http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:36:38 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/10/blade-journalists-recall-covering-9-11-as-tragedy-unfolded/stories/20260909053 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/10/blade-journalists-recall-covering-9-11-as-tragedy-unfolded/stories/20260909053#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:59:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/10/blade-journalists-recall-covering-9-11-as-tragedy-unfolded/stories/20260909053 Blade City Editor Jim Wilhelm thought he had an ordinary workday ahead of him at the newspaper’s iconic building in downtown Toledo as he prepared to leave his Perrysburg Township home on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. The front page of The Blade’s special Extra edition published on Sept. 11, 2001. Reporters and editors work in The Blade's newsroom on Sept. 11, 2001. The front page of The Blade’s special Extra edition published on Sept. 11, 2001, featured the banner headline “DAY OF HELL” over a photograph of the World Trade Center in flames. Yahya Daoud of Ann Arbor watches TV coverage of the terrorist attacks in the Best Buy store on Monroe Street in Toledo on Sept. 11, 2001. He said he worked in Toledo and had come to the store to buy a radio to listen to the coverage at work. Two-month old James Jablonski watches his aunt Tiffany Jablonski cast her vote at the East Toledo Family Center on Sept. 11, 2001. There was some talk about postponing the city’s primary election, but election officials ultimately decided to let voters cast their ballots. That election drew a 25 percent voter turnout. Inside pages from The Blade’s special Extra edition published on Sept. 11, 2001, show the newspaper’s coverage as the terrorist attacks unfolded in New York, Washington, and western Pennsylvania. Reporters and editors work in The Blade's newsroom on Sept. 11, 2001. Inside pages from The Blade’s special Extra edition published on Sept. 11, 2001, show the newspaper’s coverage as the terrorist attacks unfolded in New York, Washington, and western Pennsylvania. Jack Ford awaits results in Toledo’s mayoral primary election on Sept. 11, 2001. Mr. Ford advanced to the general election against Ray Kest and defeated him in November to become Toledo’s mayor. Reporters and editors work in The Blade's newsroom on Sept. 11, 2001. The Blade's longstanding building downtown. Inside pages from The Blade’s special Extra edition published on Sept. 11, 2001, show the newspaper’s coverage as the terrorist attacks unfolded in New York, Washington, and western Pennsylvania. Inside pages from The Blade’s special Extra edition published on Sept. 11, 2001, show the newspaper’s coverage as the terrorist attacks unfolded in New York, Washington, and western Pennsylvania. Inside pages from The Blade’s special Extra edition published on Sept. 11, 2001, show the newspaper’s coverage as the terrorist attacks unfolded in New York, Washington, and western Pennsylvania. A plaque near the front entrance of The Blade's longstanding building downtown. Inside pages from The Blade’s special Extra edition published on Sept. 11, 2001, show the newspaper’s coverage as the terrorist attacks unfolded in New York, Washington, and western Pennsylvania. Inside pages from The Blade’s special Extra edition published on Sept. 11, 2001, show the newspaper’s coverage as the terrorist attacks unfolded in New York, Washington, and western Pennsylvania. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/09/senior-homeowners-can-get-a-450-bonus-credit-on-property-taxes/stories/20260909093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/09/senior-homeowners-can-get-a-450-bonus-credit-on-property-taxes/stories/20260909093#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:30:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/09/senior-homeowners-can-get-a-450-bonus-credit-on-property-taxes/stories/20260909093 Lucas County’s auditor is urging adults older than 65 to apply for next year’s homestead property tax exemption, which comes with an extra $450 this year thanks to the state legislature. Flanked by Ohio Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson, left, and Ohio Representative Erika White, right, Lucas County Auditor Katie Moline kicks off her annual “Helping with Homestead” tour to assist senior citizens and other property owners eligible for the Homestead Exemption on Sept. 9 at the Margaret Hunt Senior Center in Toledo. Justin Moor, President/CEO of the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. speaks during a kick off event for the annual “Helping with Homestead” tour to assist senior citizens and other property owners eligible for the Homestead Exemption on Sept. 9 at the Margaret Hunt Senior Center in Toledo. From left, Ohio Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson, Ohio Representative Erika White, and Lucas County Auditor Katie Moline kick off the annual “Helping with Homestead” tour to assist senior citizens and other property owners eligible for the Homestead Exemption on Sept. 9 at the Margaret Hunt Senior Center in Toledo. David G. Oravecz, Executive Director of the Veterans Service Commission, speaks during a kick off event for the annual “Helping with Homestead” tour to assist senior citizens and other property owners eligible for the Homestead Exemption on Sept. 9 at the Margaret Hunt Senior Center in Toledo. From left, Ohio Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson talks with David G. Oravecz, Executive Director of the Veterans Service Commission, and Ash Lemons, Executive Director of the Ability Center, during a kick off event for the annual “Helping with Homestead” tour to assist senior citizens and other property owners eligible for the Homestead Exemption on Sept. 9 at the Margaret Hunt Senior Center in Toledo. Ash Lemons, Executive Director of the Ability Center, speaks during a kick off event for the annual “Helping with Homestead” tour to assist senior citizens and other property owners eligible for the Homestead Exemption on Sept. 9 at the Margaret Hunt Senior Center in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/08/toledo-city-council-debates-pausing-flock-cameras/stories/20260908100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/08/toledo-city-council-debates-pausing-flock-cameras/stories/20260908100#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:26:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/08/toledo-city-council-debates-pausing-flock-cameras/stories/20260908100 Toledo City Council is debating whether to pause the use of its Flock Safety cameras amid privacy concerns from residents. A Flock Safety camera sits at the corner of West Central Avenue and Auburn Avenue in Toledo on Aug. 20. Councilman John Hobbs listens during a Toledo City Council agenda review at the One Government Center in downtown Toledo on Sept. 1. Councilman Mac Driscoll listens during a Toledo City Council agenda review at the One Government Center in downtown Toledo on Sept. 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/08/possible-final-edition-of-blade-announced-company-explores-possibility-of-sale/stories/20260908076 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/08/possible-final-edition-of-blade-announced-company-explores-possibility-of-sale/stories/20260908076#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:21:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/08/possible-final-edition-of-blade-announced-company-explores-possibility-of-sale/stories/20260908076 Block Communications has announced its intention to explore a sale of The Blade’s assets, which, if unsuccessful, will result in the final edition of the newspaper being published Dec. 31. The Blade's former offices in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/05/4-friends-9-11-birthday-turn-25/stories/20260905012 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/05/4-friends-9-11-birthday-turn-25/stories/20260905012#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:33:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/05/4-friends-9-11-birthday-turn-25/stories/20260905012 Korey South was in St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee on Sept. 11, 2001. She had just been induced to begin labor when she noticed images from New York City on the television. Colby McDonald, Bradley South and Gracie Tate, all born on Sept. 11, 2001, stand together at Shoreland Elementary School, where they attended school, in Toledo on Sept. 2. Gracie Tate, Bradley South, Colby McDonald, and Presley Woodbury on their 10th birthdays on Sept. 11, 2011. Gracie Tate holds a Sept. 11, 2001, edition of The Blade on her first birthday on Sept. 11, 2002. Shelby Adams Simpson, her daughter Avery Smith, and Corey Simpson pose for a photo together on Aug. 30. Presley Woodbury will soon turn 25 years old on Sept. 11. Gracie Tate, Bradley South and Colby McDonald, all born on Sept. 11, 2001, stand together in front Shoreland Elementary School, where they attended school, in Toledo on Sept. 2. Bradley South, Colby McDonald and Gracie Tate, all born on Sept. 11, 2001, stand together at Shoreland Elementary School, where they attended school, in Toledo on Sept. 2. Colby McDonald, Bradley South and Gracie Tate, all born on Sept. 11, 2001, walk and update each other on their lives at Shoreland Elementary School, where they attended school in Toledo on Sept. 2. Gracie Tate, Colby McDonald and Bradley South, all born on Sept. 11, 2001, stand together in front Shoreland Elementary School, where they attended school in Toledo on Sept. 2. Colby McDonald, Bradley South and Gracie Tate, all born on Sept. 11, 2001, stand together at Shoreland Elementary School, where they attended school in Toledo on Sept. 2. Bradley South, Colby McDonald and Gracie Tate, all born on Sept. 11, 2001, stand together in front Shoreland Elementary School, where they attended school in Toledo on Sept. 2. Colby McDonald, Bradley South and Gracie Tate, all born on Sept. 11, 2001, stand together in front Shoreland Elementary School, where they attended school in Toledo on Sept. 2. Jennifer McDonald and her son, Colby; Korey South and her son, Bradley; and Mari Tate and her daughter, Gracie, stand together in front of Shoreland Elementary School, where they attended school in Toledo on Sept. 2. Colby, Bradley and Gracie were all born Sept. 11, 2001. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/05/former-site-fulton-school-senior-housing/stories/20260903108 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/05/former-site-fulton-school-senior-housing/stories/20260903108#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/05/former-site-fulton-school-senior-housing/stories/20260903108 What once was the site of Fulton Elementary School in central Toledo could become affordable housing units for senior citizens. The proposed site plan for the Addie Joss Village on Fulton Street includes 45 one-bedroom units and 20 two-bedroom units. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/04/toledo-eyes-landmark-designations-more-than-100-buildings/stories/20260903106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/04/toledo-eyes-landmark-designations-more-than-100-buildings/stories/20260903106#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:19:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/04/toledo-eyes-landmark-designations-more-than-100-buildings/stories/20260903106 Toledo City Council plans to work its way through a list of nearly 150 buildings and designate them as local landmarks — a status that would prevent exterior changes without approval. The Overland smokestack at Overland Industrial Park is among nearly 150 properties Toledo City Council is considering for local landmark designation. The original Tony Packo’s in the Birmingham neighborhood of East Toledo is among nearly 150 properties Toledo City Council is considering for local landmark designation. The Manor House at Wildwood Preserve Metropark is among nearly 150 properties Toledo City Council is considering for local landmark designation, even though the property is in Sylvania Township. The Manor House is pictured during the Park in a Day trail challenge on March 22, 2025. Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo is among nearly 150 properties Toledo City Council is considering for local landmark designation. The church is pictured Sept. 2. Hope Lutheran Church is among nearly 150 properties Toledo City Council is considering for local landmark designation, even though the church is in Ottawa Hills. The clubhouse at Inverness Club is among nearly 150 properties Toledo City Council is considering for local landmark designation. Good Shepherd Catholic Church in East Toledo is among nearly 150 properties Toledo City Council is considering for local landmark designation. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/03/city-apologizes-produce-pop-up-rollout-vows-vendor-outreach/stories/20260903089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/03/city-apologizes-produce-pop-up-rollout-vows-vendor-outreach/stories/20260903089#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:25:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/03/city-apologizes-produce-pop-up-rollout-vows-vendor-outreach/stories/20260903089 While Toledo officials tout the Swayne Field Pop-Up Produce Market as a win for fresh food access, local farmers and advocates say they were shut out of the bidding process. Sonia Flunder-McNair, owner of SONIA Organics and president/founder of Urban Wholistics, center, prepares the ribbon during the partner ribbon tying and fall harvest festival event in celebration of the urban farmer pilot project at Tatum Park by Urban Wholistics in Toledo in 2024. Rosalyn Clemons, left, and Sonia Flunder-McNair continue their conversation following an official meeting at One Government Center on Sept. 3. Rosalyn Clemons and Sonia Flunder-McNair continue their conversation following an official meeting at One Government Center on Sept. 3. Sonia Flunder-McNair now owns Tatum Park and the surrounding land, turning once-leased ground into a permanent home for urban farming on Feb. 6 in central Toledo. Rosalyn Clemons and Sonia Flunder-McNair continue their conversation following an official meeting at One Government Center, joined by community activists Alexicia Sims and Harold E. Mosley II of Community United on Sept. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/03/gloria-steinem-s-influence-remains-rooted-in-toledo/stories/20260903103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/03/gloria-steinem-s-influence-remains-rooted-in-toledo/stories/20260903103#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:16:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/03/gloria-steinem-s-influence-remains-rooted-in-toledo/stories/20260903103 Gloria Steinem’s influence in her hometown extends beyond her legacy as a Toledo-born feminist icon, remaining embedded in local classrooms, library collections, and community conversations about women and equality. Melissa Luthman, Steinem Sisters Collection librarian Toledo, holds “Rise, Girl, Rise: Our Sister-Friend Journey. Together for All” by Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee, at the Main Library in Toledo, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Gloria Steinem speaks from the heart at the Stranahan Theater in Toledo on November 2015. Gloria Steinem, left, and Teresa Fedor take the stage in front of supporters to kick off Fedor's state senate campaign at the Toledo Club in 2018. Melissa Luthman, Steinem Sisters Collection librarian Toledo, holds “Rise, Girl, Rise: Our Sister-Friend Journey. Together for All” by Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee, at the Main Library in Toledo, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Books by and about Toledo-born activist, Gloria Steinem, sit on display inside the Steinem Sisters Collection at the Main Library in Toledo, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Melissa Luthman, Steinem Sisters Collection librarian Toledo, holds “Who is Gloria Steinem?” by Sarah Fabiny, at the Main Library in Toledo, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Books by and about Toledo-born activist, Gloria Steinem, sit on display inside the Steinem Sisters Collection at the Main Library in Toledo, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Melissa Luthman, Steinem Sisters Collection librarian Toledo, holds “Rise, Girl, Rise: Our Sister-Friend Journey. Together for All” by Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee, at the Main Library in Toledo, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/03/residents-express-concerns-as-city-details-aftermath-of-brent-industries-fire/stories/20260902120 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/03/residents-express-concerns-as-city-details-aftermath-of-brent-industries-fire/stories/20260902120#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:48:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/03/residents-express-concerns-as-city-details-aftermath-of-brent-industries-fire/stories/20260902120 Residents and members of Toledo City Council are frustrated with what they feel was a lack of communication following a pair of explosions and fire at Brent Industries in South Toledo. South Toledo resident Cindy Krauzer expresses concerns with the city's communication efforts following a pair of explosions and fire at Brent Industries on Aug. 18. Smoke rose for hours after the fire was knocked down Aug. 18, 2026, at the Brent Industries plant site on South Avenue in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/02/city-of-toledo-begins-new-contract-with-republic-services/stories/20260902086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/02/city-of-toledo-begins-new-contract-with-republic-services/stories/20260902086#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/02/city-of-toledo-begins-new-contract-with-republic-services/stories/20260902086 The city of Toledo’s new solid waste services agreement with Republic Services has taken effect. A Republic Services truck was parked in the lot of the Zablocki Center Dec. 12, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/01/diocese-toledo-decries-citys-landmark-designation-efforts/stories/20260901100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/01/diocese-toledo-decries-citys-landmark-designation-efforts/stories/20260901100#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:37:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/01/diocese-toledo-decries-citys-landmark-designation-efforts/stories/20260901100 Toledo is seeking to designate two former churches as landmarks, but the Diocese of Toledo said the decision “is a mistake” and threatened legal action if the process continues. Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo, which will undergo a local landmark designation hearing next week, on Sept. 2, 2026. Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo, which will undergo a local landmark designation hearing next week, on Sept. 2, 2026. Good Shepherd Catholic Church in East Toledo, which will undergo a local landmark designation hearing next week, on Sept. 2, 2026. Good Shepherd Catholic Church in East Toledo, which will undergo a local landmark designation hearing next week, on Sept. 2, 2026. Good Shepherd Catholic Church in East Toledo, which will undergo a local landmark designation hearing next week, on Sept. 2, 2026. Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo, which will undergo a local landmark designation hearing next week, on Sept. 2, 2026. Good Shepherd Catholic Church in East Toledo, which will undergo a local landmark designation hearing next week, on Sept. 2, 2026. Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Toledo, which will undergo a local landmark designation hearing next week, on Sept. 2, 2026. Good Shepherd Catholic Church in East Toledo, which will undergo a local landmark designation hearing next week, on Sept. 2, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/01/council-moves-toward-commitment-disability-initiative/stories/20260901101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/01/council-moves-toward-commitment-disability-initiative/stories/20260901101#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:26:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/01/council-moves-toward-commitment-disability-initiative/stories/20260901101 Toledo City Councilman Sam Melden is heading a new community initiative aiming to make the city more disability-friendly. Councilmember Sam Melden speaks. Ash Lemons, executive director of the Ability Center, speaks as he supports legislation to implement policies and programs that will make the city more accessible to people with disabilities and older adults. The Sight Center Executive Director Tim Tegge. Councilman George Sarantou speaks. Councilwoman Theresa Morris speaks. Council member Nick Komives speaks. Councilman Mac Driscoll listens. Councilman John Hobbs listens. Councilwoman Erin Kramer listens. Council President Vanice Williams listens. Councilwoman Cerssandra McPherson listens. Council member Theresa Gadus listens. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/29/20m-federal-grant-cleared-toledo-project-linking-uptown-neighborhoods/stories/20260826090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/29/20m-federal-grant-cleared-toledo-project-linking-uptown-neighborhoods/stories/20260826090#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/29/20m-federal-grant-cleared-toledo-project-linking-uptown-neighborhoods/stories/20260826090 The final piece of funding is now in place for a plan to connect central Toledo and the UpTown district. Signage and infrastructure improvements are rendered as part of an improvement project that is planned through the end of the decade. A rendering of how 20th Street could look after infrastructure improvements funded by the city of Toledo. Potential lighting on the Dorr Street I-75 overpass. A rendering of the Dorr Street multiuse path. Signage and infrastructure improvements are rendered as part of an improvement project that is planned through the end of the decade. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/28/residents-saxon-house-express-concerns-living-conditions-property-management/stories/20260828091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/28/residents-saxon-house-express-concerns-living-conditions-property-management/stories/20260828091#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:53:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/28/residents-saxon-house-express-concerns-living-conditions-property-management/stories/20260828091 When Central Toledo resident Adina Smith moved into Saxon House about two years ago, she was excited to decorate her first apartment. Water damage inside the lobby of the Saxon House apartments, where residents say living conditions have declined. Water damage leading down to the basement of the Saxon House apartments, where residents say living conditions have declined due to management changes and neglect. Matty Watkins, a 10 year resident of the Saxon House apartments, points to parts of the basement that have been flooded from pipes bursting at the complex. Water damage that caused pieces of the ceiling to crumble, leading down to the basement of the Saxon House apartments. The exterior of the Saxon House apartments. An abandoned litter of kittens live behind the Saxon House apartments. Matty Watkins, a 10 year resident of the Saxon House apartments, stands outside in the back lot of the complex that has piles of brush and a litter of abandoned kittens. An abandoned litter of kittens live behind the Saxon House apartments. Matty Watkins, a 10 year resident of the Saxon House apartments, stands outside the back lot. Matty Watkins, a 10 year resident of the Saxon House apartments, stands inside of the complex lobby. Adina Smith, a Saxon House apartments tenant of two years, sits inside of the complex. Water damage that caused pieces of the ceiling to crumble. Matty Watkins, a 10 year resident of the Saxon House apartments, stands outside of the building. Matty Watkins, a 10 year resident of the Saxon House apartments, stands outside of the building. Adina Smith, a Saxon House apartments tenant of two years, stands outside of the complex. The rusted exterior of the Saxon House apartments. Adina Smith, a Saxon House apartments tenant of two years, stands outside of the complex. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/28/toledo-court-unveils-renovated-domestic-violence-waiting-room/stories/20260828099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/28/toledo-court-unveils-renovated-domestic-violence-waiting-room/stories/20260828099#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:36:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/28/toledo-court-unveils-renovated-domestic-violence-waiting-room/stories/20260828099 Toledo Municipal Court has unveiled its newly renovated domestic violence waiting room, a space designed to give victims privacy and separation from their alleged abusers. Joshua Lanzinger, administrative and presiding judge of Toledo Municipal Court, addresses guests. Toledo Municipal Court holds an open house for its renovated domestic violence waiting room. Toledo Municipal Court holds an open house for its renovated domestic violence waiting room. Toledo Municipal Court holds an open house for its renovated domestic violence waiting room. Toledo Municipal Court holds an open house for its renovated domestic violence waiting room. Toledo Municipal Court holds an open house for its renovated domestic violence waiting room. Deputy Sheriff Lori Archer talks about the new waiting room space. Features like charging outlets are important for victims who may be waiting for an extended period of time. Supervisor for crisis response Angie Overton talks with guests. Features like a small play area and reading nook will help children who are in the domestic violence waiting room. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/27/council-members-call-affected-industrial-incident-testify/stories/20260827095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/27/council-members-call-affected-industrial-incident-testify/stories/20260827095#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:32:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/27/council-members-call-affected-industrial-incident-testify/stories/20260827095 Toledo City Council members are calling on people who live near Brent Industries in South Toledo to voice their concerns about this month’s fatal explosions there and to testify before a council committee. Toledo City Councilman Nick Komives speaks at a news conference Thursday,at the site of a fatal explosion and fire at Brent Industries in South Toledo as Councilman John Hobbs, left, and Robert Worthington, president of the Burroughs Neighborhood Organization, right, look on. In the background is Councilman Erin Kramer. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/27/some-residents-unhappy-with-toledo-s-sidewalk-rehabilitation-program/stories/20260826103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/27/some-residents-unhappy-with-toledo-s-sidewalk-rehabilitation-program/stories/20260826103#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:16:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/27/some-residents-unhappy-with-toledo-s-sidewalk-rehabilitation-program/stories/20260826103 When new sidewalks went in her front yard last year as part of Toledo’s residential roads program, Angie Petersen was pleased by the work. Many residents on 113th Street in Point Place upset by excessive crabgrass growing along new sidewalks as part of Toledo's residential roads program. Homeowner Marcia Reichert in front of her home on 113th Street in Point Place is upset excessive crabgrass is growing near new sidewalks installed as part of Toledo's residential roads program. Angie Petersen unhappy with excessive weed growth around her new sidewalks on 113th Street as part of Toledo's residential roads program. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/26/council-talks-flock-cameras-aftermath-of-south-toledo-explosions/stories/20260825103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/26/council-talks-flock-cameras-aftermath-of-south-toledo-explosions/stories/20260825103#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:29:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/26/council-talks-flock-cameras-aftermath-of-south-toledo-explosions/stories/20260825103 In its first session back from summer break, Toledo City Council voted on — and deferred — numerous pieces of legislation, while also discussing cleanup efforts after several explosions and a fire at a business in South Toledo. A Flock Safety camera sits at the corner of West Central Avenue and Auburn Avenue in Toledo Aug. 20 in Toledo. Northeast-looking aerial view of smoke rising from the Brent Industries facility on South Avenue after explosions and a fire on the morning of Aug. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/25/heres-your-chance-weigh-in-on-how-two-water-towers-should-look/stories/20260825092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/25/heres-your-chance-weigh-in-on-how-two-water-towers-should-look/stories/20260825092#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:25:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/08/25/heres-your-chance-weigh-in-on-how-two-water-towers-should-look/stories/20260825092 There is a debate brewing in Toledo this week about an upcoming $90 million water-infrastructure project. Four water towers are being constructed at a combined cost of $90 million, two of which will have fancy art designs based on recommendations received through Sunday. The other two will be like this artist rendering, the more traditional block TOL letters.