http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:17 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/state-affidavit-details-allegations-of-illegal-dumping-behind-rocky-ridge-search/stories/20260602128 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/state-affidavit-details-allegations-of-illegal-dumping-behind-rocky-ridge-search/stories/20260602128#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:19:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/state-affidavit-details-allegations-of-illegal-dumping-behind-rocky-ridge-search/stories/20260602128 Sylvania-based Rocky Ridge Development LLC was allegedly disposing of spent lime and solid waste at a quarry in Ottawa County, despite a court order prohibiting the company from operating there. Charles Stansley, owner of Rocky Ridge Development LLC, owns 2322 Consaul St. in East Toledo. Investigators allege employees took solid waste from the site and transported it to a quarry in Graytown, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/toledo-spent-lime-deal-faces-scrutiny-after-investigation-into-bidder/stories/20260602123 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/toledo-spent-lime-deal-faces-scrutiny-after-investigation-into-bidder/stories/20260602123#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:47:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/toledo-spent-lime-deal-faces-scrutiny-after-investigation-into-bidder/stories/20260602123 Toledo City Council members are reluctant to move forward with a contract for spent lime removal following the execution of search warrants at properties tied to a leading bidder. Toledo City Council members discuss a spent lime contract with a company that is under inquiry https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/county-hires-budget-director-economic-development-director/stories/20260602112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/county-hires-budget-director-economic-development-director/stories/20260602112#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:33:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/county-hires-budget-director-economic-development-director/stories/20260602112 Lucas County commissioners have hired a new director of economic development and a director of the office of management and budget. One Government Center (Michael V. DiSalle Government Center) on Dec. 26, 2018. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/commissioner-denies-funding-nuestra-gente-citing-concerns/stories/20260602110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/commissioner-denies-funding-nuestra-gente-citing-concerns/stories/20260602110#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/02/commissioner-denies-funding-nuestra-gente-citing-concerns/stories/20260602110 Commissioner Anita Lopez voted against giving money to Nuestra Gente’s Barrio Latino Art Festival, citing concerns about the nonprofit’s transparency and governance. Lucas County Commissioner Anita Lopez listens during an investment advisory committee meeting on May 22 at One Government Center in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/01/state-federal-searches-target-lime-company-amid-toledo-contract-debate/stories/20260601079 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/01/state-federal-searches-target-lime-company-amid-toledo-contract-debate/stories/20260601079#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:36:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/01/state-federal-searches-target-lime-company-amid-toledo-contract-debate/stories/20260601079 State agencies searched properties owned by a controversial agricultural lime distributor on Friday for alleged illegal open dumping of solid wastes, according to a search warrant. The FBI seal is pictured in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/01/children-s-services-director-details-new-strategies-for-stronger-families-safer/stories/20260602003 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/01/children-s-services-director-details-new-strategies-for-stronger-families-safer/stories/20260602003#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:58:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/01/children-s-services-director-details-new-strategies-for-stronger-families-safer/stories/20260602003 Most people think children’s services just swoops in to pull kids out of bad homes and place them in foster care. Randy Muth, executive director of Lucas County Children’s Services, speaks. Randy Muth, executive director of Lucas County Children’s Services, speaks. Randy Muth, executive director of Lucas County Children’s Services, speaks. Attendees listen as Randy Muth, executive director of Lucas County Children’s Services, out of frame, speaks. Randy Muth, executive director of Lucas County Children’s Services, speaks. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/01/leadership-selects-new-executive-director/stories/20260531086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/01/leadership-selects-new-executive-director/stories/20260531086#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/06/01/leadership-selects-new-executive-director/stories/20260531086 It all started for Arika Michaelis when she went through Leadership Toledo’s Signature Program. Arika Michaelis is executive director of Leadership Toledo. Arika Michaelis is executive director of Leadership Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/31/magician-musician-writes-memoir-growing-glass-city/stories/20260522004 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/31/magician-musician-writes-memoir-growing-glass-city/stories/20260522004#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 16:38:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/31/magician-musician-writes-memoir-growing-glass-city/stories/20260522004 Kip Barry learned the hard way that alcohol wouldn’t solve his problems. Kip Barry, a Toledo native magician and entertainer, performs a magic trick with a quarter inside of House of Coffee in downtown Toledo on May 21. Kip Barry, a Toledo native magician and entertainer, performs a magic trick with a napkin inside of House of Coffee in downtown Toledo on May 21. Kip Barry, a Toledo native magician and entertainer, performs a magic trick with a quarter inside of House of Coffee in downtown Toledo on May 21. Kip Barry, a Toledo native magician and entertainer, holds his new book “The Illusion of Control” inside of House of Coffee in downtown Toledo on May 21. Kip Barry, a Toledo native magician and entertainer, holds his new book “The Illusion of Control” inside of House of Coffee in downtown Toledo on May 21. Kip Barry, a Toledo native magician and entertainer, holds his new book “The Illusion of Control” inside of House of Coffee in downtown Toledo on May 21. "The Illusion of Control: A Memoir of Magic, Music and Survival" by Toledo native Kip Barry. April 2026 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/29/fbi-searches-2-northwest-ohio-properties/stories/20260529104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/29/fbi-searches-2-northwest-ohio-properties/stories/20260529104#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 22:09:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/29/fbi-searches-2-northwest-ohio-properties/stories/20260529104 The FBI searched multiple properties in northwest Ohio Friday morning. FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia holds a folder marked with the FBI logo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/28/port-authority-ashland-manor-covenant-house-renovations/stories/20260528110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/28/port-authority-ashland-manor-covenant-house-renovations/stories/20260528110#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 21:47:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/28/port-authority-ashland-manor-covenant-house-renovations/stories/20260528110 The Ashland Manor and Covenant House apartments could soon be getting new owners — and then renovations. Ashland Manor, at 2030 Ashland Ave., is seen from its east side on May 28. Covenant House, at 702 N. Erie St., is seen from its northeast side on May 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/28/housing-project-opens-seniors/stories/20260531073 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/28/housing-project-opens-seniors/stories/20260531073#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 20:33:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/28/housing-project-opens-seniors/stories/20260531073 A broken leg wasn’t going to stop Sandra King from getting affordable housing, she said on Thursday. Collingwood Green Living senior housing has a grand opening hosted by the city of Toledo and its partners in a news conference on May 28 in central Toledo. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapsukiewicz centers a ribbon cutting as Collingwood Green Living senior housing has a grand opening hosted by the city of Toledo and its partners in a news conference on May 28 in central Toledo. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapsukiewicz centers a ribbon cutting as Collingwood Green Living senior housing has a grand opening hosted by the city of Toledo and its partners in a news conference on May 28 in central Toledo. Collingwood Green Living senior housing has a grand opening hosted by the city of Toledo and its partners in a news conference on May 28 in central Toledo. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur Marcy Kaptur welcomes guests as Collingwood Green Living senior housing has a grand opening hosted by the city of Toledo and its partners in a news conference on May 28 in central Toledo. Collingwood Green Living senior housing has a grand opening hosted by the city of Toledo and its partners in a news conference on May 28 in central Toledo. Duey Stroebel, Midwest Regional Administrator, for HUD, speaks about the $5.7M federal contribution as Collingwood Green Living senior housing has a grand opening hosted by the city of Toledo and its partners in a news conference on May 28 in central Toledo. Pastor Mike Hanck, left, of Salem Lutheran Church, Collingwood Green Living senior housing has a grand opening hosted by the city of Toledo and its partners in a news conference on May 28 in central Toledo. Collingwood Green Living senior housing has a grand opening hosted by the city of Toledo and its partners in a news conference on May 28 in central Toledo. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur Marcy Kaptur welcomes guests as Collingwood Green Living senior housing has a grand opening hosted by the city of Toledo and its partners in a news conference on May 28 in central Toledo. Rosalyn Clemens, Chief of Housing and Neighborhood Sustainability for the city of Toledo, help open Collingwood Green Living senior housing in a news conference on May 28 in central Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/26/toledo-city-council-approves-trash-contract-rejects-tow-lot/stories/20260526109 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/26/toledo-city-council-approves-trash-contract-rejects-tow-lot/stories/20260526109#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 00:58:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/26/toledo-city-council-approves-trash-contract-rejects-tow-lot/stories/20260526109 After months of deliberation, Toledo residents will see the same garbage trucks picking up their waste but new fees. A divided Toledo City Council met Tuesday to vote on various items, with some getting approved and others failing. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/26/shopping-center-renovation-anchors-growth-toledos-englewood-neighborhood/stories/20260526083 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/26/shopping-center-renovation-anchors-growth-toledos-englewood-neighborhood/stories/20260526083#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 21:29:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/26/shopping-center-renovation-anchors-growth-toledos-englewood-neighborhood/stories/20260526083 As renovations to a dilapidated shopping center near completion, officials are eagerly anticipating the effects of a key project in the Englewood neighborhood’s revitalization plan. An aerial view of the Swayne Field Shopping Center in Toledo on May 26. William Lucas, Swayne Field shopping center's operations manager, sits in his office on May 26. An aerial view of the Swayne Field Shopping Center in Toledo on May 26. An aerial view of the Swayne Field Shopping Center in Toledo on May 26. An aerial view of the Swayne Field Shopping Center in Toledo on May 26. An aerial view of the Swayne Field Shopping Center in Toledo on May 26. An aerial view of the Swayne Field Shopping Center in Toledo on May 26. An aerial view of the Swayne Field Shopping Center in Toledo on May 26. The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo is using grant funding to commission a piece of public art on the concrete island at the plaza at Swayne Field Shopping Center on May 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/22/the-heights-reopens-for-rooftop-dining/stories/20260522094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/22/the-heights-reopens-for-rooftop-dining/stories/20260522094#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 22:34:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/22/the-heights-reopens-for-rooftop-dining/stories/20260522094 The Heights has reopened after a nearly four-month hiatus, the restaurant announced in a Friday social media post. People eat and drink while they wait for fireworks at The Heights at The Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel in downtown Toledo on July 4, 2019. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/22/local-contractors-oppose-outsourcing-police-tow-lot/stories/20260521133 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/22/local-contractors-oppose-outsourcing-police-tow-lot/stories/20260521133#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/22/local-contractors-oppose-outsourcing-police-tow-lot/stories/20260521133 The Toledo Police Department wants to outsource the management of its impound lot, but the proposed change has left the current contractors confused. The Toledo Police Department impound lot in Toledo on May 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/21/city-officials-urge-approval-increased-license-plate-fees-avoid-deficit/stories/20260521110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/21/city-officials-urge-approval-increased-license-plate-fees-avoid-deficit/stories/20260521110#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 20:49:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/21/city-officials-urge-approval-increased-license-plate-fees-avoid-deficit/stories/20260521110 The city is encouraging Toledo City Council to approve an ordinance that would raise license plate fees for resident motorists, saying it could have a significant financial impact on the city. Customers visit the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, located on Heatherdowns Boulevard on May 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/solar-field-project-moves-forward/stories/20260520117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/solar-field-project-moves-forward/stories/20260520117#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 00:36:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/solar-field-project-moves-forward/stories/20260520117 A standalone community solar array in South Toledo is moving forward to city council, but the district councilman isn’t weighing in on whether it should be approved. Molly Thompson, the CEO of Elevated Energy Solutions, spoke in support of a standalone solar field project at a Toledo City Council committee meeting on May 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/republic-services-accountable-new-contract/stories/20260520107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/republic-services-accountable-new-contract/stories/20260520107#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 21:06:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/republic-services-accountable-new-contract/stories/20260520107 As the city of Toledo looks to move forward with Republic Services for refuse and recycling services, it is making sure the company will be held accountable to ensure adequate service for its residents. A Republic Services truck dressed as Santa drives down Jackson Street during the 2023 Blade Holiday Parade in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/toledo-offers-youth-programs-to-promote-safety-during-the-summer/stories/20260520084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/toledo-offers-youth-programs-to-promote-safety-during-the-summer/stories/20260520084#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 18:35:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/toledo-offers-youth-programs-to-promote-safety-during-the-summer/stories/20260520084 Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz speaks during a news conference announcing the city's summer safety strategy May 20 at Inez Nash Park in central Toledo. Toledo Councilman Cerssandra McPherson, left, applauds as TARTA's community relations manager announces the return of the Youth Summer Blast Pass, which offers free rides to children, at a news conference at Inez Nash Park in central Toledo on May 20. Raymond Campos, commissioner of Save OurCommunity, speaks during a news conference announcing the city's summer safety strategy May 20 at Inez Nash Park in central Toledo. Stephanie Bartlett, Toledo's Traffic Management Commissioner, speaks during a news conference announcing the city's summer safety strategy May 20 at Inez Nash Park in central Toledo. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz speaks during a news conference announcing the city's summer safety strategy May 20 at Inez Nash Park in central Toledo. Toledo Councilman John Hobbs III speaks during a news conference announcing the city's summer safety strategy May 20 at Inez Nash Park in central Toledo. Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle speaks during a news conference announcing the city's summer safety strategy May 20 at Inez Nash Park in central Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/health-department-building-to-be-razed-and-redeveloped/stories/20260519089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/health-department-building-to-be-razed-and-redeveloped/stories/20260519089#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 12:25:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/20/health-department-building-to-be-razed-and-redeveloped/stories/20260519089 The city of Toledo has received a $571,342 state grant to remove asbestos and demolish the 73-year-old building occupied by the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department on North Erie Street. The Toledo Lucas County Health Department building, as shown in a 2019 file photo.