🌱 Trial Begins For 2 Toledo Child Murders + Plans For Libbey HS Site

Hey, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening locally. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll find these stories and more:

• The trial for Kevin Moore, accusing of killing two children and wounding a third in February 2021, began Tuesday with opening statements and witness testimony.
• Whitmer High School student Taylor Alspaugh's arm will never be the same after she was one of three people injured in a shooting at a football game last October.
• HOPE Toledo, an organization that began by offering free college tuition to the Scott High School class of 2020, has helped nearly 270 area students since then.

But first, today's weather:

Abundant sunshine. High: 43 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories in Toledo today:

1. The trial for Kevin Moore, accusing of killing two children and wounding a third in February 2021, began Tuesday with opening statements and witness testimony. Moore was reportedly in a relationship with the children's mother at the time of the shooting and was charged with 2 counts of aggravated murder of a victim under 13 years of age along with felonious assault. (WTVG)
2. Whitmer High School student Taylor Alspaugh's arm will never be the same after she was one of three people injured in a shooting at a football game last October. Taylor has a metal plate in her shoulder and though Toledo Police impounded a vehicle connected to the shooting, no suspects have been identified. (WTVG)
3. HOPE Toledo, an organization that began by offering free college tuition to the Scott High School class of 2020, has helped nearly 270 area students since then. The group aims to help younger students enter preschool with plans to "serve 300 students this year." (WNWO)
4. Toledo Public Schools announced they will pursue a lease agreement to redevelop the former Libbey High School site on Western Avenue for "youth recreational opportunities." TPS also plans to acquire the Scott Park site on Nebraska Avenue from the state of Ohio for use for athletic and academic services. (WTOL)
5. A naming contest will be held for the Toledo Zoo's new twin brother polar bear cubs. The cubs were born to 24-year-old Crystal and 18-year-old Nuka and the contest runs through March 12. (WNWO)

Today in Toledo:

• International Women's Day Annual Forum - Downtown Toledo Hilton (11:00 AM)
• Sketch Party - Maumee Branch Library (5:00 PM)
• Chess Club - Heatherdowns Branch Library (6:00 PM)
• Family Storytime - Heatherdowns Branch Library (7:00 PM)
• PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” - Huntington Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out this week's real estate roundup! (Toledo Patch)
• Send your best St. Patrick's Day photos to Toledo City Paper by March 19. (Toledo City Paper)

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