Council Postpones Tax Vote + New Theater Downtown + Overpass Flub

Good Day Toledo!

Welcome to today's edition of the Toledo Patch daily - the quickest way to get caught up on the biggest news and events.

I'm Brad King, a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and proud graduate of the University of Toledo (Go Rockets!) It's an exciting time to be a Toledoan. With revitalization happening all over the city, you never know what great happenings are just on the horizon! This is your source for local news, politics, art, and entertainment.

In today's daily, the Toledo City Council delays a vote to recoup taxpayer money for the Summit Street project, a new theater is unveiled at Imagination Station, Toledo police search for a man accused of theft in Michigan, and a historical inaccuracy may plague the new I-475 overpass.

Today's Weather:

The high will be 90 degrees and the low will be 69 degrees. Expect some rain showers in the morning with potential scattered thunderstorms later in the day.

Here are the top 5 stories in Toledo today:

1. The controversial Summit Street project, already under scrutiny by the FBI, faces another setback as the Toledo City council decided against a vote regarding taxpayer funds. The council was initially set to vote on a resolution that would seek funds paid to Buckeye Broadband for utility lines that were moved during construction. (13 ABC)
2. Toledo ranks near the bottom for cities whose residents owe the most credit card debt, landing 178th out of 182 cities studied. Also near the bottom of the list are Cleveland, Columbus, and Detroit. (WTOL)
3. Imagination Station in downtown Toledo will feature a brand new theater with a massive screen. The screen is 58 feet tall and the theater will seat 278. In addition to screening educational films, the technology will allow for a myriad of other uses. (Toledo City Paper)\
4. Toledo Police are searching for a man accused of stealing a generator from Tractor Supply in Lambertville, MI. (Monroe News)
5. The new I-475 overpass over Dorr Street is causing some controversy as it features a permanent greeting that may include a historical inaccuracy. Etched into the concrete, the sign reads "Welcome to Toledo. Est. 1833." Local historians were quick to point out that Toledo was not actually incorporated until 1837; the date that appears on the city's official seal. (13 ABC)

Today in Toledo:

• TAPS (Toledo Area Polka Society) Polish Summer Picnic, Oregon (5 PM)
• Miakonda Day Camp (8:30 AM)
• Art & About: Plein Air Event, Waterville (9 AM)
• St. Patrick of Heatherdowns White Elephant Sale (9 AM)
• Canal Experience at Providence Metropark, Grand Rapids (12 PM)
• Wine Tasting @ Benfield Wines, Swanton (12 PM)
• Drive-in Theater Tour featuring Skillet, Jordan Feliz and Colton Dickson (5:30 PM)
• Family Night Cruise on the Sandpiper (6 PM)
• Bret Ernst at Toledo Funny Bone (7 PM)
• 'Accidentally Brave' and 'Elective Affinities' at The Ohio Theatre (8 PM)

Toledo Patch Notebook

• 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
• Franklin Park Mall is accepting applications for a new mural project at the famous shopping center through June 21
• Buff City Soap opens its latest store on Secor Road in West Toledo (NBC 24)
• Jazz in the Garden is set to begin July 8 at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. Tickets are $10 cash only at the gate. (BG Independent Media)
• History Happy Hour: Sailor Stories at the National Museum of the Great Lakes, July 1
• "ONE" Group Art Exhibition is a bi-monthly series of art exhibitions at The Switchboard
• 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
• City of Toledo accepting applications for Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board
• Community mental health organization Harbor is facilitating 300 jobs for teens this summer through their Youth Enhancement Services (YES)
• 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 returns beginning June 19 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 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)

So now you're all up to date with the goings-on in Toledo. Tune in tomorrow for more updates on news and entertainment that you need to know!
-Brad

About me: I grew up just outside Toledo, back when the Mud Hens were in Maumee. I studied at UT and witnessed firsthand as downtown Toledo became THE place to be. I find new reasons to love this city everyday. I'm thrilled to report on all the good news, good eats, and good music the Glass City has to offer.