. Charli wanted to protest the construction of a driveway through Ormond Park, a popular spot for children to play. Spitzley initially de..>> view originalMan sought in 2 Michigan slayings arrested in Indiana
FLORENCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A man suspected in two slayings in Michigan has been captured after he voluntarily walked up to police officers in Indiana. Zachary Patten faces murder and other charges in the death of 29-year-old Shane Richardson in St. Joseph County, Michigan, just north of the Indiana state line. South Bend, Indiana, police spokesman Ken Garcia says Patten approached officers at a market Friday and told them he "needed to be arrested." Police say Richardson was shot about 10:..>> view original
Sunday, August 27, 2017
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