🌱 ProMedica Concert Series Lineup Cut + Threat At Central Catholic HS

Hi all. It's me, Brad King, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more:

• Lucas County Judge Eric Allen Marks sentenced Kevin Moore to life without parole for the murders of brothers Ahmir Phillips, 5, and Gabriel Phillips, 1, and the felonious assault of third brother Asthan - who was shot in the head but survived.
• Two Lucas County teenagers will be tried as adults on aggravated murder charges for the June 2022 shooting death of 17-year-old Antwan Walker near Burnham and Vermaas in West Toledo.
• Toledo City Council will vote whether to donate $100,000 for the ProMedica Concert Series after the health care company already slashed the lineup in half for the 2023 season.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the a.m.. High: 49 Low: 24.

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Here are the top stories today in Toledo:

1. Lucas County Judge Eric Allen Marks sentenced Kevin Moore to life without parole for the murders of brothers Ahmir Phillips, 5, and Gabriel Phillips, 1, and the felonious assault of third brother Asthan - who was shot in the head but survived. Moore was arrested by Toledo Police at the Byrneport Apartments in February 2021 and argued not guilty by reason of insanity in court. (WTVG)
2. Two Lucas County teenagers will be tried as adults on aggravated murder charges for the June 2022 shooting death of 17-year-old Antwan Walker near Burnham and Vermaas in West Toledo. Tayvion Price and Jashawn Allen were 15 and 16 at the time of the murder and are also facing felonious assault and aggravated robbery charges. (WTOL)
3. A threat of violence written in a Central Catholic High School bathroom stall has led to an increased security presence at the school. The message warned about an event on Friday, March 17 and law enforcement has been notified. (WTVG)
4. Toledo City Council will vote whether to donate $100,000 for the ProMedica Concert Series after the health care company already slashed the lineup in half for the 2023 season. ProMedica is still pledging $150,000 and estimates a $5 million economic impact. (WTOL)
5. Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful and Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity are hosting a recycling drive at ReStore in Maumee for Earth Day. Citizens can drop off items not ordinarily accepted for recycling such as latex paint, electronics, Styrofoam, and more on April 15. (WNWO NBC 24)

Today in Toledo:

• St. Patrick's Day Party - Maumee Bay Brewing (12:00 PM)
• Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl - Toledo (Fri & Sat) - 6th Annual - Ye Olde Cock n Bull (4:00 PM)
• Monster Jam at Huntington Center (7:00 PM)
• Art Book Club Tour: Women and Abstract Expressionism at Toledo Museum of Art (5:30 PM)
• Metroparks Homeschool Series - Wildwood Preserve Metropark (10:45 AM)

From my notebook:

• See the latest pets up for adoption at these Toledo-area shelters! (Toledo Patch)
• A blood drive honoring 22-year-old Keris Riebel will be held at her alma mater Wynford High School in Bucyrus on Friday, March 17 from 7:15 AM to 1:15 PM. Keris was murdered by a man wielding a machete during her shift at the Dollar Tree in Upper Sandusky on January 1. (WTOL)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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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