http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 14 May 2026 06:37:47 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/14/toledo-to-start-water-shutoffs-june-1-for-some-residents-with-unpaid-bills/stories/20260513112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/14/toledo-to-start-water-shutoffs-june-1-for-some-residents-with-unpaid-bills/stories/20260513112#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:49:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/14/toledo-to-start-water-shutoffs-june-1-for-some-residents-with-unpaid-bills/stories/20260513112 The city of Toledo will begin disconnecting residential customers with unpaid water bills starting June 1. The city of Toledo will begin disconnecting residential customers with unpaid water bills starting June 1. Patekka Bannister, the acting director of public utilities, and Megan Robson, Toledo's Chief Operating Officer, present the city's residential disconnection plan to Toledo City Council's water quality committee on Wednesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/13/toledo-police-look-outsource-management-impound-lot/stories/20260511100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/13/toledo-police-look-outsource-management-impound-lot/stories/20260511100#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/13/toledo-police-look-outsource-management-impound-lot/stories/20260511100 The Toledo Police Department wants to get out of the towing business by outsourcing management of its impound lot. The Toledo Police Department impound lot in Toledo on May 11. The Toledo Police Department impound lot in Toledo on May 11. The Toledo Police Department impound lot in Toledo on May 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/toledo-city-council-delays-votes-on-trash-license-plate-fees-other-issues/stories/20260512110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/toledo-city-council-delays-votes-on-trash-license-plate-fees-other-issues/stories/20260512110#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 00:20:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/toledo-city-council-delays-votes-on-trash-license-plate-fees-other-issues/stories/20260512110 Toledo City Council has deferred voting on numerous items, giving members more time for discussion and opportunities for the public to weigh in. Toledo City Council did not vote on several items during its Tuesday meeting to give members more time for discussion and allow the community to weigh in. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/lucas-county-hires-new-contractor-provide-health-care-jail/stories/20260512092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/lucas-county-hires-new-contractor-provide-health-care-jail/stories/20260512092#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 19:59:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/12/lucas-county-hires-new-contractor-provide-health-care-jail/stories/20260512092 After finding the current provider of health-care services at the Lucas County jail “falling a little short,” county officials on Tuesday announced they were switching vendors. The exterior of the Lucas County Jail in Toledo on Dec. 5, 2019. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/11/city-announces-millions-new-funding-park-improvements/stories/20260511077 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/11/city-announces-millions-new-funding-park-improvements/stories/20260511077#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 19:36:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/11/city-announces-millions-new-funding-park-improvements/stories/20260511077 In the ongoing effort to improve neighborhoods in the city of Toledo, parks are a good place to start. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz is flanked by, from left, Edith Kippenhan, stormwater coordinator with city of Toledo division of environmental services; LaShawna Weeks, city of Toledo senior environmental specialist, and Joe Fausnaugh, city of Toledo director of public services, during a news conference on May 11. Joe Fausnaugh, city director of public services, speaks during a news conference announcing improvements to city parks at Danny Thomas Park on May 11. LaShawna Weeks, city of Toledo senior environmental specialist, speaks during a news conference at Danny Thomas Park on May 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/08/toledo-looks-to-award-new-spent-lime-removal-contract-one-councilman-hopes-city/stories/20260507110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/08/toledo-looks-to-award-new-spent-lime-removal-contract-one-councilman-hopes-city/stories/20260507110#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 15:42:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/08/toledo-looks-to-award-new-spent-lime-removal-contract-one-councilman-hopes-city/stories/20260507110 The city of Toledo is preparing to award a contract for the excavation and removal of the city’s spent lime from lagoons, and one council member is hoping to avoid a repeat of last summer. Councilman Adam Martinez speaks during a city council meeting on May 20, 2025, at One Government Center in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/07/honorary-street-sign-kei-mani-latigue-advances-city-council/stories/20260507107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/07/honorary-street-sign-kei-mani-latigue-advances-city-council/stories/20260507107#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 21:41:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/07/honorary-street-sign-kei-mani-latigue-advances-city-council/stories/20260507107 Wilmot Street in East Toledo could soon receive an honorary dedication for Kei’mani Latigue. Toledo’s Board of Honor has recommended that Toledo City Council approve an honorary sign for Kei'mani Latigue on Wilmot Street in East Toledo. Toledo's Board of Honor recommended Toledo City Council approve an honorary street sign dedicated to Kei'mani Latigue in a majority vote on Thursday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/07/toledo-pitches-additional-5-license-plate-fee/stories/20260507096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/07/toledo-pitches-additional-5-license-plate-fee/stories/20260507096#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 15:44:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/07/toledo-pitches-additional-5-license-plate-fee/stories/20260507096 Toledo residents could pay an extra $5 when registering their license plate next year. Cars drive on Cherry Street in the Cherry Street Corridor in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/06/higher-trash-fees-new-republic-deal/stories/20260506114 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/06/higher-trash-fees-new-republic-deal/stories/20260506114#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 23:54:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/06/higher-trash-fees-new-republic-deal/stories/20260506114 The city of Toledo is continuing discussions on how it manages refuse and recycling, and that starts with a contract. Toledo's new contract with Republic Services is expected to cost $11,731,000 in the first year and increase by 3 percent annually. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/06/toledo-faces-major-gap-in-accessible-housing-study-finds/stories/20260504009 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/06/toledo-faces-major-gap-in-accessible-housing-study-finds/stories/20260504009#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 11:03:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/06/toledo-faces-major-gap-in-accessible-housing-study-finds/stories/20260504009 Nearly one-third of Toledo households includes a person with a disability, but accessible housing is at a deficit, a new study found. Lowered countertops are an accessible feature needed for residents with physical disabilities. Katie Hunt Thomas, director of advocacy at the Ability Center of Greater Toledo, with an accessibility ramp Dec. 2, 2025, in Sylvania. Researchers in a new study of Toledo's accessible housing found that the relative lack of attention to people with visual, hearing, or other disabilities stood out. A new study for the Ability Center found that the most commonly reported disabilities in Toledo are physical ones. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/04/federal-judge-reflects-americas-challenges/stories/20260504104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/04/federal-judge-reflects-americas-challenges/stories/20260504104#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 21:34:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/04/federal-judge-reflects-americas-challenges/stories/20260504104 From presidential pardons, the lack of civic knowledge among high school students, and term limits for federal judges, U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary had a lot to say as the United States approaches its 250th birthday. Judge Jack Zouhary speaks about the country's 250th birthday during the Rotary Club. Judge Jack Zouhary speaks about the country's 250th birthday during the Rotary Club meeting Monday. Judge Jack Zouhary speaks about the country's 250th birthday during the Rotary Club meeting Monday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/04/diocese-toledo-breaks-ground-new-pastoral-center/stories/20260505007 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/04/diocese-toledo-breaks-ground-new-pastoral-center/stories/20260505007#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 20:40:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/04/diocese-toledo-breaks-ground-new-pastoral-center/stories/20260505007 With the swing of a shovel, a new era has begun for the Diocese of Toledo. The Rev. Msgr. William Kubacki rings a ceremonial bell before the Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Catholic centerpiece Rosary Cathedral on May 4. The Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral on May 4. Bishop Daniel Thomas and Toledo City Council President Vanice Williams talk before the Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Catholic centerpiece Rosary Cathedral on May 4. Children from Rosary Cathedral School recite hymns as the Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across the cathedral on May 4. Bishop Daniel Thomas and Toledo City Council President Vanice Williams talk before the Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Catholic centerpiece Rosary Cathedral on May 4. Bishop Daniel Thomas and Toledo City Council President Vanice Williams talk before the Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Catholic centerpiece Rosary Cathedral on May 4. The Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral on May 4. Children from Rosary Cathedral School recite hymns as the Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across the church on May 4. Bishop Daniel Thomas addresses guests before the Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Catholic centerpiece Rosary Cathedral on May 4. Toledo City Council President Vanice Williams congratulates the Diocese of Toledo before it breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Catholic centerpiece Rosary Cathedral on May 4. Bishop Daniel Thomas blesses the site with holy water before the Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral on May 4. Bishop Daniel Thomas blesses the site with holy water before the Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across Our Lady, Queen of the Most Rosary Cathedral on May 4. Bishop Daniel Thomas, center, readies his hard hat before the Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Catholic centerpiece Rosary Cathedral on May 4. The Diocese of Toledo breaks ground for its new Pastoral Center across from Catholic centerpiece Rosary Cathedral on May 4. Architectural renderings of the Diocese of Toledo's new Pastoral Center. Architectural renderings of the Diocese of Toledo's new Pastoral Center. Architectural renderings of the Diocese of Toledo's new Pastoral Center. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/04/pool-water-credit-program-opens-for-the-summer/stories/20260504089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/04/pool-water-credit-program-opens-for-the-summer/stories/20260504089#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 17:50:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/04/pool-water-credit-program-opens-for-the-summer/stories/20260504089 Toledo’s summer pool credit program is now accepting applications, the city announced Monday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/01/lucas-county-seeking-applicants-for-mental-health-and-recovery-board/stories/20260430062 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/01/lucas-county-seeking-applicants-for-mental-health-and-recovery-board/stories/20260430062#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 18:12:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/05/01/lucas-county-seeking-applicants-for-mental-health-and-recovery-board/stories/20260430062 Lucas County is seeking applicants for four expiring seats on the commissioners’ Mental Health and Recovery Services board. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/30/city-propose-new-waste-contract-fees/stories/20260430116 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/30/city-propose-new-waste-contract-fees/stories/20260430116#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:49:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/30/city-propose-new-waste-contract-fees/stories/20260430116 The city administration has submitted a new refuse and recycling contract to Toledo City Council after mounting public pressure. The city of Toledo has submitted a new refuse and recycling contract to Toledo City Council after mounting public pressure. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/29/self-service-recycling-to-launch-in-toledo-june-2/stories/20260424065 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/29/self-service-recycling-to-launch-in-toledo-june-2/stories/20260424065#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:27:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/29/self-service-recycling-to-launch-in-toledo-june-2/stories/20260424065 A year-round and self-service option for recycling and waste disposal is opening in Toledo in June. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/28/council-approves-moratorium-prevent-demolition-toledo-schools/stories/20260428102 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/28/council-approves-moratorium-prevent-demolition-toledo-schools/stories/20260428102#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:21:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/28/council-approves-moratorium-prevent-demolition-toledo-schools/stories/20260428102 Minutes before the Toledo Board of Education met to vote on a financial plan that would include closing buildings, Toledo City Council unanimously approved a moratorium that would prevent demolishing some of those structures. Rylee Spitler, 10, a fifth grade student at Harvard Elementary, protests the closure of Harvard Elementary outside of the Toledo Public Schools headquarters on April 21. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/28/toledo-recovers-15m-past-due-water-bills-shutoffs-loom/stories/20260428088 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/28/toledo-recovers-15m-past-due-water-bills-shutoffs-loom/stories/20260428088#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:49:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/28/toledo-recovers-15m-past-due-water-bills-shutoffs-loom/stories/20260428088 The city of Toledo has collected roughly $15.8 million so far on delinquent water bills, but as the city prepares to disconnect residential customers with past-due bills, it is formulating a plan to help. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/27/rotary-lunch-touches-on-positives-metal-recycling/stories/20260427083 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/27/rotary-lunch-touches-on-positives-metal-recycling/stories/20260427083#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:05:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/27/rotary-lunch-touches-on-positives-metal-recycling/stories/20260427083 At Kripke Enterprises, Andy Golding is at the forefront of recycling metals in northwest Ohio. Andy Golding, chief strategy officer of Kripke Enterprises, speaks to guests as the keynote speaker of the Toledo Rotary Club meeting. Guests clap at the Toledo Rotary Club meeting. Andy Golding, chief strategy officer of Kripke Enterprises, speaks to guests as the keynote speaker of the Toledo Rotary Club meeting. Andy Golding, chief strategy officer of Kripke Enterprises, speaks to guests as the keynote speaker of the Toledo Rotary Club meeting. Christina Rodriguez, of Mom's House Toledo, speaks to guests at the Toledo Rotary Club meeting. Rotary member Scot Hinshaw introduces guests at the Toledo Rotary Club meeting. Andy Golding, chief strategy officer of Kripke Enterprises, speaks to guests as the keynote speaker of the Toledo Rotary Club meeting. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/27/toledo-civil-rights-leaders-say-city-isn-t-holding-up-contract/stories/20260427080 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/27/toledo-civil-rights-leaders-say-city-isn-t-holding-up-contract/stories/20260427080#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:14:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/04/27/toledo-civil-rights-leaders-say-city-isn-t-holding-up-contract/stories/20260427080 Toledo civil rights leaders are unsatisfied with the city’s response to an officer’s “aggressive” arrest of a 15-year-old girl earlier this month and set a 30-day deadline for another meeting with city officials. Toledo NAACP president Darlene Sweeney-Newbern speaks during a news conference at the African American Legacy Project on Monday, renewing the group's concerns about a Toledo police officer's forceful arrest of a 15-year-old girl. Toledo NAACP president Darlene Sweeney-Newbern speaks during a news conference at the African American Legacy Project on Monday, renewing the group's concerns about a Toledo police officer's forceful arrest of a 15-year-old girl.