Anniversary Honors Slain Toledo Police Officer + Local Recipe App

Happy Wednesday, Toledo! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. Here's what's going on today in Toledo.

First, today's weather: Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 86 Low: 69. Expect scattered thunderstorms and cloudy skies.

Here are the top stories today in Toledo:

1. After a deadly 4th of July shooting that resulted in the death of one juvenile and several others wounded, the mayor's office is highlighting a major problem in Toledo. JoJuan Armour, a representative of the Mayor's Initiative to End Gun Violence, has questioned why youth were out so late in the first place. (WTOL)
2. Local law firm Charles E. Boyk Law Offices has filed suit against Dick's Sporting Goods over a shoplifting incident that occurred a year ago. (NBC 24)
3. Two Toledoans have created an app called Dishstory that will allow users to share their favorite recipes. The creators credit their success with the help of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development Center, Jumpstart!, and Rocket Launch at the University of Toledo. (13 ABC)
4. July 4th marked the year anniversary of the killing of Toledo policeman Anthony Dia, who died in the line of duty. Dia is remembered by his wife and children, who spent the day in the police union hall and watched fireworks. (13abc Action News)
5. The cause of a car accident involving two SUVs is still unknown. Toledo Fire and Rescue were at the scene on W. Alexis Road where one driver was taken to the hospital. (WTOL)

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Today in Toledo

• Miakonda Day Camp (8:30 AM)
• Music at the Fountain in Levis Commons (11:30 AM)
• Dennis Hopson & Lourdes University Basketball Clinic (1 PM)
• Westgate Farmers Market (3 PM)
• Brick & BBQ, CycleWerks (6:30 PM)

Toledo Patch Notebook

• Toledos PET Bull Project: "Betty and Simone would sure love to find their loving forever home." (Facebook)
• Humane Ohio: "The Hoff is here to remind you that Humane Ohio is CLOSED today and will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday July 6th." (Facebook)
• Sight Center of Northwest Ohio offers ‘Blind Wine Event’ (July 22 @ 5:30 PM)
• Toledo will be home to this year's Solheim Cup Golf Tournament at the Inverness Club, (August 31 - September 6)
• Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art, Toledo Museum of Art (through September 5)
• Legendary rock group KISS will play the Huntington Center August 25
• "ONE" Group Art Exhibition is a bi-monthly series of art exhibitions at The Switchboard through July 31
• Rare and Wondrous: Birds in Art and Culture 1620-1820, Toledo Museum of Art through July 25
• Toledo School for the Arts will perform throughout summer in a free Jazz in the Park series, through August 12
• Toledo brings back Movies in the Park series, June 24 - September 16
• Lunch at Levis returned June 10 and will last through September 16. It features live performances, food vendors, and other activities related to this year's Solheim Cup and Toledo Jeep Fest
• Toledo Night Market has returned and will host live music, food, and shopping plus free parking near the Toledo Farmer's Market, 6-11 PM monthly
• The Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the Toledo Ballet have joined forces at the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts and have announced an exciting 2021/2022 season
• Toledo School for the Arts is offering music lessons focusing on a "drumline" every Wednesday at five city parks. The program is for children of all ages and does not require any experience or reservations. (WTOL)

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Events:

• Asian Lantern Festival Night 1 (July 14)
• Inaugural Christmas in July at North Coast Harbor (July 24)

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— Bradley King

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