http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:50:31 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/law-firm-calls-title-ix-investigation-corrupted-in-monroe-trans-athlete-case/stories/20260415127 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/law-firm-calls-title-ix-investigation-corrupted-in-monroe-trans-athlete-case/stories/20260415127#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:30:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/law-firm-calls-title-ix-investigation-corrupted-in-monroe-trans-athlete-case/stories/20260415127 MONROE — A Michigan law firm is calling an independent investigation into the Monroe school district “corrupted” after the investigation determined that Title IX policies were not violated. Briley Lechner, 16, listens during a news conference Monday, Dec. 8 in front of the Monroe County Courthouse in Monroe, Michigan. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/photo-gallery-residents-plant-liberty-tree/stories/20260416121 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/photo-gallery-residents-plant-liberty-tree/stories/20260416121#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:27:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/photo-gallery-residents-plant-liberty-tree/stories/20260416121 Residents unveil a Liberty Tree plaque alongside the newly planted elm tree that honors the sacrifices of the Revolutionary War during a Liberty Tree dedication at Hood Park in Perrysburg on Thursday. Barry VanHoozen and his wife, Hallie, unveil the Liberty Tree plaque during a dedication ceremony recognizing the 250th anniversary of American independence at Hood Park in Perrysburg on April 16. Ted Held and Craig Gauger, of Perrysburg Post 28 of the American Legion, face the newly planted elm tree to honor the sacrifices of the Revolutionary War during a Liberty Tree dedication ceremony at Hood Park in Perrysburg on April 16. Craig Gauger and Ted Held, of Perrysburg Post 28 of the American Legion, participate in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a Liberty Tree dedication ceremony at Hood Park in Perrysburg on April 16. Former Lt. Col. Jennifer Beale plays “The Star-Spangled Banner” on the flute during a Liberty Tree dedication ceremony at Hood Park in Perrysburg on April 16. Craig Gauger and Ted Held, of Perrysburg Post 28 of the American Legion, participate in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a Liberty Tree dedication ceremony at Hood Park in Perrysburg on April 16. John Thompson, manager of historic programs at Fort Megis, Ohio's War of 1812 Battlefield, smiles while standing next to the newly planted elm tree during a Liberty Tree dedication ceremony at Hood Park in Perrysburg on April 16. The tree stands to honor the sacrifices of the Revolutionary War. A newly planted elm tree begins to bloom during a Liberty Tree dedication ceremony at Hood Park in Perrysburg on April 16. Attendees participate in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a Liberty Tree dedication ceremony at Hood Park in Perrysburg on April 16. Hallie VanHoozen takes a picture of the new Liberty Tree plaque during the dedication ceremony at Hood Park in Perrysburg on April 16. A Liberty Tree plaque is displayed underneath a newly planted elm tree, which is a part of the Sons of the American Revolution’s 250th Liberty Tree program during a ceremony at Hood Park in Perrysburg on April 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/16/sylvania-man-arrested-for-murder-of-68-year-old/stories/20260416094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/16/sylvania-man-arrested-for-murder-of-68-year-old/stories/20260416094#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:27:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/16/sylvania-man-arrested-for-murder-of-68-year-old/stories/20260416094 Police found a 68-year-old Sylvania woman dead in her home, and her son-in-law was detained in Michigan as a suspect in her death. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/16/community-council-members-voice-concerns-officer-takedown-girl/stories/20260416120 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/16/community-council-members-voice-concerns-officer-takedown-girl/stories/20260416120#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:23:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/04/16/community-council-members-voice-concerns-officer-takedown-girl/stories/20260416120 Elected officials and residents are calling for transparency and accountability from the Toledo Police Department after an officer threw a 15-year-old girl to the ground while making an arrest. Maurice Morris, a former law enforcement officer who is Black, expressed concerns that a Toledo police officer threw a 15-year-old girl to the ground while making an arrest. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/ladies-night-celebrate-75-years-of-women-s-health/stories/20260412133 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/ladies-night-celebrate-75-years-of-women-s-health/stories/20260412133#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:13:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/ladies-night-celebrate-75-years-of-women-s-health/stories/20260412133 BOWLING GREEN — Wood County Hospital will offer education, stress relief, prevention and early detection of common health concerns for women as part of its 75th anniversary celebration. Cucumber Tom Collins Mocktail is featured in 2020. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/dewine-execution-lag-time-unfixable-clarify-death-penalty-views/stories/20260416101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/dewine-execution-lag-time-unfixable-clarify-death-penalty-views/stories/20260416101#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:02:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/dewine-execution-lag-time-unfixable-clarify-death-penalty-views/stories/20260416101 COLUMBUS — The long delay between a death sentence and an execution is a problem that cannot be fixed, Gov. Mike DeWine said this week. Gov. Mike DeWine during the Democracy and Public Policy Network’s annual leadership luncheon on April 14 at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union at Bowling Green State University. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/arts-spotlight-mixer-feature-local-artists/stories/20260416111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/arts-spotlight-mixer-feature-local-artists/stories/20260416111#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:58:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/arts-spotlight-mixer-feature-local-artists/stories/20260416111 An Arts Spotlight Mixer will feature local artists Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Exterior of the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton is shown on Aug. 29 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/16/mercy-college-ohio-statewide-health-competition/stories/20260416110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/16/mercy-college-ohio-statewide-health-competition/stories/20260416110#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:16:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/16/mercy-college-ohio-statewide-health-competition/stories/20260416110 Janice Servick, dean of nursing at Mercy College of Ohio, had a full-circle moment at the college Thursday. Student Audrey Wang inspects her tools as a surgical technician as Mercy College of Ohio hosts high school students as part of the Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference competition on April 17 in UpTown Toledo. Mercy College of Ohio hosts high school students as part of the Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference competition on April 17 in UpTown Toledo. Mercy College of Ohio hosts high school students as part of the Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference competition on April 17 in UpTown Toledo. Student Audrey Wang works as a surgical technician as Mercy College of Ohio hosts high school students as part of the Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference competition on April 17 in UpTown Toledo. Mercy College of Ohio hosts high school students as part of the Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference competition on April 17 in UpTown Toledo. Janice Servick, dean of Nursing at Mercy College of Ohio, weclomes high school students to the Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference competition on April 17 in UpTown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/love-lives-lucas-county-children-services-honors-lost-children/stories/20260416100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/love-lives-lucas-county-children-services-honors-lost-children/stories/20260416100#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:44:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/love-lives-lucas-county-children-services-honors-lost-children/stories/20260416100 Kei’mani Latigue, who died in March, 2025, was among the 10 children in Lucas County whose lives were lost last year to abuse, neglect, or gun violence. Ronsha Allison wipes tears away as she remembers Kei’mani Latigue and her granddaughter Anise Sneed during the 28th annual Child Memorial on April 16 at Lucas County Children Services in Toledo. Ten children were lost in 2025 and ranged in age from a few weeks to 16 years old. Three of the children were victims of abuse or neglect. Half of the youth were teen victims of community gun violence. City Councilman John Hobbs III delivers the keynote address during the 28th annual Child Memorial on April 16 at Lucas County Children Services in Toledo. Ronsha Allison wipes tears away as she remembers Kei’mani Latigue and her granddaughter Anise Sneed during the 28th annual Child Memorial on April 16 at Lucas County Children Services in Toledo. Pastor Kim Burrell, a highly acclaimed Houston-based gospel singer and songwriter with a career decorated with multiple Stellar Awards, a Dove Award, and several Grammy nominations, prays during the 28th annual Child Memorial on April 16 at Lucas County Children Services in Toledo. Lit candles flicker during the 28th annual Child Memorial on April 16 at Lucas County Children Services in Toledo. Randall Muth, LCCS' executive director, speaks during the 28th annual Child Memorial on April 16 at Lucas County Children Services in Toledo. The Toledo Symphony String Quartet plays a selection of music during the 28th annual Child Memorial on April 16 at Lucas County Children Services in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/library-host-funeral-nonprit-sanger-branch/stories/20260415095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/library-host-funeral-nonprit-sanger-branch/stories/20260415095#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:39:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/16/library-host-funeral-nonprit-sanger-branch/stories/20260415095 A community meeting to educate residents on the Final Farewell Project will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. Attendees take notes at the Talkin' Trash Public Input Meeting at the Sanger Branch Library in Toledo on Sept. 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/desine-gubernatorial-candidates-do-not-support-data-center-ban/stories/20260416103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/desine-gubernatorial-candidates-do-not-support-data-center-ban/stories/20260416103#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:38:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/desine-gubernatorial-candidates-do-not-support-data-center-ban/stories/20260416103 COLUMBUS — Amending the Ohio Constitution to prohibit the construction of large data centers isn’t a good idea, according to Gov. Mike DeWine. The Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, a decommissioned uranium enrichment plant, is visible after the U.S. Department of Energy announced a new data center at the site on March 20 in Piketon, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/04/16/strong-midwest-storms-cause-damage-in-ann-arbor/stories/20260416108 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/04/16/strong-midwest-storms-cause-damage-in-ann-arbor/stories/20260416108#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:54:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/04/16/strong-midwest-storms-cause-damage-in-ann-arbor/stories/20260416108 ANN ARBOR — Communities in Michigan were recovering after powerful overnight storms damaged two ice arenas, flooded streets and uprooted trees, as other Midwestern states worked to rebuild after storms. A team from the Michigan Department of Transportation inspects a washed-out bridge on M-119 between Division and Island View Roads, south of Cross Village, Mich., in Emmett County on April 13. An uprooted tree rests on a home following a severe storm April 15 in Ann Arbor. A wall, torn off of the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink following a severe storm, is seen April 15 in Ann Arbor. City Streets Department workers inspect a sinkhole that swallowed a street light and parts of a sidewalk along the surging Boardman/Ottaway River on April 15 in downtown Traverse City, Mich. Storm damage is seen at the Argus Building in Ann Arbor on April 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/perrysburg-gubernatorial-candidate-putsch-ramaswamy-cowboys-and-indians/stories/20260416102 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/perrysburg-gubernatorial-candidate-putsch-ramaswamy-cowboys-and-indians/stories/20260416102#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:04:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/16/perrysburg-gubernatorial-candidate-putsch-ramaswamy-cowboys-and-indians/stories/20260416102 COLUMBUS — A Perrysburg man running to be Ohio’s Republican nominee for governor has a new social media video targeting frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy — and it is raising concerns due to racist language and the use of a weapon. Casey Putsch, who is running in the Republican primary for governor, speaks in an interview at his home in Perrysburg on Dec. 23, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/16/perrysburg-mayor-vows-to-help-city-s-schools-as-he-delivers-state-of-city/stories/20260415132 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/16/perrysburg-mayor-vows-to-help-city-s-schools-as-he-delivers-state-of-city/stories/20260415132#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:55:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/16/perrysburg-mayor-vows-to-help-city-s-schools-as-he-delivers-state-of-city/stories/20260415132 Perrysburg’s new mayor has told his constituents he plans to further improve the quality of life by attracting new businesses to generate more tax funds for city schools. Mayor Mark Weber speaks during the Perrysburg State of the City address at Way Public Library in downtown Perrysburg on April 15. Mayor Mark Weber speaks during the Perrysburg State of the City address at Way Public Library in downtown Perrysburg on April 15. Mayor Mark Weber speaks during the Perrysburg State of the City address at Way Public Library in downtown Perrysburg on April 15. Mayor Mark Weber speaks during the Perrysburg State of the City address at Way Public Library in downtown Perrysburg on April 15. Attendees clap during the Perrysburg State of the City address at Way Public Library in downtown Perrysburg on April 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/04/16/Daily-log-4-16-3/stories/20260408107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/04/16/Daily-log-4-16-3/stories/20260408107#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/04/16/Daily-log-4-16-3/stories/20260408107 Births https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/04/16/toledo-crime-log-4-16-26/stories/20260414124 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/04/16/toledo-crime-log-4-16-26/stories/20260414124#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/daily-log/2026/04/16/toledo-crime-log-4-16-26/stories/20260414124 Click on icons in the map to find details of reported crimes. For a full list of all reported crimes in Toledo this week, consult the table below. Toledo police light bar. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/15/lamb-and-littles-cafe-aims-goat-coffee-play-spaces/stories/20260410115 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/15/lamb-and-littles-cafe-aims-goat-coffee-play-spaces/stories/20260410115#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:32:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/15/lamb-and-littles-cafe-aims-goat-coffee-play-spaces/stories/20260410115 A new cafe in Maumee allows parents to sip some premium coffee and sit back and watch their kids play with imagination. Co-owners Ashley and Michael Kolasinski work at Lamb and Littles Play Cafe in Maumee on April 13. Co-owners Ashley and Michael Kolasinski work at Lamb and Littles Play Cafe in Maumee on April 13. Co-owners Ashley and Michael Kolasinski hang out with their 3-year-old daughter, Lillian, in the play area at Lamb and Littles Play Cafe in Maumee on April 13. Co-owners Ashley and Michael Kolasinski work at Lamb and Littles Play Cafe in Maumee on April 13. Coffee beans are displayed in the cafe area at Lamb and Littles Play Cafe in Maumee on April 13. The play area is featured at Lamb and Littles Play Cafe in Maumee on Monday, April 13, 2026. The play area is featured at Lamb and Littles Play Cafe in Maumee on April 13. Lamb and Littles Play Cafe is located in Maumee on April 13. The cafe area at Lamb and Littles Play Cafe is located in Maumee on April 13. Co-owners Ashley and Michael Kolasinski work at Lamb and Littles Play Cafe in Maumee on April 13. The seating of the cafe area is featured at Lamb and Littles Play Cafe in Maumee on April 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/15/proposed-sheetz-heads-back-plan-commission-technicality/stories/20260415123 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/15/proposed-sheetz-heads-back-plan-commission-technicality/stories/20260415123#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:33:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/15/proposed-sheetz-heads-back-plan-commission-technicality/stories/20260415123 A proposed Sheetz gas station will head back to the Toledo City Plan Commission after a technicality prevented it from moving forward to city council. People wait in line for a raffle and free Sheetz items during the grand opening of the first Sheetz in the Toledo area in Maumee on in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/15/tps-to-close-elementary-schools/stories/20260416071 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/15/tps-to-close-elementary-schools/stories/20260416071#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:21:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/04/15/tps-to-close-elementary-schools/stories/20260416071 Toledo Public Schools will close eight schools or buildings at the end of the school year as part of a larger plan to make up for the district’s nearly $70 million budget deficit. One of the repurposing recommendations on Spring Elementary School is shown on the screen during a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. Stephanie Eichenberg, one of the committee members, speaks during a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. James Gant, deputy superintendent, answers a committee member’s question during a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. Christine Varwig, the education board president and committee member, speaks during a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. Attendees gather for a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. Attendees gather for a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. Attendees listen during a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. Romules Durant, superintendent, listens to the presentation during a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. Jim Gault, chief of educational development, gives a presentation of the administration’s recommendations during a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. Emilio Ramirez, one of the committee members, speaks during a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. Steve Steel, one of the committee members, speaks during a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. Dawn Bailey, one of the committee members, speaks during a Transformation Plan Committee meeting at the Toledo Board of Education in Toledo on April 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/15/odot-outline-project-concepts-i-75-near-perrysburg/stories/20260415101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/15/odot-outline-project-concepts-i-75-near-perrysburg/stories/20260415101#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:39:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/15/odot-outline-project-concepts-i-75-near-perrysburg/stories/20260415101 The start of long-range planning for future widening of I-475/U.S. 23 near Perrysburg, including ramp modifications at two major interchanges, is the subject of an Ohio Department of Transportation open house next week. An aerial view looking west, toward Waterville, of traffic on I-475/U.S. 23 crossing the Maumee River on April 14. The Ohio Department of Transportation says replacing these bridges with wider structures is its top priority for I-475 between U.S. 24 and I-75. An aerial view looking northeast, toward Maumee, of traffic on I-475/U.S. 23 crossing the Maumee River on April 14. The Ohio Department of Transportation says replacing these bridges with wider structures is its top priority for I-475 between U.S. 24 and I-75.