http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:52:00 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/1984-album-weird-al-yankovic-subject-new-book-toledo-native/stories/20261005120 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/1984-album-weird-al-yankovic-subject-new-book-toledo-native/stories/20261005120#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:41:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/1984-album-weird-al-yankovic-subject-new-book-toledo-native/stories/20261005120 A Toledo native’s book about a Alfred “Weird Al” Yankovic album is set to be released Nov. 12. Weird Al Yankovic poses by the Maumee River in June, 2008. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/10/08/cost-drugs-canada-soar-millions-americans/stories/20261008099 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/10/08/cost-drugs-canada-soar-millions-americans/stories/20261008099#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:26:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/10/08/cost-drugs-canada-soar-millions-americans/stories/20261008099 WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans who buy cheap drugs from Canada could soon lose access when a customs rule goes into effect later this month, a change that has sparked opposition from Democrats and some Republicans with the cost of living a top issue for voters ahead of midterm elections. The flags of Canada and the United States fly in Ottawa on Sept. 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/leadership-toledo-emphasizes-community-constant-annual-breakfast/stories/20261008083 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/leadership-toledo-emphasizes-community-constant-annual-breakfast/stories/20261008083#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:20:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/leadership-toledo-emphasizes-community-constant-annual-breakfast/stories/20261008083 A leadership nonprofit is adjusting to its biggest change in 14 years with the arrival of a new executive director, but one thing remains constant: the community built through decades of training programs. Arika Michaelis, executive director of Leadership Toledo, speaks during Leadership Toledo´s 22nd annual community breakfast fund-raiser to support its leadership programming for high schoolers and young adults on Oct. 8 at the Renaissance Hotel in Toledo. Iva Ravindra, Bedford High School senior, speaks. Arika Michaelis, executive director of Leadership Toledo, speaks. Arika Michaelis, executive director of Leadership Toledo, speaks. Candice Harrison, SSOE Group, speaks. Candice Harrison, SSOE Group, speaks. High school students listen. Deven Kielhorn, St. John's Jesuit senior, speaks. From left, Bill Garbe and Nicole Susdorf of Leadership Toledo speak. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/utoledo-health-to-host-fourth-annual-trunk-or-treat-event/stories/20261007095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/utoledo-health-to-host-fourth-annual-trunk-or-treat-event/stories/20261007095#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/utoledo-health-to-host-fourth-annual-trunk-or-treat-event/stories/20261007095 UToledo Health will once again host its trunk-or-treat event at the University of Toledo’s Health Science Campus on Oct. 17, it said. A skeleton waves to visitors to Lucas County Children Services’ trunk or treat at the Believe Center in Toledo on Oct. 19, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/08/browns-rookie-receiver-denzel-boston-major-impact/stories/20261008097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/08/browns-rookie-receiver-denzel-boston-major-impact/stories/20261008097#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:41:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/08/browns-rookie-receiver-denzel-boston-major-impact/stories/20261008097 BEREA, Ohio — Not lacking skill or confidence, Denzel Boston entered the NFL fully expecting to do big things for the Cleveland Browns as a rookie. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrates after scoring a two-point conversion against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 27 in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) runs ahead of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum (27) for a touchdown Sept. 20 in Tampa, Fla. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) runs for a touchdown Sept. 20 in Tampa, Fla. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown Sept. 20 in Tampa, Fla. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) scores a two-point conversion against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 27 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/08/saturday-morning-road-race-to-block-summit-street-mlk-bridge/stories/20261008088 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/08/saturday-morning-road-race-to-block-summit-street-mlk-bridge/stories/20261008088#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:31:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/08/saturday-morning-road-race-to-block-summit-street-mlk-bridge/stories/20261008088 Several downtown Toledo streets will close Saturday morning for the ProMedica Stroke Network’s Be Fast 5K Run and one-mile walk, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/08/former-port-clinton-firefighter-emt-settles-lawsuit-for-1-7-million/stories/20261008084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/08/former-port-clinton-firefighter-emt-settles-lawsuit-for-1-7-million/stories/20261008084#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:09:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/10/08/former-port-clinton-firefighter-emt-settles-lawsuit-for-1-7-million/stories/20261008084 The former Port Clinton firefighter/EMT who sued the city for sexual discrimination and harassment by its fire chief has settled the federal case for $1.7 million, her lawyers announced. Rebekah Huskey-Archacki sits inside of her home in Port Clinton on June 30, 2025. Rebekah Huskey-Archacki sits outside in the front yard of her home in Port Clinton on June 30, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/photo-gallery-pro-palestinian-protesters-gather-in-west-toledo/stories/20261008087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/photo-gallery-pro-palestinian-protesters-gather-in-west-toledo/stories/20261008087#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:24:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/photo-gallery-pro-palestinian-protesters-gather-in-west-toledo/stories/20261008087 Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered Wednesday at Central Avenue and Secor Road in West Toledo to denounce Israel’s war in Gaza and call for peace. Walaa Kanan helps lead protesters in chants and song as they gather to denounce the Israeli killings of the Palestinian people in Gaza at the intersection of Central Avenue and Secor Road on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Protesters wave signs of peace as they gather to denounce the Israeli killings of the Palestinian people in Gaza at the intersection of Central Avenue and Secor Road on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Protesters gather to denounce the Israeli killings of the Palestinian people in Gaza at the intersection of Central Avenue and Secor Road on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Protesters wave signs of peace as they gather to denounce the Israeli killings of the Palestinian people in Gaza at the intersection of Central Avenue and Secor Road on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Protesters wave signs of peace as they gather to denounce the Israeli killings of the Palestinian people in Gaza at the intersection of Central Avenue and Secor Road on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Terry Lodge carries an anti-Israel sign as protesters gather to denounce the Israeli killings of the Palestinian people in Gaza at the intersection of Central Avenue and Secor Road on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Ziad Hummos carries a sign of statistics about the Israeli killings in Gaza at the intersection of Central Avenue and Secor Road on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/photo-gallery-mourners-gather-for-oct-7-commemoration-at-congregation-b-nai-isra/stories/20261008086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/photo-gallery-mourners-gather-for-oct-7-commemoration-at-congregation-b-nai-isra/stories/20261008086#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:24:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/photo-gallery-mourners-gather-for-oct-7-commemoration-at-congregation-b-nai-isra/stories/20261008086 Israeli citizens speak to mourners gathered for a community commemoration at the Congregation B’nai Israel on Wednesday in West Toledo. Mourners gather for a community commemoration at the Congregation B’nai Israel on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Mourners gather for a community commemoration at the Congregation B’nai Israel on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Mourner Barbara Rubinstein, center, greets friends as they gather for a community commemoration at the Congregation B’nai Israel on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Mourners gather for a community commemoration at the Congregation B’nai Israel on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Mourners gather for a community commemoration at the Congregation B’nai Israel on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Mourners gather for a community commemoration at the Congregation B’nai Israel on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Mourners gather for a community commemoration at the Congregation B’nai Israel on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Mourners clap for Israeli citizens as they gather for a community commemoration at the Congregation B’nai Israel on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. Israeli citizens speak to mourners gathered for a community commemoration at the Congregation B’nai Israel on Oct. 7 in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/08/election-2026-stories-ballot-issues-candidate-profiles-key-races-northwest-ohio/stories/20261008094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/08/election-2026-stories-ballot-issues-candidate-profiles-key-races-northwest-ohio/stories/20261008094#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/10/08/election-2026-stories-ballot-issues-candidate-profiles-key-races-northwest-ohio/stories/20261008094 Stay informed with the latest election news, candidate profiles, key races, and ballot issues from across the Toledo area and northwest Ohio. People vote during the first day of early voting at the Lucas County Early Voting Center in Toledo on Oct. 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/08/utility-work-to-close-street-for-1-day/stories/20261008093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/08/utility-work-to-close-street-for-1-day/stories/20261008093#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:05:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/08/utility-work-to-close-street-for-1-day/stories/20261008093 Utility work will close part of Parkside Boulevard on Friday only, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/08/trump-administration-suspending-microsoft-green-card-program-alleging-fraud/stories/20261008091 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/08/trump-administration-suspending-microsoft-green-card-program-alleging-fraud/stories/20261008091#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:39:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/08/trump-administration-suspending-microsoft-green-card-program-alleging-fraud/stories/20261008091 WASHINGTON — President Trump’s administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the United States to live and work using H-1B visas as it accuses the company of fraud. Vice President JD Vance speaks as Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling listens during a news conference on the Fraud Task Force inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner) Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference on the Fraud Task Force inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner) Vice President JD Vance speaks as Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, from left, and Attorney General Todd Blanche listen during a news conference on the Fraud Task Force inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner) Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, listens as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference on the Fraud Task Force inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner) Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella walks to the White House to attend a state dinner hosted for China's President Xi Jinping, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/08/unemployment-benefit-claims-dipped-slightly-layoffs-remain-low/stories/20261008089 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/08/unemployment-benefit-claims-dipped-slightly-layoffs-remain-low/stories/20261008089#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:28:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/08/unemployment-benefit-claims-dipped-slightly-layoffs-remain-low/stories/20261008089 WASHINGTON — The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security. A hiring sign is displayed at a food court in a grocery store Sept. 16 in Schaumburg, Ill. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/08/streets-to-close-for-ut-homecoming-parade/stories/20261008085 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/08/streets-to-close-for-ut-homecoming-parade/stories/20261008085#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/10/08/streets-to-close-for-ut-homecoming-parade/stories/20261008085 Parts of Bancroft Street and several other streets near the University of Toledo will be blocked Saturday morning during the university’s Homecoming Parade, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. The UT marching band performs as they march along West Bancroft Street during the University of Toledo’s 2023 homecoming parade. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/08/cardinal-stritch-catholic-high-school-to-close-in-december/stories/20261008081 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/08/cardinal-stritch-catholic-high-school-to-close-in-december/stories/20261008081#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:17:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/10/08/cardinal-stritch-catholic-high-school-to-close-in-december/stories/20261008081 Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School will close at the end of December, officials announced Thursday. Cardinal Stritch in Oregon. Cardinal Stritch in Oregon. The entrance of Cardinal Stritch in Oregon. Cardinal Stritch in Oregon. Cardinal Stritch in Oregon. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/restaurant-reviews/2026/10/08/saba-s-uncommon-is-rare-gem-indeed/stories/20261008012 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/restaurant-reviews/2026/10/08/saba-s-uncommon-is-rare-gem-indeed/stories/20261008012#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/restaurant-reviews/2026/10/08/saba-s-uncommon-is-rare-gem-indeed/stories/20261008012 We knew were in good hands at Saba’s Uncommon Bar & Grill from the moment the appetizers came.   With patrons chatting animatedly at their tables and a bustling atmosphere across the modern rustic dining room, it’s clear locals have found a home at the culinary gem that The fried green tomatoes ($12) paired their distinctive tangy flavor with the goat cheese crumbles’ own sharp flavor, balancing both out with a delicious jalapeno ranch sauce. Served with the ever-beloved fries and paired with lemon and tartar sauce, the lightly dusted, deep-fried cod loins ($17) was a highlight at Saba'a Uncommon. Saba's Uncommon's soft, warm pretzel pillows ($13) served as the perfect salty starters. The French Onion soup ($8) warms from the inside out with its rich, savory flavor and comes with a small pair of scissors to cut through the delicious melted mozzarella. Served with thin sliced premium beef, caramelized onions, melted Swiss, and au jus, the warm French dip and fries ($16) paired savory with a welcome touch of sweetness from the caramelized onions. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/trick-or-treat-halloween-local-hours-events-october-2026/stories/20261006082 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/trick-or-treat-halloween-local-hours-events-october-2026/stories/20261006082#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:26:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/10/08/trick-or-treat-halloween-local-hours-events-october-2026/stories/20261006082 Ghosts and goblins, princesses and pirates and plenty other costumed characters will hit the streets this month to collect candy. Communities across northwest Ohio have set their trick-or-treat hours for Halloween. Ed Howard, dressed as Batman, puts on a show for kids while they trick-or-treat in the Old West End neighborhood of Toledo on Halloween on Oct. 31, 2025. Kids trick-or-treat in the Harvard neighborhood on Halloween in Toledo on Oct. 31, 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/agriculture/2026/10/08/trump-s-executive-order-on-dyed-diesel-will-offer-little-relief-farmers-and-truckers-say/stories/20261008079 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/agriculture/2026/10/08/trump-s-executive-order-on-dyed-diesel-will-offer-little-relief-farmers-and-truckers-say/stories/20261008079#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:17:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/agriculture/2026/10/08/trump-s-executive-order-on-dyed-diesel-will-offer-little-relief-farmers-and-truckers-say/stories/20261008079 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Farmers, truckers and economists say a move to cut taxes on diesel will provide little relief from record-high fuel prices that have soared since the U.S. attacked Iran months ago. A diesel fuel tank is seen on a corn and soybean farm, Aug. 26 in Northfield, Minn. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/10/08/fed-minutes-another-rate-hike-likely-coming-this-year-to-combat-persistent-inflation/stories/20261008080 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/10/08/fed-minutes-another-rate-hike-likely-coming-this-year-to-combat-persistent-inflation/stories/20261008080#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:14:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/10/08/fed-minutes-another-rate-hike-likely-coming-this-year-to-combat-persistent-inflation/stories/20261008080 WASHINGTON — Most Federal Reserve officials expect that another interest rate increase will likely be needed this year to combat inflation, according to minutes released Wednesday from the central bank's most recent meeting. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Sept. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/08/fcc-considers-allowing-more-political-robocalls-before-midterms-including-those-created-with-ai-1/stories/20261008078 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/08/fcc-considers-allowing-more-political-robocalls-before-midterms-including-those-created-with-ai-1/stories/20261008078#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:12:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/08/fcc-considers-allowing-more-political-robocalls-before-midterms-including-those-created-with-ai-1/stories/20261008078 WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission is considering a request by a conservative group to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with artificial intelligence-generated voices, before November’s midterm elections. Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr testifies before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology oversight hearing of the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 14.