Mud Hens 2020 Season Cancelled due to COVID-19
The Toledo Mud Hens 2020 season has been cancelled. A message on the Toledo Mud Hen’s website explains that “Major League Baseball (MLB) informed Minor League Baseball (MiLB) that it will not provide its affiliate Minor League teams with players for the 2020 season. As a result, there will be no Minor League Baseball season in 2020”. In a heartfelt statement the Mud Hen’s explain why it happened and what they miss about baseball. Fifth Third Field was reportedly expecting to welcome its 10 millionth guest this season. Source: https://www.milb.com/toledo/news/minor-league-baseball-season-canceled
Lucas County COVID-19 Numbers July 2, 2020
Lucas County Cases: 2577 Lucas County Confirmed Cases: 2378 Probable Cases: 199 Confirmed Deaths: 247 Probable Deaths: 38 Lucas County Deaths: 285 Source: https://lucascountyhealth.com/coronavirusupdates/
Toledo Records 1 Murder Every 2-Days in June
The City of Toledo recorded 11 murders between June 6, and July 1. An average of one murder every two days. During the same month Toledo experienced unusually high temperatures. There is a documented correlation between high temperatures and spikes in crime. Toledo Weather June 2020 Reference: https://www.13abc.com/content/news/Toledo-murder-rate-jumps-in-June-571593651.html
4 Toledo City Council Member’s Arrested by FBI in Bribery Investigation
Toledo City Council Member’s Tyrone Riley, Yvnone Harper, Larry Sykes, and Gary Johnson were arrested today by the FBI for allegedly accepting bribes for official acts. The FBI began its investigation in March 2018 after receiving a tip from a local business owner who was arrested for immigration violations. FBI agents were present at the Toledo city council offices at One Government Center. Federal charges of bribery and extortion carry a maximum sentence of 10 years, and 20 years in prison, respectively. The full complaint: FBI News Conference:
Swan Creek Metropark Toledo, OH a Hidden Gem
Swan Creek Metro park is a hidden gem in the Toledo area. Tucked between Airport Highway and Glendale Avenue in South Toledo Swam Creek is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Address: 4301 Airport Hwy Toledo, OH 43615 Ranger Phone: (419) 360-9186 Hours: 7 a.m. until dark every day Website: https://metroparkstoledo.com/explore-your-parks/swan-creek-preserve-metropark/ Google Map:
George Floyd Protest, May 30, 2020 – Toledo, Ohio
A non-violent protest in memory of Minneapolis police murder victim George Floyd turned ugly Saturday May 30th, 2020 when Toledo Police, in response to plastic bottles being thrown from the crowd of protesters, began firing tear gas and rubber bullets. By the end of the night, there were 10 arrests, and 3 injuries one police officer and two protesters. Please Enjoy our image gallery from the day of the protest. For licensing please contact [email protected]. Feel free to repost our social media posts.
Unmarked Toledo Police Vehicle hits Pedestrian
An unmarked Toledo Police Vehicle driven by a Toledo Police officer hit a pedestrian at Indiana and Heston in Central Toledo. https://www.wtol.com/article/news/pedestrian-struck-in-central-toledo/512-7a511632-cce7-465f-abad-f2b26c640a29
World News Update: Week of April 20, 2020
A brief summary of today’s world news: It is rumored that Kim Jong-un Supreme Leader of North Korea is in “grave danger” after surgery. Source: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/kim-jong-un-north-korea/index.html Airline Virgin Australia collapses under the strain of Covid-19 related cancellations. Source: https://news.yahoo.com/virgin-australia-collapses-under-coronavirus-strain-033054887.html Armed protests against statewide lock down orders were held in Columbus, Ohio and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Source: https://news.yahoo.com/us-anti-confinement-protesters-demand-economic-freedom-221429304.html U.S. weekly jobless claims rose to 5.245 million, raising monthly total to 22 Million unemployed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/16/us-weekly-jobless-claims.html U.S. Coronavirus deaths surpass 42,000 as protesters demand end to restrictions. Source: https://news.trust.org/item/20200420215738-xc8kf U.S. Oil futures fall to -37.63, marking the first time
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