🌱 Knife-Wielding Maumee Man Arrested + TPD Respond To Maritime School

Good morning, hello! It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on...

• U.S. Rep Marcy Kaptur announced a $99,590,000 project from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve the Lake Erie shoreline and entire Great Lakes Region.
• Maumee Police arrested 29-year-old Jeremy Bischoff after he was reportedly brandishing a knife and refusing commands at the Meijer on Conant around 8 AM Thursday.
• The Toledo Police reported to the Maritime Academy after discovering a photo of a student with a gun in the bathroom.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of snow and rain. High: 37 Low: 33.

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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:

1. U.S. Rep Marcy Kaptur announced a $99,590,000 project from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve the Lake Erie shoreline and entire Great Lakes Region. Kaptur's office reported a total of $189 million is being spent for 14 projects total. (WTVG)
2. Maumee Police arrested 29-year-old Jeremy Bischoff after he was reportedly brandishing a knife and refusing commands at the Meijer on Conant around 8 AM Thursday. Bischoff was pepper sprayed and tased before refusing treatment at several hospitals and taken to the Lucas County Jail. (WTVG)
3. The Toledo Police reported to the Maritime Academy after discovering a photo of a student with a gun in the bathroom. The student was "in the hands of school security" according to TPD and no weapon was recovered. (WTOL)
4. Sign-ups are open for the Wildwood Preserve Manor House Zombie Prom and Holidays at the Manor House later in the year. The Toledo Metroparks currently offer registration for a variety of summer camps, from "tree climbing to canoeing to art to archery, there's something for everyone." (WNWO NBC 24)
5. The Libbey House, Toledo's only national landmark, will offer two lectures for the 100th anniversary of Libbey High School and the 15oth anniversary of the University of Toledo on April 18 and 27, respectively. A Mother's Day tea service will also be held on Sunday, May 21 and a murder mystery "Whodunit" will be held March 25. (La Prensa)

Today in Toledo:

• ProMedica Masterworks: Women in Classical Music at the Peristyle Theatre - Toledo Museum of Art (8:00 PM)
• Bring Your Lunch and Learn: ZUMBA GOLD - Reynolds Corners Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Red Bird First Friday: Celebrating Women - Downtown Sylvania (5:00 PM)
• Hiking for Health at Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve (10:30 AM)
• Toledo School for the Arts First Fridays (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• See the latest Toledo-area dogs and cats in need of forever homes thanks to Patch and Petfinder. (Toledo Patch)
• The YWCA and Toledo Public Schools have implemented the AMEND Together program to set young boys on the right path. (WNWO NBC 24)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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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