http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 09 May 2026 05:51:58 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/08/isbel-gets-first-walk-off-hit-makes-pair-great-catches-lift-royals-over-tigers/stories/20260508125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/08/isbel-gets-first-walk-off-hit-makes-pair-great-catches-lift-royals-over-tigers/stories/20260508125#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 03:58:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/08/isbel-gets-first-walk-off-hit-makes-pair-great-catches-lift-royals-over-tigers/stories/20260508125 KANSAS CITY, Mo.  — Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 Friday night for their sixth win in eight games. Kansas City Royals players celebrate after Kyle Isbel hit a single to drive in the game-winning run. Kansas City Royals' Kyle Isbel watches his single to drive in the game-winning run during the ninth inning. Kansas City Royals' Nick Loftin slides home to score the game-winning run on a single by Kyle Isbel. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/08/mud-hens-even-series-memphis-behind-7-run-second-inning/stories/20260508117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/08/mud-hens-even-series-memphis-behind-7-run-second-inning/stories/20260508117#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 03:35:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/08/mud-hens-even-series-memphis-behind-7-run-second-inning/stories/20260508117 The Toledo Mud Hens broke the bats out early against the Memphis Redbirds on Friday at Fifth Third Field, as a seven-run second inning lifted the Mud Hens to a 10-4 victory and evened the series at two games each. Toledo Mud Hens' Gage Workman hits a triple. The ball pops out of Toledo’s Gage Workman's glove. Toledo’s Max Anderson high-fives teammates after scoring the first run. Toledo’s Max Anderson gives the thumbs up to the dugout after hitting a double. Toledo’s Jace Jung fields the ball to make the out. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long and Jace Jung high five after an out. Toledo’s Max Clark hits the ball. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long throws the ball. Toledo’s Matt Koperniak makes the throw to second. Toledo’s Gage Workman hits a triple. Toledo’s Nelson Velazquez jumps to make the out. Toledo’s Max Anderson fields the ball. Toledo’s interim manager Mike Hessman walks back to the dugout. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/jeeno-thitikul-takes-advantage-changing-weather-69-open-3-shot-lead/stories/20260508121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/jeeno-thitikul-takes-advantage-changing-weather-69-open-3-shot-lead/stories/20260508121#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 03:04:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/jeeno-thitikul-takes-advantage-changing-weather-69-open-3-shot-lead/stories/20260508121 WEST CALDWELL, N.J. — Jeeno Thitikul took advantage on a friendly change in the weather Friday and closed with four birdies over her last seven holes to build a three-shot lead in the Mizuho Americas Open. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, waves after making a putt on the 13th hole during the second round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament on April 24 in Houston. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/08/little-birdie-told-me-oak-harbor-now-warbler-capital-of-world/stories/20260509069 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/08/little-birdie-told-me-oak-harbor-now-warbler-capital-of-world/stories/20260509069#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 01:28:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/08/little-birdie-told-me-oak-harbor-now-warbler-capital-of-world/stories/20260509069 OAK HARBOR, Ohio — Let us take a break from the war in Iran, growing anxiety about a deadly threat called Hantavirus, and the cutthroat politics associated with the 2026 election for a different piece of breaking news with global implications. A Northern Parula spotted on the first day of the Biggest Week in American Birding on May 8 at Magee Marsh in Oak Harbor. A Blackburnian Warbler spotted. A male Downy Woodpecker spotted. An American Redstart spotted. At left, Connie Ernske of Holgate looks for warblers. At right, Keith Reinbolt of Tiffin photographs birds. At center, Rich Ernst of upstate New York helps his daughter Michelle, 7, spot a Blackburnian Warbler. Guests attend opening night ceremonies. Guests attend opening night ceremonies. Guests attend opening night ceremonies. Quinton Babcock, mayor of Oak Harbor, which hails itself as "The Warbler Capital of the World," talks with visiting media. Tracy Marr talks with guests. Kimberly Kaufman, Black Swamp Bird Observatory executive director, welcomes guests. Guests attend opening night ceremonies. Kimberly Kaufman, Black Swamp Bird Observatory executive director, welcomes guests during opening night ceremonies. Mindy Rice Withrow, Black Swamp Birdiong Observatory chair, welcomes guests. Guests look at birding materials. Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Rep., welcomes guests. Eric Hopson, of Naples, NY, gets on the mic to tell people he saw a Prothonotary Warblerto check off his "life list" as guests attend. Vendors like Ethan Kistler, who helped found the Ohio Young Birders Club and now runs a worldwide birding tour company, Wings Worlwide, set up for opening night ceremonies. Kimberly Kaufman, Black Swamp Bird Observatory executive director, welcomes guests. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/08/travis-bazzana-hits-his-first-major-league-homer-guardians-6-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260508120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/08/travis-bazzana-hits-his-first-major-league-homer-guardians-6-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260508120#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 02:52:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/08/travis-bazzana-hits-his-first-major-league-homer-guardians-6-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260508120 CLEVELAND — Travis Bazzana hit his first major league home run, rookie Parker Messick allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings and the Cleveland Guardians won their third straight, beating the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Friday night. Cleveland Guardians' Travis Bazzana heads to first base after hitting his first major league home run off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp. Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers, top, is tagged out by Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges, front, at home plate. Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prelipp delivers against the Cleveland Guardians. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/08/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-9-26/stories/20260508119 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/08/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-9-26/stories/20260508119#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/08/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-9-26/stories/20260508119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/astros-beat-reds-10-0-extending-cincinnatis-losing-streak-8/stories/20260508118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/astros-beat-reds-10-0-extending-cincinnatis-losing-streak-8/stories/20260508118#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 01:56:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/astros-beat-reds-10-0-extending-cincinnatis-losing-streak-8/stories/20260508118 CINCINNATI — Zach Dezenzo and Yordan Alvarez hit two-run homers, Mike Burrows allowed three hits in seven innings, and the Houston Astros beat Cincinnati 10-0 on Friday night, extending the Reds losing streak to eight games. Houston Astros pitcher Mike Burrows reacts after preventing a run. Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) reacts after striking out. Houston Astros pitcher Mike Burrows delivers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/nfl-schedule-release/stories/20260508116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/nfl-schedule-release/stories/20260508116#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 00:01:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/08/nfl-schedule-release/stories/20260508116 NEW YORK — The NFL will release its complete regular-season schedule on Thursday. A general view of Lincoln Financial Field during the second half of an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/rory-mcilroy-shoots-67-move-into-contention-truist-championship/stories/20260508115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/rory-mcilroy-shoots-67-move-into-contention-truist-championship/stories/20260508115#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 23:56:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/rory-mcilroy-shoots-67-move-into-contention-truist-championship/stories/20260508115 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It took 27 holes, but Rory McIlroy started to return to his Masters form. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the 16th tee. Sungjae Im, of South Korea, acknowledges the gallery on the 15th green. Tommy Fleetwood, of England, chips onto the 15th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/08/photo-gallery-owens-community-college-spring-commencement-ceremony/stories/20260508113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/08/photo-gallery-owens-community-college-spring-commencement-ceremony/stories/20260508113#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 23:14:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/08/photo-gallery-owens-community-college-spring-commencement-ceremony/stories/20260508113 The Owens Community College Spring Commencement ceremony took place at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 8. Click the image above to view the full gallery. Geneva Haynes embraces her brother, Jonathan Hayes, after receiving her diploma. Graduate student walk out to find their seats before the Owens Community College Spring Commencement ceremony. Amy Wachob, president of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, speaks to graduates. Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, speaks. A graduate smiles while looking back to a friend. Graduate Merryn Lowery fixes her tassel. Jordan Woods stands next to Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, for a picture after receiving her diploma. Zackery Kester-Stanford, graduating with an associates in science, listens as Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, speaks. Paige Rodgers shakes the hand of Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, while receiving her diploma. James Carr receives his diploma from Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College. Attendees in the crowd cheer for their graduate. Graduates smile after receiving their diplomas. Maycee Sheets shakes the hand of Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College, while receiving her diploma. Attendees hold grad themed balloons in the stands. Graduate Darian Jozsa sits with her daughter, Charlotte, 3, on her lap was she plays with her graduation cap tassels. 437 graduates sit in their seats. Barbara Seguine, chair of the occupational therapy assistant program, hugs one of her graduating students, Denny Bruner, after she received her diploma. Graduates wait in line to receive their diplomas. Jason Ridley Jr. does a TikTok dance on the stage before receiving his diploma from Dr. Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens Community College. Students move their graduation cap tassels from the right to left side, solidifying their graduation. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-democrats-redrawn-us-house-maps/stories/20260508105 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-democrats-redrawn-us-house-maps/stories/20260508105#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 21:39:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-democrats-redrawn-us-house-maps/stories/20260508105 The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections. A person votes in the Virginia redistricting referendum at Fairfax Government Center on April 21. A person votes in the Virginia redistricting referendum at Lake Braddock Secondary School on April 21. An election worker tears off "I Voted" stickers during the Virginia redistricting referendum at Fairfax Government Center on April 21. State Senate Minority Leader Ryan McDougle, center, speaks outside the Supreme Court of Virginia after arguments were heard in a redistricting-related case at the court in Richmond, Va., on April 27. Attorney Matthew Seligman, representing Democratic state legislators, speaks with the media following a hearing on new congressional maps before the state Supreme Court in Richmond, Va., on April 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/ufo-files-shed-light-sightings-but-leave-interpretation-to-public/stories/20260508104 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/ufo-files-shed-light-sightings-but-leave-interpretation-to-public/stories/20260508104#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 21:42:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/08/ufo-files-shed-light-sightings-but-leave-interpretation-to-public/stories/20260508104 WASHINGTON — Buzz Aldrin observing a “fairly bright light source” while aboard the Apollo 11. A mysterious object making “multiple 90-degree turns” at a speedy clip. A blaringly bright object doing corkscrew twists over the skies in Kazakhstan. Files on UFOs, released May 8 by the Pentagon, are photographed in Washington. A photo of "flying saucer alleged specimens" in files on UFOs released May 8 by the Pentagon. Files on UFOs, released May 8 by the Pentagon, are photographed in Washington. Files on UFOs, released May 8 by the Pentagon, are photographed in Washington. Files on UFOs, released May 8 by the Pentagon, are photographed in Washington. Files on UFOs, released May 8 by the Pentagon, are photographed in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/08/historical-reenactor-tell-abolitionists-life-story/stories/20260402121 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/08/historical-reenactor-tell-abolitionists-life-story/stories/20260402121#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 20:36:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/08/historical-reenactor-tell-abolitionists-life-story/stories/20260402121 FREMONT — A history presenter will portray former slave-turned-writer and abolitionist Frederick Douglass during a program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/05/08/us-stocks-rise-records-after-solid-jobs-report-overshadows-higher-oil-prices/stories/20260508101 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/05/08/us-stocks-rise-records-after-solid-jobs-report-overshadows-higher-oil-prices/stories/20260508101#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 20:28:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/05/08/us-stocks-rise-records-after-solid-jobs-report-overshadows-higher-oil-prices/stories/20260508101 NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market rose to records Friday following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected. Options trader Justin Kanda works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/08/author-spotlights-black-womens-mental-health-healing/stories/20260508005 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/08/author-spotlights-black-womens-mental-health-healing/stories/20260508005#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 20:16:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/08/author-spotlights-black-womens-mental-health-healing/stories/20260508005 After listening to 100 Black women ages 19 to 99, author Tara Pringle Jefferson realized that mental health and self‑care can no longer be treated as afterthoughts. Author Tara Pringle Jefferson, left, and health equity advocate Keianna Wimberly explore Black women’s wellness at the Kent Branch Library on May 7. Author Tara Pringle Jefferson, left, and health equity advocate Keianna Wimberly explore Black women’s wellness at the Kent Branch Library on May 7. Author Tara Pringle Jefferson signs books before speaking about Black women’s wellness at the Kent Branch Library on May 7. Author Tara Pringle Jefferson discusses her role models in Black women’s wellness at the Kent Branch Library on May 7. Guests listen and read along with author Tara Pringle Jefferson, left, and health equity advocate Keianna Wimberly as they explore Black women’s wellness at the Kent Branch Library on May 7. Author Tara Pringle Jefferson, left, and health equity advocate Keianna Wimberly explore Black women’s wellness at the Kent Branch Library on May 7. Guests listen and read along with author Tara Pringle Jefferson and health equity advocate Keianna Wimberly as they explore Black women’s wellness at the Kent Branch Library on May 7. With her book Bloom How You Must, author Tara Pringle Jefferson distills generations of Black women’s self- and community care into a practical blueprint for daily life. She spoke about the book on May 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/08/u-s-fires-on-and-disables-2-more-iranian-tankers-as-tensions-rise-in-the-strait/stories/20260508099 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/08/u-s-fires-on-and-disables-2-more-iranian-tankers-as-tensions-rise-in-the-strait/stories/20260508099#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/08/u-s-fires-on-and-disables-2-more-iranian-tankers-as-tensions-rise-in-the-strait/stories/20260508099 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, reported another Iranian missile and drone attack. Two men sit in a small boat on the water as cargo ships are anchored in the background in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran on May 4. A tanker, left, and a car carrier are anchored at sea in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from the coast near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates on May 1. Cargo ships, including bulk carriers and general cargo vessels, sit at anchor offshore as a small motorboat passes in the foreground, in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran on May 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/08/county-divestment-foreign-bonds-draws-scrutiny-ohio-attorney-general/stories/20260508093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/08/county-divestment-foreign-bonds-draws-scrutiny-ohio-attorney-general/stories/20260508093#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 16:10:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/05/08/county-divestment-foreign-bonds-draws-scrutiny-ohio-attorney-general/stories/20260508093 Ohio’s attorney general has said county officials cannot direct Lucas County’s treasurer to halt new investments in foreign bonds — namely Israeli bonds. Lucas County Treasurer Lindsay Webb addresses protesters who were advocating for Lucas County to divest from Israel during an advisory meeting in August in Toledo. Yost https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/08/toledo-football-changes-date-for-season-opener-at-michigan-state/stories/20260508097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/08/toledo-football-changes-date-for-season-opener-at-michigan-state/stories/20260508097#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 17:10:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/08/toledo-football-changes-date-for-season-opener-at-michigan-state/stories/20260508097 The Toledo football team’s season opener has moved up a day, as the Rockets will travel to Michigan State on Sept. 4 to take on the Spartans in the first game under new head coach Mike Jacobs. University of Toledo head football coach Mike Jacobs watches the action during spring practice March 31, 2026, at Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/08/moderate-algal-bloom-for-lake-erie-likely-but-not-a-record-breaker/stories/20260508096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/08/moderate-algal-bloom-for-lake-erie-likely-but-not-a-record-breaker/stories/20260508096#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 17:06:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/05/08/moderate-algal-bloom-for-lake-erie-likely-but-not-a-record-breaker/stories/20260508096 Lake Erie’s 2026 summer algal bloom has the potential of being the most significant since 2019 because of heavy spring rain that caused a lot of agricultural runoff. NOAA oceanographer Rick Stumpf after a Lake Erie science cruise offered by OSU's Stone Laboratory last summer. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/08/oregon-picks-new-city-administrator/stories/20260506099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/08/oregon-picks-new-city-administrator/stories/20260506099#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/05/08/oregon-picks-new-city-administrator/stories/20260506099 The city of Oregon is expected to name a local official with economic development experience the city’s new administrator. Brodin Walters