Reward Offered For Shooting Details + Farmers Market SNAP Program

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 80 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Toledo:

1. Toledo city council approved $20,000 grant match for Toledo Farmers’ Market SNAP Match Program. The program allows families to supplement their diet with locally grown fresh produce. (WTOL)
2. Lucas County and Findlay to benefit from wastewater projects receiving funding from H2Ohio. The project aims to ensure Toledoans have access to clean water with upgraded technology. (13abc Action News)
3. There is a new off-leash dog park proposed for Toledo. The proposed park will be the second of its kind in the city and the location would be on Toledo Public School property near the Toledo Botanical Gardens. (WTOL)
4. Father of central Toledo mass shooting victim pleads for help in solving 17-year-old son's homicide. Stephon Johnson was a senior at Glass City Academy and leaves behind four younger siblings. There is a $5,000 reward from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms for anyone with knowledge. (WTOL)
5. 'Baby Dragon,' a portable glassblowing furnace was acquired by Toledo Museum of Art. The innovative device will allow for portable glassblowing demonstrations and will be officially unveiled with the help of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. (WTOL)

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Today in Toledo

• Picnic Lunch Cruise on the Sandpiper (11 AM)
• Lunch at Levis (11:30 AM)
• Perrysburg Farmers Market (3 PM)
• Jazz in the Garden, Toledo Botanical Garden (6:30 PM)
• Mountain Bike Group Ride, Oak Openings Preserve (6:30 PM)
• Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters at Over Yonder Concert House, Old West End (6:30 PM)
• Jazz in the Park, Copland Park (7 PM)
• Rich and Ronnie G's Trivia at the Oarhouse (7 PM)
• Movie in the Park: 'Jumanji' at Navarre Park (7:30 PM)

Toledo Patch Notebook

• 'Broadway is Back in Toledo' series begins October 2021. (WTOL)
• Toledo Police Department: "Tuesday, July 27th was to be Officer Dia and Officer Stalker’s three year anniversary with the Toledo Police Department." (Facebook)
• Toledo Fire & Rescue Department: "#ToledoFire crews responded at 5:00 pm this evening to a large junkyard fire at Toledo Shredding on the east side." (Facebook)
• The University of Toledo: "Join us for the grand reopening of Ritter Planetarium and journey through space and time to view the wonders of the universe." (Facebook)
• Humane Ohio: "We had an amazing week with adoptions this past week! Thank you to all who opened up their hearts and homes to a furry friend." (Facebook)
• Toledo Humane Society: "Tomorrow is the day - our BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelter event begins!! From tomorrow (July 7th) until July 11th" (Facebook)
• handmade toledo: "Slap this baddie on your bumper and let the compliments roll in. Swing by and get yours today, we’re here til 7 PM" (Instagram)
• Mom's House of Toledo: "Joy is strength! We are all smiles here today as we are learning, growing & becoming! " (Facebook)
• Toledo Ballet: "Our beautiful dancer Izzy in one of my favorite cities!! She is at Boston Ballet for the summer " (Facebook)

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Events:

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

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Bradley 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!

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Toledo Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at toledo@patch.com.