🌱 Glenwood Kindergartner Hit & Run + TJ Hensick Returns To Walleye

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including...

• Christine Gonzalez, 35, was arrested for hitting a kindergartner with her car near Glenwood Elementary School Thursday morning.
• UPDATE: North Baltimore School District Treasurer Steven Stewart was placed on leave Thursday after federal investigators executed a search warrant at the administrative offices one day earlier.
• TJ Hensick is rejoining the Walleye as the team makes a run for the Kelly Cup Championship.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and cooler. High: 41 Low: 36.

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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:

1. Christine Gonzalez, 35, was arrested for hitting a kindergartner with her car near Glenwood Elementary School Thursday morning. Gonzalez already had an outstanding warrant and was charged with leaving the scene, failure to control, driving without a license and others. (WTOL)
2. UPDATE: North Baltimore School District Treasurer Steven Stewart was placed on leave Thursday after federal investigators executed a search warrant at the administrative offices one day earlier. Superintendent Ryan Delaney will oversee Stewart's duties as an investigation is performed. (WTVG)
3. Rescue dog Roy was saved in Mexico and eventually found his way to the Lucas County Pit Crew. Now Roy helps students at Old Orchard Elementary improve their writing skills and learn about countries all over the world. (WTVG)
4. TJ Hensick is rejoining the Walleye as the team makes a run for the Kelly Cup Championship. Hensick is second all-time scorer for the franchise and is bringing a winning attitude to the locker room. (WTOL)
5. The Toledo Zoo is home to a new 14,000 square foot bear exhibit featuring two grizzly bears and a Kodiak bear. The habitat features an up-close opportunity to meet the bears face to face and a 5,000 gallon pool. (bgfalconmedia.com)

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Today in Toledo:

• The 2022 Best of Toledo Party - Toledo Club (6:30 PM)
• Trip and a Pint: Kayak Camping with Eric Slough - Oak Openings Preserve (6:30 PM)
• Peter Pan and Wendy - Toledo Young Rep (7:00 PM)
• Toledo Walleye vs. Reading Royals - Huntington Center (7:15 PM)
• 'Now and Then' at the Village Players Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Toledo Area pets up for adoption: meet Boggle, Poinsettia, Juliet and more! (Toledo Patch)
• "Leading Families Home ends the path of homelessness, starts the path toward a better life." (WNWO NBC 24)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Brad 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!

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